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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for sweeping changes to Northern Ireland's fireworks rules, proposing a ban on private sales except in rare cases, limiting displays to organised events, moving to quieter fireworks and harsher penalties for illegal use, citing harm to pets and wildlife.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw accuses the DUP of gaslighting the public over an attempt to filibuster her Flags and Emblems Bill through an extended Committee Stage, which the Assembly voted down today. She says the Committee should scrutinise the bill more efficiently and that she has drafted…
Community relations and legacy Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
DUP North Antrim MLA Paul Frew says a recent attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin reflects growing hostility towards the Orange tradition. He cites figures obtained by Diane Forsythe showing 146 attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys properties in ten years, and calls for the Justice Minister to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
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Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Rasharkin Chosen Few's public statement on repeated attacks on its Orange hall, including IRA graffiti, and says 51 recorded attacks show a sustained campaign. He calls on the PSNI to act and subject its action plan to scrutiny.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
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Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to drop proposals giving the British Attorney General decisive authority over conflict-related prosecutions, after former DPP Barra McGrory warned of a two-tier justice system. Finucane also urges the Irish government to oppose the plans.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: British government proposals to give Attorney General final say on conflict-related prosecutions Original release: Sinn Féin will oppose any attempt to place British state forces beyond reach of accountability – Finucane
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Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew MLA accuses Alliance of making excuses for Sinn Fein representatives under police investigation for taking part in an illegal protest. He says Alliance has refused to back a no confidence motion or ask a Policing and Community Safety Partnership chair to step…
Justice and policing Original release: Alliance need to stop making excuses for law-breakers
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice’s new bail‑support scheme for women in Belfast and Ballymena, saying it recognises complex needs, offers early help for women on remand and should improve outcomes for them, families and community safety.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
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Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
Alliance Party’s East Londonderry spokesperson, Alderman Richard Brown Stewart, expresses sympathy for the families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre on its 33rd anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Greysteel massacre 33rd anniversary Original release: Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
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Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP accuses Sinn Féin and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of undermining the institutions after the Garvaghy Road blockade in Portadown, and calls for the Chief Constable to be transparent about threats, a fresh security assessment of dissidents and the Provisional IRA, and new…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
Alliance MLAs Andrew Muir and Connie Egan say they have been re‑selected to contest North Down in the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, highlighting Muir’s record on water quality, climate action and farming, and Egan’s work on ending violence against women, integrated education and a reformed Stormont.
Other Environment and climate Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
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Alliance welcomes Lower Ormeau parades decision and calls for focus on reconciliation
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown welcomes the Parades Commission's ruling on a proposed march beyond Ormeau Bridge on the Lower Ormeau Road, and says attention should now turn to reconciliation and a shared future.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Lower Ormeau parades decision Original release: Alliance welcomes Lower Ormeau parades decision and calls for focus on reconciliation
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Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the High Court’s dismissal of the Orange Order’s challenge to the Drumcree parade ban, calling it a victory for Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Order to accept the ruling and leave the community in peace.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
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Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
Ul Ul Unionist Party Leader Jon Bur Bur MLA says the High Court clearly affirmed Portadown District's legal right to parade and condem condem obstruction, urging PSNI and PPS to enforce law without fear or favour and calling for reform and substantial super fines for parade violations.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Burrows: rule of law must apply without fear or favour
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Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns those responsible for a security alert at the Ebrington site in Londonderry, where a viable device was found. She appeals to the public to pass any information to the PSNI and thanks police for their work.
Justice and policing Issue: Ebrington device Original release: Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
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TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister says a court ruling on Drumcree does not remove the legality of Portadown District's right to parade, and criticises the Chief Constable for allowing policing to be influenced by PIRA feelings and the Secretary of State for blocking the parade.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: TUV reacts to Drumcree Court ruling
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Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland and Councillor Chelsea Harwood express shock and sadness after an oil spill at the Broughshane wildlife trust killed several birds, including two Trumpeter swans.
Environment and climate Issue: Broughshane Environment Waterfowl and Wildlife Trust oil contamination Original release: Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident
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Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
UUP Alderman Darren Guy condemns the group that placed an explosive device at the Ebrington Hotel in Derry, saying it endangered staff, guests and families gathered at the funfair during Halloween celebrations.
Justice and policing Original release: Ebrington Hotel device put families at risk, says Alderman Guy
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Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
UUP Young Unionist chairman Jay Basra welcomes Queen's University Belfast's reversal allowing Orange collarettes at its 8 November Remembrance service. He thanks the Queen's Orange Society for raising the issue and urges the university to consult affected groups before future changes.
Community relations and legacy Education Original release: Common sense prevails as Queen’s lifts Remembrance collarette ban
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Brett Welcomes Queen’s U-Turn on Orange Collarettes
DUP MLA and Economy Committee Chair Phillip Brett welcomes Queen's University Belfast's reversal of its decision to ban Orange collarettes at its Remembrance Sunday service, crediting his direct intervention with senior management and calling for lessons to be learned.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Queen's University Orange collarette policy change Original release: Brett Welcomes Queen’s U-Turn on Orange Collarettes
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Dervock shooting
TUV MP Jim Allister condemns a late-night attack in Dervock in which a man was shot in the leg and beaten with iron bars, calling it the latest effort by criminal elements to intimidate the community. He calls for rigorous police action against those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Dervock shooting Original release: Dervock shooting