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Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
People Before Profit and Gerry Carroll MLA call for a mass anti‑racism movement and announce a ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, urging thousands to reclaim Belfast streets after far‑right protesters attacked migrant shops.
Disability and equality Issue: Far‑right attacks on Muslim‑owned shops in south Belfast Original release: Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston for North Antrim has tabled an amendment to a Northern Ireland Assembly motion defending peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration. He says the amendment also condemns recent criminal damage and targeting of businesses, rejects racism, and calls for action on…
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion on recent unrest and protests following Southport murders Original release: Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration (opens in a new tab)
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Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andy McMurray MLA calls for urgent investment in water and wastewater infrastructure after reports that over 1.2 million tonnes of raw sewage is discharged into the River Foyle yearly. He suggests mutualising NI Water so it can borrow to invest.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: River Foyle raw sewage discharge figures revealed Original release: Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford.
Alliance spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Utility Regulator's remit to be widened to cover Net Zero targets, after a consultancy report warned Northern Ireland will miss its 2030 goals by at least two years. He urges the Economy Minister to publish a new Energy Strategy and faster…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Consultancy report warning Northern Ireland will miss 2030 Net Zero targets Original release: Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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No place here for racist intimidation, says Boyle, condemning Ballyclare incident.
Alliance Ballyclare Alderman Lewis Boyle condemns a racially-motivated attack in Erskine Park, Ballyclare, where a house window and a parked vehicle were damaged by a thrown brick. He says there is no place for racism or intimidation and urges anyone with information to contact police or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballyclare Erskine Park racially-motivated brick attack Original release: No place here for racist intimidation, says Boyle, condemning Ballyclare incident. (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned shop on the Falls Road after a group of young people attacked it. He condemns the attack, appeals to young people to stop such attacks, and says migrants and minorities are welcome.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Falls Road migrant-owned business attack Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams further racist attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist attacks in south Belfast, including an attack on a home, an assault on a man and an attempt to set fire to a business, and calls for those responsible to face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racist attacks on home, man and business Original release: Hargey slams further racist attacks (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for immediate, coordinated action on Lough Neagh after Queen's University Belfast research found significant ecological and public health risks from blue-green algal blooms. He urges implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan protocols…
Environment and climate Health Issue: Queen's University Belfast Lough Neagh algal bloom research Original release: McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research (opens in a new tab)
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Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit
People Before Profit says far-right agitators from Dublin marching alongside loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast shows who the far right are. Bríd Smith TD urges unions and civil society to mobilise in large numbers and asks the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to organise a national demonstration.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Dublin far‑right agitators marching with loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast Original release: Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the launch of a research project seeking ways to tackle toxic algae in waterways, describing it as a key part of the Lough Neagh plan and urging continued action as blooms return.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae research project launch on Lough Neagh Original release: Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill speaks to Chief Constable on racist attacks
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill says she spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher after racist violence in Belfast, calling for PSNI and An Garda Síochána co-operation so those responsible face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: O’Neill speaks to Chief Constable on racist attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence
Alliance calls for the Assembly to be recalled after racially motivated criminal damage to Belfast business premises, submitting a recall petition and urging other parties to sign. Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the First and deputy First Minister to reverse cuts to good relations work…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence (opens in a new tab)
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Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan
Green Party Councillor Áine Groogan for Botanic DEA condemns racist attacks and intimidation in South Belfast, calls for urgent practical support for those affected and a special council meeting for a cross-party response, and says political leaders, press and social media must be held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder following weekend rallies, August 2024 Original release: Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan (opens in a new tab)
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‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she offered ongoing support and solidarity to representatives of Northern Ireland's ethnic minority community, pledging that all residents should feel welcome, safe and respected in society.
Disability and equality Original release: ‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges the Education Minister to engage with affected organisations and protect funding for the Belfast-wide early years pilot, which supports disadvantaged children with special educational needs, amid uncertainty over its continuation.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast wide early years pilot programme funding uncertainty Original release: Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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TUV speaks up for female sport
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry says a male boxer's win over a female opponent in the women's boxing at the Paris Olympics is destructive and dangerous for female sport. She claims the woke agenda has damaged the Games.
Disability and equality Issue: Paris Olympics women's boxing bout involving a male-born competitor Original release: TUV speaks up for female sport (opens in a new tab)
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Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee, welcomes the Government's decision to extend the application deadline for the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme to August 2026. She says slow administration has frustrated applicants and calls for continued support for…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme deadline extended to August 2026 Original release: Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
Alliance welcomes the UK Government's decision to extend the deadline for backdated applications to the Troubles disablement payment scheme until August 2026, and says the review report due later this month must now be considered.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme deadline extended to August 2026 Original release: Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds calls for urgent reform of the Northern Ireland planning system, saying the latest planning statistics show record low decisions and missed processing targets, and urging streamlined Local Development Plans and statutory timeframes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Annual Planning Statistics release Original release: McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Genuine users of RHI Scheme must be treated fairly - Elliott
UUP agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson Tom Elliott says genuine RHI users who suffered severe financial losses must be properly compensated following the Economy Minister's announcement of the scheme's closure. He blames the DUP for a flawed copy of Whitehall legislation and…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme closure announcement Original release: Genuine users of RHI Scheme must be treated fairly - Elliott (opens in a new tab)