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Findings of the Commissioner for Standards into the Communities Minister are damning – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Communities Committee, calls the Commissioner for Standards' findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post about migrant families at Larne Leisure Centre "damning" and urges him to accept his failure.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Commissioner for Standards findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post Original release: Findings of the Commissioner for Standards into the Communities Minister are damning – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Leader Discusses Legacy Bill and Irish Unity with US Congressmen in Washington
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD says he met US Congressmen in Washington to press for criteria setting when the British Secretary of State must call an Irish unity referendum. He also criticises the revised Legacy Bill for leaving inquiry decisions with the Secretary of State and calls for an…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Legacy Bill revised version Secretary of State inquiry decisions Original release: Aontú Leader Discusses Legacy Bill and Irish Unity with US Congressmen in Washington (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Lyons must resign after standards report
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons must resign after the Standards Commissioner found him in breach of the ministerial code over posts about vulnerable people sheltering in Larne leisure centre. He notes a previous 2024 breach over North South…
Community relations and legacy Housing Issue: Commissioner for Standards findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post Original release: O'Toole: Lyons must resign after standards report (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the Standards Commissioner's finding that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code over an online post made during last year's disorder. She says the post was reckless and calls on Lyons to reflect on the ruling and on how…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commissioner for Standards findings on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' social media post Original release: Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post (opens in a new tab)
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Allister slams Garda “Legacy Liaison Unit” as a whitewash of the Irish Republic’s role in the Troubles
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the Garda's new Legacy Liaison Unit is an insult to victims and a cosmetic exercise. He calls for open Garda files, a commitment to justice and a budget to examine how the Irish state enabled Republican terror.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garda Legacy Liaison Unit announcement Original release: Allister slams Garda “Legacy Liaison Unit” as a whitewash of the Irish Republic’s role in the Troubles (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy process must deliver for victims and families – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges that any legacy legislation at Westminster be human-rights compliant and win the trust of victims and families, after MPs removed a conditional immunity mechanism from the 2023 Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster vote removing Troubles amnesty from Legacy Act Original release: Legacy process must deliver for victims and families – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls on Health Minister to examine screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges the Health Minister to assess introducing newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, citing early diagnosis benefits and a pilot in Scotland, and says the North should not fall behind.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Spinal Muscular Atrophy screening review in Northern Ireland Original release: McCrossan calls on Health Minister to examine screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (opens in a new tab)
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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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Assembly backs call for removal of illegal Sinn Fein billboard
The DUP says the Assembly backed its motion condemning an unauthorised Sinn Fein billboard at Newry’s Egyptian arch and urges the Infrastructure Minister to allocate resources and authority to have it removed.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Fein billboard at Newry Egyptian arch Original release: Assembly backs call for removal of illegal Sinn Fein billboard (opens in a new tab)
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Casement Park development must match funding available
The DUP's sport spokesman, Stephen Dunne MLA, says the UK Government has clarified its contribution to Casement Park but a large funding gap remains. He says it is now for the GAA to either add funding or scale back its project to fit the money available.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding gap after UK Government contribution clarification Original release: Casement Park development must match funding available (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement progress welcome but project must be delivered
SDLP Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty welcomes the confirmed restart of work at Casement Park, urging that it not become another false dawn and calling for political agreement, secured funding and a clear timeline to deliver the stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Casement Park preparatory works announcement and public funding Original release: Doherty: Casement progress welcome but project must be delivered (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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Work on Layde Cliff Path due to begin in May – McMullan
Sinn Féin Councillor Oliver McMullan says Causeway Coast and Glens Council officers have told him work on the Layde Cliff Path will start in May, brought forward by several months. He says the design team has visited the site and tendering is under way, and he will seek a further update.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Layde Cliff Path restoration works start date Original release: Work on Layde Cliff Path due to begin in May – McMullan (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)