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Sinn Féin select Luke Meenehan to replace outgoing councillor Conor Maskey
Sinn Féin has selected Luke Meenehan, a long-serving local activist and business owner, to succeed Conor Maskey as councillor for Castle DEA, subject to Ard Comhairle ratification. Meenehan pledges to deliver council services for residents.
Local government Issue: Sinn Féin selection of Luke Meenehan for Castle DEA council seat Original release: Sinn Féin select Luke Meenehan to replace outgoing councillor Conor Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland needs a new Economic Programme that addresses the gathering momentum for constitutional change – Caoimhe Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Ireland needs a new Economic Programme that tackles the growing push for constitutional change, calls for citizen assemblies and a coordinated plan to harmonise tax, social security, employment law, currency and public services across the island.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland needs a new Economic Programme that addresses the gathering momentum for constitutional change – Caoimhe Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry congratulates Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William on their 40th anniversary, praising the years of practice and local investment behind the band and the wider marching band tradition. She says she will attend their anniversary celebration later this month.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston writes to Chief Constable over reports that PSNI car sat unused for years because of “pride” livery
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has written to the Chief Constable over reports that a PSNI car bought in 2020 sat unused since 2023 after Policing with Pride livery was applied. He asks seven questions, including the cost to the public purse and the PSNI's branding approach, and calls the…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI car unused after Policing with Pride livery applied Original release: Gaston writes to Chief Constable over reports that PSNI car sat unused for years because of “pride” livery (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-Party Support needed for Hospital - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges all elected representatives to back Causeway Hospital across party lines, after an FOI response showed only three public representatives, including DUP colleagues, responded to the consultation on surgery service changes.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital surgery services consultation responses FOI Original release: Cross-Party Support needed for Hospital - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister marks start of construction at new Crawfordsburn…
Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on a £7.3 million Department of Education project to build a new school on the existing Crawfordsburn Primary School site, with completion due in March 2027.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Crawfordsburn Primary School new build construction start Original release: Education Minister marks start of construction at new Crawfordsburn… (opens in a new tab)
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Patients waiting more than a decade for initial outpatient…
DUP Health Spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds says Health Minister's Assembly answers show children waiting over ten years for a first paediatric surgery outpatient appointment in Belfast, and calls for full referral-to-treatment waiting time publication without further delay. She also…
Health Issue: Paediatric waiting times revealed in Health Minister's Assembly written answers Original release: Patients waiting more than a decade for initial outpatient… (opens in a new tab)
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NIO hopelessly beholden to Dublin on legacy
TUV leader Jim Allister says Secretary of State Hilary Benn is too beholden to the Dublin Government on legacy, criticising his performance before the NI committee and claiming he will give Dublin representatives seats on the Legacy Oversight Body. He also calls for action on IRA victims, the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's appearance before NI committee on legacy Original release: NIO hopelessly beholden to Dublin on legacy (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons opened a £29 million scheme of 135 shared homes at Ballymena’s St Patrick’s regeneration site, saying it advances affordable, sustainable housing and supports the wider community regeneration.
Housing Local government Issue: Opening of St Patrick’s shared housing development in Ballymena Original release: Minister Lyons opens £29m shared housing development in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Deputy Leader Slams Councillor Strike Proposals as “Outrageous and Indefensible”
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns proposals by the National Association of Councillors for councillors to ballot on strike action over allowances, calling them indefensible. He says the Basic Allowance of £18,329 is generous and that councillors should not withdraw duties for…
Local government Economy and employment Issue: National Association of Councillors strike ballot proposal over allowances Original release: TUV Deputy Leader Slams Councillor Strike Proposals as “Outrageous and Indefensible” (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Report Reveals What We Already Knew: the Executive isn’t Delivering
TUV South Antrim representative Mel Lucas says a Pivotal Tracker report shows the Executive is not delivering, citing failing essential services, health waiting lists, GP access, housing costs and unresolved wastewater and productivity plans.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pivotal Tracker report on Northern Ireland Executive performance Original release: Stormont Report Reveals What We Already Knew: the Executive isn’t Delivering (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymena arson attack
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister describes a Ballymena incident in which six cars were deliberately set alight while tenants were inside, saying it could have caused serious injuries and that the tenants are in Northern Ireland legally for work. Local MLA Timothy Gaston says he has met the…
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena Lisnevenagh Road racist attack vehicles burned Original release: Ballymena arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Givan launches new induction programme to support newly qualified…
Education Minister Paul Givan announces an expanded early career teacher induction programme for 2025/26, co-ordinated by the Education Authority, with online and face-to-face training on SEN, literacy, numeracy and behaviour management.
Education Issue: Expanded early career teacher induction programme 2025/26 announcement Original release: Givan launches new induction programme to support newly qualified… (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Ratcliffe attends 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe says he attended a service marking the 50th anniversary of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre, remembering the five men killed and seven wounded, and thanks those who took part.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Ratcliffe attends 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin City Council vote another step forward on the road to a United Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes Dublin City Council's vote backing a motion that asks the government to set up an all-island Citizens' Assembly, a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Irish Unity, and a plan and date for reunification referendums. She calls for the government to act now.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Dublin City Council vote on Irish Unity motion Original release: Dublin City Council vote another step forward on the road to a United Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan slams those responsible for racists attacks in Ballymena
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns racist attacks in Ballymena after six vehicles were burned outside a property on Lisnevenagh Road. He calls for unity and strong leadership and urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballymena Lisnevenagh Road racist attack vehicles burned Original release: McGuigan slams those responsible for racists attacks in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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UUP North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows condemns attacks
UUP MLA for North Antrim Jon Burrows condemns attacks on Filipino nationals in the Ballymena area as disgraceful. He says he has contacted police to check on the investigation, requested extra patrols, and appeals for information via the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Attacks on Filipino nationals in Ballymena area Original release: UUP North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows condemns attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Long welcomes ratification of BCC bid for Assembly Rooms building
Alliance Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's ratification of a bid to purchase the historic Assembly Rooms in the city centre, which he helped propose, and urges further efforts to regenerate the city centre.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council bid to purchase Assembly Rooms building Original release: Long welcomes ratification of BCC bid for Assembly Rooms building (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong relieved Education Minister not permitted to run roughshod over legal requirements for integrated education
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says she is relieved the Education Minister cannot ignore the Integrated Education Act, after a High Court ruling that the Department's integrated education strategy was unlawful for lacking benchmarks and targets. She urges the revised strategy be implemented in full…
Education Issue: High Court ruling on Department of Education integrated education strategy Original release: Armstrong relieved Education Minister not permitted to run roughshod over legal requirements for integrated education (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane to host multi-agency meeting in response to sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for a united front against sectarian and racist intimidation in North Belfast and says he is hosting a multi-agency meeting on 2 September with agencies and politicians over recent attacks in the Lower Oldpark area.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Finucane to host multi-agency meeting in response to sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)