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Failure of Western leaders is in contrast with Pope Francis’ leadership on Palestine – Kearney
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney praises Pope Francis's stance on Palestine and calls on Western leaders to act against Israel's war in Gaza, saying their failure to do so contrasts with the late Pope's humanitarian leadership.
International affairs Original release: Failure of Western leaders is in contrast with Pope Francis’ leadership on Palestine – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Councillor Debbie Coyle
Sinn Féin councillor Debbie Coyle says statements issued by Fermanagh and Omagh council officials on the UK Supreme Court ruling were not authorised by elected councillors. She says the party will raise it at the next council meeting and urges public bodies to await Equality and Human Rights…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council officials' comments on UK Supreme Court ruling Original release: Statement from Councillor Debbie Coyle (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses the Republic of Ireland of a double standard on legacy issues, citing its refusal to extradite Rita O'Hare and its treatment of Omagh bombing families, and says Dublin must confront its own past before being taken seriously.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Tánaiste's remarks alongside Secretary of State on UK legacy handling Original release: Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Challenges Council Chairman Over Glorification of Paramilitarism
The DUP's Mid Ulster Council group leader Paul McLean says Council Chairman Eugene McConnell's appearance behind a firearms banner at an event commemorating Jim Lynagh was offensive to IRA victims. The DUP says it will refer the matter to the Local Government Commissioner for Standards.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Mid Ulster Council Chairman Eugene McConnell Jim Lynagh commemoration banner Original release: DUP Challenges Council Chairman Over Glorification of Paramilitarism (opens in a new tab)
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Farce of Surrendering the Union deal exposed
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Government's decision to press ahead with a new EU rule under the Windsor Framework, despite opposition from unionists, shows the Safeguarding the Union deal was a farce that surrendered the Union.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government decision to adopt new EU rule under Windsor Framework Original release: Farce of Surrendering the Union deal exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart: Online safety measures a step forward, but more must be…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes new Government and Ofcom measures to protect children online, but says more action is needed. She calls for platforms to be held accountable, for meaningful penalties, and for internet curfews to be considered.
Justice and policing Issue: Government and Ofcom online child safety measures announcement Original release: Lockhart: Online safety measures a step forward, but more must be… (opens in a new tab)
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EU Law Blocks UK Tobacco Ban
DUP Peer Lord Dodds warns that the proposed generational smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland because the EU Tobacco Products Directive still governs it under the Windsor Framework. He calls on the Government to clarify whether it will override the Directive.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Generational smoking ban and EU Tobacco Products Directive in Northern Ireland Original release: EU Law Blocks UK Tobacco Ban (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom’s new online safety measures too late, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says Ofcom's final Children's Codes under the Online Safety Act arrive far too late and calls for bold action to hold tech firms accountable. She criticises the Government for reacting slowly and urges it to raise the digital age of consent.
Other Issue: Government and Ofcom online child safety measures announcement Original release: Ofcom’s new online safety measures too late, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must recognise opportunities of investment in public transport
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA welcomes Translink's reported rise of three million passenger journeys to about 81.2 million in 2024/25 and urges the Executive to invest in public transport. He claims per-head spending in the North is the lowest in the UK.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Translink passenger journeys increase for 2024/25 Original release: Durkan: Executive must recognise opportunities of investment in public transport (opens in a new tab)
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North Belfast security alert ‘reckless and disgraceful’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns those behind a north Belfast security alert in which viable pipe bomb type devices and ammunition were found, and appeals for anyone with information to contact the PSNI immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast security alert pipe bomb devices discovered Original release: North Belfast security alert ‘reckless and disgraceful’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit support the Counter Demo
People Before Profit says it will join UNITED AGAINST RACISM's counter-demonstrations against far-right groups marching on Remigration in Dublin, Belfast and Derry this weekend, arguing that housing and public service failures are a government problem, not a migration one.
Disability and equality Housing Issue: United Against Racism counter-demonstrations against far-right Remigration march Original release: People Before Profit support the Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Baroness O’Loan backs call for RoI Answers on Omagh Bomb
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP, using a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session, asked Baroness Nuala O'Loan to assess the Irish Government's inaction over an Omagh bombing inquiry covering the southern state's actions. He says the Memorandum of Understanding falls short and calls on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Memorandum of Understanding on Omagh Bombing Inquiry Original release: Baroness O’Loan backs call for RoI Answers on Omagh Bomb (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tabled motions on Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and Omagh Bomb Inquiry
TUV leader Jim Allister says he has tabled Commons motions welcoming the Supreme Court ruling that a woman's legal definition rests on biological sex, urging public bodies to align their guidance. A second motion calls for a parallel Dublin inquiry into the Omagh bombing and criticises the Omagh…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition and Omagh Bomb Inquiry motions Original release: Allister tabled motions on Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and Omagh Bomb Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome National Trust report on Donard recovery
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray and Councillor Jill Truesdale welcome a National Trust report on the condition and recovery of upland habitats around Slieve Donard, citing pressures from recreation, overgrazing and wildfires. McMurray commends the Trust's post-2021 fire recovery work.
Environment and climate Issue: National Trust report on Slieve Donard habitat recovery Original release: Alliance representatives welcome National Trust report on Donard recovery (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson condemns those behind Cavehill security alert
Alliance Castle Councillor Sam Nelson condemns those responsible for a security alert in the Cavehill area of North Belfast, where pipe bomb type devices and ammunition were found, closing Cave Hill Country Park and Belfast Castle entrances. He thanks the PSNI and urges anyone with information to…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast security alert pipe bomb devices discovered Original release: Nelson condemns those behind Cavehill security alert (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis
SDLP MP Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis, saying his death will be mourned worldwide and praising his championing of refugees, the poor and the marginalised. She also cites his final public call for a Gaza ceasefire and his environmental leadership.
Other International affairs Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of Shelly Feeney
TUV vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle says he is saddened by the sudden passing of Shelly Feeney after an accident last week, noting a GoFundMe for her family has raised over £20,000. TUV leader Jim Allister MP offers prayers for the bereaved.
Other Original release: Passing of Shelly Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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DUP - “police action must now follow Londonderry parade”
DUP MLA for Foyle Gary Middleton calls for swift police action and prosecutions over a republican parade in Londonderry that he says breached a Parades Commission determination through paramilitary-style uniforms and proscribed flags.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Londonderry republican parade breaching Parades Commission determination Original release: DUP - “police action must now follow Londonderry parade” (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP Reflects on the Passing of Pope…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP offers condolences following the death of Pope Francis, acknowledging the affection and respect many in Northern Ireland held for him, while noting that unionists may hold different theological views.
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O’Neill expresses condolences following death of Pope Francis
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of Pope Francis, recalling his 2018 Ireland visit, his support for the peace process and his stance on LGBT issues and Gaza.
Other International affairs Issue: Death of Pope Francis Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences following death of Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)