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Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT?
People Before Profit says it supports the Irish language movement and the right of people across Ireland, North and South, to live fully through Irish. It argues partition divides Irish speakers and calls for uniting Gaeltacht, non-Gaeltacht, urban and rural communities into one movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT? (opens in a new tab)
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Safe access zones law working as intended
The Green Party welcomes a judgment upholding Northern Ireland's Safe Access Zones legislation, saying the courts have confirmed the law is lawful and proportionate and protects people accessing abortion services. Cllr Groogan says the law is working as intended.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Supreme Court judgment on Safe Access Zones law Original release: Safe access zones law working as intended (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 May 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Inflammatory’ bilingual signage comments have no place in our society – McGurk
Sinn Féin councillor Kathleen McGurk criticises a PUP councillor's remarks that "grinders are waiting" for bilingual signage, calling them reckless and inflammatory. She says the hostility towards the Irish language conflicts with its growing strength and calls for bilingual street signage to…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: PUP councillor's comments on bilingual signage in East Derry Original release: ‘Inflammatory’ bilingual signage comments have no place in our society – McGurk (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Equality Commission to issue guidance to public bodies in Northern Ireland confirming that the recent Supreme Court judgment on the legal meaning of woman applies locally. He argues the ruling removes the Windsor Framework Article 2 argument used to delay…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Supreme Court Dillon ruling on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Original release: Supreme Court ruling must now be acted upon – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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£550 million investment will be warmly welcomed by all – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a near £550 million package to renew and expand trains on the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise line, announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and backed by the Irish government and EU. He says it will benefit commuters and support retail, business and…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: £550 million Belfast to Dublin Enterprise rail fleet investment Original release: £550 million investment will be warmly welcomed by all – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Supreme Court judgement will cause genuine concern among families – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says families will be deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision that the Legacy Act does not reduce victims' human rights, arguing it will cause genuine concern among those who relied on post-Brexit protections. He accuses the British Government of cynically…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on the Legacy Act and victims' human rights Original release: Supreme Court judgement will cause genuine concern among families – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Culture of misogyny in the PSNI needs to be urgently addressed – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the PSNI’s culture of misogyny must be urgently tackled, urges implementation of the Rachel Langdale report’s recommendations for an independent misogyny survey and asks the Chief Constable for a clear timeline, while expressing sympathy for Katie’s family and other v
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Rachel Langdale report on PSNI misogyny Original release: Culture of misogyny in the PSNI needs to be urgently addressed – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Allister comments on Supreme Court ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP welcomes the Supreme Court's Dillon ruling as limiting the effect of Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework, but says the Protocol must go in full. He calls on the NIHRC and Equality Commission leaderships to consider their positions and withdraw their guidance…
Constitutional affairs Disability and equality Issue: Supreme Court Dillon ruling on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Original release: Allister comments on Supreme Court ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says his delegation, including Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen and Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly, met Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He urges a rethink of the Windsor Framework, pushes for Northern Ireland to rejoin the day-ahead electricity market, and calls for…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Free speech and Christian witness must not be criminalised - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says a conviction and fine handed to retired pastor Clive Johnston for peaceful open-air preaching raises serious concerns over free speech and religious freedom across the UK. He argues the case shows Christian expression being criminalised, and calls for the law to be…
Justice and policing Issue: Pastor Clive Johnston conviction over preaching near abortion facility Original release: Free speech and Christian witness must not be criminalised - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Chilling judgement for freedom of speech and religion
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the court conviction of retired Baptist pastor Clive Johnston for reciting John 3:16 is a chilling blow to freedom of speech and religion, and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he will seek to raise the issue in the Assembly, calling it an assault on Christian foundations.
Justice and policing Issue: Pastor Clive Johnston conviction over preaching near abortion facility Original release: Chilling judgement for freedom of speech and religion (opens in a new tab)
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Immediate clarity needed on cost of storing and maintaining new electric buses sitting idle for years due to lack of charging infrastructure – John Brady TD
Sinn Féin TD John Brady, chair of the Public Accounts Committee, demands urgent figures on what it costs to store and maintain 110 idle double-deck electric buses, some unused for up to 900 days. He says the NTA's reply to the committee omitted these costs and calls on the Transport Minister to…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Idle electric buses lacking charging infrastructure, NTA storage and maintenance costs Original release: Immediate clarity needed on cost of storing and maintaining new electric buses sitting idle for years due to lack of charging infrastructure – John Brady TD (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Supreme Court ruling cannot delay legacy reform
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the UK and Irish governments to focus on victims' needs rather than further litigation over legacy mechanisms, following a Supreme Court ruling. She says the judgement leaves disclosure concerns unresolved and calls for a renewed engagement process on changes to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court ruling on the Legacy Act and victims' human rights Original release: SDLP: Supreme Court ruling cannot delay legacy reform (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he spoke by phone with Taoiseach Michael Martin, his first engagement since becoming leader, and raised legacy, the Windsor Framework and explosive material taken by the Provisional IRA from a Republic of Ireland factory.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader speaks with Taoiseach Michael Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party response to the UK Supreme Court judgement in the Dillon case
UWUP Ulster Unionist Peer and Party Chair Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard welcomes the unanimous UK Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case on the Troubles legacy act, but says the Labour government abandoned human rights grounds and left veterans unprotected. He calls for Dublin's inter-state…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Supreme Court ruling on the Legacy Act and victims' human rights Original release: Ulster Unionist Party response to the UK Supreme Court judgement in the Dillon case (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows comments on PSNI misogyny “tone-deaf and deeply concerning”, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister criticises UUP leader Jon Burrows for comments downplaying misogyny in the PSNI, following a review that found institutional misogyny in the police handling of a murder case. She urges him to reflect on his remarks.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Katie Simpson Review findings Original release: Burrows comments on PSNI misogyny “tone-deaf and deeply concerning”, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Maternal Mental Health Week: Sorca Clarke TD welcomes progress in the North but slams continued delays in the South
Sinn Féin's mental health spokesperson Sorca Clarke TD welcomes progress on a Mother and Baby Unit in the North while criticising delays to a Perinatal Mother and Baby Unit in the South. She calls on the Health Minister to set a site selection deadline, a feasibility study timeline and an opening…
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Martin: Roads crisis remains despite pothole repair claims
DUP MLA and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter Martin says roads remain at crisis point despite Department claims of 10,000 pothole repairs in two months. He says the Committee will seek clarity from the Minister on the repair rate and how the extra £40 million was spent.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure repair of over 10,000 road defects Original release: Martin: Roads crisis remains despite pothole repair claims (opens in a new tab)
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Valerie’s Law must be enacted throughout all EU Member States – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion welcomes plans to bring Valerie's Law to Cabinet and calls for it to be enacted across all EU member states, citing commitments from Commissioner Michael McGrath to examine implementation.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Valerie's Law Cabinet proposal Original release: Valerie’s Law must be enacted throughout all EU Member States – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite secures commitment to recognise contribution of women to Belfast
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite says Council has agreed to honour women's contribution to the city with the Freedom of Belfast, after raising the gender imbalance among past recipients. Proposals will be developed with the women's sector to name four women for the honour…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast Freedom of the City honour for women proposal Original release: De Faoite secures commitment to recognise contribution of women to Belfast (opens in a new tab)