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Cullen expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ incident
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says she is deeply shocked by reports that two people have died near Maguiresbridge in County Fermanagh, with two others hospitalised. She urges the public not to speculate while police investigate and roads remain closed.
Justice and policing Issue: Maguiresbridge shooting incident Original release: Cullen expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ incident (opens in a new tab)
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Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says a Freedom of Information response shows senior Civil Service officials knew Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride was politically sensitive, and questions whether ministers were consulted, including the DUP deputy First Minister. She calls for a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach needs to spend additional Shared Island NDP funding on planning for constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Conor Murphy calls on the Taoiseach to commit the additional €0.99 billion NDP allocation to the Shared Island Initiative to establishing a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity and planning for constitutional change.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Additional €0.99 billion NDP allocation to Shared Island Initiative Original release: Taoiseach needs to spend additional Shared Island NDP funding on planning for constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Critical infrastructural deficits to be further embedded by NDP review – Pa Daly TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Pa Daly TD says the government's NDP Review lacks detail and ambition, offering more funding for previously announced projects, and criticises its treatment of Metrolink, the all-island strategic rail review and grid investment.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Government National Development Plan (NDP) Review publication Original release: Critical infrastructural deficits to be further embedded by NDP review – Pa Daly TD (opens in a new tab)
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Roofe says entire local community devastated after shooting tragedy
Alliance Enniskillen Councillor Eddie Roofe says the whole local community is devastated after a shooting in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh, that killed three people, including two children. He urges people to give police space to investigate and to share any information they have.
Justice and policing Issue: Maguiresbridge shooting incident Original release: Roofe says entire local community devastated after shooting tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Anti-community bonfires stand in stark contrast to the hundreds of positive events taking place in Derry – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says planned anti-community bonfires in Derry contrast sharply with hundreds of positive alternative events planned for the city in August. She says the bonfires attract anti-social behaviour and threaten residents' health and wellbeing, and says safety must come first.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Anti-community bonfires stand in stark contrast to the hundreds of positive events taking place in Derry – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks on 5G masts must stop – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey calls for an end to a coordinated campaign of attacks on 5G masts after another mast was reportedly damaged overnight. He says the actions are disconnecting people and endangering lives, and urges the PSNI to bring those responsible to justice.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Overnight attack on a 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Attacks on 5G masts must stop – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe welcomes action to criminalise “deepfake” abuse
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes the Department of Justice's public consultation on proposed laws to criminalise creating or sharing deepfake content, calling the move long overdue to protect victims from digital exploitation and abuse.
Justice and policing Issue: Department of Justice consultation on deepfake content legislation Original release: Forsythe welcomes action to criminalise “deepfake” abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns a run of thefts of Union flags from private property in Upperlands, Innisrush, Tobermore, Coagh and Cookstown, calling them deliberate intimidation. He urges the PSNI to investigate, increase patrols and recover the stolen flags.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Union flag thefts from private properties in Mid Ulster villages Original release: Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice consultation on proposals to criminalise creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images of adults, urging people to respond and citing the harm to victims.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Justice consultation on deepfake content legislation Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Statutory public inquiry into cervical screenings only way to rebuild trust, says Guy
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Michelle Guy calls for a statutory public inquiry into cervical screening after Public Health Agency data showed underperformance incidents across all Northern Ireland trusts. She urges the Health Minister to act urgently.
Health Issue: Public Health Agency cervical screening underperformance data across all trusts Original release: Statutory public inquiry into cervical screenings only way to rebuild trust, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Deepfake images consultation must deliver for victims
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter welcomes Justice Minister Naomi Long's public consultation on criminalising sexual deepfake images, which runs until October, and says it must bring serious consequences for offenders and be victim-centred. She also calls for similar protections for children online and urges a…
Justice and policing Issue: Department of Justice consultation on deepfake content legislation Original release: Hunter: Deepfake images consultation must deliver for victims (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Stop Stealth Privatisation of Ambulance Service
People Before Profit's Harkin says a council motion in Derry City and Strabane calls on the Health Minister to halt privatisation of NI ambulance services, citing over £10m paid to private ambulance firms in 2024 and nearly £50m over five years.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Private ambulance company spending figures and NIAS privatisation concerns Original release: Harkin: Stop Stealth Privatisation of Ambulance Service (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must take responsibility and address the crisis in autism services – Brogan
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Nicola Brogan says the autism services crisis in the Western Trust is due to inaction by the Health Minister, citing over 3,000 people waiting for assessment, including 2,686 children, and calls for immediate, targeted investment in diagnostic capacity and staff.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Western Trust autism assessment waiting lists figures Original release: Health Minister must take responsibility and address the crisis in autism services – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI Praise for Portrush Sons of Ulster Parade
TUV chairman Councillor Allister Kyle says PSNI figures show an estimated 12,000 spectators at the Portrush Sons of Ulster parade with no police-linked incidents, and praises the organisers' planning. He criticises media misinformation and describes the parade as a positive contribution to the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Portrush Sons of Ulster parade and R&A Open date dispute Original release: PSNI Praise for Portrush Sons of Ulster Parade (opens in a new tab)
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GAA Terror Links Exposed on Bloody Friday Anniversary
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell condemns the planned Joe Cahill Gaelic Competition at the West Belfast Festival, a youth event for under-12s, arguing that Cahill, a former Provisional IRA Officer Commanding on Bloody Friday, should not be celebrated and that ratepayers' funding should not back it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: GAA Terror Links Exposed on Bloody Friday Anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes rise in university applicants
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes new UCAS figures showing a 1.5% rise in applicants from the North by the 30 June deadline and a 2% rise in applicants choosing local institutions. He highlights growth among applicants from the most disadvantaged areas and a roadmap to increase student…
Education Issue: UCAS 2025 admissions cycle application figures for Northern Ireland Original release: Delargy welcomes rise in university applicants (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister launches burial protection Bill to have all cemeteries follow same regulations
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister launches a Private Member's Bill to bring privately-owned cemeteries in Northern Ireland, including those run by churches, under the same burial regulations that apply to Council-owned sites. She cites construction at Milltown Cemetery and fears for unmarked graves.
Local government Issue: Launch of Burial Protection Bill (Private Cemetery Status Bill) Original release: McAllister launches burial protection Bill to have all cemeteries follow same regulations (opens in a new tab)
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The Burial Protection Bill
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister launches the Burial Protection Bill (Private Cemetery Status Bill) to require private cemeteries, including churches, to meet the same repair, registration and memorial standards as council‑run sites, protecting unmarked and mass graves, especially those of stillborn or
Local government Issue: Launch of Burial Protection Bill (Private Cemetery Status Bill) Original release: The Burial Protection Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Public need answers on Ulster Hospital Emergency Department roof failure
SDLP MLA and Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls for immediate transparency on why the roof of the newly opened Ulster Hospital Emergency Department failed after a leak, forcing patients to be told to stay away unless life-threatening. He says he will write to the Health Minister on…
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ulster Hospital Emergency Department roof failure and patient diversion Original release: McGrath: Public need answers on Ulster Hospital Emergency Department roof failure (opens in a new tab)