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While the world remembers the sacrifice of Calvary O’Neill commemorates would be killers
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sinn Féin's Easter commemoration of IRA members killed at Clonoe in 1992, attended by Michelle O'Neill, shows Republicanism's moral bankruptcy and Sinn Féin's unfitness for government. He urges Unionists to reconsider working with them in the Executive.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at Clonoe 1992 IRA commemoration Original release: While the world remembers the sacrifice of Calvary O’Neill commemorates would be killers (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA and Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA send condolences on the death of Pope Francis, with Nesbitt recalling the Pope's humility and his 2015 White House visit and Butler citing his 2018 Dublin visit.
Other Issue: Death of Pope Francis Original release: Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Pope Francis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Pope Francis following the Vatican's announcement of his death at age 88. She says he was an advocate for peace, freedom and democracy, and cites his work on social justice and climate change.
Other Original release: Long pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Young condemns racist attack in Newry
Alliance Councillor Helena Young condemns a racist attack in Newry on international doctors and their families at a park on 12 April, saying those responsible should be ashamed and the abuse must stop immediately.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attack on international doctors in Newry park Original release: Young condemns racist attack in Newry (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald’s address at Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addressed the Easter Rising commemoration in Carrickmore, condemned the government’s support for a British developer’s Moore Street redevelopment plan and urged backing for the Moore Street Preservation Trust’s fight to protect the site.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Moore Street redevelopment plan Original release: Mary Lou McDonald’s address at Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach wrong on Irish Unity – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson Matt Carthy TD says the Taoiseach is wrong to dismiss a border poll this decade, urging a referendum on Irish unity and claiming a united Ireland would deliver a stronger, fairer country for all.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach rules out border poll this decade Original release: Taoiseach wrong on Irish Unity – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Our community belongs to everyone, says Honeyford, condemning intimidation in Lisburn
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford condemns threats against a Lisburn resident after union flags were put up on nearby lamp-posts, saying he has contacted the PSNI and wants those responsible dealt with urgently.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn intimidation of resident over union flags Original release: Our community belongs to everyone, says Honeyford, condemning intimidation in Lisburn (opens in a new tab)
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Yearly uncertainty around Pathway funding unacceptable and minister must act, says Mathison
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison calls on the Education Minister to act quickly to secure Pathway funding for pre-schools across Northern Ireland, after Little Stars in Killyleagh was told it had not been awarded funding this year.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Little Stars Killyleagh pre-school Pathway funding not awarded Original release: Yearly uncertainty around Pathway funding unacceptable and minister must act, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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If Secretary of State doesn’t understand the “fuss” about Irish signs he should speak to the people of Sandy Row
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Secretary of State Hilary Benn is wrong to dismiss the row over Irish signage at Grand Central and should visit Sandy Row to hear residents. He urges unionist MLAs to back TUV's Timothy Gaston's petition to halt the signage.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: If Secretary of State doesn’t understand the “fuss” about Irish signs he should speak to the people of Sandy Row (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt seeking clarification from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following his extraordinary interview on BBC Radio Ulster this morning
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA seeks clarification from Secretary of State Hilary Benn after a BBC Radio Ulster interview, disputing his praise of Ian Paisley over the 1998 Agreement and his remarks on Irish language signage at Grand Central Station.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Hilary Benn BBC Radio Ulster interview on the 1998 Agreement Original release: Nesbitt seeking clarification from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following his extraordinary interview on BBC Radio Ulster this morning (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson congratulates new Braid Councillor
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP congratulates Ruth Lawrence on becoming Councillor for the Braid District Electoral Area on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, following the death of Councillor Beth Adger. Lawrence says she will prioritise value for money and rural communities.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Ruth Lawrence co-option as Braid DEA councillor on Mid and East Antrim Council Original release: Robinson congratulates new Braid Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin encourages people to have their say on credit union consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin encourages the public to respond to the Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's consultation on credit union reforms, open until 10 July 2025. She welcomes proposals giving credit unions more powers to invest in social housing and green projects such as low-cost heat pump…
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister credit union reform consultation Original release: Sheerin encourages people to have their say on credit union consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín urges Israel to free all Palestinian political prisoners on Palestinian Prisoners' Day, citing over 9,500 Palestinians held in Israeli facilities and hundreds of children in detention. She also demands an immediate, permanent ceasefire and international isolation of…
International affairs Justice and policing Original release: Ní Chuilín marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day (opens in a new tab)
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Cut the Gorse, Not the Grazing – Butler Calls for Cooperative Fire Prevention Plan
UUP MLA Robbie Butler calls for a co-designed approach to wildfire risk on upland and designated land, arguing that unmanaged gorse rather than sheep grazing is the main danger to the environment and rural safety. He cites talks with the National Sheep Association and repeated fires, and urges…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Cut the Gorse, Not the Grazing – Butler Calls for Cooperative Fire Prevention Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Protecting Pupils in a Digital Age: Crawford & Butler Calls for 100% School Uptake of Safer Schools App
UUP MLAs Colin Crawford and Robbie Butler urge every school in Northern Ireland to adopt the Safer Schools app, after meeting INEQE Safeguarding Group in Belfast about its rollout and impact.
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Northern Ireland Vulnerable to Unchecked Food & Mouth Imports - Swann & Butler
UUP MLA Robbie Butler and MP Robin Swann write to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed over gaps in animal disease controls for Northern Ireland after the UK's EU meat and cheese import ban. They say DEFRA could not confirm inspection figures for Dover and Sevington…
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: UK ban on EU cheese and meat imports over Foot and Mouth disease Original release: Northern Ireland Vulnerable to Unchecked Food & Mouth Imports - Swann & Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Deeply concerning so many SEN children remain without a school place ahead of new academic year, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says it is deeply concerning that around 400 children with SEN statements still lack a school place before September, citing Education Minister Paul Givan's confirmation. She calls for delivery of the SEN reform plan's high-level actions and…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Around 400 SEN pupils without school places ahead of September Original release: Deeply concerning so many SEN children remain without a school place ahead of new academic year, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance LCCC representatives condemn anti-social behaviour across council area
Alliance councillors Jamie Harpur and Sharon Lowry condemn a recent rise in anti-social behaviour across Lisburn and Castlereagh, including Castlereagh South and East, and call for serious investment to tackle root causes. Lowry, as PCSP chair, announces a Project Support Programme offering…
Justice and policing Local government Original release: Alliance LCCC representatives condemn anti-social behaviour across council area (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown welcomes major step forward on Lagan Bridge
SDLP councillor Gary McKeown welcomes the Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge moving to the next stage of procurement, saying it will ease cross-river travel for cyclists and pedestrians. He notes the Belfast Region City Deal is substantially funding it and calls for no further delays, as a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge moves to next procurement stage Original release: McKeown welcomes major step forward on Lagan Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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DUP - “A victory for commonsense and biological reality”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes the UK Supreme Court judgment, brought by For Women Scotland, holding that legal womanhood rests on biological sex. She says it restores clarity in law and criticises the Alliance Party for avoiding the question.
Disability and equality Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: DUP - “A victory for commonsense and biological reality” (opens in a new tab)