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EU Commissioner comments reiterate need to scrap flawed legacy bill – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says comments by Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Dunja Mijatović on the British government's legacy bill show the distress it causes victims and families. She calls for the bill to be scrapped and for the 2014 Stormont House Agreement to be implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: EU Commissioner comments reiterate need to scrap flawed legacy bill – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has contacted Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train service for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so that it also runs from Derry. She argues a Derry service would make the match more accessible for local fans.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP blocking health service reform
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath accuses the DUP of blocking health reform by refusing to return to Stormont, saying the boycott leaves overdue changes stalled and will harm patients. He responds to Health Minister Robin Swann's warning on the health service's finances.
Health Issue: Health minister's warning on impact of Executive boycott Original release: McGrath: DUP blocking health service reform (opens in a new tab)
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's "special" train for the Derry v Galway semi-final, which would run from Belfast rather than Derry, is a deliberate insult to Derry. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and for a Derry-Dublin rail service.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry (opens in a new tab)
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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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O’Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together, praising its model for building connections and showcasing local talent. She says the cost of living is weighing heavily on families and urges urgent financial support despite…
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: Féile an Phobail 2022 programme launch Original release: O’Neill hails Féile an Phobail for bringing people and communities together (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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Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says Sinn Fein's separate Somme wreath-laying should not be given undue weight, and hopes the party will join the collective Belfast City Hall commemoration attended by Irish Government representatives.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein separate Battle of the Somme wreath-laying 2022 Original release: Somme commemoration should be collective, not segregated: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill lays a wreath at Belfast City Hall with Mayor Tina Black to remember those killed at the Somme 106 years ago. She says acknowledging wartime losses is part of healing past wounds and building a better future.
Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill attends Somme wreath-laying at City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance
Community relations and legacy Original release: It’s not for Sinn Fein to reshape remembrance (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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“Queen’s Jubilee School Books are a Waste of Money” - Gemma Brolly
Aontú's Gemma Brolly, MLA for East Derry, criticises the UK government's decision to send a free Queen's Jubilee commemorative book to every child in the North, claiming it wastes around £12 million that could fund health and education, and calls for an opt-in approach like Scotland and Wales.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: UK government Queen's Jubilee book distribution to schools in Northern Ireland Original release: “Queen’s Jubilee School Books are a Waste of Money” - Gemma Brolly (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)