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Eastwood appeals for return of Cenotaph wreaths
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood appeals for wreaths stolen from Derry's Cenotaph to be returned immediately, after police said they are treating the Wednesday night incident as a sectarian hate crime. He urges young people and parents to avoid sectarian or anti-social disorder over the summer.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Eastwood appeals for return of Cenotaph wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's establishment of a Strategic Group for the Mournes, chaired by the Minister with cross-departmental representatives and a Forever Mournes Partnership observer. He says a coordinated approach is needed to address parking…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Strategic Group established for the Mournes Original release: McMurray welcomes new Strategic Group to protect Mourne Mountains by DAERA Minister (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the final passage of the redress scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses. She says she secured an amendment raising the standard payment to £12,000 and backs a wider posthumous eligibility date, while urging…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Redress Scheme Bill final stage passage Original release: McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham
People Before Profit endorses Sharon Graham in the Unite general secretary election, citing her record on disputes and workplace organising, while criticising her stance on war, climate and Gaza. It urges members to back her over Simon Dubbins, whom it says would revive Unite's ties with Labour.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Unite general secretary election ballot Original release: People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton: Royal Navy Deserves a Warm Welcome in Londonderry
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton praises this year's Maritime Festival for drawing thousands of visitors and backing local businesses, and condemns a small group who protested a Royal Navy vessel's visit to Londonderry. She says the navy has every right to visit and deserves a warm welcome, pointing…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Royal Navy vessel visit to Londonderry Maritime Festival protest Original release: Middleton: Royal Navy Deserves a Warm Welcome in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA cautiously welcomes the revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation, but says delivery now rests with Minister Muir. He calls for the economic impact assessment to be published in full and says Northern Ireland Water, wastewater and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Revised Nutrients Action Programme published for consultation Original release: Farmers were right on NAP, the hard work of delivery now falls to Muir (opens in a new tab)
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‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Lynch condemns sectarian abuse aimed at his mother, wife and party activists at a Lisburn filling station on Saturday morning, saying it will not deter him from working across Lagan Valley. He says the matter has been reported to police.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian abuse of Sinn Féin activists in Lisburn Original release: ‘Abuse will not stop Sinn Féin working for all in Lagan Valley’ – Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley, speaking from the Court of Appeal, says building the A5 remains a key priority and that delay is costing lives. She points to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pursuing an appeal against the most recent High Court ruling, supported by Tyrone GAA's campaign.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road appeal against the latest High Court ruling Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking at a future of these islands event, argues political leaders must shape change rather than react to it and says the SDLP wants a New and agreed Ireland. She calls for cross-party working and principles to plan for a New Ireland, and invites unionist…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: SDLP "Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change" event at The MAC Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP speech Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes inclusion of Twelfth in Discover Northern Ireland's summer events coverage
Ulster Unionist deputy leader Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes Discover Northern Ireland's decision to include the Twelfth of July in its summer events coverage. She says the event was previously neglected despite drawing tens of thousands to its parades and calls it right that visitors are made aware…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Discover Northern Ireland inclusion of Twelfth in summer events coverage Original release: Armstrong welcomes inclusion of Twelfth in Discover Northern Ireland's summer events coverage (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes €33 million of Shared Island funding for a water quality programme in the Lough Neagh catchment running to 2031. He says it must be matched by sustained delivery to safeguard the lough.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island funding for Lough Neagh water quality Original release: Mallaghan welcomes major investment to tackle Lough Neagh water quality (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes confirmation former Crossmaglen barracks is to be disposed of
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes the confirmed disposal of the former Crossmaglen army base and urges that any redevelopment bring lasting social and economic gains for the area. She calls for work with the local community, council and agencies on jobs, community facilities, housing and…
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Former Crossmaglen barracks disposal confirmed Original release: Finnegan welcomes confirmation former Crossmaglen barracks is to be disposed of (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government cannot hide behind a veil of secrecy - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP criticises the Irish Government for failing to provide meaningful access to information on Troubles legacy cases and calls on Dublin to end secrecy and fully cooperate. He also faults the Northern Ireland Office for being unable to explain how investigators will obtain…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on Troubles legacy information access Original release: Irish Government cannot hide behind a veil of secrecy - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Irish Government funding for Sailortown Bridge project must be matched by DFI.
SDLP North Belfast councillor Carl Whyte welcomes €800,000 from the Shared Island Fund for the next design phase of the Sailortown–Odyssey pedestrian and cycle bridge in Belfast. He calls on the Department for Infrastructure to guarantee funding to completion, warning against repeating the…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund €800,000 for Cork–Belfast Docklands Bridges project Original release: Whyte: Irish Government funding for Sailortown Bridge project must be matched by DFI. (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes huge investment in future of Lough Neagh
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's announcement of £49 million through the Shared Island Initiative for a five-year Lough Neagh Catchment Programme to help farmers improve water quality. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to bring forward a credible…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh Catchment Programme £49 million Shared Island funding Original release: Blair welcomes huge investment in future of Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes a £26m Shared Island Fund allocation for restoring the Ulster Canal between Clones and Upper Lough Erne. She credits the Infrastructure Minister and her Southern counterpart and says she will keep pressing for timely delivery of the cross-border scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund £26m allocation for Ulster Canal restoration Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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£200m funding will improve rail network and support better services for passengers – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes almost £200 million from the Shared Island Fund for rail, including £100 million for track renewal and continuing the hourly Enterprise service to 2030. She links it to the approved Enterprise replacement fleet programme.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Shared Island Fund rail investment announcement £200 million Original release: £200m funding will improve rail network and support better services for passengers – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to stand with Loughinisland families – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says the party will keep supporting the Loughinisland families as they seek the truth, citing the 1994 Heights Bar killings, weapons from the late-1980s Ulster Resistance arms shipment still unaccounted for, and the Police Ombudsman's finding of significant collusion.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to stand with Loughinisland families – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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John Finucane comments on the conclusion of Jeffrey Donaldson trial
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says victims and their loved ones deserve credit and continued support after the guilty verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson trial. He says the verdict brings accountability but cannot erase the abuse suffered, and calls for the focus to stay on the victims.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: John Finucane comments on the conclusion of Jeffrey Donaldson trial (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)