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“Religious headcount should avoid lazy headlines” – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says analysis of census religious breakdown should instead examine election voting patterns over the last twenty years, arguing support for parties backing a border poll has declined rather than grown. He cites a 2022 Assembly combined Sinn Fein, SDLP and Aontú vote of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: “Religious headcount should avoid lazy headlines” – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew expresses condolences on death of John McAnespie
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew expresses condolences on the death of John McAnespie, saying his family and friends are in her thoughts and describing his long campaign for truth and justice over his son Aidan's death in Aughnacloy in 1988.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Gildernew expresses condolences on death of John McAnespie (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly announces a trip to Washington and New York, where he will brief Congressional offices on the need to re-establish the Good Friday Agreement institutions and speak at the Martin McGuiness Foundation's inaugural dinner. He calls on the new British Prime Minister to respect…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Kelly to travel to Washington and New York (opens in a new tab)
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‘Patients cannot wait any longer for a functioning Executive’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for an Executive to be formed now, with £1 billion of extra health funding, after reports of around 300 more deaths than expected this year. He urges the DUP to end its boycott of government and says his party will meet the health minister on recruitment and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Reports of 300 excess deaths in health service pressures Original release: ‘Patients cannot wait any longer for a functioning Executive’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Protocol is helping to create jobs and grow businesses, citing NISRA Index of Production figures showing northern food and drink manufacturers outperforming those in Britain. She calls on the British government to drop threats to break international law and…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: NISRA Index of Production figures on food and drink manufacturing Original release: Benefits of Protocol to create jobs and grow businesses must be built upon – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Settlement to family of Loughlin Maginn clear indication of failures in police investigation- Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says an undisclosed settlement by the PSNI and the Ministry of Defence to the family of Loughlin Maginn shows serious failures in the original police investigation of his 1989 murder. He calls for a fresh inquest and urges the UK government to scrap its legacy Bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Undisclosed PSNI and MoD settlement to Loughlin Maginn's family Original release: Settlement to family of Loughlin Maginn clear indication of failures in police investigation- Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin urges the Health Minister to tackle staffing gaps at the Brackenburn gender identity clinic, where over 500 people were reportedly waiting as of April. She links the problem to a need for an Executive to fund extra health recruitment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn gender identity clinic waiting list and staffing shortages Original release: Health Minister must tackle Gender Identity Clinic Staff Shortages – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter expresses concern at wait for smear test results
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says she is very concerned that every health trust in the North has missed its four-week target for reporting smear test results. She warns that long waits could delay treatment for cervical cancer and calls for better for women.
Health Issue: Health trusts miss four-week smear test results target Original release: Hunter expresses concern at wait for smear test results (opens in a new tab)
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“Legacy Bill Amounts to Get Out Of Jail Free Card” – Cllr Denise Mullen
Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen says the Legacy Bill is an affront to transparency and the rule of law, accusing Westminster of offering soldiers accused of killings an amnesty. She calls instead for an all-Ireland investigation into British collusion during the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: “Legacy Bill Amounts to Get Out Of Jail Free Card” – Cllr Denise Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's welcome events, citing his estate's inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, and past controversies, and says it refuses to join the praise of him and the monarchy.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles? (opens in a new tab)
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If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to EU Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič's comments on the border, saying the EU is playing political games and calling for any customs border to be placed between the Republic and Northern Ireland rather than within the UK. He argues trade within the UK…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: If the border can be seamless then put it where it should be (opens in a new tab)
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British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to return to talks with the EU in good faith to provide certainty for businesses, after EU Vice President Maroš Šefčovič offered to reduce checks on goods entering the north. He says the Protocol should be built upon, not undermined.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Šefčovič offer to reduce checks on goods into Northern Ireland Original release: British government should get back to talks with EU to give certainty to businesses – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, offers condolences to the royal family and many across the community on the death of the Queen, praising her role in advancing peace and reconciliation during the peace process and recalling meetings with her.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement of Condolence, First Minister Designate, Michelle O’Neill MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA pays tribute in the Assembly to Queen Elizabeth II, offering condolences to the royal family and recalling her seventy-year reign, her 2011 visit to Ireland and her handshake with Martin McGuinness.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Beattie pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
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Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on British Prime Minister Liz Truss to drop the Legacy Bill without delay, claiming it provides an amnesty for state forces and denies families inquests and civil proceedings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy amnesty bill ahead of Belfast City Hall rally Original release: Truss must bin legacy bill of shame – Finucane tells truth rally (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe - give respect - allow people to mourn
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says she has contacted the PSNI to investigate several weekend incidents in South Down, including videos from Quinn's Bar in Newcastle showing people celebrating the death of the Queen, and calls for nationalist and republican representatives to show leadership.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: South Down pro-IRA chanting and celebration of Queen's death incidents Original release: Forsythe - give respect - allow people to mourn (opens in a new tab)
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“We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls for formal, ongoing direct dialogue between the European Parliament and the Assembly, following a Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs, citing EU legislation's impact on the North.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Renew Europe roundtable with MLAs on Brussels-Belfast engagement Original release: “We Must Formalise Direct Dialogue with the Assembly” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says she met US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California to discuss protecting the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. She calls on incoming British Prime Minister Liz Truss to end unilateral actions, respect international law and negotiate in good faith on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD meets with US Speaker Nancy Pelosi (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen
People Before Profit says the Queen's death raises questions about the monarchy, which it calls an outdated, unjust institution tied to colonialism and inequality, and calls for it to end. It also criticises the establishment for using the moment to promote national unity amid the cost-of-living…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: People Before Profit Statement On The Death Of The British Queen (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences to the British Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, praising her role in peace and reconciliation and her part in the Good Friday Agreement era.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Death of Queen Elizabeth II Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD extends deepest sympathies on death of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)