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Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein?
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns a second attack on the Belfast memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians killed by the IRA in 1970, and asks why Sinn Fein and others have not condemned it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims Original release: Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein? (opens in a new tab)
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DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says DAERA Minister Andrew Muir agreed to support a health impact assessment for residents near the Mobuoy superdump, but concerns over remediation timetable, strategy and funding remain. Harkin says he will follow up with the Minister and officials.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Mobuoy superdump health impact assessment agreed by DAERA Minister Original release: DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Anderson interview a window into an evil mind
TUV party secretary Ann McClure condemns a BBC interview with former Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, calling it an insight into an evil mind, and accuses Dublin of hypocrisy over legacy while sheltering IRA figures who fled across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Martina Anderson BBC interview on terrorism and abortion remarks Original release: Anderson interview a window into an evil mind (opens in a new tab)
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McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway
Alliance councillor Gillian McCollum condemns sectarian and racist graffiti at the Strand Avenue subway in Holywood, says Alliance has asked agencies for its immediate removal and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Holywood Strand Avenue subway sectarian and racist graffiti Original release: McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for?
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says Assembly Question figures show no applicant across five years of Continuing Healthcare assessments in Health and Social Care Trusts was found eligible for funding. He asks the Department of Health to explain why the scheme appears inaccessible and what action it will…
Health Issue: Continuing Healthcare zero eligibility figures from Assembly Question Original release: McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for? (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the US blockade and an oil import ban have worsened a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, with electricity cut to around four hours daily, and calls on the US to end the blockade and engage in dialogue.
International affairs Health Original release: Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns vandalism of three memorials in east Belfast over three days, including a republican memorial garden in the Short Strand and a mural of hunger striker Mickey Devine. She urges young people involved to stop, blaming provocation on social media.
Community relations and legacy Issue: East Belfast memorial vandalism attacks in the Short Strand Original release: Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell says the Post Office must explain and withdraw the prominent Irish Tricolour display and merchandise at the Belfast City branch, arguing it politicises a public service, especially ahead of the upcoming Fleadh and its association with republican activi
Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Tricolour display at Belfast City Post Office Original release: TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill
TUV Deputy Leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns an attack on a memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians he says were murdered by the IRA in 1970. He appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill Original release: Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases
UUP Leader and North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows calls for tougher laws, a review of the maximum sentence and a power for the DPP to refer such cases to the Court of Appeal, after the non-custodial sentence in the Corvan care abuse case.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Ciara Corvan care abuse sentence and DPP Court of Appeal referral limits Original release: Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases (opens in a new tab)
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Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes Translink's confirmed extra late-night Enterprise trains on the Belfast to Dublin line during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, saying they will ease evening travel for visitors along the route. He says the boost supports a major cultural event and calls for public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink extra late-night Enterprise services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Minister admits he cannot give ‘absolute assurance’ men won’t get female screening invites
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is deeply concerned after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he cannot guarantee men will not receive invitations for female-specific screening. Gaston calls for screening to be administered by biological sex and asks how many males have been invited.
Health Issue: Health Minister Nesbitt admits no assurance on male screening invitations Original release: Minister admits he cannot give ‘absolute assurance’ men won’t get female screening invites (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages
TUV MP Jim Allister KC calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to address the lack of any local university course for dental hygienists and therapists, after writing to him over workforce shortages. He asks whether the Department has assessed demand and is considering commissioning a local degree.
Health Education Issue: Lack of local dental hygienist and therapist training in Northern Ireland Original release: Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages (opens in a new tab)
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TUV meet PSNI to discuss concerns about Gaza march
TUV branch secretary Richard Ferguson says an Upper Bann delegation met senior PSNI officers about the 6 June pro-Gaza march, raising policing concerns, unwelcome route impacts in rural Unionist areas and offensive banners. He says the PSNI assured them the matter remains under investigation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Upper Bann pro-Gaza march of 6 June policing concerns Original release: TUV meet PSNI to discuss concerns about Gaza march (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein cannot condemn today's republican terrorism while…
DUP East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee says a revelation about former Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson prioritising an IRA operation over her pregnancy is shocking, and calls on Sinn Fein to stop eulogising past terrorism and glorifying IRA figures to young republicans.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Martina Anderson revelation about IRA operation and pregnancy Original release: Sinn Fein cannot condemn today's republican terrorism while… (opens in a new tab)
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Vulnerable Patients Deserve Better Justice
Justice and policing Health Original release: Vulnerable Patients Deserve Better Justice (opens in a new tab)
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New maintenance strategy a significant step towards better roads – Ennis
Sinead Ennis MLA welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's publication of a new road maintenance strategy, calling it a significant step towards better roads and value for the public. She says it focuses on durable fixes, latest technology and sustainability.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister publication of new road maintenance strategy Original release: New maintenance strategy a significant step towards better roads – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Office finally comes clean on £800 cost to taxpayer of First Minister jolly to Easter Commemoration
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says Executive Office answers show First Minister Michelle O'Neill's Easter Rising commemoration trip to Dublin cost the public £785.15, including a photographer, special adviser, private secretary and information officer. He criticises the cost and the use of…
Public finance and taxation Community relations and legacy Issue: Executive Office costs of First Minister's Easter Rising commemoration trip to Dublin Original release: Executive Office finally comes clean on £800 cost to taxpayer of First Minister jolly to Easter Commemoration (opens in a new tab)