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Alliance Deputy Leader condemns those behind sectarian bonfires
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA condemns people who placed poppy wreaths and flags on bonfires in Derry ahead of lighting in the Bogside and Creggan. He calls on the First and deputy First Ministers to introduce regulation of such displays, citing the Commission on Flags, Identity…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry bonfires featuring poppy wreaths and flags ahead of 15 August lighting Original release: Alliance Deputy Leader condemns those behind sectarian bonfires (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcome legal challenge to stop Civil Service Pride activism
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge by a Christian campaign group against Civil Service involvement in Pride events in Great Britain. She says civil servants should serve the public rather than political causes and hopes the case sets a precedent for Northern Ireland.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge to Civil Service participation in Great Britain Pride events Original release: TUV welcome legal challenge to stop Civil Service Pride activism (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey condemns racism, racist violence and intimidation as unacceptable and calls for it to stop immediately, after police probed an alleged attack on a migrant tied to vigilante groups. She says she has written to the Justice Minister offering joint work with her and police…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI probe into alleged attack on migrant linked to vigilante groups Original release: No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says he has written to the Chief Constable asking for an explanation of why a woman was arrested at a Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving her details in Irish, when others were reportedly just cautioned.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving details in Irish Original release: Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv (opens in a new tab)
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Feile tribute to sectarian killer condemned
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett condemns a tribute to Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane at Féile an Phobail, calling it deeply offensive to victims and their families. He says McFarlane was a convicted terrorist linked to the Bayardo Bar bombing and criticises parts of the media for overlooking the event.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Féile an Phobail tribute to Brendan McFarlane Original release: Feile tribute to sectarian killer condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Féile an Phobail highlights the best of our city – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey commends Féile an Phobail on its 2025 festival, citing an estimated 130,000 attendees, over 600 events at 50 venues and a record 12,000-strong Dance Night crowd in Falls Park.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Féile an Phobail highlights the best of our city – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Fountain bonfire a ‘naked display of sectarianism’ – Delargy
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy condemns a weekend bonfire in the Fountain area where Irish and Palestinian flags were burned, calling it sectarian and urging unionist politicians to publicly denounce it and back regulation of all bonfires.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Fountain area bonfire flag burning in Derry Original release: Fountain bonfire a ‘naked display of sectarianism’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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West Belfast Festival Closes with Tribute to Sectarian Killer – Where’s the Outrage?
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell condemns the West Belfast Festival's closing night, which showed an image of Brendan McFarlane and performed a song he wrote for Bobby Sands. He accuses the festival and the SDLP, Alliance and BBC of double standards in their responses to loyalist events.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Féile an Phobail tribute to Brendan McFarlane Original release: West Belfast Festival Closes with Tribute to Sectarian Killer – Where’s the Outrage? (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite urges a joint response to racist intimidation across East Belfast, citing social media posts, and wants an urgent East Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting. He also presses the PSNI and Justice Minister to act and to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast racist intimidation social media posts Original release: De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Respect must go both ways
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan calls for respect to be reciprocated after the Apprentice Boys march in Derry, citing UDA banners and public urination in local communities. He says offences should be investigated and parade organisers should assist, and that he will raise this with the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Apprentice Boys march in Derry, August 2025 Original release: Durkan: Respect must go both ways (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcomes Legal Action Seeking Omagh Bomb Inquiry in the Republic
TUV legacy spokesman Sammy Morrison welcomes Shawneen Conway's legal challenge seeking to force the Irish Government to hold its own Omagh bomb inquiry, arguing Dublin has resisted accountability and citing extradition figures from 1973 to 1997.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Shawneen Conway legal challenge over Omagh bomb inquiry in the Republic Original release: TUV Welcomes Legal Action Seeking Omagh Bomb Inquiry in the Republic (opens in a new tab)
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Craigavon House Vandalised Amid Political Neglect and Cultural Double Standards
TUV culture spokesperson Councillor Matthew Warrick condemns vandalism at Craigavon House, damaging historic staircase spindles and cornice, and says the building has been neglected despite a restoration commitment in the 2020 NDNA deal, while criticising unionist leaders over cultural funding.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Craigavon House vandalism in East Belfast Original release: Craigavon House Vandalised Amid Political Neglect and Cultural Double Standards (opens in a new tab)
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Families of the Omagh bomb victims deserve answers from the Irish Government - Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Irish Government has ignored Omagh bombing victims' families who want a parallel inquiry, and calls on the UK Government to take an interstate case against Ireland to the European Court of Human Rights over legacy failings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Families of the Omagh bomb victims deserve answers from the Irish Government - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the public to respond to a consultation on her Private Member's Bill that would create an offence for discouraging breastfeeding in public, require premises to be breastfeeding-friendly, and penalise discrimination. The consultation closes on 24 October 2025.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Linda Dillon Private Members Bill breastfeeding consultation launch Original release: Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive must tackle barriers to youth sport participation
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls on the Northern Ireland Executive to act on inequality in young people's access to sport and physical activity, following a meeting with Ulster University about new research on cost and access barriers. He proposes community sports hub investment, a…
Disability and equality Issue: Ulster University research on youth sport participation barriers Original release: McNulty: Executive must tackle barriers to youth sport participation (opens in a new tab)
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Unregulated bonfires do nothing for communities but threaten public safety – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson calls for political action against illegal and unregulated bonfires being built in Derry, saying they threaten critical infrastructure and public health and safety. She urges statutory agencies to mitigate or remove them and calls for regulation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Unregulated bonfires do nothing for communities but threaten public safety – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Begins with Consistent Sentencing – Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA calls for a Sentencing Council for Northern Ireland, arguing inconsistent sentencing is undermining confidence in the courts. He cites a recent case where a man received a suspended sentence for striking a teenage girl, and urges the Justice Minister to…
Justice and policing Education Original release: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Begins with Consistent Sentencing – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes appointment of Commissioner for Victims & Survivors
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she welcomes Joe McVey’s selection as Commissioner for Victims & Survivors, noting that victims need quality support and expressing eagerness to collaborate with him to build a better future.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Appointment of Commissioner for Victims & Survivors Original release: Hargey welcomes appointment of Commissioner for Victims & Survivors (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston raises concerns with Minister Lyons following “drag queen story time” for children event
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston has written to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons over a drag story time event for children at Holywood Arches Library, asking whether Libraries NI approved it, for a review of criteria for child-targeted library events, and for confirmation that safeguarding checks on…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Holywood Arches Library drag story time event for children Original release: Gaston raises concerns with Minister Lyons following “drag queen story time” for children event (opens in a new tab)
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Appointment of new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors welcome news, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Stewart Dickson welcome the appointment of Joe McVey as Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, starting in October. Bradshaw calls it a long overdue but welcome step amid concerns over the legacy process, while Dickson blames Westminster and Stormont delays for…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Appointment of Commissioner for Victims & Survivors Original release: Appointment of new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors welcome news, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)