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Baker issues warning following spate of burglaries
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges residents to stay alert after a series of attempted break-ins across west Belfast, including an early-morning incident in Mount Eagles where a man allegedly armed with knives entered several properties. He asks anyone with sightings or camera footage to contact…
Justice and policing Issue: Mount Eagles knife-armed burglary attempts in west Belfast Original release: Baker issues warning following spate of burglaries (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons encourages everyone to celebrate history and culture at…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launches the 28th annual European Heritage Open Days, taking place on 13 and 14 September with over 260 free venues and events across Northern Ireland, and urges people to plan their visits using the e-brochure and app.
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No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey condemns racism, racist violence and intimidation as unacceptable and calls for it to stop immediately, after police probed an alleged attack on a migrant tied to vigilante groups. She says she has written to the Justice Minister offering joint work with her and police…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI probe into alleged attack on migrant linked to vigilante groups Original release: No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says he has written to the Chief Constable asking for an explanation of why a woman was arrested at a Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving her details in Irish, when others were reportedly just cautioned.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving details in Irish Original release: Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv (opens in a new tab)
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Weasel words from the DUP can’t conceal a monstrous deception of the unionist electorate – Empey
UUP leader Lord Empey accuses the DUP of a monstrous deception of the unionist electorate after released Government papers reportedly show talks with Sinn Fein in the early 2000s. He calls the DUP's denials "weasel words", says senior figures must be held accountable, and challenges members…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Released Government papers on DUP-Sinn Fein talks in early 2000s Original release: Weasel words from the DUP can’t conceal a monstrous deception of the unionist electorate – Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong astounded by wasted energy that could be used to address fuel poverty
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says she is astounded that £94 million of excess wind energy was wasted in the first two quarters of 2025, citing SONI figures. She calls on the Communities and Economy Ministers to work together to use surplus wind power to cut household energy bills and tackle fuel…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: SONI figures on wasted excess wind energy in 2025 Original release: Armstrong astounded by wasted energy that could be used to address fuel poverty (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for British Government to review Gaza protest policing
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood calls on the British Government to urgently review its policing of Gaza protests after pensioners and students were arrested in Northern Ireland over Palestine Action t-shirts and campaigning. He argues the proscription of Palestine Action is criminalising lawful protest and…
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Palestine Action proscription and arrests at Gaza protests Original release: Eastwood calls for British Government to review Gaza protest policing (opens in a new tab)
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Feile tribute to sectarian killer condemned
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett condemns a tribute to Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane at Féile an Phobail, calling it deeply offensive to victims and their families. He says McFarlane was a convicted terrorist linked to the Bayardo Bar bombing and criticises parts of the media for overlooking the event.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Féile an Phobail tribute to Brendan McFarlane Original release: Feile tribute to sectarian killer condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Féile an Phobail highlights the best of our city – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey commends Féile an Phobail on its 2025 festival, citing an estimated 130,000 attendees, over 600 events at 50 venues and a record 12,000-strong Dance Night crowd in Falls Park.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Féile an Phobail highlights the best of our city – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Fountain bonfire a ‘naked display of sectarianism’ – Delargy
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy condemns a weekend bonfire in the Fountain area where Irish and Palestinian flags were burned, calling it sectarian and urging unionist politicians to publicly denounce it and back regulation of all bonfires.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Fountain area bonfire flag burning in Derry Original release: Fountain bonfire a ‘naked display of sectarianism’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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West Belfast Festival Closes with Tribute to Sectarian Killer – Where’s the Outrage?
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell condemns the West Belfast Festival's closing night, which showed an image of Brendan McFarlane and performed a song he wrote for Bobby Sands. He accuses the festival and the SDLP, Alliance and BBC of double standards in their responses to loyalist events.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Féile an Phobail tribute to Brendan McFarlane Original release: West Belfast Festival Closes with Tribute to Sectarian Killer – Where’s the Outrage? (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts.
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA asks the Agriculture Minister to review the size and expense of the Border Control Posts at Belfast, Larne, Foyle and Warrenpoint, saying taxpayer money should not fund them if their justification has weakened. He asks DAERA what engagement it has held with…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts. (opens in a new tab)
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Apprenticeship Action Plan welcome but falls short, says Honeyford
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes the Department for the Economy's Apprenticeship Action Plan but says it is neither ambitious nor targeted enough. He calls for stronger links to Further Education Colleges and to employers, citing the Republic's Skillnet Ireland model as a…
Economy and employment Education Issue: Department for the Economy Apprenticeship Action Plan launch Original release: Apprenticeship Action Plan welcome but falls short, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty hosts Palestinian boxers at Belfast City Hall
SDLP Councillor Paul Doherty, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, welcomed a Palestinian boxing delegation from El Barrio Boxing Gym in Ramallah to the city hall ahead of a fundraising bout for youth sport in Palestine.
International affairs Local government Issue: Palestinian boxing delegation visit to Belfast ahead of Devenish solidarity event Original release: Doherty hosts Palestinian boxers at Belfast City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath condemns attack on priest
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath condemns a violent attack on an elderly priest in Downpatrick, who is in hospital in a serious condition, and says the assault in a place of worship is especially appalling. He wishes the priest a swift recovery and calls for the attacker to be caught.
Justice and policing Issue: Attack on priest in Downpatrick church Original release: McGrath condemns attack on priest (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite urges a joint response to racist intimidation across East Belfast, citing social media posts, and wants an urgent East Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting. He also presses the PSNI and Justice Minister to act and to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast racist intimidation social media posts Original release: De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Respect must go both ways
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan calls for respect to be reciprocated after the Apprentice Boys march in Derry, citing UDA banners and public urination in local communities. He says offences should be investigated and parade organisers should assist, and that he will raise this with the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Apprentice Boys march in Derry, August 2025 Original release: Durkan: Respect must go both ways (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard expresses shock at Downpatrick attacks
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard expresses shock at a man's death and an attack on a priest at a Downpatrick church, extends sympathy to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick man's death and attack on priest at St Patrick's Church Original release: Hazzard expresses shock at Downpatrick attacks (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray echoes local shock and distress following Downpatrick attacks
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says the Downpatrick community is shocked and distressed after an attack on a priest outside his church before Mass and a man's death in the Marian Park area, now the subject of a murder inquiry.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick man's death and attack on priest at St Patrick's Church Original release: McMurray echoes local shock and distress following Downpatrick attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Attempts to criminalise Palestinian solidarity movement shameful – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan condemns London's moves to outlaw Palestine Action and the PSNI's arrest of a woman in her 60s at a peaceful Belfast protest, calling the measures disgraceful and predicting they will fail.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: PSNI arrest of woman at Belfast Palestine protest under Palestine Action proscription Original release: Attempts to criminalise Palestinian solidarity movement shameful – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)