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Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on a spectacular evening
TUV chairman Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on its parade, says police confirmed no incidents, and accuses media outlets of stirring hysteria before it, after talks with the R&A over the band's date and start time.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Portrush Sons of Ulster parade and R&A Open date dispute Original release: Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on a spectacular evening (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin meet senior PSNI officers to ‘critically challenge litany of issues’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly MLA says a party delegation challenged senior PSNI officers over inconsistent policing and poor communication in Belfast, citing complaints to its offices and record-low nationalist confidence in policing.
Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting with senior PSNI officers on Belfast policing Original release: Sinn Féin meet senior PSNI officers to ‘critically challenge litany of issues’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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British government must end complicity in genocide – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls on the British government to publish its overdue response to the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and to end any aid or support enabling it. He says Britain must avoid complicity in alleged genocide against Palestinians.
International affairs Issue: ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel's occupation and British government response Original release: British government must end complicity in genocide – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable that Minister cannot say how many people with deportation orders remain in the state – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy TD says it is unacceptable that Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan cannot say how many people subject to deportation orders remain in the state. He calls for PNR data to be used to track departures and says the attitude must change.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: Justice Minister unable to say how many deportation order subjects remain Original release: Unacceptable that Minister cannot say how many people with deportation orders remain in the state – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon Encourages responses to Breastfeeding Bill Consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon launches a public consultation on her proposed Private Members Bill to give statutory protection to breastfeeding in public spaces and require businesses and service providers to be breastfeeding-friendly. The consultation runs until 24 October 2025.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Linda Dillon Private Members Bill breastfeeding consultation launch Original release: Dillon Encourages responses to Breastfeeding Bill Consultation (opens in a new tab)
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US Consul General visits Wrightbus
TUV MPs Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston say US Consul General James Applegate visited Wrightbus in North Antrim for a factory tour and meeting with CEO Jean-Marc Gales, promoting the area's manufacturing and electric and hydrogen buses.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: US Consul General visit to Wrightbus factory Original release: US Consul General visits Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie raises concerns around prisoner and staff ratio in HMP Maghaberry
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA raises concerns about overcrowding and low staffing at HMP Maghaberry, citing around 1,400 prisoners, more lockdowns and reduced gym and education time. He calls on the Justice Minister to keep representatives informed and set out a plan if conditions…
Justice and policing Original release: Beattie raises concerns around prisoner and staff ratio in HMP Maghaberry (opens in a new tab)
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Other parties must step up and support Minister on tackling Lough Neagh crisis, says Blair following suspension of eel fishing
Alliance AERA spokesperson John Blair MLA says other parties must step up and support the Minister in tackling the Lough Neagh crisis, following the Lough Neagh Fishermen's Co-Operative Society's decision to suspend commercial eel fishing for the 2025 season.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh commercial eel fishing suspended for remainder of 2025 season Original release: Other parties must step up and support Minister on tackling Lough Neagh crisis, says Blair following suspension of eel fishing (opens in a new tab)
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NI’s new championship links golf course transformational opportunity for North West, says Stewart
Alliance Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Alderman Richard Stewart welcomes Galgorm Collection's plan to invest £30 million in a new championship links course at Bellarena, which he says offers a transformational opportunity for the North West. He points to jobs, apprenticeships and…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Galgorm Collection Bellarena Golf Links £30 million investment announcement Original release: NI’s new championship links golf course transformational opportunity for North West, says Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Long condemns McCracken statue vandalism
Alliance Councillor Michael Long condemns damage to the Mary Ann McCracken statue at Belfast City Hall, which he says he proposed. He appeals to anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Mary Ann McCracken statue vandalism at Belfast City Hall Original release: Long condemns McCracken statue vandalism (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone urges support after eel fishing suspended
SDLP AERA spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA asks Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir for an immediate support package for businesses and seasonal workers hit by the suspension of eel fishing on Lough Neagh, which he blames on years of pollution and political inaction.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh commercial eel fishing suspended for remainder of 2025 season Original release: McGlone urges support after eel fishing suspended (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must urgently establish financial support scheme for commercial fishermen – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney urges the Agriculture Minister to set up a crisis support fund for eel fishermen after commercial eel fishing on Lough Neagh was suspended for the rest of the 2025 season. He also says the Irish government must engage directly, including meeting local…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Lough Neagh commercial eel fishing suspended for remainder of 2025 season Original release: Minister must urgently establish financial support scheme for commercial fishermen – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes clarification from North Down Cricket Club – major questions for the media and uninformed politicians
TUV branch chairman Eddie Allen welcomes a North Down Cricket Club statement that the cancellation of a joint event was not influenced by Goldsprings Lodge, and says it contradicts BBC reporting. He claims the BBC has serious questions to answer over its coverage of the Comber camp dispute.
Community relations and legacy Issue: North Down Cricket Club cross‑community sport camp cancellation Original release: TUV welcomes clarification from North Down Cricket Club – major questions for the media and uninformed politicians (opens in a new tab)
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British government must ensure 16 and 17 year olds can vote in 2027 elections – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker welcomes the British government's plan to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds and calls for the legislation to be in place in time for the 2027 Assembly and Council elections in the north. The party says it will press London on this.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British government extension of voting age to 16 and 17-year-olds Original release: British government must ensure 16 and 17 year olds can vote in 2027 elections – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister should support alternative summer camp at Stormont – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to back a replacement summer camp being held at Stormont after a Comber event was cancelled. He says intolerance towards young children is unacceptable and urges the minister to publicly support sport-based events.
Community relations and legacy Issue: North Down Cricket Club cross‑community sport camp cancellation Original release: Communities Minister should support alternative summer camp at Stormont – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Votes at 16 welcome, but it must be accompanied by changes to education curriculum - Butler
UUP MLA Robbie Butler, young people's spokesperson, welcomes votes at 16 but says it must be accompanied by changes to the education curriculum adding political education on how the Northern Ireland and UK voting systems work. He hopes this will encourage wider youth turnout.
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Votes at 16 welcome, but it must be accompanied by changes to education curriculum - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Votes at 16 must be implemented in time for next NI Assembly election, says Mulholland, welcoming plans
Constitutional affairs Original release: Votes at 16 must be implemented in time for next NI Assembly election, says Mulholland, welcoming plans (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: Western Trust must scrap SWAH consultation
SDLP councillor Adam Gannon, Group Leader on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, says the Western Trust must scrap its consultation on ending emergency general surgery at Enniskillen's South West Acute Hospital after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt asked it to pause. He links the intervention to…
Health Issue: Health Minister orders Western Trust to halt SWAH emergency surgery consultation Original release: Gannon: Western Trust must scrap SWAH consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes lowering of voting age
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Government confirmation that voting at General Elections will be extended to 16 and 17-year-olds, and calls for the same rights to apply to Assembly and council elections.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government confirmation of votes at 16 for General Elections Original release: Hanna welcomes lowering of voting age (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to Tommy Gallagher
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP pays tribute to former SDLP MLA Tommy Gallagher, who served Fermanagh and South Tyrone from 1998 to 2011, describing him as a teacher, GAA figure and community champion, and offers sympathies to his family.
Other Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Tommy Gallagher (opens in a new tab)