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Richard Stewart announced as Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Alliance Causeway Councillor Richard Stewart says he will become Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, making him the first openly gay person to take that role in the Council's history. He says he hopes the appointment signals that everyone has a place in public life.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Richard Stewart appointed Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Original release: Richard Stewart announced as Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield following his passing
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield, the late former senior civil servant, recalling his public service, his time as Victims' Commissioner, and his family's experience during the Troubles, and offers sympathy to his family.
Other Community relations and legacy Issue: Death of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield Original release: Long pays tribute to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield following his passing (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments on BBC court ruling
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP comments on a Dublin jury decision over a BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams, saying the BBC has significant questions to answer over insufficiently evidenced allegations and the cost of damages and legal fees to licence payers.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin jury decision on BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams Original release: Robinson comments on BBC court ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Adams verdict
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Dublin jury verdict does not change the public record that Gerry Adams justified and defended IRA violence, citing books by Peter Taylor, Toby Harnden, Ed Moloney and Eamon Collins. He says Adams will face a higher court.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin jury decision on BBC broadcast about Gerry Adams Original release: Adams verdict (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP nominates Johnston as Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster
SDLP MLA... no, Moyola councillor Denise Johnston is to be nominated by the SDLP for Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, taking up the post on 2 June. The party says she will champion victims' causes, Lough Neagh pollution and stronger road safety measures.
Local government Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP nominates Johnston as Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil’s Cathal Crowe must apologise for denying fact: The British army did bomb and shoot Irish civilians – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh demands that Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe apologise and correct the Dáil record over his claim that the British army never bombed or shot civilians in Ireland. He cites the Ballymurphy massacre, Bloody Sunday, and the Seán Brown killing.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Cathal Crowe Dáil remarks on British army and civilians Original release: Fianna Fáil’s Cathal Crowe must apologise for denying fact: The British army did bomb and shoot Irish civilians – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Police Ombudsman’s report points towards collusive behaviour and collusion at the heart of Peter Gallagher’s murder in 1993 – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes the Police Ombudsman's report on the 1993 murder of Peter Gallagher in Toome and says its findings point towards collusion by state forces. He cites surveillance being discontinued, the removal of the murder weapon by a British Army officer…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Police Ombudsman report on Peter Gallagher murder 1993 Original release: Police Ombudsman’s report points towards collusive behaviour and collusion at the heart of Peter Gallagher’s murder in 1993 – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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EU-British agreement to reduce trade barriers welcome, but we need to talk about legacy – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion welcomes parts of the EU-British agreement announced at the May 19 UK-EU Summit but warns of caution, arguing the British government is using the reset to reinterpret agreements. She says the Legacy Act breaches the ECHR and Article 2 of the Windsor Framework, and…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 Original release: EU-British agreement to reduce trade barriers welcome, but we need to talk about legacy – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister cuts first sod at Kilronan Special School
Education Minister Paul Givan cuts the first sod on a £4.9 million School Enhancement Programme at Kilronan Special School, Magherafelt, announcing a single‑storey extension with specialist classrooms and support facilities, and saying the investment will benefit pupils, staff and local families and
Education Disability and equality Issue: Kilronan Special School SEP project start Original release: Education Minister cuts first sod at Kilronan Special School (opens in a new tab)
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Lavery welcomes Pride approval for Lurgan Park
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery welcomes the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council vote, passed 16 to 14, allowing Lurgan Pride to hold its August event in Lurgan Park. He criticises DUP and TUV opposition as shameful and discriminatory.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Lurgan Pride event approval in Lurgan Park by ABC Council Original release: Lavery welcomes Pride approval for Lurgan Park (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister’s painfully slow progress on delivery frustrating, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA says the Communities Minister's slow progress on social strategies, including anti-poverty, disability and LGBTQI+ plans, is delaying their outcomes. She questions the 'phased approach' used and calls for urgency before the multi-year budget.
Disability and equality Original release: Communities Minister’s painfully slow progress on delivery frustrating, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter Applauds Landmark Vote by Camogie Association
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes the Camogie Association special Congress vote, which overwhelmingly backed letting players choose between shorts and skorts in matches. She calls it a long-overdue win for camogie players and for women in sport.
Disability and equality Issue: Camogie Association special Congress vote on shorts or skorts Original release: Hunter Applauds Landmark Vote by Camogie Association (opens in a new tab)
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Minority of bad faith actors determined to ensure sectarian division remains, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says a small group of people are working to keep sectarian division alive in North Belfast after a week of sectarian-motivated attacks on Annalee Street and Alloa Street. She says she is working with the PSNI and local agencies to help residents feel safe and urges…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian-motivated attacks on Annalee Street and Alloa Street, North Belfast Original release: Minority of bad faith actors determined to ensure sectarian division remains, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges the Equality Commission on its attitude to Irish language in light of polling evidence
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston writes to the Equality Commission challenging it to produce evidence that Irish language signage is a neutral act, citing LucidTalk and Analogical Research polling on unionist reaction. He asks the Commission to reassess its position, consider a 'chill factor' effect on…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: TUV challenges the Equality Commission on its attitude to Irish language in light of polling evidence (opens in a new tab)
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Marriage Equality was a vote for hope, equality and inclusion – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the tenth anniversary of the Irish marriage equality referendum, calling it a vote for hope, equality and inclusion, and says transphobia and homophobia must be challenged.
Disability and equality Original release: Marriage Equality was a vote for hope, equality and inclusion – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected sectarian attack that damaged windows of several homes in north Belfast's Oldpark area, and calls on political representatives to show leadership and speak out against such hatred.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast homes suspected sectarian attack May 2025 Original release: Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's Commons statement ruling out any Government plan to seek a dissident republican ceasefire linked to early prisoner releases. He says more terrorists should be jailed rather than released.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Secretary of State statement on dissident republican ceasefire and prisoner releases Original release: Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Pádraig Donnelly condemns those behind a suspected racially motivated attack on a home in east Belfast late on Tuesday night. He calls on political and community leaders to challenge such behaviour and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast suspected racially motivated attack on home Original release: No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says the Education Minister must include Approved Home Childcare services in the forthcoming childcare strategy and deliver a comprehensive, affordable plan that supports families and providers of children with physical or additional needs.
Education Disability and equality Issue: NICMA report on childcare for children with additional needs Original release: Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘vile’ south Belfast posters
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns posters erected in south Belfast's Belvoir estate calling for 'local homes for local people', describing them as a deliberate threat to international members of the community. She urges political and community representatives to demand their immediate removal.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: South Belfast Belvoir estate posters calling for local homes Original release: Hargey condemns ‘vile’ south Belfast posters (opens in a new tab)