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O’Lynn appeals for information after body found in Ballymena
Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn appeals to the public to pass any information to police about a woman's death near the railway tracks outside Ballymena, noting the line is closed for some time and that the circumstances remain unclear.
Justice and policing Issue: Woman's death near Ballymena railway line appeal for information Original release: O’Lynn appeals for information after body found in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister-Designate, has written to the Secretary of State over the approval of a certificate that would withhold information on the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, calling its use unacceptable and demanding its withdrawal.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Will leadership from Ulster Fleadh organisers be followed by…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the Ulster Fleadh Executive Committee's condemnation of IRA chanting recorded in Dromore during the festival week and its pledge to act against members involved. She urges political representatives who have glorified IRA members to follow that leadership and…
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: Will leadership from Ulster Fleadh organisers be followed by… (opens in a new tab)
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IRA chanting at Ulster Fleadh must be challenged: Buchanan
DUP West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan says IRA chanting by young people seen in online video from the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore is unacceptable and must be condemned. He calls on nationalist and republican representatives to challenge it, and says his colleague Deborah Erskine has written to the event…
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: IRA chanting at Ulster Fleadh must be challenged: Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Scandalous energy profiteering cannot be allowed to continue – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to act against energy companies he says are making huge profits while families struggle with bills, and urges more funding for Executive departments to tackle inflation. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott and allow an Executive to be…
Economy and employment Original release: Scandalous energy profiteering cannot be allowed to continue – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Major questions about Ulster Fleadh following IRA video
TUV spokesperson Lorna Smyth says a video showing many young people celebrating and glorifying the IRA at the Ulster Fleadh raises major questions for the event organisers, funders such as the Arts Council and Fermanagh and Omagh Council, and the BBC’s coverage.
Community relations and legacy Issue: IRA‑glorifying video at Ulster Fleadh Original release: Major questions about Ulster Fleadh following IRA video (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison expresses sympathies following road death and reiterates call for safety measures
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison offers sympathy after a man in his 30s died in a motorcycle crash on the Portaferry Road in Newtownards, and calls on the Department for Infrastructure to reassess the speed limit on the stretch of road, which he says is unsafe for residents, pedestrians and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Portaferry Road Newtownards motorcycle crash fatality Original release: Mathison expresses sympathies following road death and reiterates call for safety measures (opens in a new tab)
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Clarification needed on energy support payments for Northern Ireland, says Armstrong
Alliance spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls for clarity on whether energy support payments will reach Northern Ireland households, after details of a £400 GB scheme were revealed without equivalent detail for Northern Ireland. She blames the lack of an Executive and urges the DUP to end its…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: £400 GB energy support scheme details and Northern Ireland uncertainty Original release: Clarification needed on energy support payments for Northern Ireland, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Impact of Claudy bombing still felt after 50 years
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says the Claudy bombing, in which nine people were killed by the IRA in 1972, still affects the village 50 years on, and sends her thoughts to the families ahead of Sunday's anniversary. She also says she has supported the families' efforts to have improvements made…
Community relations and legacy Issue: 50th anniversary of the 1972 Claudy bombings Original release: Hunter: Impact of Claudy bombing still felt after 50 years (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Failure to ban conversion therapy inexcusable
SDLP councillor Séamas de Faoite says the delay in banning conversion therapy in the North is inexcusable, rejecting Communities Minister Deidre Hargey's explanations ahead of Belfast Pride. He urges her to report on progress and make the legislation a priority once the institutions are restored.
Disability and equality Original release: de Faoite: Failure to ban conversion therapy inexcusable (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes move to introduce compulsory RSE in schools
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes a proposal for compulsory relationship and sexual education in schools, saying it could help tackle abuse and unhealthy behaviour among young people. She criticises the Education Department for failing to act and urges proper RSE across the North.
Education Original release: Hunter welcomes move to introduce compulsory RSE in schools (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin backs BT and Openreach workers on strike, having visited the CWU picket line in Derry, and urges BT to return to talks with unions over a pay rise amid a rejected pay offer.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: BT and Openreach CWU strike over pay offer Original release: McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Minister must address rise in benefit fraud
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan calls on Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to tackle the rise in benefit fraud and error, which the Northern Ireland Audit Office found had reached £209m. He says processes must be put in place to stop such losses and address the auditor's concerns.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office benefit fraud and error review Original release: Durkan: Minister must address rise in benefit fraud (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole letter urges Ministers and officials not to idly wait as cost of living crisis mounts
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole calls on caretaker Executive Ministers to set out what they are doing on the cost of living crisis and to prepare plans ready for when the Executive is restored. He says he has written to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries, and blames…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: O'Toole letter urges Ministers and officials not to idly wait as cost of living crisis mounts (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls on the Communities Minister and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to urgently commission a replacement women-only supported hostel after the Regina Coeli service closed and its workers' promised replacement accommodation was not delivered.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Regina Coeli women’s hostel shutdown and occupation Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge. (opens in a new tab)
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British government ‘must do more’ to support workers and families – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls the profits of British Gas owner, reported at £1.34 billion, a scandal and urges the British Chancellor to act now against energy price rises. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott and form an Executive.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: British Gas owner profits reported at £1.34 billion Original release: British government ‘must do more’ to support workers and families – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Noah Donohoe’s family deserve truth and transparency – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says it is deeply concerning that the new Secretary of State approved a public interest immunity certificate sought by the PSNI in the Noah Donohoe case. He calls on the PSNI to withdraw the application, arguing the Donohoe family deserve answers rather than secrecy.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public interest immunity certificate application in Noah Donohoe inquest Original release: Noah Donohoe’s family deserve truth and transparency – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Will civic and political nationalism finally challenge intolerance?:…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart challenges the lack of debate within the GAA after a PSNI team withdrew from a Banbridge GAA 'Lads and Dads' event, and asks whether civic and political nationalism will challenge such intolerance. She says nationalist representatives have been silent on the incident and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI GAA team withdrawal from Banbridge GAA Lads and Dads event Original release: Will civic and political nationalism finally challenge intolerance?:… (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan expresses solidarity with BT and Openreach workers ahead of strike action
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan extends solidarity to BT and Openreach workers ahead of Friday's strike action over pay. She says BT, posting £2 billion profits, should make a fair pay offer and engage directly with trade unions, and calls for an Executive to be restored.
Economy and employment Issue: BT and Openreach workers strike action over pay Original release: Dolan expresses solidarity with BT and Openreach workers ahead of strike action (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie seeks update from DPP on OP KENOVA probe
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA writes to the Director of Public Prosecutions to confirm the OP KENOVA investigatory files have been handed to the PPS and to ask when a prosecution decision will be announced, urging swift public disclosure.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: OP KENOVA investigatory files handed to PPS Original release: Beattie seeks update from DPP on OP KENOVA probe (opens in a new tab)