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Erskine condemns Fermanagh security alert
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine condemns a security alert in the Newtownbutler area, saying residents should not be subjected to fear and that those responsible must face the law if it proves to be a hoax. She thanks the PSNI for its quick action.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownbutler area security alert, July 2022 Original release: Erskine condemns Fermanagh security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - celebrate our culture - don't denigrate others'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson commends Loyal Orders and cultural groups for Twelfth celebrations, saying record-breaking events were held, and condemns burning of posters and flags, sectarian displays and hate crimes, including decorations destroyed in County Tyrone. He criticises Sinn Fein for…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Twelfth celebrations 2022 and hate crimes against Loyal Orders Original release: Donaldson - celebrate our culture - don't denigrate others' (opens in a new tab)
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Regulation and political leadership needed to stamp out hate crimes at bonfires – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns the burning of effigies of party leaders and other political figures on loyalist bonfires as a hate crime. He calls on unionist leaders to speak out, says the PSNI is gathering evidence, and urges safeguarding regulations for bonfires.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Effigies of political leaders burned on loyalist bonfires Original release: Regulation and political leadership needed to stamp out hate crimes at bonfires – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Absolute transparancy needed from BBC: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes the publication of BBC salaries above £150k but calls for full transparency, including details of presenters' personal production company earnings and invoices, to be made available under Freedom of Information. He also says such production firms should be examined…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: BBC publication of salaries above £150k Original release: Absolute transparancy needed from BBC: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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“There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle
Aontú Cllr for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle calls for urgent action to reduce the MOT test backlog, saying motorists are being fined £80 for untaxed vehicles while unable to book tests or renew tax. He urges increased capacity at all MOT centres ahead of rising demand.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test backlog and fines for untaxed vehicles Original release: “There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Reckless attempts to bin Protocol damaging north’s economy – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the British government's Protocol Bill is harming the north's economy, citing the latest Ulster Bank PMI showing falling sales, and calls for the Executive to be restored urgently.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Ulster Bank PMI report on northern economy and Protocol Bill Original release: Reckless attempts to bin Protocol damaging north’s economy – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Offensive erection of flags in Antrim Town must stop – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney expresses frustration after flags linked to the UDA, a paratroop regiment and unionist flute bands were left at Antrim Town's chapel corner near St Comgall's, calling the refusal to remove the flute band flags unacceptable and urging an end to such intimidation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Flags erected near St Comgall's Chapel in Antrim Town Original release: Offensive erection of flags in Antrim Town must stop – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says she is working towards a society of many colours and multiculturalism, speaking at the Eid al-Adha Festival in West Belfast. She pledges that Muslim residents will feel welcome, safe and respected, and condemns attacks on the Belfast Muslim…
Community relations and legacy Original release: We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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New British government must prioritise restoration of Assembly and Executive – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the incoming British government to prioritise restoring the Assembly, Executive and North South bodies, and tells the DUP to stop blocking a government as ministers attend the British-Irish Council in Guernsey.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British-Irish Council meeting in Guernsey and Assembly restoration Original release: New British government must prioritise restoration of Assembly and Executive – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Springhill families entitled to truth and justice’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses support for the Springhill families before the 50th anniversary of the killings, saying they deserve truth and justice. He condemns the UK government's proposed amnesty for soldiers and calls for the 2014 Stormont House mechanisms to be implemented in full.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Springhill Massacre 50th anniversary and proposed UK legacy amnesty Original release: ‘Springhill families entitled to truth and justice’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - "we need stable foundations for devolution"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he urged new Secretary of State Shailesh Vara to restore stability by dealing with the Protocol, and welcomes plans to keep the Bill on track at Committee stage next week.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee stage progress Original release: Donaldson - "we need stable foundations for devolution" (opens in a new tab)
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Shortage of police officers to drive response vehicles is deeply concerning - Nesbitt
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt says a shortage of officers trained to drive police vehicles in response mode is deeply concerning and questions why the PSNI never raised it with the Policing Board. He has written to Chief Constable Simon Byrne asking where the issue is logged in the risk register.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI shortage of officers trained to drive response vehicles Original release: Shortage of police officers to drive response vehicles is deeply concerning - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he has written to DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asking whether Sammy Wilson's claim that the Health Service is not underfunded reflects DUP policy, and whether the party will keep its manifesto health pledge.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Sammy Wilson claim that the Health Service is not underfunded Original release: Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’ (opens in a new tab)
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Blair questions PSNI over loyalist paramilitary threat
Alliance MLA John Blair questions the PSNI at the Policing Board about ongoing loyalist paramilitary activity, asking whether police are assessing a heightened threat to national security and community safety.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI loyalist paramilitary threat reassessment questioned at Policing Board Original release: Blair questions PSNI over loyalist paramilitary threat (opens in a new tab)
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New British government must respect international law and honour agreements – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls on a new British Prime Minister to immediately restore the Assembly, Executive and North South bodies, honour international agreements and drop threats to break international law, following Boris Johnson's resignation as Tory leader.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: New British government must respect international law and honour agreements – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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New British Secretary has a duty to work even-handedly to restore power sharing – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, urges incoming Secretary of State Shailesh Vara to act impartially and constructively to revive the Assembly, noting he is the seventh British Secretary under this Tory government. She accuses his predecessor of undermining stability and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Shailesh Vara appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Original release: New British Secretary has a duty to work even-handedly to restore power sharing – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to the resignation of British Prime Minster Boris Johnson
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald TD says Boris Johnson's dealings with Ireland were wholly negative, citing broken Good Friday commitments, austerity and Brexit, and calls on his successor to restore Stormont's institutions and respect international law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD responds to the resignation of British Prime Minster Boris Johnson (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrations should not be destroyed by attempts to provoke trouble:…
DUP Policing Board member Joanne Bunting urges people marking the 11th and 12th July not to respond to provocation after a firebomb was hurled at the Adam Street bonfire in North Belfast. She calls the attack a deliberate attempt to stir tensions and says the celebrations should not be spoiled by…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Adam Street bonfire attack in North Belfast ahead of July Original release: Celebrations should not be destroyed by attempts to provoke trouble:… (opens in a new tab)
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Resignation of Boris Johnson
Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister says Boris Johnson's time as Prime Minister harmed Unionism, arguing the Protocol left Northern Ireland under EU rules and separated it from the rest of the UK. He urges Unionists to use Stormont leverage against the Protocol while Westminster is…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Resignation of Boris Johnson (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Protocol continues to undermine devolution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the NI Protocol is still weakening devolved government at Stormont following Boris Johnson's departure, and calls for it to be removed. He urges the incoming Conservative leader to recognise that no unionist MLAs or MPs back the arrangement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Protocol continues to undermine devolution (opens in a new tab)