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Dunne marks 20th anniversary of Lisa Dorrian disappearance
DUP MLA Stephen Dunne marks the 20th anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's disappearance from a Ballyhalbert caravan park, paying tribute to her family and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI. He also backs Charlotte's law proposals for Northern Ireland.
Justice and policing Original release: Dunne marks 20th anniversary of Lisa Dorrian disappearance (opens in a new tab)
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Brett sets record straight on terrorist Brendan McFarlane
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett criticises Sinn Féin's tributes to Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane after his death, saying the victims of the Bayardo Bar attack in 1975 must not be forgotten and that no apology was offered.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane and Sinn Féin tributes Original release: Brett sets record straight on terrorist Brendan McFarlane (opens in a new tab)
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Ron McDowell on the SDLP opening a veritable Pandoras box for Republican funding
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell accuses the SDLP of selective criticism after it asked the Arts Council to recover funding from three unionist bands that paraded on the Shankill. He says the SDLP ignored Arts Council funding for a republican-linked flute band and calls for all terror-related public…
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: SDLP request for Arts Council funding return from unionist bands Original release: Ron McDowell on the SDLP opening a veritable Pandoras box for Republican funding (opens in a new tab)
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Vigilance needed to combat avian flu threat – Buchanan
Mid Ulster DUP MLA Keith Buchanan expresses deep concern at a further avian flu outbreak in a flock near Pomeroy, County Tyrone, and calls on DAERA to keep supporting the poultry industry. He urges farmers and bird keepers to strictly follow biosecurity measures.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Avian flu outbreak in flock near Pomeroy, County Tyrone Original release: Vigilance needed to combat avian flu threat – Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Ukraine: 3 YEARS
People Before Profit marks three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, condemning the war as a proxy conflict between imperialist powers. It cites around 200,000 deaths, €200 billion in Western funding, Russian conscription, and US-led talks with Putin, and says Ukrainian freedom cannot come…
International affairs Original release: Ukraine: 3 YEARS (opens in a new tab)
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What A Corrupt Little Country
People Before Profit says a Commission of Investigation into the 2015 NAMA sale of Northern property to Cerberus has still not reported more than ten years on, and that €7.2 million has already been spent. It contrasts this with courts dealing harshly with young working-class people charged with…
Justice and policing Original release: What A Corrupt Little Country (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes GAA President’s continued support for Sean Brown family
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes GAA President Jarlath Burns's continued support for the family of Sean Brown in their campaign for truth and justice. He calls on the British government to end its blocking of inquests and public inquiries into the 1997 murder.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Mallaghan welcomes GAA President’s continued support for Sean Brown family (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown welcomes agreement on funding intervention for Lower Ormeau.
Alliance Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown welcomes a Belfast City Council committee vote backing his proposal for funding to support the Lower Ormeau and surrounding student-heavy district, which goes to full council for ratification.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Strategic Policy and Resources Committee Lower Ormeau funding intervention vote Original release: McDonough-Brown welcomes agreement on funding intervention for Lower Ormeau. (opens in a new tab)
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Baker condemns west Belfast shooting
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns a 'reckless' shooting in Poleglass, west Belfast, on Sunday morning, saying there is no justification for guns on local streets. He wishes the man taken to hospital a full recovery and calls on anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Poleglass shooting in west Belfast Original release: Baker condemns west Belfast shooting (opens in a new tab)
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Don’t miss deadline for Fibrus compensation claims – Kearney
South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney urges Fibrus customers to submit compensation claims promptly after Storm Éowyn network disruption, noting claims must be made within a set window after service is restored.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fibrus compensation scheme after Storm Éowyn network disruption Original release: Don’t miss deadline for Fibrus compensation claims – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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“We have lost a great patriot who lived his life for the freedom and unity of Ireland”
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald sends condolences after the death of Bik McFarlane, describing him as a lifelong republican and a key figure in the H-Blocks and the peace process. She pays tribute to his music and extends sympathy to his family.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: “We have lost a great patriot who lived his life for the freedom and unity of Ireland” (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Gerry Kelly on death of Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly offers condolences on the death of Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, a long-standing republican he describes as a friend and comrade who died after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
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Children with special educational needs in Irish-medium schools must not be left behind – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason urges the Health and Education departments to act urgently on support for children with special educational needs in Irish-medium schools, after a joint committee meeting. She says there is no clear picture of allied health professionals in the sector and calls for…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Joint Health and Education Committees meeting on SEN support in Irish-medium schools Original release: Children with special educational needs in Irish-medium schools must not be left behind – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “SF decision is short-sighted”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Sinn Féin's decision to boycott the St Patrick's Day events in Washington is short-sighted, arguing it sidelines Northern Ireland from valuable diplomatic and trade opportunities while the DUP will attend.
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin boycott of Washington St Patrick's Day events Original release: Robinson – “SF decision is short-sighted” (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe Questions £100 Million Shortfall in Rates Collection Targets
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe questions why the Department of Finance's LPS sets a rates collection target of 93%, which she says forgoes over £100 million. She calls for a 100% collection target, arguing it is unfair that others avoid paying while ratepayers do.
Public finance and taxation Local government Issue: LPS 93% rates collection target for 2024/25 Original release: Forsythe Questions £100 Million Shortfall in Rates Collection Targets (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland's Palestinian Solidarity Activists Win: Sinn Féin to Boycott White House 2025
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll welcomes Sinn Féin's decision to skip this year's White House St Patrick's Day events, calling it a victory for Palestinian solidarity and urging a renewed push for Ireland to lead internationally on Palestine.
International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin boycott of Washington St Patrick's Day events Original release: Ireland's Palestinian Solidarity Activists Win: Sinn Féin to Boycott White House 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin leaders announce they will not attend White House events this year
Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald TD and First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA announce they will boycott White House St Patrick's Day events, calling it a principled stance against the proposed mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza. They call for a permanent ceasefire and a two-state settlement.
International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin boycott of Washington St Patrick's Day events Original release: Sinn Féin leaders announce they will not attend White House events this year (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Health’s Core Grant scheme "exploitative" - Cllr Kendall
Green Party NI Councillor Lauren Kendall says the health department's core grant programme is exploitative, with only 25 of 259 applicants receiving £1.8m for 2025/26 – half the previous allocation – and urges an immediate restoration of funding for community wellbeing services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Department core grant funding cuts 2025/26 Original release: Department of Health’s Core Grant scheme "exploitative" - Cllr Kendall (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes South Belfast Urban Villages investment
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes a £9 million extension to the Executive Office's Urban Villages initiative, with much of the funding going to Donegall Pass and Market areas in South Belfast. She says it will support regeneration, jobs and childcare and creative…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive Office Urban Villages £9 million investment extension Original release: Bradshaw welcomes South Belfast Urban Villages investment (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes terms of reference being published for Creswell case review by Justice Minister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes the publication of terms of reference for an independent review by the Justice Minister into the Jonathan Creswell case, which is expected to last six months and be chaired by Jan Melia. She says the review should uncover failings across all organisations…
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Minister publishes terms of reference for Jonathan Creswell case review Original release: McAllister welcomes terms of reference being published for Creswell case review by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)