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Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together
People Before Profit says racism and fascist violence are rising in Ireland and calls for them to be stopped. It accuses groups including the National Party and Irish Freedom Party of redirecting anger over housing and living costs onto migrants and other minorities, and urges students to stand…
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, pledges to fix housing through rent cuts, a three-year ban on rent increases and more homes, and claims a €1.3 billion shortfall now exists in health funding.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye
The Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces Lauren Kendall as its new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye, replacing Rachel, with Cllr Kendall pledging a focus on sustainability, community voices and urgent action on climate breakdown.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Holds Successful Conference
People Before Profit says its convention agreed priorities on the cost of living and housing, calling for a three percent mortgage cap, new rent controls and a major social housing increase, with demonstrations planned for 7 October and 4 November on neutrality.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: People Before Profit Holds Successful Conference (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP LGBT+ at Belfast Pride
SDLP LGBT+ invites elected representatives, members, their families and friends to join Pride marches across the North this summer, including Belfast Pride on 29 July. It says LGBT+ rights are under attack worldwide and that members will gather at Custom House Square from 12pm before the 1pm march.
Disability and equality Original release: SDLP LGBT+ at Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly encourages women to have their say on unity at ‘Belfast Women’s Assembly’
Sinn Féin's Aisling Reilly MLA encourages women from greater Belfast to register for a Belfast Women's Assembly on Irish unity, to be held at the Europa Hotel on 27 June, with childcare available on request. The release says women's voices have often gone unheard and invites written contributions…
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Women's Assembly on Irish unity, Europa Hotel, 27 June Original release: Reilly encourages women to have their say on unity at ‘Belfast Women’s Assembly’ (opens in a new tab)
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Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched
The Green Party NI launches its local government manifesto, setting out commitments on community green energy, street cleanliness and waste infrastructure, and a living wage for council employees and contractors. Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara urges voters to back the party on 18 May.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI local government manifesto launch Original release: Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched (opens in a new tab)
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Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says Alliance candidates have endorsed the RSPB Local Government manifesto covering planning, biodiversity and climate, and will pursue its aims if elected as Councillors. He calls for a restored Assembly and Executive immediately.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Alliance endorsement of RSPB Local Government manifesto Original release: Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions (opens in a new tab)
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Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander
Alliance council candidate Robbie Alexander calls for every Northern Ireland council to create a green new deal to tackle climate change, citing carbon-neutral council facilities, ending single-use plastics, safe cycle lanes and living wage employment. The call comes ahead of Alliance's local…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander (opens in a new tab)
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Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane
Alliance candidate Lee Kane, standing in Ballymoney for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, urges that autism, ADHD and learning disability-friendly services be standard across council facilities. He also backs Changing Places toilets in council buildings and carer-friendly workplace…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane (opens in a new tab)
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Largest ever team of Sinn Féin candidates to stand in 18 May council election – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the party is fielding its largest ever team of candidates for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in the 18 May election, contesting every District Electoral Area and aiming to elect more councillors.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Largest ever team of Sinn Féin candidates to stand in 18 May council election – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, the Meath West TD, calls on the GAA to reverse its move away from cash ticket sales at matches, saying it excludes older fans. He welcomes the Taoiseach's support in the Dáil and urges at least one cash turnstile per match.
Disability and equality Issue: GAA cash ticket purchase ban at matches Original release: Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2022 - Education Minister Michelle McIlveen
DUP Education Minister Michelle McIlveen MLA, addressing the 2022 DUP Conference, says the party kept schools open during Covid and lists its education record, including a new post-primary school building programme, Nurture Units, Healthy Happy Minds counselling and the School Age Act.
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2022 - Education Minister Michelle McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council
Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces that Rachel Woods has been co-opted to fill the Holywood and Clandeboye seat on Ards and North Down Borough Council, succeeding Lauren Kendall. Woods says she will push for community energy projects, warmer homes and youth representation.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods co-option to Ards and North Down Borough Council Original release: Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara
The Green Party NI announces that Cllr Mal O'Hara has been selected as its new leader, unopposed, after Clare Bailey chose not to stand following the Assembly election. O'Hara says he will offer green solutions to cost of living, housing and climate challenges.
Other Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI election of new leader Mal O'Hara Original release: Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)