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Sinn Fein inconsistency only outshone by arrogance
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Sinn Féin's inconsistency on commemorations is matched by arrogance towards IRA victims, questioning Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on attending IRA commemorations and Michelle O'Neill's past attendance and speeches at such events.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald comments on attending IRA commemorations Original release: Sinn Fein inconsistency only outshone by arrogance (opens in a new tab)
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European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, with European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair Younous Omarjee, says they will press the European Commission for flexibility on the 31 December 2023 deadline for the Riverine footbridge project between Lifford and Strabane. The project, awarded almost…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Riverine Project delays and PEACE funding deadline Original release: European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays (opens in a new tab)
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Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection's commitment to holding public bodies to account after a meeting with it, and warns that the continued absence of a minister and devolved Assembly could endanger environmental progress. He blames the DUP for stepping away…
Environment and climate Original release: Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hooded Men apology another step towards justice
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the PSNI’s apology to the Hooded Men and urges the British Government and Army to issue a formal apology as well, saying the SDLP will keep supporting the victims’ campaign for a full acknowledgement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public apology to the Hooded Men Original release: Eastwood: Hooded Men apology another step towards justice (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Family of Sean Brown cannot be denied justice
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone says the Brown family deserves justice over the killing of Sean Brown, warning the British government's Legacy Bill could stop the inquest. He welcomes the coroner's call for sensitive material to be disclosed and urges the PSNI to cooperate fully.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown inquest and Legacy Bill delay concerns Original release: McGlone: Family of Sean Brown cannot be denied justice (opens in a new tab)
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Department must step in to stabilise services at Daisy Hill – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the Department of Health must urgently step in to stabilise services at Daisy Hill Hospital in the short term and set out a clear plan for its future. He says he raised this with the Permanent Secretary after meeting the Daisy Hill Future group, blaming Southern…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: Department must step in to stabilise services at Daisy Hill – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Inquiry announcement a step towards truth and justice for Omagh…
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson says the announcement of a chair for the Omagh bombing inquiry is another step towards truth and justice, and calls for victims to have buy-in on its terms of reference. West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan urges the Irish Government to help uncover the truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Turnbull named chair of Omagh bombing inquiry Original release: Inquiry announcement a step towards truth and justice for Omagh… (opens in a new tab)
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Coleraine memorial a reminder that victims and terrorists cannot be…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says a Coleraine memorial to six people killed in the 1973 bomb shows victims cannot be equated with terrorists, criticising Michelle O'Neill's remark that the IRA had "no alternative" as an attempt to excuse perpetrators.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coleraine bombing 50th anniversary memorial unveiling Original release: Coleraine memorial a reminder that victims and terrorists cannot be… (opens in a new tab)
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TUV at dedication and unveiling of Coleraine memorial
TUV leader Jim Allister says he attended the dedication and unveiling of a memorial in Coleraine to innocent victims of a 1973 IRA bombing, alongside TUV President William Ross and councillors Allister Kyle and Jonathan McAuley. He contrasts this with what he calls the glorification of IRA…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Coleraine bombing 50th anniversary memorial unveiling Original release: TUV at dedication and unveiling of Coleraine memorial (opens in a new tab)
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Backlog of cervical cancer testing must be dealt with as quickly as possible – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says she has written to the Department of Health seeking an update on the cervical cancer testing backlog and internal cervical smear reviews in each trust. She urges the department and trusts to clear the backlog quickly and asks how women are being told about the…
Health Issue: Cervical cancer testing backlog and cervical smear reviews Original release: Backlog of cervical cancer testing must be dealt with as quickly as possible – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Did Mary Lou get it wrong on RIC?
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says Sinn Féin is inconsistent, contrasting its criticism of an Irish government RIC centenary event with John Finucane's speech at a South Armagh IRA commemoration. She asks the party leadership to explain what has changed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin speech at South Armagh IRA commemoration event Original release: Did Mary Lou get it wrong on RIC? (opens in a new tab)
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Two days; two very different commemorations
TUV says a South Armagh republican commemoration and family fun day is an attempt to glorify terrorism and rewrite history, criticises Sinn Féin's First Minister statement and senior MP attendance, and marks the 50th anniversary of the Coleraine bombing with councillors attending a memorial.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coleraine bombing 50th anniversary memorial unveiling Original release: Two days; two very different commemorations (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes appointment of Omagh bombing Inquiry chair
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the naming of Lord Turnbull to lead the Omagh bombing inquiry, and urges him to meet victims and families before it begins.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lord Turnbull named chair of Omagh bombing inquiry Original release: McCrossan welcomes appointment of Omagh bombing Inquiry chair (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes move by Irish Government to fund student places
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Irish Government's one-year funding for student nursing and midwifery places at Northern Ireland universities, following a cut of 300 places. She criticises the DUP's refusal to take up government roles and calls for institutional reform…
Health Education Issue: Irish Government funding for 250 nursing student places Original release: Bradshaw welcomes move by Irish Government to fund student places (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood disappointed after Finucane addresses IRA commemoration
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood says she is disappointed that Sinn Féin MP John Finucane spoke at an event in Mullaghbawn advertised as commemorating 'South Armagh volunteers', arguing that commemorating the IRA risks glorifying terrorism and hurting victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Eastwood disappointed after Finucane addresses IRA commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government intentions to fund nursing places welcome – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes reports that the Irish Government plans to provide €10 million to create 250 nursing and midwifery student places in Northern Ireland, calling it a highly positive step amid Tory cuts that removed many posts.
Health Education Issue: Irish Government funding for 250 nursing student places Original release: Irish Government intentions to fund nursing places welcome – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs call for services to be maintained at Daisy Hill Hospital
The DUP says its MLAs have written to the Southern Health Trust chair, Eileen Mullan, urging that services at Daisy Hill Hospital be kept in place and safeguarded.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: DUP MLAs call for services to be maintained at Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s terror fest
TUV leader Jim Allister condemns a Sinn Féin event on Sunday that he says celebrates IRA terrorists, arguing the party is unfit for government and should not hold the First Minister post.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Sinn Féin’s terror fest (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Coleraine bombings, ahead of memorial service
Alliance councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of the 1973 Coleraine bombings ahead of a memorial service marking the 50th anniversary, which will include a permanent memorial unveiling. Alderman Yvonne Boyle says those affected remain in her thoughts and calls for unity against…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Coleraine bombings 50th anniversary memorial service Original release: Alliance Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Coleraine bombings, ahead of memorial service (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: No amendments can fix Legacy Bill
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP says new British government amendments to the Legacy Bill cannot fix it, calling them an attempt to cover up flaws. He vows to oppose the legislation and cites Tánaiste Micheál Martin's support for possible European action and Keir Starmer's pledge to repeal it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendments to Legacy Bill following European Committee of Ministers critique Original release: Eastwood: No amendments can fix Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)