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Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett welcomes confirmation that community transport 'dial-a-lift' providers will receive a core funding extension for the full current financial year. He says the service provides around 200,000 journeys annually for rural and isolated communities.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dial-a-lift community transport funding extension confirmed for current financial year Original release: Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order a fresh inquest into the 1971 killing of Newry man Robert Anderson by the British Army. She says the original investigation had clear flaws and calls on the British government to scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General ruling on fresh inquest into Robert Anderson killing Original release: Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)
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€4.3 Million PEACE Allocation To Cavan Will Be Hugely Beneficial – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says €4.3 million allocated to County Cavan under the PEACE PLUS programme will strongly benefit local community groups, after meeting Cavan County Council officials to review the funding.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: €4.3 Million PEACE Allocation To Cavan Will Be Hugely Beneficial – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Patsy Kelly
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the decision to hold a new inquest into the 1974 killing of councillor Patsy Kelly in Trillick, saying it reflects the damning Police Ombudsman report on the abduction, alleged collusion and RUC failings, and pledges continued support for the family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General reconsidering refusal of fresh inquest into Patsy Kelly killing Original release: Begley welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Patsy Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cancer patients on waiting lists cannot wait, responding to Department of Health figures on cancer treatment waiting times. She calls for urgent action and the restoration of the Executive, and criticises the delay in the cancer strategy.
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer treatment waiting times figures June 2023 Original release: Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes determination on contentious loyalist parade in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes a Parades Commission determination that an Orange Lodge parade in Ligoniel on 12 July will not pass beyond the Woodvale Parade and Woodvale Junction junction. She calls it a breach of a 2016 agreement and says residents objected with Sinn Féin's support.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission determination on Ligoniel Orange Lodge parade, North Belfast Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes determination on contentious loyalist parade in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy pays tribute to family of Daniel Hegarty
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy pays tribute to the Hegarty family for their long campaign on Daniel Hegarty's killing and says they have his full support, while calling on the British government to scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on decision not to prosecute soldier who killed Daniel Hegarty Original release: Delargy pays tribute to family of Daniel Hegarty (opens in a new tab)
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Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Westminster vote on NIO proposals to bring abortion-promoting relationships and sex education into schools is a backward step for Northern Ireland. She argues the region's abortion laws should not be taught to children and calls for more life-affirming laws.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Westminster vote on NIO proposals for RSE in schools Original release: Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Flags removed in a bid to stoke up tensions
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says members of the public have reported that Union flags put up by local Orangemen in Ballyhackamore for the Annual Somme parade were stolen from lampposts in Kirkliston Park, and claims those preaching tolerance are trying to stoke tensions. He urges anyone with details
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Theft of Union flags in Kirkliston Park before Somme parade Original release: Flags removed in a bid to stoke up tensions (opens in a new tab)
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Murray disappointed and frustrated by risk posed to potential cycling infrastructure
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he is disappointed and frustrated that planned Belfast cycling infrastructure, including Lisburn Road and Malone Road routes, may be displaced by the Department for Infrastructure's new Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan. He questions the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Cycle Network Plan displacement by Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan Original release: Murray disappointed and frustrated by risk posed to potential cycling infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Parades Commission turning a deaf ear to Orange concerns – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Parades Commission shows no wish to resolve the Garvaghy Road issue after meeting it ahead of Portadown District LOL 1's Drumcree parade. She criticises the Commission for penalising engagement, and for giving no basis for its public disorder assessment.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission ban on Portadown Drumcree Church Parade 2023 Original release: Parades Commission turning a deaf ear to Orange concerns – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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25 years on, obstinance and threat of disorder continues to dictate…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says it is a 'sad indictment' that the Parades Commission has again blocked the Portadown District LOL 1 Drumcree Church Parade this Sunday, and calls the Commission's reliance on the threat of disorder a dangerous precedent. She says she will meet the Commission.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission ban on Portadown Drumcree Church Parade 2023 Original release: 25 years on, obstinance and threat of disorder continues to dictate… (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds meets EA about annual SEN chaos
DUP Education spokesperson Diane Dodds, Upper Bann MLA, says a meeting with the Education Authority exposed the yearly chaos in Special Educational Needs placements, blaming education cuts and under‑funding and urging Treasury funding, transformational reform and immediate placement of vulnerable p‑
Education Disability and equality Issue: Annual chaos in Special Educational Needs allocations Original release: Dodds meets EA about annual SEN chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Latest proposal on Legacy Bill tears up the law and makes a mockery of justice – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a new British government amendment to the Legacy Bill that would bar people interned unlawfully in the early 1970s from seeking legal redress, and calls for the Bill to be scrapped and Stormont House legacy mechanisms implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendment to Legacy Bill on internment redress Original release: Latest proposal on Legacy Bill tears up the law and makes a mockery of justice – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes Prince William’s ambition to tackle homelessness in…
DUP MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the Prince of Wales to East Belfast to launch Homewards, a five-year project to end homelessness, with Hosford House in Belfast selected as one of six UK locations.
Housing Issue: Homewards homelessness project launch in East Belfast Original release: Robinson welcomes Prince William’s ambition to tackle homelessness in… (opens in a new tab)
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Robbie Butler Urges Secretary of State to Act Now to Address Underinvestment in Special Education Needs
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges the Secretary of State to act now on underinvestment in Special Educational Needs provision, saying shortfalls in SEN places in special and mainstream schools are failing children and families, with no Executive or Assembly in place.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Robbie Butler Urges Secretary of State to Act Now to Address Underinvestment in Special Education Needs (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong encourages homeowners and private landlords to prepare to move to net zero
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges homeowners and private landlords to play their part in reaching net zero by 2050, citing the Future Homes in Northern Ireland report from Electrical Safety First on electrical safety risks in older housing stock.
Environment and climate Housing Issue: Future Homes in Northern Ireland report launch by Electrical Safety First Original release: Armstrong encourages homeowners and private landlords to prepare to move to net zero (opens in a new tab)
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Work to build homes must not be jeopardised by Tory cuts – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says work to build homes in high-need areas such as Derry, West Belfast and North Belfast should not be hit by Tory cuts. After meeting the Department for Communities, the party also raised waiting lists, homelessness, cuts to community services, disability benefit…
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Paisley - "this attack does not represent North Antrim"
DUP MP Ian Paisley condemns an attack on the homes of several migrant families in Ballymena, saying racism and intolerance have no place in the town and that those responsible should be held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Ballymena attack on migrant families' homes Original release: Paisley - "this attack does not represent North Antrim" (opens in a new tab)