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Ulster Unionists remember Kingsmills Massacre
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor remembers the 10 Protestant men killed by the IRA at Kingsmills on the 47th anniversary, offering thoughts to their families and sole survivor Alan Black. He says he attended a memorial service organised by FAIR.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Ulster Unionists remember Kingsmills Massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Crucial support is put in place for Rathlin inhabitants by Department, says O'Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn says proper support must be put in place for Rathlin Island residents while strike action halts ferry sailings to Ballycastle. She has contacted the Department for Infrastructure asking which immediate steps it is taking to help islanders.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Rathlin Island ferry strike action and sailing cancellations Original release: Crucial support is put in place for Rathlin inhabitants by Department, says O'Lynn (opens in a new tab)
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Unfit childcare system threatening income of working mothers in the midst of cost of living crisis, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl says Northern Ireland's childcare system is broken and threatening working mothers' incomes amid the cost of living crisis. She calls for restoring the Assembly and delivering a fully costed Early Learning and Childcare Strategy urgently, and urges the DUP to end its…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Unfit childcare system threatening income of working mothers in the midst of cost of living crisis, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill invites MLAs to join silent vigil for Natalie McNally and victims of gender-based violence
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill invites MLAs of all parties to attend a silent vigil at the front of Parliament Buildings at 2 pm on Thursday 5 January, to honour Natalie McNally – who was murdered while pregnant – and all victims of gender‑based violence.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Natalie McNally murder vigil Original release: O’Neill invites MLAs to join silent vigil for Natalie McNally and victims of gender-based violence (opens in a new tab)
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British government should scrap cruel and callous legacy bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the British government to scrap its legacy bill, now before the House of Lords, after NIO Minister Lord Caine rejected a call from Victims Commissioner Ian Jeffers to withdraw it. He says the bill should be replaced with Stormont House mechanisms.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Caine rejects Victims Commissioner call to withdraw legacy bill Original release: British government should scrap cruel and callous legacy bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit's New Year message looks back at 2022, arguing that inflation, climate inaction, reproductive rights, the war in Ukraine and Irish housing and health crises show capitalism is failing, and calls for Ireland's first left-wing government.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – Best wishes for 2023
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP sends New Year wishes for 2023, calling for the NI Protocol to be replaced with arrangements unionists can support and for genuine powersharing based on consensus. He also pledges work on cost of living, health waiting times, Project Stratum broadband and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey – Best wishes for 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Empey comments on Lord Benyon letter
Lord Empey, UUP peer and member of the Lords Committee on the Northern Ireland Protocol, says Lord Benyon's letter on physical infrastructure at NI ports is not the real reason for the checks, blaming the Government for sidelining the NI Department of Agriculture and calling for talks and a fresh…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lord Benyon letter on Protocol green and red lanes Original release: Empey comments on Lord Benyon letter (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney – construction of post-Brexit check facilities necessary
Sinn Féin Brexit Spokesperson Declan Kearney MLA welcomes the British government's plan to legislate for a legal basis for post-Brexit checks at ports of entry, calling it long overdue. He criticises the DUP's earlier pause on procurement for agri-food checks and urges the British government to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: British government legislation for post-Brexit port of entry checks Original release: Kearney – construction of post-Brexit check facilities necessary (opens in a new tab)
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Enhancement of Protocol related infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports is unacceptable - Elliott
UUP DAERA spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA says the UK government is giving ground to the EU by enhancing checks at Northern Ireland ports on goods moving onward to the EU, while the Westminster Protocol Bill offers nothing positive. He calls for progress information on UK-EU talks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Enhanced checks at Northern Ports on onward EU-bound goods Original release: Enhancement of Protocol related infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports is unacceptable - Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly expresses condolences to the family of Bobby Lavery
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly offers sympathy after the death of former North Belfast councillor Bobby Lavery, who died in the US, and pays tribute to his decades of republican activism in the New Lodge and on Belfast City Council.
Other Justice and policing Original release: Gerry Kelly expresses condolences to the family of Bobby Lavery (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses deepest sympathies to families of those killed in Tyrone road collision
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate and Mid Ulster MLA, offers sympathy to families of three adults who died in a Co. Tyrone road crash, and wishes recovery for the other casualties.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Co. Tyrone road traffic collision December 2022 Original release: O’Neill expresses deepest sympathies to families of those killed in Tyrone road collision (opens in a new tab)
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TUV warns against extension of “Gender Recognition” legislation to Northern Ireland
TUV spokesperson Lorna Smyth criticises Alliance MP Stephen Farry for welcoming Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill and wanting it extended to Northern Ireland. She claims the bill risks women's safe spaces, allows sex offenders to apply for recognition, and should be repealed.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Scotland Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed Original release: TUV warns against extension of “Gender Recognition” legislation to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry into Pat Finucane killing should be held now following court ruling – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the British government to hold a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, as promised at Weston Park in 2001, after a Belfast High Court ruling quashed the Secretary of State's decision not to hold one now.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Belfast High Court ruling quashing refusal of Pat Finucane public inquiry Original release: Public inquiry into Pat Finucane killing should be held now following court ruling – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Ofcom Connected Nations 2022 report shows the benefits of DUP-secured broadband investment, citing full fibre availability of 85% in Northern Ireland against 41% in England and 71% in Fermanagh and Omagh.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Ofcom Connected Nations 2022 report on broadband availability Original release: Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment (opens in a new tab)
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Annie’s Bar families deserve truth and justice – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says families of the five people killed in the 1972 loyalist gun attack on Annie's Bar in Derry deserve truth and justice after fifty years. She calls on the British government to drop its Legacy Bill and implement the Stormont House legacy proposals of 2014.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Annie's Bar attack 50th anniversary and Legacy Bill Original release: Annie’s Bar families deserve truth and justice – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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“UN Human Right’s Council Calls for Legacy Bill to be Withdrawn” – Cllr Mullen
Aontú councillor Denise Mullen welcomes UN human rights body criticism of the UK's legacy bill, saying it fails to meet investigative obligations and grants amnesty for past abuses, and urges an all-Ireland probe into collusion instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UN Human Rights Committee criticism of UK legacy bill Original release: “UN Human Right’s Council Calls for Legacy Bill to be Withdrawn” – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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‘Don’t suffer in silence this Christmas’ McKernan message to those suffering domestic abuse
SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan urges people experiencing domestic abuse to seek support over the festive period, after a meeting with Women's Aid. She directs people to Armagh Down Women's Aid for confidential help.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: ‘Don’t suffer in silence this Christmas’ McKernan message to those suffering domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Planned cuts to youth services greatly concerning, says Alliance representatives, particularly for LGBTQIA+ young people
Alliance representatives express concern at planned Education Authority cuts to youth services, which could close LGBTQ youth groups. Connie Egan MLA says she has written to the EA seeking Section 75 protections in funding applications, while Andrew Muir MLA calls for the decision to be reversed.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Education Authority cuts to youth services and LGBTQ youth groups Original release: Planned cuts to youth services greatly concerning, says Alliance representatives, particularly for LGBTQIA+ young people (opens in a new tab)
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Solutions needed to maintain Heathrow connectivity – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris urging urgent action on the Aer Lingus Belfast City to Heathrow route, which faces disruption from EU carrier rules after March 2023. She calls for a derogation or faster UK registration and certification for the…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Aer Lingus Belfast City to Heathrow route withdrawal Original release: Solutions needed to maintain Heathrow connectivity – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)