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Minister launches Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched an online resource for pre-school providers to support newcomer children and families in Northern Ireland, built by the Education Authority's intercultural service with pre-school settings.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity launch for newcomer children Original release: Minister launches Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an arson attack on a south Belfast home, which police are treating as racist, saying the family were unhurt and calling for racism to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl calls the racist attack on a young family on Thalia Street abhorrent, saying the door was set on fire and the perpetrators must be robustly condemned. She thanks NIFRS and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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BBC belatedly acknowledges they shouldn’t have claimed Jim Allister stole North Antrim Westminster seat
TUV leader Jim Allister says the BBC will belatedly acknowledge on its Corrections and Clarifications page that it wrongly described his North Antrim seat as "stolen", and rejects the BBC's argument that a private acknowledgement sufficed.
Other Issue: BBC correction over describing Jim Allister's North Antrim seat as stolen Original release: BBC belatedly acknowledges they shouldn’t have claimed Jim Allister stole North Antrim Westminster seat (opens in a new tab)
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Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey expresses condolences to the family of a 22-year-old woman found dead in south Belfast, now treated as murder, and calls for anyone with information to contact the PSNI. She says violence against women and girls must be eradicated and points to the executive's…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance elects Tennyson as its new Deputy Leader
Alliance says Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has been elected its new Deputy Leader by party members at a special meeting in Belfast, replacing Dr Stephen Farry. Tennyson says he aims to connect with communities beyond traditional heartlands ahead of the next elections.
Other Issue: Alliance Deputy Leader election of Eóin Tennyson Original release: Alliance elects Tennyson as its new Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for an urgent, focused societal response to violence against women and girls after a murder investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in Belfast's neighbourhood of Mary Ward. She says the fourth such killing in six weeks shows a failure to address the…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald – Decisive action taken to ensure full accountability
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says two staff members who gave job references to Michael McMonagle were guilty of gross misconduct and no longer work for or are members of the party. She calls for a complete overhaul of party governance procedures, with external professional advice, to prevent…
Other Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin staff job references given to Michael McMonagle Original release: Mary Lou McDonald – Decisive action taken to ensure full accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Executive parties wriggle out of clear targets: O'Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive parties of voting to amend an Opposition motion and strip a requirement for specific deadlines and measurable goals from the Programme for Government. He says the Executive will keep facing pressure for detailed, concrete…
Other Issue: Executive parties amend Opposition motion on Programme for Government targets Original release: Executive parties wriggle out of clear targets: O'Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne – “Gina Murray was a tireless campaigner”
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne expresses condolences on the death of Gina Murray, describing her as a tireless campaigner for justice for her daughter Leanne, who was killed in the 1993 Shankill Bomb, and recalling her community work in Bangor.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Dunne – “Gina Murray was a tireless campaigner” (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons launches new PRONI Guide to Sporting Records
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons encourages researchers to use PRONI's new guide to sporting records, launched on National Sporting Heritage Day, which indexes local sporting collections. PRONI also seeks donations of sporting records such as minutes, photographs and membership lists.
Other Issue: PRONI Alphabetical Index to Sports Records guide launch Original release: Minister Lyons launches new PRONI Guide to Sporting Records (opens in a new tab)
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Diana Armstrong selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
The UUP announces Diana Armstrong as its selection to replace Lord Elliott as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Party leader Mike Nesbitt welcomes her and says she will take on the Economy portfolio.
Other Issue: Diana Armstrong selected as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: Diana Armstrong selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell congratulated on CBE
DUP leader Gavin Robinson congratulates East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell on receiving a CBE in a Windsor ceremony, praising decades of public service and his advocacy for the Union. Campbell says he is honoured and thanks his family and supporters.
Other Issue: Gregory Campbell CBE investiture at Windsor Original release: Gregory Campbell congratulated on CBE (opens in a new tab)
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Homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes less than one…
The DUP promotes a limited number of remaining tickets for a 3 October Paris celebration event at Belfast's SSE Arena honouring Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes, with Sports Minister Gordon Lyons inviting the public to attend.
Other Issue: Olympic and Paralympic athletes homecoming celebration in Belfast Original release: Homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes less than one… (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)