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Hunter calls for progress on single-use plastics ban
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter urges action on banning single-use plastics in the North, noting Scotland introduced such a ban last week. She says the New Decade, New Approach pledge to end plastic pollution has seen little progress and blames the lack of a functioning Stormont.
Environment and climate Issue: Scotland single-use plastics ban introduction Original release: Hunter calls for progress on single-use plastics ban (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly slams displays of hatred at Derry bonfires
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns scenes from Derry bonfires on 15 August as disgraceful and calls for displays of hatred to stop now. He describes burning flags, wreaths and posters of politicians as offensive and a hate crime, contrasting them with community festivals across the city.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Meenan Square bonfire in Bogside displays of flags and poppy wreaths Original release: Kelly slams displays of hatred at Derry bonfires (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane accuses Tories of partisan approach
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane accuses the Conservatives of a partisan approach to Northern Ireland, saying they are shielding the DUP from allowing an Executive to form. He says this blocks cost-of-living support and a £1 billion health investment, and warns Protocol trade benefits are at risk.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stormont Executive formation delay and British government stance, August 2022 Original release: Finucane accuses Tories of partisan approach (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to improve access to GPs – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says people need greater GP access and calls for the Executive to be restored to invest an extra £1 billion in health. He is worried by a temporary freeze on patients moving GP practices in North Down, Ards and East Belfast, which he calls a short-term fix, and blames…
Health Issue: Temporary freeze on GP patient registrations in North Down, Ards and East Belfast Original release: Executive needed to improve access to GPs – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome action by Larne FC
TUV East Antrim spokesperson Norman Boyd welcomes Larne FC's decision to suspend John Herron from representing the club after a photo surfaced of him in a top bearing a pro-IRA slogan. Boyd says the behaviour is intolerable and calls it a poor example for young people.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Larne FC suspension of John Herron over pro-IRA top Original release: Welcome action by Larne FC (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe highlights graffiti calling for sectarian genocide outside Newtownhamilton
TUV Newry and Armagh spokesman Keith Ratcliffe condemns graffiti reading "All Prods are targets" on a road outside Newtownhamilton as a sinister hate crime. He calls on political representatives and the local community to condemn it and the sectarian violence he attributes to Republicans.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Newtownhamilton "All Prods are targets" graffiti Original release: Ratcliffe highlights graffiti calling for sectarian genocide outside Newtownhamilton (opens in a new tab)
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The glorification of any terrorist is unacceptable - Lyons
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says a posted photo of a Larne FC player in an IRA-themed shirt is abhorrent and calls for glorification of the IRA to be condemned unequivocally. He also cites Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill's recent remarks on IRA violence as unhelpful.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Larne FC suspension of John Herron over pro-IRA top Original release: The glorification of any terrorist is unacceptable - Lyons (opens in a new tab)
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Funders, Unionists and the BBC need to cut links to West Belfast Festival until they clean up their act
TUV leader Jim Allister calls for funding to be withdrawn from the West Belfast Festival by Belfast City Council, the Arts Council and the National Lottery after Kneecap's mural and chanting and the Wolfe Tones concert. He also urges the BBC and unionist parties to cut ties with the festival.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Wolfe Tones concert pro‑IRA chanting at Féile an Phobail Original release: Funders, Unionists and the BBC need to cut links to West Belfast Festival until they clean up their act (opens in a new tab)
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“Fiona Donohoe Should Be Told What Happened to Her Son” - Brolly
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly backs the family of Noah Donohue, calling for truth and justice for Fiona Donohoe and urging the scrapping of the Public Interest Immunity Certificate that she says is withholding answers.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: “Fiona Donohoe Should Be Told What Happened to Her Son” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara
The Green Party NI announces that Cllr Mal O'Hara has been selected as its new leader, unopposed, after Clare Bailey chose not to stand following the Assembly election. O'Hara says he will offer green solutions to cost of living, housing and climate challenges.
Other Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI election of new leader Mal O'Hara Original release: Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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John Herron should never play for Larne FC again - Stewart
UUP East Antrim MLA John Stewart says Larne FC player John Herron should never play for the club again after he was pictured wearing a shirt with a pro-IRA slogan. He says both players in the photo, and their employers, have questions to answer.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Larne FC suspension of John Herron over pro-IRA top Original release: John Herron should never play for Larne FC again - Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Feile an Phobail organisers must answer questions over pro-IRA chanting by festival crowd – Copeland
UUP Alderman Sonia Copeland says Feile an Phobail organisers must answer questions after videos showed pro-IRA singing and chanting by the festival crowd on Sunday evening. She says it is a recurring problem and calls for organisers to explain how they will tackle it.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Wolfe Tones concert pro‑IRA chanting at Féile an Phobail Original release: Feile an Phobail organisers must answer questions over pro-IRA chanting by festival crowd – Copeland (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson calls for bonfire builders to remove items
Alliance councillor Rachael Ferguson, described in the release as Alliance Foyle representative, calls on those behind the Meenan Square bonfire in the Bogside, Derry-Londonderry, to remove flags, poppy wreaths and other symbols placed on it, citing past sectarian displays.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Meenan Square bonfire in Bogside displays of flags and poppy wreaths Original release: Ferguson calls for bonfire builders to remove items (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes dual-strain vaccines
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the UK approval of Moderna's dual-strain Covid-19 vaccine, which targets both the original variant and Omicron, and encourages take-up of the autumn booster.
Health Issue: UK approval of Moderna dual-strain Covid-19 vaccine Original release: Bradshaw welcomes dual-strain vaccines (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan seeks fairer policy on Maternity Allowance for Universal Credit claimants
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan calls for a review of how Maternity Allowance is treated under Universal Credit, where it is deducted from awards unlike Statutory Maternity Pay, and urges the Communities Minister to press Westminster on the policy.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Durkan seeks fairer policy on Maternity Allowance for Universal Credit claimants (opens in a new tab)
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Bonfire organisers must ensure there are no displays of hate- Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says organisers of the small number of 15 August bonfires must ensure they pass off peacefully, without displays of hatred. He points to July loyalist bonfire images he calls blatant hate and sectarianism, and says burning flags, posters and effigies has no place.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Bonfire organisers must ensure there are no displays of hate- Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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"murder was always wrong" - Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has complained to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner asking for an investigation into Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy over an 8 August 2022 social media post she says glorified IRA member Thomas McElwee, linked to a 1976 Ballymena firebombing.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Francie Molloy social media post on Thomas McElwee complaint to Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Original release: "murder was always wrong" - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Use of PII in Noah Donohoe case ‘shameful’ – Finucane tells rally
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the PSNI's request and the Secretary of State's approval of a Public Interest Immunity certificate in the Noah Donohoe case wrong and shameful, and says the family needs transparency through an inquest.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Use of PII in Noah Donohoe case ‘shameful’ – Finucane tells rally (opens in a new tab)
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Kingston raises Wolfe Tones pro-IRA chanting
DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston writes to Féile an Phobail organisers asking for details of measures to prevent pro‑IRA chanting at the Wolfe Tones concert in Falls Park, urging mitigation steps, communication with attendees and assurance public funds are not used to support sectarian behaviour
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Wolfe Tones concert pro‑IRA chanting at Féile an Phobail Original release: Kingston raises Wolfe Tones pro-IRA chanting (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “unionism moving forward together in South Down”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Alan Lewis and Henry Reilly as they join the party, calling for a stronger, more cohesive unionism in South Down and inviting others to join.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Councillors Alan Lewis and Henry Reilly join the DUP Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “unionism moving forward together in South Down” (opens in a new tab)