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O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Tommie Gorman
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of former RTÉ political correspondent Tommie Gorman, describing him as an award-winning journalist invested in the peace process. She extends thoughts to his family and RTÉ colleagues.
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Robinson pays tribute to Tommie Gorman
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson expresses sympathy following the death of former RTÉ Northern Ireland Editor Tommie Gorman, praising his journalism and his relationships across the community divide. He offers prayers to Gorman's family.
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Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman, the former Northern Editor at RTÉ, on news of his death. He describes him as a fair-minded, independent journalist who gave voice to ordinary people, and sends sympathy to his family.
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Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Assembly approval of remote meetings regulations for councils, saying they give councillors with disabilities, caring duties or rural constituencies more flexible participation. She voices concern that each council will set its own hybrid working rules, which…
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Assembly approval of local government remote meetings regulations 2024 Original release: Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups (opens in a new tab)
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APG on animal welfare "an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to animal welfare" - Cllr Flynn
Green Party Cllr Flynn, an observer member of the Stormont all-party group on animal welfare, says the group's AGM discussed the year ahead and calls for movement on Lucy's law, tougher rules for breeding establishments, stronger welfare standards and an NI animal welfare strategy.
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Sinn Féin launches manifesto for positive change
Sinn Féin launches its Westminster election manifesto, asking voters to back the party on 4 July and pledging to deliver on healthcare, the cost of living, housing, education and childcare. It promises MPs working alongside MLAs, TDs and MEPs.
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DUP will continue to champion case of WASPI women – Shannon
DUP Westminster candidate Jim Shannon says a DUP MPs team will keep campaigning for WASPI women seeking redress over state pension age changes, welcoming the Ombudsman's finding of maladministration by the DWP and urging the next government to deliver full compensation. He criticises Labour and…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman WASPI maladministration report Original release: DUP will continue to champion case of WASPI women – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Office must move much faster on race relations, says Bradshaw, marking Refugee Week.
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, chair of the Stormont Executive Office Committee, calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to show greater urgency in developing and implementing a new Race Relations Strategy that includes refugee integration, marking Refugee Week.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Executive Office must move much faster on race relations, says Bradshaw, marking Refugee Week. (opens in a new tab)
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Destruction of memorial plaque to pigeon hero of D-Day condemned
TUV East Antrim Westminster candidate Matthew Warwick condemns the destruction of the Paddy the Pigeon commemorative plaque in Carnlough as scandalous, especially over D-Day weekend, and contrasts it with a statue to Sean Russell in Dublin.
Other International affairs Issue: Destruction of Paddy the Pigeon memorial plaque in Carnlough Original release: Destruction of memorial plaque to pigeon hero of D-Day condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for public views via a survey for an Assembly Executive Office Committee inquiry comparing Northern Ireland's equality law with neighbouring jurisdictions, citing gaps after Brexit.
Disability and equality Issue: Assembly Executive Office Committee equality legislation inquiry survey Original release: Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation (opens in a new tab)
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General Election chance for people to elect strong and positive leaders, says Long as Alliance launches candidates
Alliance Leader Naomi Long says the General Election offers a chance to elect strong, positive leadership, as the party launches its candidates across all 18 Northern Ireland constituencies. She calls for a fair financial package for Northern Ireland and reform of the political institutions.
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East Londonderry TUV candidate highlights prominent former DUP and UUP figures back his campaign
TUV East Londonderry Westminster candidate Allister Kyle says he has handed in his nomination papers and thanks those who signed them, naming former DUP and UUP figures including William Ross, Boyd Douglas, Sam Cole and David Barbour among his backers.
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Robinson – Prime Minister’s D-Day decision is inexplicable
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says Rishi Sunak's early departure from the D-Day 80th commemorations is inexplicable, and calls on First Minister Michelle O'Neill to acknowledge she was wrong not to join Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly in Normandy.
Other Issue: Sunak early departure from D-Day 80th commemorations Original release: Robinson – Prime Minister’s D-Day decision is inexplicable (opens in a new tab)
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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Kurtis Dickson installed as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives mark D-Day anniversary in Londonderry
The DUP says its representatives, led by leader Gavin Robinson, laid a wreath at the Londonderry war memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Robinson stresses the sacrifice made and the city's wartime importance.
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Deputy First Minister represents NI at National D-Day Commemoration
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly attends a national ceremony in Portsmouth marking the 80th anniversary of the D‑Day invasion, before heading to Normandy to honour those who took part in the historic seaborne operation.
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Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on another stunning victory.
DUP MP Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on becoming the most successful rider in TT history after his Super Twin TT race win on the Isle of Man. Paisley says he has asked the government to recognise the achievement.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop Super Twin TT race win Original release: Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on another stunning victory. (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: David Lee-Surginor installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex
TUV Lagan Valley candidate Lorna Smyth calls on local parties to set out their own position on a legal definition of sex, after the Conservatives announced a clarification in law. She says the Tories have been in power for over a decade and questions whether they are serious about it.
Disability and equality Issue: Conservative announcement on legal definition of sex Original release: TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop on record-equalling Isle of Man TT…
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop in the Assembly on equalling Joey Dunlop's 26 Isle of Man TT wins, and says the record is a truly phenomenal achievement.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop equals Joey Dunlop's Isle of Man TT record Original release: Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop on record-equalling Isle of Man TT… (opens in a new tab)