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Kingsmill report cannot be the end
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe says the Police Ombudsman's Kingsmill report exposed serious investigative failures, including unresourced probes and missed arrests, and calls for answers on accountability, including from IRA leadership. He also attacks Sinn Féin and the First Minister over IRA…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Police Ombudsman Kingsmill report publication Original release: Kingsmill report cannot be the end (opens in a new tab)
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New approach to SEN school placements needed – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says many children with special educational needs risk having no place in September and urges a different method for allocating school places that is suitable, reduces family stress and provides early support. He welcomes the Education Authority’s remarks to the Education C
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority remarks on SEN placement approach Original release: New approach to SEN school placements needed – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Departments must work together to support children with SEN – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education and Health departments to coordinate more closely on support for children with special educational needs, citing rising identification and a shortage of allied health professionals. He says neither the Education Department nor the Education Authority…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Departments must work together to support children with SEN – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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British government’s decision regarding murder of Sean Brown just the latest example of political cynicism – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill calls the British government's decision on the murder of Sean Brown 'cruel and inhumane', saying it threatens to drag Bridie Brown back to court and deny the family a public inquiry, and pledges to stand with the family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision on public inquiry into Sean Brown murder Original release: British government’s decision regarding murder of Sean Brown just the latest example of political cynicism – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin must do more to establish truth behind Omagh bomb
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Taoiseach's letter to the Assembly Speaker on the Omagh bomb inquiry falls short of the openness needed. He accuses Dublin of obstructing the Omagh families and calls on the Republic's authorities to help establish the truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Taoiseach's letter to Assembly Speaker on Omagh bomb inquiry Original release: Dublin must do more to establish truth behind Omagh bomb (opens in a new tab)
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BT job losses ‘extremely concerning’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says plans to close BT's Derry office and shift about 140 jobs to Belfast and overseas are deeply troubling, extends solidarity to affected workers, and will seek talks with BT Group on support for them.
Economy and employment Issue: BT Group Derry office closure and job losses Original release: BT job losses ‘extremely concerning’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein department cites lack of support for petition in aid of their case to impose Irish signage on Grand Central
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Department for Infrastructure cited the lack of signatures on his petition against dual-language signage at Grand Central as justification for claiming the decision was not controversial. He calls on every Unionist MLA to explain why they did not support the…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central Irish signage court hearing and petition signatures Original release: Sinn Fein department cites lack of support for petition in aid of their case to impose Irish signage on Grand Central (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons celebrates title success for Belfast Giants
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says he hosted a Stormont reception to honour Belfast Giants' Elite League title, their third in four years, and praises the team's community work, including Celebration of Sport events and the Friendship Four tournament.
Other Issue: Belfast Giants Elite League title win reception at Stormont Original release: Minister Lyons celebrates title success for Belfast Giants (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP sets out case for regional balance legislation in new ‘Balancing Act’ policy paper
SDLP MLA Ms McLaughlin, Foyle MLA, publishes its 'Balancing Act' policy paper making the case for legislation on regional imbalances, citing almost two decades of policy failure and e-consultation results showing extensive support for the Bill's provisions.
Economy and employment Issue: SDLP 'Balancing Act' policy paper on regional balance legislation Original release: SDLP sets out case for regional balance legislation in new ‘Balancing Act’ policy paper (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges end to sectarian attacks
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan urges an immediate end to sectarian attacks in Derry after a recent assault on a man in the Waterside district and a paint‑vandalism incident on the city‑wall monument. He calls for de‑escalation, community cooperation with police and for anyone with information to come
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian attacks in Derry Waterside and city walls Original release: Durkan urges end to sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: BT job losses devastating for Derry
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood says plans to cut around 140 BT jobs in Derry are devastating for the city, and says he is raising the matter with Ministers in London and Belfast. SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA calls for urgent support for affected staff and a joined-up regional…
Economy and employment Issue: BT Group Derry office closure and job losses Original release: Eastwood: BT job losses devastating for Derry (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland approach needed to tackle educational barriers and skills gaps – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy calls for action to remove barriers stopping students studying across the island, such as funding differences and application hurdles, after tabling a cross-party supported Assembly motion on all-Ireland student mobility. He urges the Education Minister to direct…
Education Issue: Assembly motion on all-Ireland student mobility Original release: All-Ireland approach needed to tackle educational barriers and skills gaps – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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A New Ireland, A Time of Opportunity – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy urges the Irish government to take a more proactive role in planning for constitutional change and to set up a Citizens' Assembly so people across the island can help shape the future, speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: A New Ireland, A Time of Opportunity – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Republicans to Come Clean on Kingsmill
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, says a Police Ombudsman report on the Kingsmill police investigation must not obscure that the 1976 killings were an IRA massacre of Protestant workmen. He calls on Republicans to confront their role and accuses Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman Kingsmill report publication Original release: Time for Republicans to Come Clean on Kingsmill (opens in a new tab)
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Kingsmill report leaves unanswered questions - DUP
DUP East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting, who chairs the Assembly's Justice Committee, says the delayed Police Ombudsman report on Kingsmill is a milestone for the families but that perpetrators remain at large. She calls the original investigation's failures regrettable and indefensible and backs…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Police Ombudsman Kingsmill report publication Original release: Kingsmill report leaves unanswered questions - DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Givan Publishes TransformED Delivery Plan
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a Delivery Plan for the TransformED Strategy, setting out actions, partners, timescales and costs across teacher development, curriculum, assessment and school improvement.
Education Issue: TransformED Delivery Plan launch by Education Minister Original release: Givan Publishes TransformED Delivery Plan (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP focused on constitutional politics rather than public services
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says the SDLP's Assembly motion seeking further fiscal powers for the Executive is unrealistic and a distraction from practical funding reform. She argues a needs-based funding model would help public services sooner, and warns fiscal devolution would add…
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP motion on NI Executive fiscal powers in the Assembly Original release: SDLP focused on constitutional politics rather than public services (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA: Good Jobs Bill is Underwhelming
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Good Jobs Bill, updated by the Economy Minister, is underwhelming and a missed opportunity to shift power towards workers. He criticises the refusal to ban zero hours contracts, the one-week unpaid carers' leave, and a 'right to disconnect' set…
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister's update on the Good Jobs Bill Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA: Good Jobs Bill is Underwhelming (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne marks McIlroy success
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne marks Rory McIlroy's completion of golf's Grand Slam with a Matter of the Day speech in the Assembly, praising his achievement and looking ahead to The Open at Royal Portrush this summer.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: Dunne marks McIlroy success (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams speaking to the media outside the Four Courts said:
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams, speaking outside the Four Courts, says a 2016 BBC Spotlight broadcast made a malicious and untrue accusation against him and that the BBC refused his repeated requests for a retraction and apology. He says the claims remain on its website and that he would donate any…
Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams defamation case against BBC Spotlight Original release: Gerry Adams speaking to the media outside the Four Courts said: (opens in a new tab)