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Dublin Protests At Joe Biden Visit
People Before Profit reports that around 150 people protested on O'Connell Street in Dublin during Joe Biden's visit, chanting against US troops in Shannon and for Palestine. The demonstrators' petition urges the Irish government to oppose American imperialism, support neutrality and end US arms…
International affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: Dublin Protests At Joe Biden Visit (opens in a new tab)
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Making the Case for Irish Unity in the EU – Dublin Launch
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus and TD Rose Conway-Walsh are hosting a Dublin launch of an independent research paper by Professor Colin Harvey and Mark Bassett on the case for a united Ireland within the EU. They argue planning for reunification is needed and say the EU should take a supportive…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Dublin launch of independent Irish unity EU research paper Original release: Making the Case for Irish Unity in the EU – Dublin Launch (opens in a new tab)
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President Biden visit a ‘special moment’ as we look to the future – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill welcomes President Biden's Belfast visit marking 25 years since the 1998 peace accord, and calls for US investment and a restored Executive, urging the DUP to return to power-sharing.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: President Biden visit a ‘special moment’ as we look to the future – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Nothing to celebrate in Biden visit
TUV leader Jim Allister says there is nothing to celebrate in US President Biden's visit, accusing Biden of partisanship over IRA extradition laws and of wasting £7m of public money while Northern Ireland's finances are stretched, and calling the Belfast Agreement a failure.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Visit of US President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland Original release: Nothing to celebrate in Biden visit (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Selects Sharon Loughran to contest Newry DEA
Aontú candidate Sharon Loughran, a nurse at Daisy Hill Hospital A&E, says she is deeply concerned about plans to remove Emergency General Surgery from Daisy Hill and calls for all hospital services and Armagh's Minor Injuries Unit to be restored.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital emergency general surgery move to Craigavon Original release: Aontú Selects Sharon Loughran to contest Newry DEA (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson shocked and appalled following discovery of suspected pipe bombs in Creggan cemetery
Alliance Derry City and Strabane Councillor Rachael Ferguson says she is shocked and appalled by the discovery of four suspected pipe bombs in the City Cemetery in Creggan, and urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Suspected pipe bombs discovered in Creggan City Cemetery Original release: Ferguson shocked and appalled following discovery of suspected pipe bombs in Creggan cemetery (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald’s speech on the 100th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers her address at the 100th anniversary commemoration for Liam Lynch in Anglesboro, Co Limerick, recalling his life, his final stand in the Knockmealdowns and his death in 1923.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Liam Lynch centenary commemoration in Anglesboro, Co Limerick Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald’s speech on the 100th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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No basis for a return to Stormont Prime Minister
TUV candidate Stewart Ferris says Unionists should reject the Prime Minister's appeal to restore a Stormont executive while the Protocol remains unresolved. He argues the Belfast Agreement's consent guarantees have been shown to be hollow and calls for a united Unionist stance against the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Prime Minister's call for Stormont executive restoration Original release: No basis for a return to Stormont Prime Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Protecting and sustaining the Good Friday Agreement requires reform, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says reform of the Good Friday Agreement's institutions is needed to sustain them, marking the 25th anniversary. She argues the rigid structures give less weight to non-aligned voters and calls for changes so no single party can collapse the Assembly and Executive.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Original release: Protecting and sustaining the Good Friday Agreement requires reform, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns petrol bombs and other missiles thrown at police during an illegal republican parade in Creggan, Derry-Londonderry, and says young people are being drawn into the rioting. She also expresses support for officers and local residents.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Petrol bomb attack on police at Creggan republican parade, Derry-Londonderry Original release: Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Arbour Hill Easter Rising commemoration must honour the rebels’ sacrifice and protect historic sites such as Moore Street from developers, calling for a united, equal, economically just and fully free Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Housing Issue: 1916 Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Today’s political leaders need to recapture the spirit and courage of 1998 – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, urging today's political leaders to recapture its courage and calling for the restoration of Stormont's power-sharing institutions. She says Ireland's economic opportunities depend on functioning…
Constitutional affairs Issue: 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Stormont event Original release: Today’s political leaders need to recapture the spirit and courage of 1998 – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Louise O’Reilly TD meets with business stakeholders and enterprise agencies in San Francisco
Louise O’Reilly TD, Sinn Féin’s enterprise, trade and employment spokesperson, praised the deep Ireland‑America business ties after a day of meetings in San Francisco with the Bay Area Council, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, discussing tech volatility, banking turbulence, inward investment, SME
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin business engagement in San Francisco Original release: Louise O’Reilly TD meets with business stakeholders and enterprise agencies in San Francisco (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey expresses deep concern at uncertainty facing vital community services
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey expresses deep concern at uncertainty for community workers on three-month contracts with Neighbourhood Renewal Partnerships, blaming cuts from the UK Budget. She calls for the Executive to be restored now so parties can protect public services.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Neighbourhood Renewal Partnerships staff contract uncertainty after Budget cuts Original release: Hargey expresses deep concern at uncertainty facing vital community services (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, hails the opening of the Derry to Dungiven section of the A6 dual carriageway, saying it will improve safety, cut journey times and divert traffic away from Dungiven town.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Derry to Dungiven A6 dual carriageway opening Original release: O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson challenges NIO budget baloney
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson cautions NIO Minister Steve Baker against misleading the public on NI public service funding and calls for a serious review of the Barnett formula, citing a projected 3.6% spending rise in Northern Ireland against 6% in England to 2025.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Robinson challenges NIO budget baloney (opens in a new tab)
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Government must address passport uncertainty – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman urging government action to mitigate Passport Office worker strikes, warning against a repeat of last year's passport delays. She calls for better engagement with unions, more Fast Track appointments and clearer public…
Immigration Issue: Passport Office worker strikes summer 2023 disruption Original release: Government must address passport uncertainty – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Liam Reichenberg Selected To Run for Aontú in Slieve Gullion, South Armagh
Aontú announces Liam Reichenberg as its candidate for Newry Mourne and Down District Council in the Slieve Gullion DEA. Reichenberg says he will campaign on Daisy Hill Hospital acute services, education, healthcare and rates spending.
Local government Health Original release: Liam Reichenberg Selected To Run for Aontú in Slieve Gullion, South Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson hits out at those behind sectarian assault
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns a sectarian attack on a young girl in Derry, and urges anyone with information to contact police immediately. She describes the assault as vicious and says there is no place for sectarian attitudes.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian assault on girl in Derry city centre Original release: Ferguson hits out at those behind sectarian assault (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden
People Before Profit condemns Biden as a warmonger, arguing his arms supplies to Israel and Saudi Arabia contradict his support for Ukraine and his claimed peace role in Ireland. The release also announces Dublin, Cork and Galway public meetings on 12 to 14 April with speakers including Gerry…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden (opens in a new tab)