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Will activist groups distance themselves from ‘coloniser’ comments
DUP MLA David Brooks challenges Irish language campaign groups, including Conradh na Gaeilge, to say whether they agree that erecting bilingual signs is "decolonisation" and who the colonisers are, after an activist's remarks at a Féile an Phobail concert.
Disability and equality Issue: Féile an Phobail concert remarks on bilingual signs as decolonisation Original release: Will activist groups distance themselves from ‘coloniser’ comments (opens in a new tab)
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Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps
Alliance representatives across Belfast call on Belfast City Council, the Department for Infrastructure, the Department for Communities and Translink to commission a comprehensive review of city centre pedestrianisation, building on the Fleadh Cheoil. South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl says…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Fleadh Cheoil pedestrianisation of Belfast city centre review call Original release: Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons encourages people to get involved in European Heritage Open Days
The DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons encourages people across Northern Ireland to take part in this year's European Heritage Open Days on 12 and 13 September 2026, free of charge. He points to the 2026 programme and its theme, 'Heritage at Risk', which focuses on vulnerable or changing…
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Minister Lyons welcomes Commonwealth Games heroes to Stormont
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed Team NI to a Stormont reception, praised their 16 medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and announced £200,000 for the next Games cycle and £2 million to relaunch a crowdfunder grant for clubs.
Other Issue: Team NI homecoming reception after Glasgow Commonwealth Games Original release: Minister Lyons welcomes Commonwealth Games heroes to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan challenges Education Minister Paul Givan for redirecting £5 million of a £6 million allocation sought for Irish-medium accommodation, questioning the basis for the move and whether it was political.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Diversion of £5 million Irish-medium accommodation funding Original release: Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly, North Belfast MLA, says he will step away from candidacy and retire at next year's Assembly election after serving since 1998. Michelle O'Neill pays tribute and says he will remain a valued Republican activist.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Gerry Kelly retirement announcement ahead of next Assembly election Original release: Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the start of installing new bilingual road signs and road markings across the Gaeltacht Quarter in west Belfast, calling the first directional signs a milestone and crediting Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the investment.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage installation begins Original release: Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Reform proposal demonstrates shocking ignorance of protections for Irish language – Reilly
Sinn Féin Irish Language Spokesperson Aisling Reilly MLA condemns a Reform UK amendment tabled in the British Parliament that would have criminalised publishing election material in Irish, saying it shows ignorance of Northern Ireland's protections for the language.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform UK Westminster amendment restricting election material to English or Welsh Original release: Reform proposal demonstrates shocking ignorance of protections for Irish language – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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West Tyrone MP calls for the Department of Health to follow England’s lead on newborn SMA screening
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley urges the Department of Health to adopt newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, citing England’s recent rollout and arguing early diagnosis can dramatically improve outcomes for affected children.
Health Disability and equality Issue: England introduces newborn SMA screening programme Original release: West Tyrone MP calls for the Department of Health to follow England’s lead on newborn SMA screening (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for Executive awareness campaign on Clare's Law
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges the First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister to launch a large‑scale public awareness campaign about Clare’s Law and to publicise support services for domestic‑abuse victims.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Clare’s Law public awareness campaign request Original release: Burrows calls for Executive awareness campaign on Clare's Law (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein MEP isn’t prepared to speak in Irish
TUV Strangford candidate Jonathan Jackson says Sinn Fein uses Irish for political points rather than out of love for the language, citing SDLP-free criticism of MEP Lynn Boylan switching to English in a European Parliament committee. He warns Irish language commissioner Pol Deeds may push costly…
Disability and equality Issue: Lynn Boylan switches to English in European Parliament committee Original release: Sinn Fein MEP isn’t prepared to speak in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Tech giants must be held accountable for online harm
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes UK Government action to protect young people online but says it cannot replace holding tech companies accountable for harmful content, addictive product design and profit from engagement. She calls for platforms to be made safer by design, with meaningful…
Other Original release: Hanna: Tech giants must be held accountable for online harm (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Reform's attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA condemns a Reform UK move to restrict election publications to English or Welsh, which he says would expose Irish-language campaigners to criminal sanctions. He calls the proposal absurd and offensive and says it shows Reform neither understands…
Disability and equality Issue: Reform UK Westminster amendment restricting election material to English or Welsh Original release: McGlone: Reform's attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North (opens in a new tab)
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Sorca Clarke TD commends Nikki’s walking challenge and renews call for better dual diagnosis services
Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke TD commends advocate Nikki's walking challenge for highlighting gaps in services for people with dual diagnosis of mental ill-health and substance misuse. She says the Government rejected Sinn Féin's amendments to the Mental Health Act 2026 that would have recognised dual…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Mental Health Act 2026 dual diagnosis amendments rejected by Government Original release: Sorca Clarke TD commends Nikki’s walking challenge and renews call for better dual diagnosis services (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: We must challenge misogyny and racism wherever we see it
SDLP Leader and MP for Belfast South and Mid Down Claire Hanna condemns misogynistic and racist graffiti in the Sandy Row area, including messages supporting Dominique Pelicot and abuse aimed at Gisèle Pelicot. She urges people not to dismiss it as harmless.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Sandy Row misogynistic and racist graffiti condemned Original release: Hanna: We must challenge misogyny and racism wherever we see it (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose homes were burned down in Greenisland fire
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose two homes were destroyed by fire in Greenisland, thanks neighbours and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, and calls for a full investigation into the cause.
Other Issue: Greenisland house fire on 11 July 2026 Original release: Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose homes were burned down in Greenisland fire (opens in a new tab)
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McRandal condemns those behind racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance Councillor Martin McRandal condemns racist graffiti scrawled on the Holywood promenade and sea wall, saying it does not represent most people in the town. He urges anyone with information to contact the police immediately.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on Holywood promenade and sea wall Original release: McRandal condemns those behind racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Online abuse completely unacceptable – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin Councillor Mary O'Dowd says she has been subjected to sustained personal abuse online since becoming Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, calling it completely unacceptable and vowing not to be intimidated.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Online abuse completely unacceptable – O’Dowd (opens in a new tab)