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40 year commemoration of brutal murder of Edgar Graham
TUV leader Jim Allister marks the 40th anniversary of the murder of Edgar Graham, describing the IRA killing as calculated and cruel and saying Graham was targeted for his unionist and anti-terrorist views. He also criticises those he says excuse the IRA and expresses concern for Graham's sister…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: 40 year commemoration of brutal murder of Edgar Graham (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy challenges Tory measures which will damage local economy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says he has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly to challenge UK plans to restrict legal migration, warning they will damage the local economy and worsen staff shortages in health, social care, manufacturing and agri-food.
Immigration Economy and employment Issue: UK Government raise skilled worker salary threshold Original release: Murphy challenges Tory measures which will damage local economy (opens in a new tab)
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Disappointment at prosecution decisions from Operation Kenova
DUP Legacy spokesperson and Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little Pengelly says families will be disappointed that several people investigated over IRA murders in Operation Kenova will not be prosecuted. She says justice is denied and argues the operation shows widespread security service infiltration of…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Operation Kenova prosecution decisions on IRA murder investigations Original release: Disappointment at prosecution decisions from Operation Kenova (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly calls for full implementation of Acht Gaeilge, including appointment of a commissioner, marking one year since it became law. She says an Executive must be restored immediately to deal with a growing backlog of issues.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Acht Gaeilge one-year anniversary and call for commissioner appointment Original release: Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored without delay so a Women's Health Strategy can be delivered. She says there are no specialist services for endometriosis in the North, with women diagnosed late and not receiving proper treatment.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for a fair pay deal for bus and train staff after Unite, SIPTU and GMB announced three pre-Christmas pickets. He says the British Secretary of State has ignored union requests to meet and urges a new, properly-funded Executive.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bus and train staff pay dispute pre-Christmas strike action Original release: Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks secures cross-party support for Greenway plans
Alliance Councillor Tara Brooks says she has secured cross-party support for preliminary investigations into a proposed Blackstaff Greenway, a traffic-free route from Finaghy through Belfast city centre. She argues it would link the Royal hospital, Adelaide station and the Boucher estate.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff Greenway preliminary investigations cross-party support Original release: Brooks secures cross-party support for Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Party backs Safer Ageing Week campaign to end abuse of older people
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, backs Hourglass's Safe Ageing Week campaign on abuse of older people, arguing that the absence of a functioning Executive is holding back progress and calling for one to be formed alongside a strategy for older victims.
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McCrossan: Decision must be taken to progress A5
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges that a decision on the A5 Western Transport Corridor be taken imminently, after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is considering the Planning Appeals Commission report and developing next steps. He calls for the project to be delivered as…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor next steps after Planning Appeals Commission report Original release: McCrossan: Decision must be taken to progress A5 (opens in a new tab)
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British government failure to engage with transport unions is unacceptable – Kearney
Sinn Féin Workers’ Rights spokesperson Declan Kearney says the British Secretary of State for the north has failed to meet SIPTU, GMB and Unite representatives over Translink staff pay, calling the neglect unacceptable and urging immediate negotiations to avert further strike action.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: British Secretary of State's refusal to meet transport unions Original release: British government failure to engage with transport unions is unacceptable – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme to be administered with victims as the priority, citing delays of up to 26 months. She asks the NI Affairs Committee to press the Secretary of State over backdating ending in August 2024 and over ineligibility for…
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme evidence to NI Affairs Committee Original release: Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to step up efforts against racist and hate attacks in Belfast, including those targeting the Belfast Multi Cultural Association. She urges referral of alleged recordings of community leaders at the charity to the Police Ombudsman, and says Sinn Féin…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Department for Communities failed to answer his written questions on Casement Park after the removal of its main contractor, including its role, procurement oversight, costings and business case. He calls the department's reply evasive and asks why it is avoiding…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park main contractor removal and Department for Communities response Original release: Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes the UK Government’s consultation on a smoke-free generation proposals
UK Ulster Unionist health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the UK Government's consultation on a smoke-free generation, arguing it gives Northern Ireland a chance to raise concerns about rising smoking and vaping, particularly among young people.
Health Issue: UK Government consultation on smoke-free generation proposals Original release: Chambers welcomes the UK Government’s consultation on a smoke-free generation proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes help with health cost notification but presses for further action
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the notification to Universal Credit claimants about completing an HC1 form for help with dental and optical costs, but urges the Department of Health to develop a more seamless, longer-term solution.
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Universal Credit HC1 form notification for Help with Health Costs Original release: Allen welcomes help with health cost notification but presses for further action (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes victory for victims of contaminated blood scandal in Commons
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes a Commons amendment, backed by the opposition, that widens interim payments to more infected blood scandal victims and creates a new body to administer compensation. She calls for any new arrangements to be UK-wide and victims treated…
Health Issue: Commons amendment on infected blood scandal interim payments and compensation body Original release: Bradshaw welcomes victory for victims of contaminated blood scandal in Commons (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister
Alliance's Policing Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls the PSNI's reported advice to a racially attacked charity to clarify its work to loyalist leaders deeply concerning. She says she will raise it at the Policing Board and that Kate Nicholl MLA will table it at the APG on Ethnic Minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says public patience has run out with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority over recurring foul smells from the Port, after meeting senior management. He welcomes an independent investigation and a forthcoming Environmental Officer, and calls for the report to be published…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Warrenpoint Port foul smells independent investigation and Environmental Officer Original release: Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Migration plans will decimate health and social care system
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that Westminster's proposed rise in the minimum salary threshold for overseas workers will deter health and social care recruitment, and says it will also harm manufacturing and agriculture. He says the SDLP will oppose the plans at Westminster.
Immigration Health Issue: UK Government raise skilled worker salary threshold Original release: McGrath: Migration plans will decimate health and social care system (opens in a new tab)
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Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson says the PSNI should face scrutiny at the UK Covid Inquiry over its handling of the Bobby Storey funeral compared with Black Lives Matter protests. He claims police gave Sinn Fein a defence against prosecution and says both the PSNI and Sinn Fein have significant…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI evidence to UK Covid Inquiry on Bobby Storey funeral Original release: Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry (opens in a new tab)