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Statement – Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP says it has commissioned the iNEQE Safeguarding Group to carry out an independent focused safeguarding review into Jeffrey Donaldson's time as a party member, examining what was known within the party and its reporting arrangements. It says the review is led by Jim Gamble and will not be…
Justice and policing Issue: DUP commissions independent safeguarding review into Jeffrey Donaldson Original release: Statement – Democratic Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)
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Extended late night buses and trains for Fleadh a positive boost for Belfast – Donnelly
Sinn Féin Cllr Róis-Máire Donnelly welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of enhanced late-night buses and trains on key dates during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. She says the services will help visitors and locals travel safely and will boost Belfast's night-time economy.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Late-night buses and trains for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Extended late night buses and trains for Fleadh a positive boost for Belfast – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen calls for immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen calls for the immediate, unconditional release of Palestinian surgeon Hussam Abu Safiya, held without charge since December 2024, warning his life is at grave risk and urging an independent medical assessment.
International affairs Health Original release: Cullen calls for immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya (opens in a new tab)
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Racist images on Moygashel bonfire deplorable – Gildernew
Sinn Féin's Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Colm Gildernew calls the racist images and signage on the Moygashel bonfire deplorable, describes it as a clear hate crime, and urges the PSNI to investigate urgently and remove the display.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Racist images on Moygashel bonfire deplorable – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald welcomes High Court judgment on UVF attack on Thierafurth Inn
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the High Court’s ruling on the 1992 UVF assault on the Thierafurth Inn, praises the survivors’ long campaign, notes compensation has been paid but perpetrators remain unaccountable, and expresses solidarity with the victims and Peter McCormack’s family.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: High Court judgment on Thierafurth Inn UVF attack Original release: Mary Lou McDonald welcomes High Court judgment on UVF attack on Thierafurth Inn (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the Thierafurth Inn attack victims after a multi-million pound Ministry of Defence settlement over alleged British state collusion with loyalist paramilitaries. He says the settlement is a victory for truth and that the evidence of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Thierafurth Inn attack Ministry of Defence settlement Original release: Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror
TUV South Antrim candidate Mel Lucas condemns Mary Lou McDonald for evoking Gerry Adams's "they haven't gone away" remarks about the IRA in describing her vision for the future, saying it insults IRA victims and exposes the sham of an agreed Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Mary Lou McDonald invoking Gerry Adams's IRA remarks in future vision speech Original release: Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Secretary of State to press the Irish Government for legislative changes giving the ICRIR access to unredacted material, citing Sir Declan Morgan's evidence and missed legacy legislation timetables.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: ICRIR access to Irish Government material and legacy legislation timetable Original release: Robinson: Legacy process cannot succeed without full Irish Government… (opens in a new tab)
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Asylum farce exposed by Alodid case
TUV leader Jim Allister says the police admission that Hadi Alodid may not be from Somalia or Sudan, possibly from Chad, shows a breakdown in the UK immigration system. He questions how asylum was granted without knowing identity or nationality and calls for stronger migration control.
Immigration Justice and policing Issue: PSNI admission on nationality of Hadi Alodid in North Belfast knife attack case Original release: Asylum farce exposed by Alodid case (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP secures council support for restoring emergency general surgery to SWAH
SDLP secured Fermanagh and Omagh District Council backing for a motion urging Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to set a timetable to restore emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital, citing patient hardship and calling for political will.
Health Local government Issue: Restoring emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital Original release: SDLP secures council support for restoring emergency general surgery to SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Translink savings plans will hit young people and economy
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says Translink's proposed cuts to youth discounts and late-night services would hurt young people, local hospitality businesses and the wider economy, and calls them the wrong direction for public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink public consultation on cost-saving measures including youth discounts and late-night services Original release: McNulty: Translink savings plans will hit young people and economy (opens in a new tab)
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Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the Government to direct funding towards North Sea energy and practical help for families and businesses facing high energy bills, rather than solar geoengineering projects, after a government-funded agency allocated £50m in grants for them.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Government-funded agency £50m solar geoengineering grants Original release: Fund North Sea Energy, Not Sun-Dimming Projects: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Israel must be held accountable for human rights abuses
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood urges the UK and international community to secure Dr Hussam Abu Safiya’s freedom after 18 months without trial and says Israel must be held to account for Gaza human‑rights abuses, citing a baby’s death at a checkpoint.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and baby death at Gaza checkpoint Original release: Eastwood: Israel must be held accountable for human rights abuses (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Deputy First Minister must provide urgent clarity on Jeffrey Donaldson
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls on deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to make a statement to the Assembly, followed by MLA questions, over her knowledge of Jeffrey Donaldson's alleged conduct, and asks the First Minister to facilitate it.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on new allegation against Jeffrey Donaldson and DUP knowledge Original release: O’Toole: Deputy First Minister must provide urgent clarity on Jeffrey Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must commission a full independent inquiry into Donaldson
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says he has written to the Prime Minister urging a national, fully independent inquiry into Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction, with powers to examine police, security agency, government and party records, and an appeal mechanism for victims. He says the Government has not…
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: UK Government must commission a full independent inquiry into Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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Reports claiming senior DUP members were aware of allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson deeply concerning and raises questions, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says reports that senior DUP figures knew of a new alleged sexual assault by Jeffrey Donaldson are deeply troubling and raise further questions. He calls for openness about who knew what and when, and about whether chances to protect people were missed.
Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on new allegation against Jeffrey Donaldson and DUP knowledge Original release: Reports claiming senior DUP members were aware of allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson deeply concerning and raises questions, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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'Not Fit for Office’ - Deputy First Minister Should Step Aside
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to step aside after reports she was allegedly warned that Jeffrey Donaldson was a danger to a young woman, claiming the DUP closed ranks around him.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Telegraph reports on DUP handling of Jeffrey Donaldson allegations Original release: 'Not Fit for Office’ - Deputy First Minister Should Step Aside (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton Appeals for Information on Lyra McKee’s murder
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton expresses sympathy to Lyra McKee's family following the Belfast Crown Court verdict and calls for anyone nearby on the night of the murder to come forward with information to police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Crown Court verdict in Lyra McKee murder case Original release: Middleton Appeals for Information on Lyra McKee’s murder (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Damage costs following racist riots indefensible
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says a written Assembly answer put the cost of damage from the June riots at £1.5 million, including a burned glider bus in East Belfast, and calls the cost indefensible. He urges the Executive to ensure people feel safe and to bring…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Costs of June 2026 racist riot damage to public property Original release: McNulty: Damage costs following racist riots indefensible (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Executive must provide clarity on Casement Park status
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole calls on Executive ministers to urgently set out where the Casement Park stadium project stands after reports of further scaling back. He says the First Minister's earlier pledge now rings hollow, and SDLP MLA Justin McNulty accuses the Executive of failures…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park stadium scaled-back plans reports Original release: SDLP: Executive must provide clarity on Casement Park status (opens in a new tab)