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McAllister reiterates call for the Health Minister to engage with GPs
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA urges the Health Minister to immediately engage with GPs after the BMA announced collective action over a Department of Health funding settlement GPs voted against. She says the imposed package offers 50p against a stated £39 per patient requirement.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: GP collective action over Department of Health dispute Original release: McAllister reiterates call for the Health Minister to engage with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure condemns a figure dressed as Jesus Christ in Belfast Pride's parade as offensive to Christians and says public sector bodies taking part will be challenged over Section 75 obligations and political neutrality.
Disability and equality Issue: Individual dressed as Jesus Christ at Belfast Pride parade Original release: TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation (opens in a new tab)
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Priority must be to safeguard jobs, protect the all-Ireland economy, support Irish businesses, and invest in infrastructure – Donnchadh Ó Laghaoire TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD says Ireland's priority after the EU-US tariff announcement must be safeguarding jobs and the all-island economy. He warns the 15% rate will make US exports unviable for some sectors and calls for government support, diversification and…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: US tariff announcement affecting Ireland Original release: Priority must be to safeguard jobs, protect the all-Ireland economy, support Irish businesses, and invest in infrastructure – Donnchadh Ó Laghaoire TD (opens in a new tab)
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Current unregulated approach to bonfires is not working – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges political action against illegal, unregulated bonfires, arguing self-regulation has failed after bonfires built on contaminated land, near hospitals and used for racist or sectarian displays.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Current unregulated approach to bonfires is not working – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Mairs condemns suspected arson attack in Limavady
Alliance Councillor Amy Mairs condemns a suspected arson attack in Limavady, in which a house and a van were completely destroyed by fire shortly after 2am on 27 July 2025. She urges anyone with information to contact police or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Limavady suspected arson attack on property and van, July 2025 Original release: Mairs condemns suspected arson attack in Limavady (opens in a new tab)
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Taxpayer shouldn’t be picking up the bill for deputy First Minister’s jolly to Wimbledon
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston criticises the deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly for charging taxpayers £980 for a Wimbledon trip, questioning what public benefit it provided, after a report in the Irish News.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Deputy First Minister Wimbledon trip taxpayer cost Original release: Taxpayer shouldn’t be picking up the bill for deputy First Minister’s jolly to Wimbledon (opens in a new tab)
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Passed! Derry City & Strabane Council Supports the Legal Challenge to the Proscription of Palestine Action
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin says a council motion he brought, passed with support from all parties except the DUP and UUP, opposes the proscription of Palestine Action and backs the legal challenge to it. It also urges an end to charges against demonstrators, sanctions on Israel…
International affairs Local government Issue: Derry City and Strabane Council motion on Palestine Action proscription Original release: Passed! Derry City & Strabane Council Supports the Legal Challenge to the Proscription of Palestine Action (opens in a new tab)
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BBC Clarification Falls Far Short of Accountability
TUV says the BBC's clarification over its coverage of Goldsprings Orange Lodge's complaint is inadequate, noting no on-air apology has followed and the complaint from TUV's Sammy Morrison remains unanswered. It calls for referral to the BBC's Editorial Complaints Unit.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC clarification on Goldsprings Orange Lodge complaint over Comber cricket camp coverage Original release: BBC Clarification Falls Far Short of Accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Northern Ireland Civil Service head, Ms Brady, over NICS intranet promotion of Belfast Pride, questioning the basis for it and whether political sensitivities were considered. He asks about safeguards against endorsing political causes…
Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Nothing gracious about the IRA - Brett
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says Gerry Adams's claim that the IRA acted 'graciously' in ending its campaign is an effort by Sinn Féin to recast history. He says the IRA was forced to stop by British security pressure and cites the Shankill Road and La Mon bombings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams claim that the IRA acted graciously in ending campaign Original release: Nothing gracious about the IRA - Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride
Alliance councillor Micky Murray, a former Belfast Lord Mayor, wishes everyone celebrating Belfast Pride a safe and happy event, saying the 'No Going Back' theme is especially fitting given the present social climate.
Disability and equality Original release: Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan and Mallon welcome Minister Kimmins’ ongoing support for rural transport
Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan and Councillor Ashley Mallon welcome Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' continued backing for rural transport after meeting Armagh Rural Transport on its 25th anniversary. They say full funding in this year's budget keeps rural residents connected to essential…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Armagh Rural Transport 25th anniversary and rural transport funding Original release: Boylan and Mallon welcome Minister Kimmins’ ongoing support for rural transport (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes Department of Health investment in the Brackenburn Clinic, saying it is long overdue and will help trans people access timely, consent-based medical care. She urges the minister to ensure the clinic meets their needs.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health investment in Brackenburn Clinic Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to early intervention counsellors in Nexus NI pilot project
Justice Minister Naomi Long pays tribute to counsellors delivering the Crisis De-escalation Service, a pilot early intervention scheme run by Nexus NI for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. She says it helps survivors while they wait for longer-term counselling.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Nexus NI Crisis De-escalation Service pilot visit Original release: Long pays tribute to early intervention counsellors in Nexus NI pilot project (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Unity, tariffs and genocide in Gaza raised during US trip – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, on a two-day US visit, says she pressed Washington contacts and Capitol Hill figures on Irish unity referendums, American trade duties and Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and urging the Irish government to prepare for a border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Mary Lou McDonald US visit on Irish unity, tariffs and Gaza Original release: Irish Unity, tariffs and genocide in Gaza raised during US trip – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Maguiresbridge Tragedy
TUV Fermanagh branch chairman Donald Crawford expresses shock and sorrow over the morning's events in Maguiresbridge, offers prayers for the bereaved and emergency responders, and urges the public to respect privacy while police investigate.
Other Original release: Maguiresbridge Tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey meets Economy and Infrastructure Ministers as work to improve phone signal continues
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he met Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, with Mobiles UK and Cornerstone present, to press for better coverage in west Belfast. The meeting follows a party survey of over 2,600 residents that found widespread dead zones.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin west Belfast mobile coverage survey and ministerial meeting Original release: Maskey meets Economy and Infrastructure Ministers as work to improve phone signal continues (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister’s priorities misplaced - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Health Minister's £800,000 allocation to a gender identity service reflects misplaced priorities while patient waiting times and cancer pathways are under strain. She has written to the Health Committee Chair requesting officials appear to explain the service's…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister's £800,000 gender identity service allocation Original release: Health Minister’s priorities misplaced - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine comments on Maguiresbridge incident
The DUP's Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine says she is shocked by a shooting in Maguiresbridge that has affected the whole community. She offers condolences to the families of those killed, pays tribute to emergency services, and appeals for privacy so the PSNI can investigate.
Justice and policing Issue: Maguiresbridge shooting incident Original release: Erskine comments on Maguiresbridge incident (opens in a new tab)
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Youth Choir funding must be reinstated – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and the Arts Council to reinstate funding for the National Youth Choir, which faces closure after the Arts Council cut its funding. He points to the choir's work with young people and blames the cuts partly on years of austerity.
Public finance and taxation Issue: National Youth Choir funding cut by Arts Council Original release: Youth Choir funding must be reinstated – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)