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Sinn Fein revelling in IRA evil – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart condemns Mid-Ulster Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy over a tweet paying tribute to IRA member Thomas McElwee, and urges Michelle O'Neill to have it deleted and to issue an apology.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy tweet tribute to Thomas McElwee Original release: Sinn Fein revelling in IRA evil – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Whitters Family deserve truth and justice- Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says the Whitters family deserve truth and justice over the 1981 death of 15-year-old Paul Whitters, welcoming newly released files while warning UK government legacy plans would deny them answers. She calls for the Stormont House legacy mechanisms to be implemented…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Release of further files on Paul Whitters case Original release: Whitters Family deserve truth and justice- Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Binning live coverage of the Twelfth symptomatic of anti-Unionist BBC culture
TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong accuses the BBC of anti-Unionist bias after it dropped live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations, while GAA and Irish language output continues. He calls the decision a slap in the face for elderly and infirm viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: Binning live coverage of the Twelfth symptomatic of anti-Unionist BBC culture (opens in a new tab)
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BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA
Ulster Unionist MLA John Stewart calls on BBC Northern Ireland management, including interim director Adam Smyth, to reverse their decision to end live television coverage of the Belfast Twelfth of July parade. He says the broadcast serves housebound and elderly viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte welcomes a six-month extension of the Union Street pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre from June 11, with a later decision on making it permanent. He says the scheme boosts businesses and public safety, and calls for other city centre areas to be considered.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Union Street pedestrianisation six-month extension confirmed by Department for Infrastructure Original release: Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation (opens in a new tab)
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Chris MacManus MEP To Hold Western Rail Corridor Online Public Meeting - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus is hosting an online public meeting on 20 June about reopening the Western Rail Corridor, with speakers including Conor Feighan and Rose Conway-Walsh TD. He urges the public to attend to show support for the line, and says the all-island rail review must commit to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Western Rail Corridor online public meeting and all-island rail review Original release: Chris MacManus MEP To Hold Western Rail Corridor Online Public Meeting - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe – SF hypocritical on hate crime
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over hate crime, saying it condemns online abuse of politicians while defending past attacks on elected representatives, including the IRA killing of Edgar Graham. She calls for a consistent approach and for Sinn Fein, including Chris Hazzard…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Forsythe – SF hypocritical on hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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'Minister reaffirms commitment to A5 upgrade' – Begley - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's stated intention to push ahead with the A5 upgrade, and calls for construction to start straight after the autumn public inquiry without further holdups. She also points to interim safety measures, including new signage…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: 'Minister reaffirms commitment to A5 upgrade' – Begley - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Western Trust's plan to restart early abortion services in July after their April 2021 suspension, but says the service should never have been suspended. She blames the Health Minister's inaction on commissioning and calls for a fully…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Western Trust early abortion services resumption announcement Original release: ‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop
Green Party Cllr Stephen Dunlop calls for serious investment in active travel across Northern Ireland at the start of Bike Week, citing the absence of a Cycling Strategy or Active Travel Strategy and spending of £2 per person a year. He urges ambitious targets and joined-up working between the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop (opens in a new tab)
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Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara says Northern Ireland still has a long way to go to cut greenhouse gas emissions, citing 2020 statistics showing a 23.9% fall since 1990 that lags behind England, Scotland and Wales. He calls for implementation of the Climate Change Act and changes to…
Environment and climate Issue: Northern Ireland greenhouse gas emissions statistics 2020 publication Original release: Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes exploration of reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish
South Belfast Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Department of Finance considering reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish or bilingual English and Irish, following a written question. She urges the Finance Minister to make new certificates available as soon as possible.
Disability and equality Issue: Department of Finance consideration of reissuing birth certificates in Irish Original release: Bradshaw welcomes exploration of reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance secures steps towards inclusive play parks across Belfast
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan welcomes Belfast City Council's agreement to begin work on inclusive play, with officers tasked to produce a full report, while saying the delay is disappointing. He cites PlayBoard NI and Mae Murray Foundation research on families excluded from play parks and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on inclusive play parks Original release: Alliance secures steps towards inclusive play parks across Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action?
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting questions whether Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard's anti-sectarianism pledge will lead to action, urging him to rename his constituency office and the local Sinn Féin branch, both named after IRA members.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action? (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the Victims Commission's criticism of British government legacy plans reinforces the case for scrapping the legislation. She calls on the British government to listen to victims, families, parties and the Irish government, and urges full implementation of the 2014…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Victims Commission verdict on British government legacy plans Original release: British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the family of Internee Hugh Coney, shot at Long Kesh in 1974, should not wait longer for truth and justice, after a UK legal office failed to release related papers. She accuses the Tory government of cover-up, opposing its proposed amnesty, and calls for Stormont…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General's office fails to release papers in Hugh Coney killing Original release: Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín expresses disgust at a viral video of a group mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey and calls for scrutiny of state and council funding to the Orange Order and loyalist flute bands. He says Aontú is submitting questions to Stormont, councils, the EU and the southern…
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder at centenary event Original release: Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed
Green Party councillors in North Down welcome Ards and North Down Borough Council's approval of a new Sustainability Policy, with Cllr Barry McKee calling it a first step and urging immediate action on fuel poverty, insulation and retrofitting. Cllr Stephen Dunlop and Cllr Lauren Kendall back a…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Borough Council Sustainability Policy approval Original release: Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong repeats her call for all respite and day care services for disabled people and older people to reopen during Carers Week. She says carers are exhausted, notes the Health Minister has asked for a review of each Trust's reopening pathway, and says carers now need support.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Legacy Bill risks eroding confidence in institutions of justice
SDLP MP Claire Hanna says the UK government's planned legacy legislation could damage public trust in Northern Ireland's policing and justice institutions, citing Human Rights Commission evidence that the Bill cannot be made compliant. She calls for the Stormont House Agreement to be implemented…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Human Rights Commission evidence to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on legacy Bill Original release: Hanna: Legacy Bill risks eroding confidence in institutions of justice (opens in a new tab)