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O’Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together, praising its model for building connections and showcasing local talent. She says the cost of living is weighing heavily on families and urges urgent financial support despite…
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Féile an Phobail 2022 programme launch Original release: O’Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns racist graffiti on Graymount parade property
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns those responsible for racist graffiti painted on a property in Graymount Parade, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI. He says laws on hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened so offenders can be held to account.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist graffiti on property in Graymount Parade Original release: Kelly condemns racist graffiti on Graymount parade property (opens in a new tab)
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Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says Sinn Fein's separate Somme wreath-laying should not be given undue weight, and hopes the party will join the collective Belfast City Hall commemoration attended by Irish Government representatives.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein separate Battle of the Somme wreath-laying 2022 Original release: Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill lays a wreath at Belfast City Hall with Mayor Tina Black to remember those killed at the Somme 106 years ago. She says acknowledging wartime losses is part of healing past wounds and building a better future.
Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance
Community relations and legacy Original release: It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist cultural expression will defy Nationalist Alliance in Lurgan
TUV Upper Bann spokesman Darrin Foster criticises Alliance for reporting loyalists to the PSNI over red, white and blue bunting in Lurgan ahead of the Twelfth, saying the complaint will inflame community tensions and that PSNI found no offence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Alliance complaint to PSNI over Lurgan loyalist bunting Original release: Unionist cultural expression will defy Nationalist Alliance in Lurgan (opens in a new tab)
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Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the Government's U-turn excluding sexual offences from Troubles immunity, but calls it a limited victory and says the DUP will vote against the Legacy Bill. He announces amendments on immunity sentencing and on defining victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill sexual offences immunity amendment Original release: Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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“Queen’s Jubilee School Books are a Waste of Money” - Gemma Brolly
Aontú's Gemma Brolly, MLA for East Derry, criticises the UK government's decision to send a free Queen's Jubilee commemorative book to every child in the North, claiming it wastes around £12 million that could fund health and education, and calls for an opt-in approach like Scotland and Wales.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: UK government Queen's Jubilee book distribution to schools in Northern Ireland Original release: “Queen’s Jubilee School Books are a Waste of Money” - Gemma Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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"Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign"
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly welcomes the overturning of Roe v Wade but says the wider campaign must continue, calling for better supports for pregnant women and rejecting claims that pro-life laws would block ectopic pregnancy surgery.
Disability and equality Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: "Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign" (opens in a new tab)
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Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes Finance Minister Conor Murphy's announced plan to give non-religious marriages equal legal standing with faith marriages and raise the minimum marriage age to 18. She says a public consultation showed a clear majority in favour and urges permanent changes…
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces marriage law reforms on non-religious marriage and minimum age Original release: Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly welcomes the unanimous council vote to nominate 'Derry Girls' creator Lisa McGee for the Freedom of the City of Derry, making her the first woman to receive the honour. He says a special meeting will now be arranged to confer it.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lisa McGee Freedom of the City of Derry council vote Original release: Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's legacy legislation should be scrapped after two recent court rulings on the McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings. She accuses the government of seeking an amnesty for state forces and of disregarding the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Two recent court rulings on McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings Original release: ‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a sectarian assault on a Catholic couple in East Belfast, saying it left them homeless and could have caused serious injury or death. He criticises the police for taking nearly an hour to arrive, says he will raise the issue with the Policing Board and urges anyone
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian attack on Catholic couple in East Belfast Original release: Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to act over loyalist flags erected on the Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street in South Belfast, which she says are an attempt to raise community tensions and should be removed immediately.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Loyalist flags erected on Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street Original release: Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says the Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would grant amnesty for Troubles-related crimes, and the DUP will table amendments on early release, immunity and fines. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the party will vote against…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says families of the McGurk's Bar bombing victims deserve truth and justice after a High Court ruling quashed the HET report into the attack in its entirety. She says state agency involvement remains unanswered and pledges continued party support for the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court quashes HET report on McGurk's Bar bombing Original release: Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes an inquest ruling that the 1971 shooting of Derry mother Kathleen Thompson in Creggan was unjustified, calling it a victory for the family's long campaign and pledging continued support.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls the British government's legacy bill a 'slap in the face' to victims and families, writing to Secretary of State Brandon Lewis to urge the bill be scrapped and the Stormont House Agreement implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Government's Legacy Bill is a charter for abandoning justice, arguing its amnesty in Clause 18 and bar on criminal investigations in Clause 33 favour terrorists over victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)