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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)
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Tories should listen to families and bin amnesty bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the incoming British Prime Minister to drop the legacy legislation, which he says would grant amnesty to British state forces and remove victims' rights to inquests and civil actions, ahead of a 11 September rally at Belfast City Hall.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Tories should listen to families and bin amnesty bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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All political leaders must condemn Armagh abuse - Irwin
DUP MLA William Irwin says people who hurled abuse at a Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade in Armagh should be condemned by all political leaders, and says he will report the incident to police. He blames Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's leadership for division.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade abuse in Armagh Original release: All political leaders must condemn Armagh abuse - Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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“Postcode lottery” reinforces need for urgent reconfiguration of stroke services, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, warns a postcode lottery in stroke care will persist while full reconfiguration is delayed, and calls for swift decisions on hyperacute units so people across Northern Ireland get consistent access.
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Alliance continues to fight for GP surgery solution in North Down
Alliance says it has learned possible new operators have shown interest in taking over Priory and Springhill GP surgeries in Holywood and Bangor, and calls for the Department of Health to press ahead while preparing a Trust fallback. Its MLAs and MP also write to the Health Minister and Chancellor…
Health Issue: Priory and Springhill GP surgeries future in Holywood and Bangor Original release: Alliance continues to fight for GP surgery solution in North Down (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Doctors’ concerns must be addressed
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that doctors' concerns over pay, working conditions and the state of the health service must be addressed, citing a BMA survey in which most doctors judged a proposed pay rise inadequate and junior doctors signalled possible departures from the North.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA survey on doctors' pay and working conditions Original release: McGrath: Doctors’ concerns must be addressed (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson launches new All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he is launching an All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality to make LGBTQIA+ rights a priority this Assembly term. It will examine healthcare inequalities, school bullying, hate crime, the long-delayed LGBTQI+ strategy and banning conversion therapy.
Disability and equality Issue: Launch of All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality Original release: Tennyson launches new All Party Group on LGBTQIA+ Equality (opens in a new tab)
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More money for domiciliary care would help free up entire system, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for more money for domiciliary care and district nursing to secure fair pay, improve home care and free up hospital space. She also says basic care call times should rise to half an hour, and East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly urges prioritising…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: More money for domiciliary care would help free up entire system, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Pakistan Floods: Bearing The Brunt Of Capitalism’s Crimes
People Before Profit says Pakistan's floods, with over 1,400 dead and 33 million affected, are a consequence of capitalism and fossil fuel extraction. It calls for cancellation of Pakistan's national debt alongside international aid, and for ecosocialist solutions.
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Pakistan floods 2022 humanitarian crisis Original release: Pakistan Floods: Bearing The Brunt Of Capitalism’s Crimes (opens in a new tab)
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Moore congratulates Loyal Orders and bands on successful marching season
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glenn Moore congratulates the Loyal Orders and bands on the end of the marching season, citing money raised for good causes, young musicians, and the Centenary Parade as highlights.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Moore congratulates Loyal Orders and bands on successful marching season (opens in a new tab)
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Acute Transport Crisis Affecting Children with Special Needs - Brolly
Aontú's education spokesperson Gemma Brolly has asked the Infrastructure Minister to urgently review school transport arrangements, especially for children with special educational needs, citing a shortage of licensed taxi drivers and operators. She urges reinstating earlier support measures that…
Education Infrastructure and transport Original release: Acute Transport Crisis Affecting Children with Special Needs - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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DUP deadlock causing climate delay, says Tennyson
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says the absence of a functioning Assembly is holding back climate action, with Climate Act actions delayed by the DUP's refusal to form an administration. He calls for an urgently restored Executive and a Green New Deal.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: DUP deadlock causing climate delay, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action required to prevent further fish kills after latest incident, says Eastwood
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood calls for DAERA to investigate a reported fish kill at the River Lagan near Dromore and other major fish kills across Northern Ireland to prevent repeats, and renews Alliance's call for an independent Environment Agency.
Environment and climate Issue: River Lagan fish kill at Thorneyford near Dromore Original release: Urgent action required to prevent further fish kills after latest incident, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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PIRA killing could never be justified – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell rejects a Lucid Talk poll finding that nearly 70% of nationalists agree with Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill that paramilitary violence was unavoidable. He says peaceful alternatives always existed and that killings cannot be justified.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lucid Talk poll on nationalist views of IRA violence Original release: PIRA killing could never be justified – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Arts Council’s £600,000 to West Belfast Festival challenged
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Arts Council cannot distance itself from sectarian chanting and a mural at the West Belfast Festival, after disclosing £685,850 in public funding over five years. He calls on all funders to make clear that public money will dry up unless the festival changes.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Arts Council funding of West Belfast Festival after sectarian chanting and mural Original release: Arts Council’s £600,000 to West Belfast Festival challenged (opens in a new tab)