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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill MLA, speaking as First Minister Designate, expresses deep regret at the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offers sympathies to her children and extended family. She acknowledges unionist grief and credits the Queen's efforts towards peace and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be formed to secure funding for mental health projects – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the DUP to end its blocking of a new Executive, after health officials flagged a £3 million shortfall in mental health and suicide prevention funding. She says she has contacted the Health Minister about protecting these services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health officials report £3 million shortfall in mental health and suicide prevention funding Original release: Executive must be formed to secure funding for mental health projects – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen, describing her as a steadfast Head of State and recalling her 2011 remarks on forgiveness and reconciliation. He pledges to build on her example in Northern Ireland and prays for the Royal Family.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín criticises the appointment of Chris Heaton Harris and Steve Baker to the North's ministerial posts, arguing the new British administration is pursuing a damaging policy toward the North and that London-Dublin relations are at their lowest in generations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Chris Heaton-Harris appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: Tory Scorched Earth Policy is Making United Irelanders of Citizens Every Day - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader reacts to new Conservative Prime Minister’s proposals.
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara criticises the new Conservative Prime Minister's proposals as light on detail, calling the return of fracking a dereliction of duty and saying little detail covers Northern Ireland's separate energy market. He calls for an immediate returned Executive and says the DUP…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: New Conservative Prime Minister's energy and cost-of-living proposals Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to new Conservative Prime Minister’s proposals. (opens in a new tab)
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Drip feed of Neurology recalls is traumatic for patients – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls on the Belfast Trust to keep all patients affected by the neurology scandal updated as a further 19 cases are reviewed in the fifth recall. She says the repeated recalls are traumatic and urges a thorough, transparent investigation.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust neurology patient recall of further 19 cases Original release: Drip feed of Neurology recalls is traumatic for patients – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee urges careful disposal of fishing equipment
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee urges anglers and the public to dispose of fishing lines and equipment properly, after helping free a young herring gull tangled in line at Millisle. He commends a council Parks worker for his efforts.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Cllr Barry McKee urges careful disposal of fishing equipment (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to stand with Bloody Sunday families
Sinn Féin MLA Padráig Delargy says the party will keep supporting the Bloody Sunday families after they were refused permission to take their bid to prosecute three more former soldiers to the Supreme Court. He calls on the British government to drop its amnesty bill and implement the Stormont…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court refusal in Bloody Sunday soldier prosecution bid Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to stand with Bloody Sunday families (opens in a new tab)
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Quest for truth and justice goes on for victims of neurology scandal, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says much work remains beyond the Independent Neurology Inquiry to deliver truth and justice for families bereaved by misdiagnoses. She calls for urgent assurance that the failings are not ongoing and for families to get immediate access to the truth.
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report publication Original release: Quest for truth and justice goes on for victims of neurology scandal, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to extend electronic death certification – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the temporary law allowing doctors to certify deaths electronically will lapse in three weeks, blaming the DUP's Executive stalemate, and backs calls to extend it.
Health Issue: Temporary electronic death certification law set to expire Original release: Executive needed to extend electronic death certification – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Those affected by Health and Social Care scandals deserve openness and transparency – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she stood with families affected by Health and Social Care scandals, including Hyponatraemia, Neurology, Mesh, Muckamore and Care Homes, at a rally. She calls for the Health Minister to meet these groups and update them on responses to two public inquiries and a…
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McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime
Alliance Waterside Councillor Philip McKinney condemns the weekend theft of several wreaths from the Diamond war memorial in Derry, which police are investigating as a hate crime. He says such acts raise community tension and appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Diamond war memorial wreaths theft hate crime Original release: McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes plan for two new special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes Education Authority plans to build two new special schools, citing a rise of about 500 pupils in special schools in a year to around 7,150 in September 2022.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority plan to build two new special schools Original release: Brogan welcomes plan for two new special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Remember victims and accept that all terrorism was wrong
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little Pengelly calls on those glorifying the PIRA, including Joe Brolly, Michelle O'Neill and Francie Molloy, to consider victims of IRA attacks such as La Mon and Enniskillen, and says there was never any justification for terrorism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Remember victims and accept that all terrorism was wrong (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe comments on abuse directed at Royal Black in Armagh
TUV spokesman Keith Ratcliffe condemns abuse aimed at Royal Black members parading in Armagh on Saturday evening, linking it to what he calls a sectarian campaign. He calls on Sinn Féin to condemn the attack and urges the police to pursue those responsible for repeated provocations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade abuse in Armagh Original release: Ratcliffe comments on abuse directed at Royal Black in Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes plan to increase Irish medium schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Education Authority plans to expand Irish-medium post-primary provision across the north, citing rising enrolments. He calls on the EA to deliver the plan and secure new first-class facilities for Irish-language pupils.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority Irish-medium post-primary expansion plan Original release: Sheehan welcomes plan to increase Irish medium schools (opens in a new tab)
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Exhibition reminds us terrorism was always wrong – Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson commends the Orange Order leadership for launching the "Moving Tributes" exhibition at Brownlow House, Lurgan, on Orange Victims Day. He urges people to visit and says Sinn Fein is trying to rewrite the history of the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Moving Tributes exhibition launch at Brownlow House Original release: Exhibition reminds us terrorism was always wrong – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of Moving Tributes exhibition to mark Orange Victims’ Day
TUV leader Jim Allister says he attended the Orange Order's Moving Tributes exhibition launch to mark Orange Victims' Day, describing the banners as a tribute to Orangemen killed during the Troubles, and encourages the public to visit before it closes on Saturday.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Moving Tributes exhibition launch at Brownlow House Original release: Launch of Moving Tributes exhibition to mark Orange Victims’ Day (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives discuss way forward with Haemophilia NI at Stormont
Alliance Party health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says the party will keep pressing for urgent recognition payments for contaminated blood scandal victims, so Northern Ireland is not left behind, after meeting Haemophilia NI at Stormont. North Down MP Stephen Farry calls for a fully implemented…
Health Issue: Haemophilia NI meeting at Stormont on contaminated blood scandal recognition Original release: Alliance representatives discuss way forward with Haemophilia NI at Stormont (opens in a new tab)