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Dublin & Monaghan victims families deserve truth – Senator O’Reilly
Aontú Senator Sarah O'Reilly says the final Kenova report falls short of conclusively showing collusion between loyalist paramilitaries in the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which killed 34 people. She calls on the Irish Government to demand that all Kenova material be handed to Irish…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: Dublin & Monaghan victims families deserve truth – Senator O’Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: High level of homeless deaths reflects Executive failure
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says repeated Executive failures directly contribute to the high number of homeless deaths, reacting to new statistics recording 58 such deaths in 2024. He calls for sustained investment in prevention, housing, mental health and addiction…
Housing Health Issue: NISRA report of 58 homeless deaths Original release: Durkan: High level of homeless deaths reflects Executive failure (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison expresses disappointment to PAC appeal on Tullynagardy Wood Development
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says he is disappointed that the developer of five proposed houses in Tullynagardy Wood, Newtownards, has appealed to the Planning Appeals Commission after the council's committee unanimously moved to reject the plan. He calls on the council to defend its position firmly…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Tullynagardy Wood five-house development appeal to PAC Original release: Mathison expresses disappointment to PAC appeal on Tullynagardy Wood Development (opens in a new tab)
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Homelessness deaths devastating – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the 58 homeless deaths reported by NISRA are devastating and urges priority action on homelessness, calling for more homes, better funded prevention services and legislation to extend Housing Executive support to at least 60 days.
Housing Issue: NISRA report of 58 homeless deaths Original release: Homelessness deaths devastating – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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The Irish language is thriving right across society – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the 227% rise in Irish language enrolments at Queen’s University Belfast shows the language is thriving across society and pledges Sinn Féin will keep supporting its promotion and preservation.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Queen’s University Belfast Irish language enrolment surge Original release: The Irish language is thriving right across society – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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We must deal with the issue of flags – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the current approach to flags has failed, after reports that an agreement on flags on the Ormeau Road has broken down. She calls for the FICT report to be used as a pathway, blaming the DUP for repeatedly blocking an implementation plan and a working group.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ormeau Road flags agreement breakdown Original release: We must deal with the issue of flags – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson congratulates new Orange Grand Master
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Harold Henning on his election as head of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, succeeding Edward Stevenson. Robinson praises Stevenson's leadership and his pledge to remember Orange members murdered by terrorists.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Harold Henning elected Grand Master of the Orange Order in Ireland Original release: Robinson congratulates new Orange Grand Master (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister cut to social housing funding cruel and inhumane, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA calls the Communities Minister's cut to social housing grant reckless and inhumane amid a supply crisis, citing Simon Community homelessness figures and an NI Audit Office finding, and urges him to reconsider priorities.
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister's social housing funding changes and housing associations review Original release: Communities Minister cut to social housing funding cruel and inhumane, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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The British State must finally confront the truth of its actions in Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Kenova Final Report and Operation Denton findings show British state forces colluded with loyalist paramilitaries in murders, including the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings. She calls for a fully independent, ECHR Article 2-compliant truth and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: The British State must finally confront the truth of its actions in Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons launches consultation on ten-year Executive Disability Strategy
DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launches a public consultation on the draft ten-year Executive Disability Strategy for 2025 to 2035, with commitments including a Regional Disability Forum, a review of disability legislation and an annual Disability Data compendium. The consultation runs…
Disability and equality Issue: Executive Disability Strategy 2025-2035 public consultation launch Original release: Lyons launches consultation on ten-year Executive Disability Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD calls for urgent Dáil debate on findings of Kenova Report
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn calls for an urgent Dáil debate on the Kenova Final Report and related Operations Denton, Mizzenmast and Turma reviews, saying they show collusion and criminality by British state agencies, including MI5 obstructing Operation Kenova.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD calls for urgent Dáil debate on findings of Kenova Report (opens in a new tab)
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New strategy must mark step toward delivering real equality for those with disabilities – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Department for Communities' draft Disability Strategy, published as it goes out for public consultation, calling it a step toward real equality for disabled people. He urges the Communities Minister to bring forward legislative change and encourages people…
Disability and equality Issue: Executive Disability Strategy 2025-2035 public consultation launch Original release: New strategy must mark step toward delivering real equality for those with disabilities – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin responds to publication of Kenova Final Report
Sinn Féin's John Finucane says the published Kenova Final Report and the Denton, Mizzenmast and Turma reviews further confirm British state wrongdoing, and claims MI5 deliberately undermined Operation Kenova. He calls for a fully independent, human-rights-compliant legacy process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: Sinn Féin responds to publication of Kenova Final Report (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy praises McGreanery family’s dignified pursuit of justice
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says he will continue to stand with the McGreanery family after the PPS confirmed it will not prosecute a soldier linked to the 1971 shooting of Billy McGreanery. He pays tribute to the family's five-decade campaign and says the British army acted with impunity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute soldier over Billy McGreanery killing Original release: Delargy praises McGreanery family’s dignified pursuit of justice (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls on UK Government to adopt Kenova principles and urges PPS to provide public update
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Final Kenova Report as a model for legacy investigations and urges the UK Government to build its principles into any future Legacy Commission. The party also calls for a review of the Neither Confirm Nor Deny policy and a public PPS update on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: Hanna calls on UK Government to adopt Kenova principles and urges PPS to provide public update (opens in a new tab)
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Operation Kenova Exposes Brutal Reality Of Stakeknife And PIRA Leadership
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA responds to the Operation Kenova report, saying Stakeknife was first a PIRA member and that British security services failed to control him. He also addresses Operation Denton's findings on the Glennane Gang and says the report found no systemic state…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Publication of Operation Kenova Final Report and related reports Original release: Operation Kenova Exposes Brutal Reality Of Stakeknife And PIRA Leadership (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Reporting Commission report reinforces need to end paramilitarism without caveats, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a report by the Independent Reporting Commission tying paramilitarism to anti-immigration unrest was expected and shows paramilitarism must end alongside tackling racism. She calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Reporting Commission report on paramilitarism and anti-immigration unrest Original release: Independent Reporting Commission report reinforces need to end paramilitarism without caveats, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín expresses alarm at projected reduction in social homes
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says an independent review of changes to social housing grant levels projects Belfast social home completions falling from 1,026 to 337. She calls on the Communities Minister to urgently re-engage with housing associations and protect building in areas of greatest…
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister's social housing funding changes and housing associations review Original release: Ní Chuilín expresses alarm at projected reduction in social homes (opens in a new tab)
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Changes to social housing funding must not impact building of homes – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew warns that changes to social housing funding could cut the number of social homes built, citing an independent review commissioned by the Federation of Housing Associations. He calls on the Communities Minister to urgently re-engage with housing associations and…
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister's social housing funding changes and housing associations review Original release: Changes to social housing funding must not impact building of homes – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Environment Agency delays holding mid Ulster back – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says delays by the Environment Agency in responding to planning consultations are holding back economic development in mid Ulster. He says the Agriculture and Environment Minister declined his request for an urgent meeting, and calls for updates and transparency for…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Environment Agency planning consultation backlog in mid Ulster Original release: Environment Agency delays holding mid Ulster back – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)