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It has never been more important to remember those who paid the ultimate price, says Long on 80th anniversary of VE Day
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges people to honour those who died freeing Europe from fascism and tyranny, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Other International affairs Original release: It has never been more important to remember those who paid the ultimate price, says Long on 80th anniversary of VE Day (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons celebrates title success for Belfast Giants
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says he hosted a Stormont reception to honour Belfast Giants' Elite League title, their third in four years, and praises the team's community work, including Celebration of Sport events and the Friendship Four tournament.
Other Issue: Belfast Giants Elite League title win reception at Stormont Original release: Minister Lyons celebrates title success for Belfast Giants (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne marks McIlroy success
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne marks Rory McIlroy's completion of golf's Grand Slam with a Matter of the Day speech in the Assembly, praising his achievement and looking ahead to The Open at Royal Portrush this summer.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: Dunne marks McIlroy success (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis
SDLP MP Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis, saying his death will be mourned worldwide and praising his championing of refugees, the poor and the marginalised. She also cites his final public call for a Gaza ceasefire and his environmental leadership.
Other International affairs Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of Shelly Feeney
TUV vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle says he is saddened by the sudden passing of Shelly Feeney after an accident last week, noting a GoFundMe for her family has raised over £20,000. TUV leader Jim Allister MP offers prayers for the bereaved.
Other Original release: Passing of Shelly Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA and Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA send condolences on the death of Pope Francis, with Nesbitt recalling the Pope's humility and his 2015 White House visit and Butler citing his 2018 Dublin visit.
Other Issue: Death of Pope Francis Original release: Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Pope Francis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Pope Francis following the Vatican's announcement of his death at age 88. She says he was an advocate for peace, freedom and democracy, and cites his work on social justice and climate change.
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Colm Bryce RIP 2025
People Before Profit members across Ireland mourn the death of Colm Bryce, a lifelong socialist from Derry, and councillor Shaun Harkin pays tribute to his decades of organising, writing and political education.
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TUV congratulates McIlroy on Grand Slam success
TUV leader Jim Allister congratulates Rory McIlroy on completing the grand slam of golfing titles with his Masters victory. He calls on Stormont to organise a suitable homecoming celebration and to use the success to inspire local young people.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: TUV congratulates McIlroy on Grand Slam success (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer honoured to host Inspire Awards 2025
Alliance's Fiona McAteer, High Sheriff of Belfast, says she is honoured to host the Inspire Awards at Belfast City Hall, recognising young people from East Belfast, and thanks youth workers and community groups for their support.
Other Local government Original release: McAteer honoured to host Inspire Awards 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda visit Parliament Buildings
The DUP shares photographs of its representatives posing with the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, who sang in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings during a UK tour of Northern Ireland before returning home.
Other Issue: Watoto Children's Choir visit to Parliament Buildings Original release: Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda visit Parliament Buildings (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP on the passing of Beth…
The DUP's leader Gavin Robinson MP pays tribute to the late Beth Adger MBE, describing her as a dedicated councillor for the Braid area and Mid and East Antrim who served as Deputy Mayor and Mayor. He extends sympathy to her family.
Other Local government Original release: Statement from DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP on the passing of Beth… (opens in a new tab)
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Paying tribute to the last of 'The Few'
Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly honoured John ‘Paddy’ Hemmingway, the final surviving Battle of Britain pilot, following his death at age 105.
Other Issue: Death of John ‘Paddy’ Hemmingway, last Battle of Britain pilot Original release: Paying tribute to the last of 'The Few' (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from DUP Chairman Lord Morrow
Other Original release: Statement from DUP Chairman Lord Morrow (opens in a new tab)
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“We have lost a great patriot who lived his life for the freedom and unity of Ireland”
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald sends condolences after the death of Bik McFarlane, describing him as a lifelong republican and a key figure in the H-Blocks and the peace process. She pays tribute to his music and extends sympathy to his family.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: “We have lost a great patriot who lived his life for the freedom and unity of Ireland” (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Gerry Kelly on death of Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly offers condolences on the death of Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, a long-standing republican he describes as a friend and comrade who died after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
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Hanna pays tribute to Bríd Rodgers on 90th birthday
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP marks 90th birthday of party president Bríd Rodgers, praising her as an inspiration and recognising her role in the civil rights movement, the Good Friday Agreement and early Stormont Executive. A birthday event in her honour is due in Derry.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Bríd Rodgers on 90th birthday (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer, now High Sheriff of Belfast, says she will support Eastside Greenways during her term, praising its work on the Connswater Community Greenway in east Belfast.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities (opens in a new tab)
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Congratulations to Andy Allen at the Invictus Games
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA congratulates Andy Allen, his colleague, on winning four medals at the Invictus Games in Whistler, and says he has asked the Speaker to host a welcome home event for him.
Other Disability and equality Issue: Andy Allen Invictus Games medals in Whistler Original release: Congratulations to Andy Allen at the Invictus Games (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney commends the efforts of frontline workers during response to Storm Éowyn
Sinn Féin's workers' rights spokesperson Declan Kearney MLA commends frontline staff, including NIE engineers, Infrastructure Department and NI Water workers, police and health carers, for restoring power and water after Storm Éowyn.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Storm Éowyn power and water restoration response Original release: Kearney commends the efforts of frontline workers during response to Storm Éowyn (opens in a new tab)