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Eastwood disappointed after Finucane addresses IRA commemoration
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood says she is disappointed that Sinn Féin MP John Finucane spoke at an event in Mullaghbawn advertised as commemorating 'South Armagh volunteers', arguing that commemorating the IRA risks glorifying terrorism and hurting victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Eastwood disappointed after Finucane addresses IRA commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government intentions to fund nursing places welcome – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes reports that the Irish Government plans to provide €10 million to create 250 nursing and midwifery student places in Northern Ireland, calling it a highly positive step amid Tory cuts that removed many posts.
Health Education Issue: Irish Government funding for 250 nursing student places Original release: Irish Government intentions to fund nursing places welcome – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs call for services to be maintained at Daisy Hill Hospital
The DUP says its MLAs have written to the Southern Health Trust chair, Eileen Mullan, urging that services at Daisy Hill Hospital be kept in place and safeguarded.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: DUP MLAs call for services to be maintained at Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s terror fest
TUV leader Jim Allister condemns a Sinn Féin event on Sunday that he says celebrates IRA terrorists, arguing the party is unfit for government and should not hold the First Minister post.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Sinn Féin’s terror fest (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Coleraine bombings, ahead of memorial service
Alliance councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of the 1973 Coleraine bombings ahead of a memorial service marking the 50th anniversary, which will include a permanent memorial unveiling. Alderman Yvonne Boyle says those affected remain in her thoughts and calls for unity against…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Coleraine bombings 50th anniversary memorial service Original release: Alliance Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Coleraine bombings, ahead of memorial service (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: No amendments can fix Legacy Bill
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP says new British government amendments to the Legacy Bill cannot fix it, calling them an attempt to cover up flaws. He vows to oppose the legislation and cites Tánaiste Micheál Martin's support for possible European action and Keir Starmer's pledge to repeal it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendments to Legacy Bill following European Committee of Ministers critique Original release: Eastwood: No amendments can fix Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy Bill a travesty aimed at ending citizens’ rights to due process – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the British government's amendments to its Legacy Bill are cynical and would close off due process for conflict victims, setting a May 2024 deadline for inquests and transferring cases to the ICRIR. He calls on the Irish government to challenge the bill and push for…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendments to Legacy Bill following European Committee of Ministers critique Original release: Legacy Bill a travesty aimed at ending citizens’ rights to due process – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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British Government should scrap flawed legacy bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill, citing a Council of Europe Committee of Ministers interim resolution expressing serious concern about its compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Council of Europe interim resolution on British Legacy Bill Original release: British Government should scrap flawed legacy bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Fundamentally this is about leadership
The DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson calls on Sinn Féin to review its approach to legacy issues in Northern Ireland, speaking outside Stormont Castle about a South Armagh Volunteers commemoration.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Fundamentally this is about leadership (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – “Northern Trust needs a long-term plan”
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says health reform must follow a structured, long-term plan after the Northern Trust moved all births in its catchment from Causeway hospital to Antrim. He says staffing failures point to planning problems and calls for the Trust and Department to set out…
Health Issue: Northern Trust consolidating births at Antrim hospital from Causeway Original release: Campbell – “Northern Trust needs a long-term plan” (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford pleased after Translink confirm it will review links with new health centre
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he is pleased Translink has committed to review bus routes across Lisburn and look at connections past Lagan Valley Hospital to serve the new health centre, which lost its nearby bus stop after relocation.
Infrastructure and transport Health Issue: Translink review of bus links to Lagan Valley Hospital health centre Original release: Honeyford pleased after Translink confirm it will review links with new health centre (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin participates in global summit on women, peace and security
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin, Chair of the All-Party Group on Women, Peace and Security, reports attending a US State Department summit in Washington on the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network. She calls for a restored Executive to publicly commit to implementing UN Resolution 1325…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: McLaughlin participates in global summit on women, peace and security (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy comments highlight why Stormont shouldn’t return
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe says Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy's comments after meeting the Republic's Prime Minister show why Stormont should not return. He criticises Sinn Fein for organising a South Armagh commemoration event and questions whether a Sinn Fein First Minister could represent victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Conor Murphy comments on South Armagh republican commemoration event Original release: Murphy comments highlight why Stormont shouldn’t return (opens in a new tab)
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Romanticising the past offers justification to terrorists today:…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says those who eulogise or romanticise past terrorism offer tacit justification to people copying such tactics today. She cites a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on the Belfast Agreement and calls for frank discussion of commemorations glorifying terrorists.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session on Belfast Agreement institutions Original release: Romanticising the past offers justification to terrorists today:… (opens in a new tab)
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Savage Tory cuts impacting ability to hire more SEN staff – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says staff shortages are hampering the Education Authority's ability to recruit for special educational needs, blaming Tory budget cuts, after reports that 200 extra classes are needed. He calls for the Executive to be restored so parties can address support for…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Reports of 200 additional SEN classes needed amid staff shortages Original release: Savage Tory cuts impacting ability to hire more SEN staff – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Safeguarding laws must be updated – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls a nursing home neglect case involving Bradley Manor 'shameful' after the NIPSO raised concerns about the adult safeguarding system, and says current safeguarding law is inadequate and must be modernised now, with the Assembly restored to do so.
Health Issue: NIPSO concerns about adult safeguarding system following Bradley Manor care home case Original release: Safeguarding laws must be updated – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “there must be respect for unionists”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he spoke by phone with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, calling for a respectful relationship with Dublin and criticising its past disregard for unionist views on the NI Protocol. He also urges Martin to challenge Sinn Féin over glorifying the IRA and says legacy…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “there must be respect for unionists” (opens in a new tab)
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Jamieson encourages applications to Cultural Celebrations Grant Scheme
TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson encourages community and volunteer groups to apply for the Cultural Celebrations Grant Scheme, offering up to £1,000 (or £3,000 with partners) for single‑day July/August cultural events, with applications open until 16 June.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Cultural Celebrations Grant Scheme application period Original release: Jamieson encourages applications to Cultural Celebrations Grant Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Irwin vows to showcase progressive and vibrant nature of Ards and North Down as she becomes Deputy Mayor
Alliance Councillor Hannah Irwin, newly selected Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council, says she wants to showcase the borough's progressive and vibrant nature during her term. She thanks voters and pays tribute to outgoing Mayor Karen Douglas.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Irwin vows to showcase progressive and vibrant nature of Ards and North Down as she becomes Deputy Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Executive restoration is an urgent priority
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges the DUP to put forward a deputy First Minister and restart the devolved Executive, saying the restoration must be an urgent priority as health, education and other services face unprecedented pressure this summer.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: DUP deputy First Minister nomination Original release: Eastwood: Executive restoration is an urgent priority (opens in a new tab)