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Councillor Truesdale welcomes decision by DAERA Minister to reject gondola proposal due to environmental concerns
Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale welcomes DAERA's rejection of a proposal to site a gondola in Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, saying it would threaten wildlife and the surrounding landscape. She says Alliance and local residents have long opposed the project over economic and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: DAERA rejection of Kilbroney Forest Park gondola proposal Original release: Councillor Truesdale welcomes decision by DAERA Minister to reject gondola proposal due to environmental concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Terrorists Are Not Just ‘Local Lads’, Ms O’Neill
TUV chairman Councillor Allister Kyle criticises Michelle O'Neill's Irish Times interview, saying IRA members killed by security forces were active terrorists, not "local lads", and accusing her of sanitising republican violence and rewriting history.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: O'Neill Irish Times interview comments on IRA history Original release: Terrorists Are Not Just ‘Local Lads’, Ms O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill’s comments a pathetic attempt to rewrite IRA history - Clarke
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke accuses First Minister Michelle O'Neill of attempting to rewrite IRA history after her Irish Times interview comments on the security forces dealing with IRA members on 'active service'. He says she has not acknowledged victims' pain and should address GAA clubs naming…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: O'Neill Irish Times interview comments on IRA history Original release: O’Neill’s comments a pathetic attempt to rewrite IRA history - Clarke (opens in a new tab)
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TUV write to Health Minister raising issues with gender identity service and demanding full transparency
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston writes to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt raising safeguarding concerns about the Department's new gender identity service, which he says appears to accept referrals without a lower age limit. He demands full disclosure of the policy's development, consultees and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister's £800,000 gender identity service allocation Original release: TUV write to Health Minister raising issues with gender identity service and demanding full transparency (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure condemns a figure dressed as Jesus Christ in Belfast Pride's parade as offensive to Christians and says public sector bodies taking part will be challenged over Section 75 obligations and political neutrality.
Disability and equality Issue: Individual dressed as Jesus Christ at Belfast Pride parade Original release: TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation (opens in a new tab)
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Current unregulated approach to bonfires is not working – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges political action against illegal, unregulated bonfires, arguing self-regulation has failed after bonfires built on contaminated land, near hospitals and used for racist or sectarian displays.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Current unregulated approach to bonfires is not working – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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BBC Clarification Falls Far Short of Accountability
TUV says the BBC's clarification over its coverage of Goldsprings Orange Lodge's complaint is inadequate, noting no on-air apology has followed and the complaint from TUV's Sammy Morrison remains unanswered. It calls for referral to the BBC's Editorial Complaints Unit.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC clarification on Goldsprings Orange Lodge complaint over Comber cricket camp coverage Original release: BBC Clarification Falls Far Short of Accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Northern Ireland Civil Service head, Ms Brady, over NICS intranet promotion of Belfast Pride, questioning the basis for it and whether political sensitivities were considered. He asks about safeguards against endorsing political causes…
Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Nothing gracious about the IRA - Brett
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says Gerry Adams's claim that the IRA acted 'graciously' in ending its campaign is an effort by Sinn Féin to recast history. He says the IRA was forced to stop by British security pressure and cites the Shankill Road and La Mon bombings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams claim that the IRA acted graciously in ending campaign Original release: Nothing gracious about the IRA - Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride
Alliance councillor Micky Murray, a former Belfast Lord Mayor, wishes everyone celebrating Belfast Pride a safe and happy event, saying the 'No Going Back' theme is especially fitting given the present social climate.
Disability and equality Original release: Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes Department of Health investment in the Brackenburn Clinic, saying it is long overdue and will help trans people access timely, consent-based medical care. She urges the minister to ensure the clinic meets their needs.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health investment in Brackenburn Clinic Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic (opens in a new tab)
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Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says a Freedom of Information response shows senior Civil Service officials knew Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride was politically sensitive, and questions whether ministers were consulted, including the DUP deputy First Minister. She calls for a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role (opens in a new tab)
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Anti-community bonfires stand in stark contrast to the hundreds of positive events taking place in Derry – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says planned anti-community bonfires in Derry contrast sharply with hundreds of positive alternative events planned for the city in August. She says the bonfires attract anti-social behaviour and threaten residents' health and wellbeing, and says safety must come first.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Anti-community bonfires stand in stark contrast to the hundreds of positive events taking place in Derry – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns a run of thefts of Union flags from private property in Upperlands, Innisrush, Tobermore, Coagh and Cookstown, calling them deliberate intimidation. He urges the PSNI to investigate, increase patrols and recover the stolen flags.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Union flag thefts from private properties in Mid Ulster villages Original release: Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice consultation on proposals to criminalise creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images of adults, urging people to respond and citing the harm to victims.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Justice consultation on deepfake content legislation Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must take responsibility and address the crisis in autism services – Brogan
Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Nicola Brogan says the autism services crisis in the Western Trust is due to inaction by the Health Minister, citing over 3,000 people waiting for assessment, including 2,686 children, and calls for immediate, targeted investment in diagnostic capacity and staff.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Western Trust autism assessment waiting lists figures Original release: Health Minister must take responsibility and address the crisis in autism services – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI Praise for Portrush Sons of Ulster Parade
TUV chairman Councillor Allister Kyle says PSNI figures show an estimated 12,000 spectators at the Portrush Sons of Ulster parade with no police-linked incidents, and praises the organisers' planning. He criticises media misinformation and describes the parade as a positive contribution to the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Portrush Sons of Ulster parade and R&A Open date dispute Original release: PSNI Praise for Portrush Sons of Ulster Parade (opens in a new tab)
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GAA Terror Links Exposed on Bloody Friday Anniversary
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell condemns the planned Joe Cahill Gaelic Competition at the West Belfast Festival, a youth event for under-12s, arguing that Cahill, a former Provisional IRA Officer Commanding on Bloody Friday, should not be celebrated and that ratepayers' funding should not back it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: GAA Terror Links Exposed on Bloody Friday Anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on a spectacular evening
TUV chairman Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on its parade, says police confirmed no incidents, and accuses media outlets of stirring hysteria before it, after talks with the R&A over the band's date and start time.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Portrush Sons of Ulster parade and R&A Open date dispute Original release: Kyle congratulates Portrush Sons of Ulster on a spectacular evening (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon Encourages responses to Breastfeeding Bill Consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon launches a public consultation on her proposed Private Members Bill to give statutory protection to breastfeeding in public spaces and require businesses and service providers to be breastfeeding-friendly. The consultation runs until 24 October 2025.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Linda Dillon Private Members Bill breastfeeding consultation launch Original release: Dillon Encourages responses to Breastfeeding Bill Consultation (opens in a new tab)