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British government demonstrating ‘no regard’ for victims with legacy bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the British government shows disregard for victims and families by rushing its Legacy Bill through Westminster despite opposition from victims, parties and the Human Rights Commission. He urges the government to drop it and implement the 2014 Stormont House Agreement…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: British government demonstrating ‘no regard’ for victims with legacy bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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"Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment"
Aontú Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly welcomes the Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement but urges similar urgent action for children awaiting support or assessment. She says the move only reaches pupils with statements, and calls for more staff to improve pupil-to-staff…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement for mainstream schools Original release: "Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment" (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown calls for firm action on fly-tipping in south Belfast, citing residents in Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns racist graffiti on Graymount parade property
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns those responsible for racist graffiti painted on a property in Graymount Parade, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI. He says laws on hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened so offenders can be held to account.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist graffiti on property in Graymount Parade Original release: Kelly condemns racist graffiti on Graymount parade property (opens in a new tab)
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Haughey condemns Clady arson attack
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey condemns an overnight arson attack in Clady, Co Armagh, in which three cars were burnt out and three houses damaged. She says eight children were traumatised and appeals to the public for information to assist the PSNI investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Clady, Co Armagh arson attack on cars and houses Original release: Haughey condemns Clady arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist cultural expression will defy Nationalist Alliance in Lurgan
TUV Upper Bann spokesman Darrin Foster criticises Alliance for reporting loyalists to the PSNI over red, white and blue bunting in Lurgan ahead of the Twelfth, saying the complaint will inflame community tensions and that PSNI found no offence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Alliance complaint to PSNI over Lurgan loyalist bunting Original release: Unionist cultural expression will defy Nationalist Alliance in Lurgan (opens in a new tab)
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Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the Government's U-turn excluding sexual offences from Troubles immunity, but calls it a limited victory and says the DUP will vote against the Legacy Bill. He announces amendments on immunity sentencing and on defining victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill sexual offences immunity amendment Original release: Further amendments to be brought on Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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"Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign"
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly welcomes the overturning of Roe v Wade but says the wider campaign must continue, calling for better supports for pregnant women and rejecting claims that pro-life laws would block ectopic pregnancy surgery.
Disability and equality Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: "Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign" (opens in a new tab)
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Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes Finance Minister Conor Murphy's announced plan to give non-religious marriages equal legal standing with faith marriages and raise the minimum marriage age to 18. She says a public consultation showed a clear majority in favour and urges permanent changes…
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces marriage law reforms on non-religious marriage and minimum age Original release: Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly welcomes the unanimous council vote to nominate 'Derry Girls' creator Lisa McGee for the Freedom of the City of Derry, making her the first woman to receive the honour. He says a special meeting will now be arranged to confer it.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lisa McGee Freedom of the City of Derry council vote Original release: Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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Public deserve accessible, timely and high standard of general surgery Gildernew
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Colm Gildernew MLA says the public deserve accessible, timely, high‑quality general surgery and urges the DUP to end its boycott of Stormont, calling for urgent action on backlogs, staff shortages and a £1 billion health investment.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland report Original release: Public deserve accessible, timely and high standard of general surgery Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls for continued government support for the hydrogen sector, particularly to drive innovation and keep Northern Ireland ahead in the industry, after attending the Hydrogen for Life conference in London.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer waiting times highlight scale of challeges facing Health…
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks says published cancer waiting time figures show the scale of pressures on health services and argues that delays are a lingering effect of Covid-19 service cancellations. He says the Public Inquiry should examine the impact of halting routine checks on cancer…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland cancer waiting times statistics publication June 2022 Original release: Cancer waiting times highlight scale of challeges facing Health… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's legacy legislation should be scrapped after two recent court rulings on the McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings. She accuses the government of seeking an amnesty for state forces and of disregarding the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Two recent court rulings on McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings Original release: ‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Review cannot be a 'false dawn' for patients
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland, warning it must not be a false dawn for patients facing rising waiting lists. DUP Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine says the DUP will play an integral part in delivering its 24/7 surgical…
Health Issue: Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland report Original release: Review cannot be a 'false dawn' for patients (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer patients cannot wait any longer for functioning Executive – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says cancer patients cannot wait for a functioning Executive and urges the DUP to end its boycott so an Executive can be formed today to invest £1 billion in health, cut waiting lists and fund cancer services.
Health Issue: DUP boycott of Stormont Executive Original release: Cancer patients cannot wait any longer for functioning Executive – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Parties must get behind Way Forward on General Surgery in NI – Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland and urges all parties to back the proposed way forward, saying it offers reforms to create a universal, responsive health service and tackle workforce challenges.
Health Issue: Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland report Original release: Parties must get behind Way Forward on General Surgery in NI – Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Cancer patients failed by political stalemate
SDLP Health Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath says cancer patients are being let down by the DUP's ongoing boycott of Stormont, after new Department of Health figures showed all key cancer waiting time targets were missed again. He urges the DUP to rejoin the Executive so the Assembly…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland cancer waiting times statistics publication June 2022 Original release: McGrath: Cancer patients failed by political stalemate (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a sectarian assault on a Catholic couple in East Belfast, saying it left them homeless and could have caused serious injury or death. He criticises the police for taking nearly an hour to arrive, says he will raise the issue with the Policing Board and urges anyone
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian attack on Catholic couple in East Belfast Original release: Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)