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Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride
Green Party councillor Flynn says the PSNI should not have taken part in Belfast Pride at all, arguing the event is a political protest and that police pulling support over the "Stand by your Trans" campaign shows their involvement was superficial.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI decision over Belfast Pride has set clock back on relations with LGBTQ+ community, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister criticises the PSNI decision to bar officers from wearing uniform at the Belfast Pride parade, saying it sets back years of work on relations with the LGBTQ+ community. She urges police to reverse the decision before the parade.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: PSNI decision over Belfast Pride has set clock back on relations with LGBTQ+ community, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon condemns ‘disgraceful attacks’ on ambulance workers
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns what she calls disgraceful attacks on ambulance staff, after the Ambulance Service confirmed 11 workers were attacked on the night of 11 July. She urges anyone with information to report it to the PSNI.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Attacks on 11 ambulance workers on the night of 11 July Original release: Dillon condemns ‘disgraceful attacks’ on ambulance workers (opens in a new tab)
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Actions of Some Shame Us All - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA condemns incidents over the 12th July celebrations, including flags and effigies placed on bonfires, an assault on ambulance staff and the burning of a paediatric nurse's car. He says those who stoke intolerance must take responsibility.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 12th July celebrations incidents including bonfire effigies and attacks on ambulance staff Original release: Actions of Some Shame Us All - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Allister at Broughshane Twelfth – Stormont sticking plaster will not mend our fractured Union
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking as guest at the Broughshane Twelfth, says the Protocol has fractured the Union and that restoring Stormont under it would facilitate Northern Ireland's exit from the UK. He calls for unionism to return to demands for equal citizenship and British laws and courts.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Allister at Broughshane Twelfth – Stormont sticking plaster will not mend our fractured Union (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Newry Rep Targeted with July 12th Arson Attack in the Middle of the Night.
Aontú's Sharon Loughran says her car was set alight outside her Newry home at about 3am on 12 July, causing significant damage to the house. She calls on the PSNI to provide protection and on Newry community leaders to stop the violence.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Newry councillor's car arson attack on 12 July 2023 Original release: Aontú Newry Rep Targeted with July 12th Arson Attack in the Middle of the Night. (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan requests urgent meeting with EA on school places
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says he has sought an urgent meeting with the Education Authority over continuing uncertainty about school placements for children with special educational needs. He argues the EA must give parents clarity quickly on next steps before pupils return in September.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan requests urgent meeting with EA on school places (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should end blockade of Executive and get back to work – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and return to work immediately, and calls on the British Government to halt its spending cuts, saying restoring devolved government is the only protection against austerity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Response to Secretary of State comments on restoring Stormont Executive Original release: DUP should end blockade of Executive and get back to work – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Comparison between accommodation and intransigence should be…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell questions why media have not drawn a comparison between accommodation shown by Orangemen and band members and what he calls intransigence by Portadown residents opposing Orange parades. He cites a Moneymore bus incident and a church-service parade, and says Portadown…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Comparison between accommodation and intransigence should be… (opens in a new tab)
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McKinney marks anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
Alliance Waterside representative Philip McKinney says nobody should be targeted for national identity, ethnicity, religion or political opinion, marking the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. He points to a memorial tree planted in St Columb's Park and council offices lit green.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: McKinney marks anniversary of Srebrenica genocide (opens in a new tab)
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Craigyhill bonfire celebrated in Parliamentary motion
DUP MP Sammy Wilson has put down a Westminster motion praising the Craigyhill community in Larne for building what it says is the world's tallest bonfire. He says the project drew people from across Northern Ireland and asks that it be recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, while criticising…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Craigyhill bonfire Parliamentary motion in Larne Original release: Craigyhill bonfire celebrated in Parliamentary motion (opens in a new tab)
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Must be recognition of need for solid foundations: Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson comments on President Biden's visit to the UK, welcoming any Presidential visit while saying any discussion of Northern Ireland must recognise the need to move forward on solid foundations through political arrangements both unionists and nationalists support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Biden London visit and Good Friday Agreement support Original release: Must be recognition of need for solid foundations: Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Time to form an Executive to help fix problems in health service – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon expresses concern that ambulance crews are missing target response times for the most serious emergency calls. She blames understaffing and cuts, and calls for an Executive to be formed to fix health service problems.
Health Issue: Ambulance service missed response time targets for serious emergency calls Original release: Time to form an Executive to help fix problems in health service – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Unconditional return to power-sharing only rational decision for DUP – Kearney
Sinn Féin national chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says an unconditional return to Stormont's Executive and Assembly is the only rational option for the DUP as a worsening public finance crisis hits services. He urges that an Executive and financial package be in place by September, before the…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking of power-sharing and regional public finance crisis Original release: Unconditional return to power-sharing only rational decision for DUP – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes Biden’s continued support for restoring political institutions and agreements
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, named First Minister Designate, welcomes US President Biden's ongoing backing for the Good Friday Agreement ahead of his London meeting and urges the UK government to make reinstating the Executive and Assembly a priority.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Biden London visit and Good Friday Agreement support Original release: O’Neill welcomes Biden’s continued support for restoring political institutions and agreements (opens in a new tab)
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Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Caldwell family deserve a clear date for the Police Ombudsman's outcome on claims that police could have prevented the 2002 Real IRA murder of David Caldwell. He says the probe, now six years old, has missed a promised March conclusion and that the office does not…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Police Ombudsman investigation into David Caldwell murder claims delay Original release: Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Patients have shamefully been left paying the highest price of political stalemate – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says patients are paying the highest price for political stalemate after the Department of Health confirmed the 2021 Elective Care Framework waiting list plan will no longer be achievable. He blames the collapse of the Executive and the withdrawal of…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health confirmation that Elective Care Framework targets will not be achievable Original release: Patients have shamefully been left paying the highest price of political stalemate – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Toxic algae on North Coast beaches concerning – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says she is concerned about potentially toxic algae at Castlerock and suspected at Portstewart, both red-flagged for swimming. She has written to DAERA and the NI Environment Agency asking about causes, including possible pollution, and whether nearby beaches are…
Environment and climate Issue: Toxic algae red flags at Castlerock and Portstewart beaches Original release: Toxic algae on North Coast beaches concerning – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority to give families urgent certainty over preparations for school places in September for children with special educational needs, citing reports that almost 400 remain without a placement. He also calls for the Executive to be formed now.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Almost 400 SEN children without September school places reports Original release: ‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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“Planning System not fit for purpose” Brett
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett, North Belfast MLA, says the latest Northern Ireland Planning Statistics show a further rise in processing times for planning applications and calls for a planning system fit for purpose. He questions the £14 million spent on a new planning portal and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Planning Statistics publication 2023 Original release: “Planning System not fit for purpose” Brett (opens in a new tab)