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We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says she is working towards a society of many colours and multiculturalism, speaking at the Eid al-Adha Festival in West Belfast. She pledges that Muslim residents will feel welcome, safe and respected, and condemns attacks on the Belfast Muslim…
Community relations and legacy Original release: We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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‘Springhill families entitled to truth and justice’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses support for the Springhill families before the 50th anniversary of the killings, saying they deserve truth and justice. He condemns the UK government's proposed amnesty for soldiers and calls for the 2014 Stormont House mechanisms to be implemented in full.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Springhill Massacre 50th anniversary and proposed UK legacy amnesty Original release: ‘Springhill families entitled to truth and justice’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrations should not be destroyed by attempts to provoke trouble:…
DUP Policing Board member Joanne Bunting urges people marking the 11th and 12th July not to respond to provocation after a firebomb was hurled at the Adam Street bonfire in North Belfast. She calls the attack a deliberate attempt to stir tensions and says the celebrations should not be spoiled by…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Adam Street bonfire attack in North Belfast ahead of July Original release: Celebrations should not be destroyed by attempts to provoke trouble:… (opens in a new tab)
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Is Infrastructure Minister acting on party colleagues demands to…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan presses Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to revisit ways of cutting the MOT test backlog and asks whether he has acted on Sinn Féin calls over tax penalties for motorists unable to get a test.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test backlog and DVLA tax penalties Original release: Is Infrastructure Minister acting on party colleagues demands to… (opens in a new tab)
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“There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing long assessment waits, reduced educational psychology time and rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs.
Education Disability and equality Original release: “There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Translink's confirmation of a special train service from Derry for supporters heading to the All-Ireland senior football semi-final at Croke Park, including a return connection on Saturday night.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink special rail services for Derry supporters to Croke Park Original release: Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans (opens in a new tab)
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"Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs and reduced educational psychology time.
Education Disability and equality Original release: "Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Irish government's further €40m commitment to the Ulster Canal project, saying it will reopen the waterway between Clones and Upper Lough Erne, connect border communities, and boost tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Irish government €40m funding commitment for Ulster Canal Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls
Sinn Féin's Caoimhe Archibald, Economy spokesperson, welcomes the Department for Economy's offer of eight £15,000 bursaries for eligible women to study engineering at universities in Britain and Ireland, urging applications and citing under-representation.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department for Economy engineering bursaries for women announcement Original release: Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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EU Commissioner comments reiterate need to scrap flawed legacy bill – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says comments by Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Dunja Mijatović on the British government's legacy bill show the distress it causes victims and families. She calls for the bill to be scrapped and for the 2014 Stormont House Agreement to be implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: EU Commissioner comments reiterate need to scrap flawed legacy bill – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has contacted Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train service for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so that it also runs from Derry. She argues a Derry service would make the match more accessible for local fans.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's "special" train for the Derry v Galway semi-final, which would run from Belfast rather than Derry, is a deliberate insult to Derry. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and for a Derry-Dublin rail service.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry (opens in a new tab)
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British government demonstrating ‘no regard’ for victims with legacy bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the British government shows disregard for victims and families by rushing its Legacy Bill through Westminster despite opposition from victims, parties and the Human Rights Commission. He urges the government to drop it and implement the 2014 Stormont House Agreement…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: British government demonstrating ‘no regard’ for victims with legacy bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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"Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment"
Aontú Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly welcomes the Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement but urges similar urgent action for children awaiting support or assessment. She says the move only reaches pupils with statements, and calls for more staff to improve pupil-to-staff…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement for mainstream schools Original release: "Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment" (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown calls for firm action on fly-tipping in south Belfast, citing residents in Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together, praising its model for building connections and showcasing local talent. She says the cost of living is weighing heavily on families and urges urgent financial support despite…
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Féile an Phobail 2022 programme launch Original release: O’Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns racist graffiti on Graymount parade property
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns those responsible for racist graffiti painted on a property in Graymount Parade, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI. He says laws on hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened so offenders can be held to account.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist graffiti on property in Graymount Parade Original release: Kelly condemns racist graffiti on Graymount parade property (opens in a new tab)
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Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says Sinn Fein's separate Somme wreath-laying should not be given undue weight, and hopes the party will join the collective Belfast City Hall commemoration attended by Irish Government representatives.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein separate Battle of the Somme wreath-laying 2022 Original release: Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill lays a wreath at Belfast City Hall with Mayor Tina Black to remember those killed at the Somme 106 years ago. She says acknowledging wartime losses is part of healing past wounds and building a better future.
Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance
TUV North Belfast spokesman and party secretary Ron McDowell accuses Sinn Féin of trying to reshape remembrance by shunning the poppy and holding a separate act of remembrance, which he calls political. He argues the poppy suits remembrance of wartime sacrifice and urges Sinn Féin to acknowledge…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein separate Battle of the Somme wreath-laying 2022 Original release: It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance (opens in a new tab)