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Al Carns Warning Shows Scale of Legacy Betrayal
TUV leader Jim Allister says Al Carns's comments in Parliament exposed the extent of government failings toward veterans who served in Northern Ireland. He urges ministers to reflect seriously on the legacy legislation's direction, arguing it could give the IRA an outcome it failed to achieve…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Al Carns Parliament comments on legacy legislation Original release: Al Carns Warning Shows Scale of Legacy Betrayal (opens in a new tab)
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TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister presses the government for clarity on whether the EU artificial intelligence law and its Cyber Resilience Act will be incorporated into Annex 2 of the Windsor Framework, warning that uncertainty puts NI digital businesses at a disadvantage.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU AI law inclusion in Windsor Framework Annex 2 Original release: TUV leader presses government on application of EU AI law in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on DAERA to provide clear details of financial assistance for Lough Neagh fishing communities after new eel‑fishery measures were announced, saying the support must be fair, comprehensive and promptly communicated.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: New Lough Neagh eel fishery measures Original release: Mallaghan calls for urgent clarity on support for Lough Neagh fishing communities (opens in a new tab)
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Brett challenges Minister on convicted terrorist appointment to…
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald again failed to adequately answer victims' concerns over the Board of Invest NI appointment of Peter Lynch, a former Provisional IRA member convicted of conspiracy to murder an RUC officer. He calls for assurance that…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Peter Lynch appointment to Invest NI board Original release: Brett challenges Minister on convicted terrorist appointment to… (opens in a new tab)
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Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, welcomes a GFA Committee discussion with academics from Queens, Oxford and University College London on party proposals to strengthen the institutions. He says reform cannot address underfunding or Westminster austerity and points to Irish…
Constitutional affairs Issue: GFA Committee discussion on Sinn Féin institutional reform proposals Original release: Reforms to strengthen Executive and Assembly discussed at GFA Committee – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes funding for four border-region greenway projects under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund, including €25,000 for the Warrenpoint to Newcastle project. She commends Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for work with the Irish government to secure it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shared Island Greenways Development Fund announcement for four border greenway projects Original release: Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a farce over raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility shows Stormont needs urgent reform, accusing the DUP, UUP and TUV of using a cross-community veto to block a majority-backed Assembly vote.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Proposed increase in age of criminal responsibility Original release: O’Toole: Assembly MACR farce underlines need for urgent reform (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers' response to last week's racist disorder is woefully inadequate, criticising the lack of an Executive Office policy and practical support for affected migrant communities and displaced families.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew challenges Communities Minister for silence in face of recent attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew challenges Communities Minister Gordon Lyons over his silence and lack of visible leadership following recent racist violence, including attacks on families forced to flee their homes last week.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: Gildernew challenges Communities Minister for silence in face of recent attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reintegrating the Single Electricity Market would cut consumers' bills by at least 10 percent, citing Utility Regulator information given to the Economy Committee, and calls for urgent conclusion of EU-UK electricity negotiations.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Utility Regulator briefing on recoupling the Single Electricity Market Original release: Reintegration of Single Energy Market would bring significant savings to consumers – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA dismisses a Fine Gael proposal for a unity blueprint as a pet project, arguing constitutional change rests only with people in Northern Ireland. He questions whether Simon Harris's plan matches the 1998 Belfast Agreement and urges politicians to prioritise health…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Fine Gael unity blueprint proposal for a unified island Original release: Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns racially-motivated arson attack on a car in Rathcoole
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns the arson attack on a car belonging to a Nigerian man in Rathcoole, a man she says has been targeted three times in five months. She urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Rathcoole car arson attack on Nigerian man Original release: McAllister condemns racially-motivated arson attack on a car in Rathcoole (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected racially motivated arson attack on a North Belfast house, offers solidarity to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: North Belfast house arson attack treated as racially motivated hate crime Original release: Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Stand Against Racism at Together Against Hate March Starting at 2pm at GPO
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy urges people to join the Together Against Hate march starting at 2pm Sunday at the GPO on O'Connell Street, responding to racist violence in Belfast. He blames wealthy elites and figures such as Musk, Trump and Farage for stoking division, and calls on the left…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Together Against Hate march in Dublin following racist violence in Belfast Original release: Stand Against Racism at Together Against Hate March Starting at 2pm at GPO (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: "This Is the Real Belfast" at City's Biggest Ever Anti-Racist Rally
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll hails the United Against Racism rally at City Hall as Belfast's biggest anti-racist demonstration, condemning recent racist violence and urging solidarity with migrant workers against far-right and loyalist agitators.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: United Against Racism rally at City Hall, Belfast Original release: Carroll: "This Is the Real Belfast" at City's Biggest Ever Anti-Racist Rally (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to stand with families as they fight for truth and justice – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says resignation comments by Al Carns show continued pressure within the British establishment to put state forces' interests above victims' rights. He calls for legacy processes to be fully compliant with international human rights standards and opposes shielding…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Al Carns GB News comments on Troubles Bill legacy proposals Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to stand with families as they fight for truth and justice – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney condemns street violence, attacks on police and racist disorder against migrant households in South Antrim and elsewhere, calling for unity against intimidation after a North Belfast stabbing that he describes as barbaric.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison says those behind graffiti and banners going against Ogilvie family's wishes
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison condemns racist and neo-Nazi graffiti and banners in Newtownards, saying those responsible go against the wishes of Stephen Ogilvie's family. He calls for the banners to be removed immediately and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Newtownards racist graffiti and banners depicting attack on Stephen Ogilvie Original release: Mathison says those behind graffiti and banners going against Ogilvie family's wishes (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on restoring direct EU funding for PeacePlus ‘welcome’ – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion welcomes progress on restoring a direct central EU budget allocation for the next PeacePlus programme after it was included in the Cyprus Presidency's Negotiation Box. She says the Irish government must now press for it at Council level and use Ireland's incoming…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PeacePlus direct EU funding restoration in Negotiation Box Original release: Progress on restoring direct EU funding for PeacePlus ‘welcome’ – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)