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Drumcree ruling must mark end of failed Parades Commission approach -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Drumcree legal challenge outcome, in which the Parades Commission conceded its decision-making was unlawful, must prompt the Secretary of State to act. He calls for Commissioners responsible to be removed and an independent review of parade governance and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: Drumcree ruling must mark end of failed Parades Commission approach -… (opens in a new tab)
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LOCKHART: SEISMIC DRUMCREE VICTORY MUST LEAD TO RESIGNATIONS OF ALL…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes a legal challenge over Drumcree, calling it a seismic victory after 28 years, and calls for the Parades Commission's members to resign. She says she is writing to the Secretary of State to request their removal and to the Prime Minister seeking an independent review…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: LOCKHART: SEISMIC DRUMCREE VICTORY MUST LEAD TO RESIGNATIONS OF ALL… (opens in a new tab)
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Milne welcomes progress on Safer Journeys to School Programme
Sinn Féin councillor Ian Milne welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plans to bring road safety legislation to the Executive protecting children at bus stops and on school journeys under the Safer Journeys to School Programme. He commends the minister and pays tribute to families who lost…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister plans school bus overtaking legislation Original release: Milne welcomes progress on Safer Journeys to School Programme (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers
TUV MP Jim Allister KC says P&O Ferries' confirmation of a £10 surcharge on coach bookings between Cairnryan and Larne shows his earlier warnings about the UK carbon trading scheme extension to shipping were justified. He calls the costs unfair to Northern Ireland passengers and businesses and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: P&O Ferries £10 coach surcharge linked to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Original release: Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott: Court ruling proves Orangemen were entitled to equality before the law
Ulster Unionist Party Chair Lord Tom Elliott welcomes the High Court's quashing of the Parades Commission's Drumcree determination, saying it vindicates Portadown District LOL No. 1 and establishes equality before the law for Orangemen. He calls for dignity and good-faith engagement from all…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: Elliott: Court ruling proves Orangemen were entitled to equality before the law (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson responds to High Court ruling on Drumcree
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA responds to the High Court decision quashing a Parades Commission ruling on the Drumcree marching route, warning against reopening old divisions. He calls for time to understand the judgment and for the Secretary of State to review it and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree legal challenge outcome and Parades Commission concession Original release: Tennyson responds to High Court ruling on Drumcree (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy, Windsor Framework and Stormont reform should be the focus of Dublin visit – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the Irish and British governments to prioritise legacy, the Windsor Framework and Stormont reform during Chris Bryant's first official Dublin visit. He calls for a legacy process based on the Stormont House Agreement and accuses the DUP of repeated obstruction.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Chris Bryant first official visit to Dublin Original release: Legacy, Windsor Framework and Stormont reform should be the focus of Dublin visit – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the Secretary of State to raise the Narrow Water bombing evidence with Dublin and seek an apology from the Irish Republic, accusing the Government of seeking Dublin's approval on legacy proposals and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval (opens in a new tab)
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Orchestrated campaign against Causeway Hospital continues
TUV leader Jim Allister, the North Antrim MP, accuses the Northern Trust of talking down to people who rely on Causeway Hospital and says it ignored a consultation where under 2% backed its plans. He also demands publication of staff response breakdowns and the data behind the proposal.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital emergency surgery removal UUP leader comments Original release: Orchestrated campaign against Causeway Hospital continues (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Minister must make up for lost time on school bus safety legislation
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA warns that school bus safety laws must not run out of time before the Assembly mandate ends, after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she plans legislation on overtaking halted buses in the autumn, pending Executive approval. He…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister plans school bus overtaking legislation Original release: McNulty: Minister must make up for lost time on school bus safety legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Bunting to represent Northern Ireland at national terrorism victims’…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Bunting to represent Northern Ireland at national terrorism victims’… (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister Robbie Butler visits Bryson Charitable Group on first day in post
Health Minister Robbie Butler says he visited Bryson Charitable Group in Belfast on his first full day in post, hearing about its homecare work and anti-poverty efforts. He stresses the importance of community and voluntary sector partners to his Department's Neighbourhood Model of Care and says…
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British Government continuing to obstruct truth and justice – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane responds to Secretary of State Chris Bryant's comments on legacy, accusing successive British Governments of obstructing truth and justice by not implementing the Stormont House legacy mechanisms. He calls for any legacy process to centre victims and families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State Chris Bryant's comments on legacy Original release: British Government continuing to obstruct truth and justice – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: New Health Minister faces enormous challenges
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says incoming Health Minister Robbie Butler has a heavy workload and urges him to act quickly on pay, morale, GP strain, cancer waiting times and the Muckamore report. She also asks whether he will continue Mike Nesbitt's approach or reset it.
Health Original release: Dodds: New Health Minister faces enormous challenges (opens in a new tab)
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Robbie Butler MLA appointed Minister of Health
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he has nominated Robbie Butler MLA to become Northern Ireland’s next Minister of Health, pledging full confidence and urging swift, patient‑focused reforms to improve access to care.
Health Issue: Robbie Butler appointed Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Robbie Butler MLA appointed Minister of Health (opens in a new tab)
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Butler cannot be yet another caretaker Health Minister, says McAllister
Alliance spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA congratulates Robbie Butler on becoming Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt's departure, but says he must not be a stopgap, urging him to prioritise health service reform and difficult decisions.
Health Issue: Robbie Butler appointed Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Butler cannot be yet another caretaker Health Minister, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Health service "fraying at the seams" while unionism turns in on itself
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says the UUP's turmoil over Mike Nesbitt's resignation reflects wider disarray in unionism while the health service is under strain. He criticises the Health Minister's reliance on for-profit healthcare and calls for a properly funded health service.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Carroll: Health service "fraying at the seams" while unionism turns in on itself (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan convenes urgent meeting of Health committee
Sinn Féin health spokesperson and Health committee Chair Philip McGuigan is convening an urgent Health committee meeting after the resignation of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. He says the committee will ask the Department of Health's Permanent Secretary to attend to understand the impact on health…
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: McGuigan convenes urgent meeting of Health committee (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows
UUP leader Jon Burrows thanks Mike Nesbitt for his service as Health Minister after his resignation, says the party will nominate a successor soon, and calls for reform to be engaged with communities, citing concerns around Causeway.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin condemns all attacks on murals in our communities – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns all attacks on murals in local communities and calls on those responsible to stop. He denies claims that Sinn Féin members were involved, calling them false, and says local representatives have faced online threats and abuse.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Sinn Féin condemns all attacks on murals in our communities – Baker (opens in a new tab)