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Dillon welcomes appointment of independent panel on Truth Recovery
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the appointment of an independent panel to investigate Mother and Baby Homes, saying its wide expertise, including in trauma-informed practice, should help secure a comprehensive inquiry. She stresses that victims and survivors must remain central to the process.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Truth Recovery Independent Panel appointed for mother and baby homes investigation Original release: Dillon welcomes appointment of independent panel on Truth Recovery (opens in a new tab)
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Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny
MEP Chris MacManus and TD Martin Kenny say the all‑island rail review must be published immediately and reaffirm Sinn Féin’s support for reopening the Western Rail Corridor, urging the Minister to act without delay and to progress from the recommended partial Athenry‑Claremorris opening towards a
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All‑island rail review for Western Rail Corridor Original release: Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny (opens in a new tab)
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Father of three and TUV candidate speaks out on proposed loss of Causeway maternity services
TUV candidate Jonathan McAuley expresses disappointment at the proposed closure of the Causeway Hospital maternity ward, arguing Antrim cannot cope with current workload and that women are transferred from Antrim to Causeway. He says staff feel the 14-week consultation was a waste of time and…
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services proposed closure consultation Original release: Father of three and TUV candidate speaks out on proposed loss of Causeway maternity services (opens in a new tab)
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Latest revelations show how wrong judge was in Kilkeel memorial case
TUV Mourne council candidate Harold McKee says newly revealed social media posts by Ronan Campbell, who mocked a 2018 attack on the Narrow Water memorial, show a district judge was wrong not to treat the Kilkeel memorial attack as a hate crime. He says the incident hurt the community and that his…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Kilkeel war memorial vandalism sentence at Newry Magistrates Court Original release: Latest revelations show how wrong judge was in Kilkeel memorial case (opens in a new tab)
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Union Flag theft requires leadership
West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says a man who removed a Union Flag from private property in Omagh after a GAA match should be investigated by police and sanctioned by the GAA's Ulster Council. He says he will write to the Council and calls on Sinn Fein to condemn the act and let the flag fly on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Union Flag removal from private property in Omagh Original release: Union Flag theft requires leadership (opens in a new tab)
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Adams ruling puts courts in danger of losing public credibility
TUV leader Jim Allister says the court ruling that Gerry Adams may be awarded compensation for his nullified conviction threatens public confidence in the judiciary, portraying it as a tool for orchestrated claims, and expresses sympathy for IRA victims.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Gerry Adams compensation ruling Original release: Adams ruling puts courts in danger of losing public credibility (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes appointment of panel to investigate NI mother and baby homes
Alliance Spokesperson for the Executive Office Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the setting up of an independent panel to begin an integrated truth investigation into mother and baby homes, and urges urgent evidence gathering, progress on a public inquiry with statutory powers, and restoration of the…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Truth Recovery Independent Panel appointed for mother and baby homes investigation Original release: McAllister welcomes appointment of panel to investigate NI mother and baby homes (opens in a new tab)
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Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander
Alliance council candidate Robbie Alexander calls for every Northern Ireland council to create a green new deal to tackle climate change, citing carbon-neutral council facilities, ending single-use plastics, safe cycle lanes and living wage employment. The call comes ahead of Alliance's local…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Bradshaw hold "useful and helpful" meeting with hospital group
Alliance MLAs Naomi Long and Paula Bradshaw describe their Enniskillen meeting with campaign group SOAH as useful, saying they will follow up its concerns with the Western Trust and Department of Health over South West Acute Hospital services. Bradshaw calls for a locally accountable health…
Health Issue: Alliance meeting with SOAH group on South West Acute Hospital Original release: Long and Bradshaw hold "useful and helpful" meeting with hospital group (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to budget announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris of using the budget to pressure Unionists over Stormont and the Protocol, and says Stormont's own mismanagement and failure to agree a budget contributed to the shortfall, citing DFI spending on cycle lanes over road maintenance.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: TUV responds to budget announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, present at the scene, urges motorists and residents to cooperate with emergency services after a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A5 near Aughnacloy this morning, warning of local disruption.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 multi-vehicle collision near Aughnacloy Original release: Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Patients will come to harm following budget allocations - Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA warns that the flat cash budget allocation to the Department of Health will harm patients, citing cuts to waiting list, cancer and mental health funding and the £300m overspend. He calls for the health service to be treated as a priority.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Department of Health flat cash budget allocation 2023 Original release: Patients will come to harm following budget allocations - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action is needed to prevent more senseless tragedy on the A5, says Donnelly
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly calls for urgent action to prevent further fatalities on the A5 after a fatal collision near Aughnacloy that police say killed three people and injured four. He says there are clear public safety issues that must be addressed as a priority.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 multi-vehicle collision near Aughnacloy Original release: Urgent action is needed to prevent more senseless tragedy on the A5, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Budget: Carroll Urges Grassroots Resistance To Cuts
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls the Stormont budget an outright attack on schoolchildren, the sick, vulnerable and workers, and says the party will organise grassroots resistance to the cuts set out by the Secretary of State.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont budget cuts outlined by the Secretary of State Original release: Stormont Budget: Carroll Urges Grassroots Resistance To Cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein should demonstrate Coronation commitment across NI
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: Sinn Fein should demonstrate Coronation commitment across NI (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill confirms attendance at Coronation
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says she will attend King Charles III's coronation in London after accepting an invitation, framing it as respect for differing aspirations and a commitment to representing the whole community.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: Michelle O’Neill confirms attendance at Coronation (opens in a new tab)
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Family of murdered councillor Patsy Kelly vindicated by damning Police Ombudsman report – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley says the Police Ombudsman’s report on the 1974 murder of councillor Patsy Kelly exposes cover‑up and collusion, vindicates his family and backs their call for an inquest, while urging the scrapping of the Legacy Bill and implementation of the 2014 legacy mechanisms.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman report on Patsy Kelly murder Original release: Family of murdered councillor Patsy Kelly vindicated by damning Police Ombudsman report – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises “unbelievable” judgement in Robert Hill Hanna VC memorial and Kilkeel War Memorial vandalism case with Lady Chief Justice
TUV council candidate Harold McKee says there is widespread dismay over a 40-hour community service sentence for attacks on the Robert Hill Hanna VC memorial and Kilkeel War Memorial. He says TUV leader Jim Allister has written to the Lady Chief Justice asking for the case to be reviewed and the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Kilkeel war memorial vandalism sentence at Newry Magistrates Court Original release: TUV raises “unbelievable” judgement in Robert Hill Hanna VC memorial and Kilkeel War Memorial vandalism case with Lady Chief Justice (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin and Michelle O’Neill are Wrong to attend British King’s Coronation - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is wrong to attend the King's coronation, citing the expected Legacy Bill amnesty for British military personnel and the King's past role in the Parachute Regiment.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: Sinn Féin and Michelle O’Neill are Wrong to attend British King’s Coronation - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Department and Trust must work to protect Kilkeel GP services
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe calls on the Department of Health and the Southern Trust to act quickly to protect GP services in Kilkeel after a decision to hand back the surgery's primary care contract. She says the 9,000 affected patients need new contract holders appointed and services maintained.
Health Issue: Kilkeel Primary Care Centre GP contract handback Original release: Department and Trust must work to protect Kilkeel GP services (opens in a new tab)