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Tackling poverty central to any effort to raise wellbeing standards, says Bradshaw
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says Northern Ireland wellbeing figures are encouraging overall but show persistent gaps for disabled people and those in deprived circumstances. She calls for early investment in healthcare, housing, education and mental health, and for the Executive…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Individual Wellbeing in Northern Ireland 2024 to 2025 report publication Original release: Tackling poverty central to any effort to raise wellbeing standards, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood says removal of Troubles immunity important step in rebuilding confidence
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes Westminster's vote to strip the Troubles amnesty from the Legacy Act, but says confidence needs more work, citing concerns over sensitive information handling and underfunding of investigations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster vote removing Troubles amnesty from Legacy Act Original release: Eastwood says removal of Troubles immunity important step in rebuilding confidence (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke calls for justice on Teebane
DUP South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke, attending the 2026 Teebane commemoration as a family member, says the IRA justification for the 1992 bombing that killed eight Protestant workers was morally bankrupt. He calls for the perpetrators to be named and criticises the selective approach to legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Clarke calls for justice on Teebane (opens in a new tab)
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There Was Always an Alternative: Remembering the Teebane Murdered
TUV Mid Ulster Chairman Glenn Moore marks the anniversary of the 1992 Teebane attack that killed eight men, saying their families have been denied truth and accountability. He criticises Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill for saying there was no alternative to the IRA campaign at the time.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: There Was Always an Alternative: Remembering the Teebane Murdered (opens in a new tab)
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Government Legacy Plan Amounts to an Amnesty by Proxy
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the UK Government's Legacy Commission Bill protections for veterans also apply to terrorists, creating an "amnesty by proxy" via the ICIR and Legacy Commission, and says the UUP cannot support the bill unless the victim definition is addressed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UK Government Legacy Commission Bill veterans protections and victim definition Original release: Government Legacy Plan Amounts to an Amnesty by Proxy (opens in a new tab)
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MEP Funchion welcomes positive signal from EU Commissioner on future of PEACE Plus
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion welcomes a reply from EU Commissioner Raffaele Fitto on PEACE Plus after the Commission's proposal removed a specific allowance from the central EU budget. She warns post-2028 funding would rely on Irish and British contributions and says she will table an amendment…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: EU Commissioner Fitto reply on PEACE Plus post-2028 funding Original release: MEP Funchion welcomes positive signal from EU Commissioner on future of PEACE Plus (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Chief Constable’s call to review legacy charges and clarify Donaldson murder
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the PSNI Chief Constable's remarks at a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session backing an independent review of PPS legacy case handling. She says the Donaldson murder investigation needs full PSNI compliance and clarity on its Troubles-related status.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Chief Constable's call to review legacy charges and Donaldson murder Original release: Hanna welcomes Chief Constable’s call to review legacy charges and clarify Donaldson murder (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP backs PSNI recruitment campaign
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA backs the PSNI's new recruitment campaign for student officers and police staff, but says confidence and recruitment have been damaged by the data breach, underfunding and legacy issues. He calls for 50:50 recruitment to be revisited and for the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI recruitment campaign Original release: SDLP backs PSNI recruitment campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Welcomes Reversal on Commonwealth Games Flag Decision
The UUP welcomes Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland's decision to keep using the Ulster Banner for athletes at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard, Party Chair, questions why the original decision was taken without clear guidance and says the Communities Minister let…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland Ulster Banner flag decision reversal Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Welcomes Reversal on Commonwealth Games Flag Decision (opens in a new tab)
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There never was lawful authority to scrap the Ulster Banner
TUV leader Jim Allister MP welcomes confirmation that the Ulster Banner will remain the flag used for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, and says CGNI never showed legal authority for dropping it. He accuses the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council of acting without mandate and…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland discontinues Ulster Banner for athletes Original release: There never was lawful authority to scrap the Ulster Banner (opens in a new tab)
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British and Irish Governments’ joint legacy framework must command the confidence of victims of conflict – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Conor Murphy says a joint British-Irish legacy framework must win victims' confidence, after WAVE Trauma Centre and Raymond McCord addressed the Good Friday Agreement Committee. He says the Stormont House provisions remain the best route to truth and urges the Irish…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Good Friday Agreement Committee session with WAVE Trauma Centre and Raymond McCord Original release: British and Irish Governments’ joint legacy framework must command the confidence of victims of conflict – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Fairness in public appointments must be restored - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell, after tabling a Commons motion, says public appointments must be fair to every community, citing Protestant under-representation in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and alleged intimidation deterring Catholic recruits to the PSNI, and urges nationalist parties to…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Commons motion on public appointments and community representation in public bodies Original release: Fairness in public appointments must be restored - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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New mothers experiencing serious mental illness deserve specialist support – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn urges the Health Minister to keep prioritising a Mother and Baby Unit in the North, welcoming a £4 million cut in its estimated cost and calling for it to be set up without delay.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit £4 million cost reduction Original release: New mothers experiencing serious mental illness deserve specialist support – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Leader's Weekly email - 10th January
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the Prime Minister must protect veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill and reject any Irish Republic veto over amendments, and criticises the Sinn Fein Finance Minister's draft Budget as lacking Executive agreement.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Original release: Leader's Weekly email - 10th January (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party comments on Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland Flag
The Ulster Unionist Party expresses regret that Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland has stopped using the Ulster Banner to represent athletes, arguing the status quo should have remained without guidance from the Executive. It says such decisions belong with elected representatives in the Assembly.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland discontinues Ulster Banner for athletes Original release: Ulster Unionist Party comments on Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland Flag (opens in a new tab)
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North Down TUV demands accountability from local council
TUV North Down chairman Peter Wilson accuses Ards and North Down Council of poor governance after it funded a first-time Fleadh Fringe event in Bangor alongside the Ulster Pipe Band Championships. He says a formal complaint has been lodged, demands an Equality Impact Assessment, and questions why…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Fleadh Fringe event in Bangor clashing with Ulster Pipe Band Championships Original release: North Down TUV demands accountability from local council (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls for recognition of TG4 in Northern Ireland
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP backs a campaign by Foras na Gaeilge for TG4 to gain formal status as a public broadcaster in the North and move to Freeview Channel 8. She welcomes Minister Ian Murray's pledge to examine the issue but says progress must come soon.
Disability and equality Issue: Foras na Gaeilge campaign for TG4 recognition and Freeview Channel 8 placement Original release: Hanna calls for recognition of TG4 in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Action to deliver better outcomes for women’s health is urgently needed – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to urgently set out a dedicated women's health plan, citing rising gynaecology waiting lists and long delays for women and girls with endometriosis. She urges specialist services with clear diagnosis and treatment targets.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Action to deliver better outcomes for women’s health is urgently needed – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Women being routinely failed by gynaecology waiting lists, says McAllister
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to urgently explain how gynaecology waiting lists will be cleared, citing around 60,000 women reported by the RCOG and no timetable for a Women's Health Action Plan.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Women being routinely failed by gynaecology waiting lists, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “PM accepts need to amend NI Troubles Bill”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Government's public acceptance that its Northern Ireland Troubles Bill needs amending to better protect veterans. He says veterans must be protected in law, not left relying on intent, and says the DUP will press for real fairness in any amendments.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Government acceptance that Northern Ireland Troubles Bill requires amendment Original release: Robinson – “PM accepts need to amend NI Troubles Bill” (opens in a new tab)