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A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP rejects Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill's claim, made in a BBC interview, that armed campaigns lacked any other option. He says the Enniskillen, La Mon and Kingsmill attacks were unjustifiable and calls on Sinn Fein to honour its St Andrew's commitment to the rule…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: A 'First Minister for everyone' does not justify murder (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to help Motorists facing MOT delays – Stewart
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to urgently provide clarity and assurances to motorists facing months-long delays in getting MOT tests. He says drivers risk missing certificate expiry, insurance and taxation issues, and asks what plans…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test delays in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent action needed to help Motorists facing MOT delays – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years.
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara calls for the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and for emergency action on energy bills, after BP reported its biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. He urges restoring the Universal Credit uplift and expanding renewable energy.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl encourages people to take part in the Belfast Mela festival, running August 21-28, highlighting its carnival procession, food market and Botanic Gardens finale as a showcase of the city's diversity.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Nicholl encourages people to participate in upcoming multi-cultural festival (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for speed limit review following road death
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for a review of the speed limit on the Portaferry Road at Newtownards after a motorcyclist was killed, urging the Department for Infrastructure to reduce the limit and add measures to improve driver awareness.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Portaferry Road Newtownards motorcycle crash fatality Original release: Armstrong calls for speed limit review following road death (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says former UUP leader and First Minister David Trimble will be remembered for his vision and leadership in reaching the 1998 peace deal, and that his place in history is secure. He offers sympathy to the family ahead of Monday's funeral.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson pays tribute to families and survivors on Claudy bombs anniversary
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson pays tribute to the families and survivors of the 1972 Claudy bombings, recalling the 50‑year anniversary, condemning the IRA’s role and urging continued pursuit of truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 50th anniversary of the 1972 Claudy bombings Original release: Ferguson pays tribute to families and survivors on Claudy bombs anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister-Designate, has written to the Secretary of State over the approval of a certificate that would withhold information on the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, calling its use unacceptable and demanding its withdrawal.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Will leadership from Ulster Fleadh organisers be followed by…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the Ulster Fleadh Executive Committee's condemnation of IRA chanting recorded in Dromore during the festival week and its pledge to act against members involved. She urges political representatives who have glorified IRA members to follow that leadership and…
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: Will leadership from Ulster Fleadh organisers be followed by… (opens in a new tab)
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IRA chanting at Ulster Fleadh must be challenged: Buchanan
DUP West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan says IRA chanting by young people seen in online video from the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore is unacceptable and must be condemned. He calls on nationalist and republican representatives to challenge it, and says his colleague Deborah Erskine has written to the event…
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: IRA chanting at Ulster Fleadh must be challenged: Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Major questions about Ulster Fleadh following IRA video
TUV spokesperson Lorna Smyth says a video showing many young people celebrating and glorifying the IRA at the Ulster Fleadh raises major questions for the event organisers, funders such as the Arts Council and Fermanagh and Omagh Council, and the BBC’s coverage.
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: Major questions about Ulster Fleadh following IRA video (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison expresses sympathies following road death and reiterates call for safety measures
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison offers sympathy after a man in his 30s died in a motorcycle crash on the Portaferry Road in Newtownards, and calls on the Department for Infrastructure to reassess the speed limit on the stretch of road, which he says is unsafe for residents, pedestrians and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Portaferry Road Newtownards motorcycle crash fatality Original release: Mathison expresses sympathies following road death and reiterates call for safety measures (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Impact of Claudy bombing still felt after 50 years
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says the Claudy bombing, in which nine people were killed by the IRA in 1972, still affects the village 50 years on, and sends her thoughts to the families ahead of Sunday's anniversary. She also says she has supported the families' efforts to have improvements made…
Community relations and legacy Issue: 50th anniversary of the 1972 Claudy bombings Original release: Hunter: Impact of Claudy bombing still felt after 50 years (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Failure to ban conversion therapy inexcusable
SDLP councillor Séamas de Faoite says the delay in banning conversion therapy in the North is inexcusable, rejecting Communities Minister Deidre Hargey's explanations ahead of Belfast Pride. He urges her to report on progress and make the legislation a priority once the institutions are restored.
Disability and equality Original release: de Faoite: Failure to ban conversion therapy inexcusable (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin backs BT and Openreach workers on strike, having visited the CWU picket line in Derry, and urges BT to return to talks with unions over a pay rise amid a rejected pay offer.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: BT and Openreach CWU strike over pay offer Original release: McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls on the Communities Minister and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to urgently commission a replacement women-only supported hostel after the Regina Coeli service closed and its workers' promised replacement accommodation was not delivered.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Regina Coeli women’s hostel shutdown and occupation Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge. (opens in a new tab)
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Noah Donohoe’s family deserve truth and transparency – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says it is deeply concerning that the new Secretary of State approved a public interest immunity certificate sought by the PSNI in the Noah Donohoe case. He calls on the PSNI to withdraw the application, arguing the Donohoe family deserve answers rather than secrecy.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Noah Donohoe’s family deserve truth and transparency – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Will civic and political nationalism finally challenge intolerance?:…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart challenges the lack of debate within the GAA after a PSNI team withdrew from a Banbridge GAA 'Lads and Dads' event, and asks whether civic and political nationalism will challenge such intolerance. She says nationalist representatives have been silent on the incident and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI GAA team withdrawal from Banbridge GAA Lads and Dads event Original release: Will civic and political nationalism finally challenge intolerance?:… (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie seeks update from DPP on OP KENOVA probe
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA writes to the Director of Public Prosecutions to confirm the OP KENOVA investigatory files have been handed to the PPS and to ask when a prosecution decision will be announced, urging swift public disclosure.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: OP KENOVA investigatory files handed to PPS Original release: Beattie seeks update from DPP on OP KENOVA probe (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says Northern Ireland is lagging behind on electric vehicle charging after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is still only in discussions with other departments. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to set out how DFI will meet impending EU-derived minimum…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DFI response on electric vehicle charging provision discussions Original release: Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir (opens in a new tab)