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British Government must now allow full independence and transparency in Pat Finucane Inquiry – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes the British Government's appointment of a Chair and two assessors to the Pat Finucane Public Inquiry as a necessary but overdue step. She calls for the inquiry to operate independently, transparently, properly resourced and free from political…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Public Inquiry chair appointment by Secretary of State Original release: British Government must now allow full independence and transparency in Pat Finucane Inquiry – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Pat Finucane inquiry to get on with its work independently and deliver answers – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the Pat Finucane inquiry must begin its work without delay and proceed with fierce independence, welcoming the naming of Gary Hickinbottom as chair announced by Secretary of State Hilary Benn. She calls for the inquiry to deliver answers for the Finucane family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Public Inquiry chair appointment by Secretary of State Original release: Time for Pat Finucane inquiry to get on with its work independently and deliver answers – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State's foolish and hapless approach to Legacy
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of a partisan, one-sided legacy approach after his appointment to chair the Pat Finucane Public Inquiry. He says Benn is keeping next steps private, favours the Irish Government's position, and treats victims unequally.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Public Inquiry chair appointment by Secretary of State Original release: Secretary of State's foolish and hapless approach to Legacy (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald expresses solidarity with Global March to Gaza
Sinn Féin Councillor Niamh Archibald backs the Global March to Gaza, urging that detained participants be freed and those blocked from travelling be allowed into Egypt. She calls for pressure on the international community and for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel.
International affairs Issue: Global March to Gaza detentions and travel obstacles Original release: Archibald expresses solidarity with Global March to Gaza (opens in a new tab)
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Allister calls for Police Ombudsman to stand aside
TUV leader Jim Allister says he has written to the Justice Minister urging suspension of the Police Ombudsman while a file on her is with the Public Prosecution Service. He argues she should step aside and questions why the First and deputy First Ministers have not acted.
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman referred to Public Prosecution Service file Original release: Allister calls for Police Ombudsman to stand aside (opens in a new tab)
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Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns overnight violence in Portadown, in which police were attacked and 22 officers injured, calling it deplorable and unacceptable. He says those responsible do not speak for the town's majority and expresses solidarity with migrant and ethnic minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Portadown overnight violence against police and migrant communities Original release: Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns suspected arson attack in Coleraine
Alliance councillor Yvonne Boyle, an Alderman, condemns an overnight arson attack on a Coleraine home that police are treating as racially motivated, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Coleraine house arson attack treated as racially motivated Original release: Boyle condemns suspected arson attack in Coleraine (opens in a new tab)
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Egan and Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor
Alliance North Down MLAs Connie Egan and Andrew Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor, including on a residential property, and say they have asked the PSNI and NI Housing Executive to remove and investigate it urgently. They urge anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti in Bangor condemned by Alliance MLAs Original release: Egan and Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison Welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Stormont
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Parliament Buildings, where it showcased its Classroom RevivR tool to the Education Committee, and urges local businesses to register defibrillators.
Health Education Original release: Mathison Welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Tara Brooks says she is pleased a feasibility study has been commissioned for a proposed greenway in Belfast's Blackstaff area, which followed a 2023 Alliance council motion. The study will consider links to Adelaide Train Station and alternatives such as a walking…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff area South Belfast greenway feasibility study commissioned Original release: Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ plane crash
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill expresses shock and sorrow at the crash of an Air India flight bound for London in India, offering sympathy to those who died or were hurt and to their relatives.
International affairs Issue: Air India flight crash in India en route to London Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences following ‘tragic’ plane crash (opens in a new tab)
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The disrespect of the British government towards the Brown family in their pursuit of truth is disgraceful – Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill urges Secretary of State Hilary Benn to promptly agree a public inquiry into the 1981 killing of Sean Brown, calling the British government's refusal disgraceful despite a High Court ruling.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision not to hold public inquiry into Sean Brown murder Original release: The disrespect of the British government towards the Brown family in their pursuit of truth is disgraceful – Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Committee has expressed no confidence in Minister – McHugh
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh says the Assembly's Communities Committee has backed a no confidence motion he proposed against Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, over a social media post on Larne's leisure centre and housing and racist intimidation victims.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Gordon Lyons social media post on Larne community centre housing Original release: Communities Committee has expressed no confidence in Minister – McHugh (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns violence and disruption in Coleraine that suspended bus routes and disrupted rail services, including burning bins placed on train tracks. She calls for those responsible to be held fully accountable and urges anyone feeling unsafe to report it to police.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine violence and rail disruption June 2025 Original release: Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey…
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of a £45m Department of Education project to build a new school at Abbey Community College on the Three Mile Water site, due for completion in November 2027.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Abbey Community College new school construction start Original release: Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey… (opens in a new tab)
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‘No child should be priced out of a school because of the cost of a uniform’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says the School Uniforms Bill offers a chance to modernise uniform policy, and calls for proposals covering affordability, accessibility for children with special educational needs, and allowing girls to wear trousers.
Education Disability and equality Issue: School Uniforms Bill Education Committee sitting Original release: ‘No child should be priced out of a school because of the cost of a uniform’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Minster’s comments were ‘reckless and inflammatory’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's social media post about housing asylum seekers at Larne Leisure Centre reckless and inflammatory, and says he will raise it at the Communities Committee today.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Gordon Lyons social media post on Larne community centre housing Original release: Minster’s comments were ‘reckless and inflammatory’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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No place in society for racism or violence – Crawford
UUP MLA for North Antrim Colin Crawford condemns the violence in Ballymena, saying it has overshadowed the concerns behind a protest in Harryville and urging the PSNI to be backed and offenders brought before the courts.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena street violence and house fires June 2025 Original release: No place in society for racism or violence – Crawford (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI are being stretched to breaking point - Chambers
UUP MLA Alan Chambers warns the PSNI is stretched to breaking point, saying under‑resourcing by the Department of Justice hampers response to disorder and everyday crime, and calls on the Finance Minister to ring‑fence policing funds and the Justice Minister to act.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: PSNI are being stretched to breaking point - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Johnston calls for calm in local area
Alliance Deputy Mayor Jessica Johnston urges calm in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area after reports on social media of planned protests, and appeals to people not to attend or organise them. She says recent unrest elsewhere in Northern Ireland should not be repeated locally.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Planned protests in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area Original release: Johnston calls for calm in local area (opens in a new tab)