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McAlpine condemns sinister graffiti in Millisle
Alliance Ards Peninsula representative Alderman Lorna McAlpine condemns racist graffiti daubed overnight on a residential property in Millisle, saying it does not reflect local people. She says the incident has been reported to police and urges anyone with information to contact them.
Disability and equality Issue: Millisle racist graffiti on residential property Original release: McAlpine condemns sinister graffiti in Millisle (opens in a new tab)
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European Parliament recognises that Irish environment knows no borders
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan welcomes the European Parliament's Environment Committee adopting her amendment recognising the island of Ireland as a single ecological unit. The amendment, part of an opinion on the post-Brexit EU-UK trade agreement, also calls for more cooperation through Good Friday…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: European Parliament Environment Committee adopts Boylan amendment on Ireland's ecology Original release: European Parliament recognises that Irish environment knows no borders (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister must bring forward Irish language strategy – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew criticises the Communities Minister for not committing to a timeline for an Irish language strategy, following questioning in committee and a judicial review lodged by Conradh na Gaeilge.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Minister Irish language strategy timeline delay Original release: Communities Minister must bring forward Irish language strategy – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Our focus is on making Northern Ireland work - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the party will focus on making Northern Ireland work within the UK, responding to a Dublin City and Ulster University report estimating the costs of a united Ireland. He questions its assumptions on pensions and UK debt and argues most people want to remain in the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Dublin City and Ulster University report on costs of a united Ireland Original release: Our focus is on making Northern Ireland work - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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New research shows no economic barriers to Irish Unity – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD welcomes joint Ulster University and DCU research finding no economic barriers to Irish unity, arguing the so-called subvention was misunderstood. He calls on the government to prepare now for an all-Ireland economy and show leadership.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Dublin City and Ulster University report on costs of a united Ireland Original release: New research shows no economic barriers to Irish Unity – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster will never serve the interests of workers and families in Ireland – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says Westminster will never serve workers and families on the island, criticising the chaos over proposed welfare cuts. He calls for continued opposition to cuts and proper investment in welfare and public services, and argues a united Ireland is the best option.
Social security and welfare Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster welfare cuts proposals and parliamentary chaos Original release: Westminster will never serve the interests of workers and families in Ireland – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen welcomes Fermanagh & Omagh Council decision to establish Irish unity working group
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone Pat Cullen welcomes Fermanagh & Omagh District Council's vote to set up an Irish unity working group ahead of any unity referendum. He calls on the Irish government to urgently establish one or more Citizens' Assemblies on the island's constitutional future.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Fermanagh & Omagh Council Irish unity working group motion Original release: Cullen welcomes Fermanagh & Omagh Council decision to establish Irish unity working group (opens in a new tab)
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Customers punished and jobs threatened to protect ‘all-Ireland…
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says EU type approval for new cars sold in Northern Ireland will raise prices, lengthen lead times and threaten 17,000 jobs, and calls on the UK Government to include Northern Ireland within GB type approval.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Economy Committee evidence on EU type approval for new cars in Northern Ireland Original release: Customers punished and jobs threatened to protect ‘all-Ireland… (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Slams Secretary of State Over “Out of Touch” Response to…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart criticises the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's response in Parliament on Windsor Framework costs for businesses, citing a £86 parcel charge and refusals of used farm machinery. She has written requesting an urgent meeting with affected industry leaders.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework impact on businesses raised at Northern Ireland Questions Original release: Lockhart Slams Secretary of State Over “Out of Touch” Response to… (opens in a new tab)
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FSB findings evidence Windsor Framework impact - Brett
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, Chair of the Stormont Economy Committee, says an FSB survey shows the Windsor Framework is costly and unworkable for firms, with 58% reporting challenges and over a third ceasing trade. He calls on Ministers to defend the UK Internal Market rather than adopt…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: FSB Windsor Framework Realities report on Irish Sea border trade impacts Original release: FSB findings evidence Windsor Framework impact - Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Government must heed warnings about Framework’s impact on UK Internal…
The DUP's Gavin Robinson, DUP Leader, calls on the Government to heed warnings about the Windsor Framework's impact on the UK internal market and presses for details on the promised enhanced investment zones, citing a Federation of Small Business report on the framework.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Government must heed warnings about Framework’s impact on UK Internal… (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast to host Hunger Strike Commemoration
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan announces that Belfast will host this year's National Hunger Strike Commemoration on Sunday 24 August, urging republicans and activists from across Ireland to attend and honour the 1981 hunger strikers.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast National Hunger Strike Commemoration 2025 announcement Original release: Belfast to host Hunger Strike Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú joins British-Irish and North-South parliamentary bodies
Aontú Deputy Leader and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly says the party has joined the North-South Interparliamentary Association and the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, which it says will help build relationships and progress reunification.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Aontú joins British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly and North-South Interparliamentary Association Original release: Aontú joins British-Irish and North-South parliamentary bodies (opens in a new tab)
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Targeted intimidation will not silence Ballymena Pride
SDLP Councillor Séamas de Faoite condemns what he calls a targeted intimidation act after slurry was laid along the route of Ballymena's first Pride parade. He praises organisers and volunteers for continuing the event and welcomes two arrests linked to the incident.
Disability and equality Issue: Slurry spread ahead of Ballymena Pride parade Original release: Targeted intimidation will not silence Ballymena Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Cara Hunter MLA: No child should lose their mother to violence
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter calls for urgent support for the children of a woman killed in Donaghadee and for a coordinated government response to violence against women and girls. She says the strategy's funding is at risk and calls for the Executive to work with the UK Government on online…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Donaghadee woman killing and violence against women strategy Original release: Cara Hunter MLA: No child should lose their mother to violence (opens in a new tab)
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Paralympic hero meets SDLP Opposition to drive disabled sport change
SDLP Councillor Declan Norris calls for urgent action to improve disabled people's access to sport in schools, communities and elite competition, citing an 18% fall in participation over five years according to Disability Sport NI figures. The SDLP urges the Executive to work with schools…
Disability and equality Issue: Disability Sport NI report on falling disabled participation in sport Original release: Paralympic hero meets SDLP Opposition to drive disabled sport change (opens in a new tab)
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HANDS OFF OUR TREASURED GPO – NO’ FUMBLING IN THE GREASY TILL’
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín and Deputy Leader Gema Brolly oppose government backing for plans to redevelop the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street as a commercial centre. They call for it to be preserved as a national museum or used for Irish reunification, and urge a public demonstration outside it…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Government backing for GPO redevelopment plans Original release: HANDS OFF OUR TREASURED GPO – NO’ FUMBLING IN THE GREASY TILL’ (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables motion in the Commons expressing concern at Equality Commission becoming a cheerleader for trans activism
TUV North Antrich MP Jim Allister says he has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons expressing dismay at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland exploring ways to get around the Supreme Court ruling on the legal meaning of "woman" and "man".
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Equality Commission response to Supreme Court sex-based protections judgment Original release: Allister tables motion in the Commons expressing concern at Equality Commission becoming a cheerleader for trans activism (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Lauren Kendall comments on the murder of Sarah Montgomery
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall mourns the murder of Sarah Montgomery and calls for the perpetrator to be brought to justice. She says the killing is part of a wider pattern of violence against women and calls for urgent action to dismantle the systems and attitudes that allow it.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder of Sarah Montgomery Original release: Councillor Lauren Kendall comments on the murder of Sarah Montgomery (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison and Guy question Education Minister commitment to SEN provision following placement crisis
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy question the Education Minister's commitment to special educational needs provision, saying he has not adequately responded to about 160 SEN children lacking school places for September. Guy calls on him to set out how every child will be placed and how…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special educational needs school placement shortfall for 2025/26 academic year Original release: Mathison and Guy question Education Minister commitment to SEN provision following placement crisis (opens in a new tab)