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We must never tire of challenging Sinn Fein attempts to differentiate between IRA murders and gangland murders
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA rejects Sinn Fein's claim that there is 'no comparison' between IRA and gangland violence, and accuses Mary Lou McDonald of whitewashing IRA killings. He says gun attacks by drug gangs and by the IRA are both criminal, and cites Troubles death figures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's weekend comments on IRA and gangland violence Original release: We must never tire of challenging Sinn Fein attempts to differentiate between IRA murders and gangland murders (opens in a new tab)
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35 years on Enniskillen families still wait for truth and justice - Elliott
UUP MLA Tom Elliott marks the 35th anniversary of the 1987 Enniskillen Poppy Day bombing, calling for truth and justice for the families. He criticises Mary Lou McDonald's distinction between IRA and Dublin-based gang murders and pays tribute to those who campaigned for the Enniskillen memorial.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: 35 years on Enniskillen families still wait for truth and justice - Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists condemn latest threats to the family of Glenn Quinn
UUP MLA John Stewart and party leader Doug Beattie condemn fresh threats against the family of Glenn Quinn, killed in his Carrickfergus home in 2020, and back his brother Martin and mother Ellen's demand for justice. Beattie also calls on the Loyalist Communities Council to clearly condemn the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Threats against Ellen and Martin Quinn from loyalist paramilitaries Original release: Ulster Unionists condemn latest threats to the family of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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Inaction and lack of progress on cancer screening are costing lives, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns that inaction on bowel and cervical cancer screening in Northern Ireland, including younger screening ages and older testing methods compared with the rest of the UK, will cost lives. She blames the lack of an Executive for the stalled progress.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland bowel and cervical cancer screening lag behind UK Original release: Inaction and lack of progress on cancer screening are costing lives, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Climate commitments hollow without an Executive to deliver, says Tennyson
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says Northern Ireland's climate commitments are hollow without a functioning Executive, as COP27 opens in Egypt. He calls for an urgently restored Executive, a Programme for Government aligned with emissions targets and a Green New Deal, blaming the DUP's deadlock for…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: COP27 climate summit opening in Sharm El Sheikh Original release: Climate commitments hollow without an Executive to deliver, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson hits out at those behind threats to Quinn family
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson condemns threats against the family of Glenn Quinn, saying police warned his brother and mother of an imminent UDA attack unless they leave Carrickfergus, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Threats against Ellen and Martin Quinn from loyalist paramilitaries Original release: Dickson hits out at those behind threats to Quinn family (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Westminster portrait fitting tribute to John Hume
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a new portrait of former leader John Hume being hung at Westminster, which Claire Hanna proposed and the Speaker's Advisory Committee commissioned from Colin Davidson for Portcullis House.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Westminster portrait of John Hume unveiling Original release: Eastwood: Westminster portrait fitting tribute to John Hume (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Urgency of climate action highlights immorality of Stormont boycott
SDLP climate spokesperson Mark H Durkan says it is shameful that Stormont cannot function during COP27, blaming the DUP's boycott for blocking climate measures. He calls for an executive climate emergency declaration, a Green New Deal and an all-island energy approach.
Environment and climate Issue: COP27 climate summit in Egypt Original release: Durkan: Urgency of climate action highlights immorality of Stormont boycott (opens in a new tab)
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I will work for all citizens, and for all communities as a First Minister for All – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O’Neill, First Minister Designate, says she will work for all citizens and communities, calls for a power‑sharing executive, extra health funding and cost‑of‑living support, and condemns the DUP’s refusal to form government.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: DUP refusal to enter power‑sharing after 2022 Assembly election Original release: I will work for all citizens, and for all communities as a First Minister for All – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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unlike SF we have always respected the ballot box - Dodds
Upper Bann DUP MLA Diane Dodds says Sinn Fein should use its conference to acknowledge there was an alternative to the IRA campaign, recalling an IRA attack on the Royal Victoria Hospital in 1996. She accuses Sinn Fein of lying about opponents, says the DUP accepts the election result but rejects…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein conference remarks on IRA campaign and Stormont Original release: unlike SF we have always respected the ballot box - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Cop27- Still Fiddling While The World Burns
People Before Profit, via its Ecosocialist Alliance, issues a statement ahead of COP27 in Egypt, arguing that economic recession, war and fossil fuel expansion worsen climate breakdown and that only ending capitalism can deliver real climate solutions. It also criticises conditions at the Sharm…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Original release: Cop27- Still Fiddling While The World Burns (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to tackle serious staffing issues at South West Acute Hospital – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy calls for urgent action on staffing shortages at South West Acute Hospital, including a lack of general consultant surgeons affecting emergency surgery. She has requested an update from the Department of Health and wants the Western Trust to explain steps taken, and…
Health Issue: South West Acute Hospital emergency surgical services staffing shortages Original release: Urgent action needed to tackle serious staffing issues at South West Acute Hospital – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster University challenged on Sinn Fein councillor’s post as “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor”
TUV leader Jim Allister challenges Ulster University over its employment of Sinn Fein councillor Cara McShane as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, citing her social media posts on IRA commemorations. He asks whether the university has a social media policy and how it can have confidence in…
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Sinn Fein councillor as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor Original release: Ulster University challenged on Sinn Fein councillor’s post as “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor” (opens in a new tab)
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Why are Loyalist Paramilitaries, armouries intact, are allowed exist at all? – Herdman
Aontú West Belfast Rep Gerard Herdman calls for a public inquiry into why loyalist paramilitaries are being tolerated, questioning whether this reflects incompetence or deliberate policy. He also urges all parties, especially the DUP, to condemn threats from the Loyalist Communities Council and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Why are Loyalist Paramilitaries, armouries intact, are allowed exist at all? – Herdman (opens in a new tab)
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“FOI Reveals Extent Of Dysfunction in Provision of ADHD Assessments” – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for urgent action on failures in assessing children for ASD and ADHD, citing FOI figures showing waiting numbers and times have risen sharply across Health Trusts. Aontú has written to the Education and Health Ministers seeking a cross-body task force.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Freedom of Information figures on ASD and ADHD assessment waiting times Original release: “FOI Reveals Extent Of Dysfunction in Provision of ADHD Assessments” – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Unconscionable for any party to veto Executive formation when health system under so much pressure, says Bradshaw, as Alliance publishes action document
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says blocking Executive formation while health services face heavy strain is indefensible, and publishes an updated Fighting Fit document setting out winter health actions for the Executive and Health Minister, including a patient safety commissioner…
Health Issue: Alliance Fighting Fit health policy update on winter pressures Original release: Unconscionable for any party to veto Executive formation when health system under so much pressure, says Bradshaw, as Alliance publishes action document (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood secures £1m funding commitment for Northlands Centre
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the British government has committed £1m to fund addiction services in Derry, and calls on Stormont's Department of Health to bring forward a business case for the Northlands Centre's new treatment facility.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northlands Centre addiction treatment facility £1m funding commitment Original release: Eastwood secures £1m funding commitment for Northlands Centre (opens in a new tab)
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British Secretary of State indecision adds to political limbo – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has given no clarity on when he will call an Assembly election, adding to political limbo caused by the DUP's boycott. She calls for urgent action to support workers, families and health services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Heaton-Harris meeting on Assembly election timing Original release: British Secretary of State indecision adds to political limbo – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Burbank welcomes council decisions on fracking and the extraction of oil and gas
Alliance Councillor Jay Burbank welcomes a unanimous Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council motion backing a moratorium on oil and gas exploration and extraction in Northern Ireland, and opposing fracking. He questions the DUP's commitment after two of its MPs voted against Labour's fracking…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Antrim and Newtownabbey council motion on oil and gas moratorium and fracking Original release: Burbank welcomes council decisions on fracking and the extraction of oil and gas (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan calls on all Mid Ulster representatives to take a clear public stand against the arson attack on Ballynougher Orange Hall and sectarianism, blaming republican leadership failures for fuelling such attacks.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan (opens in a new tab)