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45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration Launched in Mayo
Sinn Féin announces the 45th anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration, launched in Castlebar, and invites people from around the country to Ballina on 30 August to honour the 1981 hunger strikers and earlier Irish hunger strikers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: 45th anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration launch in Castlebar Original release: 45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration Launched in Mayo (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Damage costs following racist riots indefensible
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says a written Assembly answer put the cost of damage from the June riots at £1.5 million, including a burned glider bus in East Belfast, and calls the cost indefensible. He urges the Executive to ensure people feel safe and to bring…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Costs of June 2026 racist riot damage to public property Original release: McNulty: Damage costs following racist riots indefensible (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Executive must provide clarity on Casement Park status
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole calls on Executive ministers to urgently set out where the Casement Park stadium project stands after reports of further scaling back. He says the First Minister's earlier pledge now rings hollow, and SDLP MLA Justin McNulty accuses the Executive of failures…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park stadium scaled-back plans reports Original release: SDLP: Executive must provide clarity on Casement Park status (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Clarity on City Deal project - Forsythe
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says £30 million agreed for a Mournes tourism project under the Belfast Region City Deal has disappeared from Department of Finance City Deal plans and progress reports. She calls for urgent clarity, blaming Newry, Mourne and Down Council for the collapse of the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mournes gondola project removal from City Deal plans Original release: Time for Clarity on City Deal project - Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton condemns theft of Cenotaph wreaths
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns the theft of four wreaths from Londonderry's Cenotaph after a Battle of the Somme remembrance service, calling the act contempt for the war dead and hoping those responsible are held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of wreaths from Londonderry Cenotaph after Somme remembrance service Original release: Middleton condemns theft of Cenotaph wreaths (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw’s flags Bill is an assault on unionist culture dressed up as “balance”
TUV's Jonathan Jackson, Strangford candidate, says Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw's flags Bill is a one-sided measure aimed at Unionist culture, warning it would let officials remove Union Flags and Loyalist emblems and that TUV will oppose it at every stage.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Introduction of Assembly flags and emblems Bill by Paula Bradshaw Original release: Bradshaw’s flags Bill is an assault on unionist culture dressed up as “balance” (opens in a new tab)
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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)