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TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge brought by the Women's Rights Network NI against the Equality Commission's guidance, saying it raises whether the commission reflected the Supreme Court's clarification on sex in law.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge against ECNI guidance on sex and women's rights Original release: TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights (opens in a new tab)
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Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for free health checks offered through Kingsbridge Private Hospital's GAA-focused Health Check Roadshow to be extended to football, rugby, cricket and other sports clubs. He says he wrote to the hospital in April and again last week without a reply.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Kingsbridge Private Hospital GAA Health Check Roadshow Original release: Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK and Irish Governments must respond to Stormont reform momentum
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the British and Irish Governments to engage seriously and open a focused negotiation process on Stormont reform, pointing to Sinn Féin's public endorsement and broad agreement on electing a Speaker, ending Executive vetoes and preventing paralysis.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin public endorsement of Stormont institutional reform Original release: Hanna: UK and Irish Governments must respond to Stormont reform momentum (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns an Islamophobic mural unveiled in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey, which police are investigating as a hate incident and possible criminal damage. She says she will keep liaising with the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Islamophobic mural unveiled in Tulleevin Walk, Newtownabbey Original release: McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a racist banner erected in Moygashel, calling for its immediate removal. He says it was put up to sow division and targets part of the community, and notes it was placed at a children's play park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: ‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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‘A New Ireland is Possible’ event a positive discussion – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a well-attended public event in north Belfast on the vision for a progressive, equal new Ireland, praising its panel and audience engagement. He says constitutional change conversations need detailed planning, support and resourcing.
Constitutional affairs Issue: A New Ireland is Possible event, Lansdowne Hotel, north Belfast Original release: ‘A New Ireland is Possible’ event a positive discussion – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Milestone of Shame: 50,000 on Housing Waiting List
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says 50,000 families on the social housing waiting list, over 33,000 of them officially homeless, should shame Stormont ministers. He calls for rent controls, a ban on no-fault evictions, a funded social house-building programme and empty homes brought back…
Housing Issue: Social housing waiting list passes 50,000 households figures Original release: Milestone of Shame: 50,000 on Housing Waiting List (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Minister must get to grips with housing and homelessness crisis – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, chair of the Communities Committee, calls on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to urgently address the housing crisis after figures showed over 50,000 households waiting for social housing. He says a scheme to buy 600 homes for temporary accommodation has yet to…
Housing Issue: Social housing waiting list passes 50,000 households figures Original release: DUP Minister must get to grips with housing and homelessness crisis – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP announces panellists for cross-party event examining future of these islands
SDLP announces the panellists for the cross‑party event “Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change” at The MAC in Belfast on 25 June, featuring figures such as Leo Varadkar, Jim O’Callaghan, Stephen Gethins, Liz Saville Roberts, Adam Jogee and others, with leader Claire Hanna set to deliver an
Constitutional affairs Issue: Future of these Islands event panel announcement Original release: SDLP announces panellists for cross-party event examining future of these islands (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Progress needed to address homelessness crisis
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA urges the Communities Minister to make progress on homelessness plans, citing a 5% rise in homelessness households and 50,381 households on social housing waiting lists. He says the Executive has fallen short and that the Minister is set…
Housing Issue: Social housing waiting list passes 50,000 households figures Original release: Durkan: Progress needed to address homelessness crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland consumers face new parcel charges as Windsor Framework bites
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE says the Government has been silent on new parcel duty and a €2 administrative charge that will hit Northern Ireland consumers from July under the Windsor Framework. He questions why it is being introduced now rather than derogated and where the revenue goes.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework low-value parcel duty charges for Northern Ireland from July Original release: Northern Ireland consumers face new parcel charges as Windsor Framework bites (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns racist graffiti spotted in Newtownabbey’s Abbots Cross, saying there is no place for hate‑filled markings, urging all leaders to denounce it and asking anyone with information to contact police so perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti in Newtownabbey Abbots Cross Original release: Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes a High Court ruling that quashed a decision denying compensation to Jeanitta Larkin and her father Peter McCabe under the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme. He calls on the Victims' Payment Board to urgently clarify the judgment's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme decision Original release: McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme (opens in a new tab)
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McIlveen Says Unionism Must Win 2027 Election
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen tells supporters in Newry and Armagh that unionists must be focused and disciplined before the 2027 Assembly election, arguing divided unionism helps Sinn Fein and calling for a strong team of pro-union ministers.
Constitutional affairs Original release: McIlveen Says Unionism Must Win 2027 Election (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart: Equality bodies cannot keep hiding behind “awaiting further…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the Equality Commission and Human Rights Commission in Northern Ireland to stop citing "further judgments" and issue clear guidance after the Supreme Court's Dillon ruling, following the Great Britain commission's updated guidance and revised Code of Practice.
Disability and equality Issue: Equality and Human Rights Commission updated guidance and revised Code of Practice for services Original release: Lockhart: Equality bodies cannot keep hiding behind “awaiting further… (opens in a new tab)
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Rachel Reeves great summer giveaway needs careful study
UUP MLA Steve Aiken urges close scrutiny of the Chancellor's summer measures, including VAT cuts on children's activities and food and tariff changes on over 100 essential food items entering GB. He questions whether Windsor Framework rules would allow similar savings in Northern Ireland and wants…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chancellor's summer cost-of-living support measures announcement Original release: Rachel Reeves great summer giveaway needs careful study (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI and Policing Federation need to listen to under-represented sections of our communities – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the PSNI and Policing Federation to listen to Catholic, Nationalist and Republican communities and other under-represented groups, responding to the Federation chairman's annual conference speech. He says 50-50 recruitment should be explored as part of an…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Police Federation chairman's annual conference speech on PSNI recruitment Original release: PSNI and Policing Federation need to listen to under-represented sections of our communities – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes further progress on public inquiry into Mother and Baby institutions
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes progress on the Mother and Baby Institutions Bill in the Assembly, saying it will provide a framework for a public inquiry into institutions where women and girls were held. She says victims' priority is exposing the abuse they endured and criticises…
Disability and equality Issue: Mother and Baby Institutions Bill progress in the Assembly Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes further progress on public inquiry into Mother and Baby institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Blocking of RTÉ content in North ‘unacceptable and must be brought to an end’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the Economy Minister's engagement with the Irish and British governments on geoblocking, arguing that restricted access to RTÉ content in the North must end and urging Dublin to press London, regulators and internet providers.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Geoblocking of RTÉ content in Northern Ireland Original release: Blocking of RTÉ content in North ‘unacceptable and must be brought to an end’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Rising prices mean door to home ownership slammed shut for many families, says Mulholland
Alliance Communities Spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says rising house prices are shutting young people and families out of home ownership, citing the latest House Price Index showing an average near £200,000. She calls on the Communities Minister to set out a plan to boost supply and support…
Housing Issue: Latest House Price Index showing Northern Ireland average near £200,000 Original release: Rising prices mean door to home ownership slammed shut for many families, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)