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British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges the British government to scrap its proposed welfare reforms, which he says would remove support disabled people need to enter or stay in work and could affect carers allowance. He made the call after the party submitted its consultation response.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: British government welfare reform consultation Sinn Féin response Original release: British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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‘Marian Beattie’s family deserve truth and justice’ – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd expresses full support for the Beattie family's campaign for truth and justice over the 1973 death of Marian Beattie, after their meeting with the Police Ombudsman about the original police investigation. He calls for a full and transparent investigation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Marian Beattie family meeting with Police Ombudsman Original release: ‘Marian Beattie’s family deserve truth and justice’ – O’Dowd (opens in a new tab)
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David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding
Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD says he has been appointed rapporteur for the Oireachtas Health Committee on adult safeguarding, and will report back with recommendations for a legislative framework. He urges the government to bring forward an Adult Safeguarding Act, citing the RTÉ…
Health Issue: Oireachtas Health Committee adult safeguarding rapporteur appointment Original release: David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health David Cullinane TD says the newly published discussion paper makes a case for an all‑island health and care service, urging the Irish Government to cooperate, consult stakeholders and convene a Citizens’ Assembly to plan constitutional change and improve services.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD launches a discussion document calling for an all-island Irish National Health and Care Service, proposing a single hospital waiting list, joint digital health records, all-island workforce planning and a rural health commission.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan
Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes Sinn Féin’s new health discussion paper, urging an all‑island Irish National Health and Care Service and proposing a Shared Island Unit, integrated waiting list, unified emergency services and a Rural Health Commission.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for "urgent, universal collective action" to end Israeli impunity in Gaza after the Assembly backed a motion condemning it, citing deaths, child malnutrition and destroyed health and water systems.
International affairs Health Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: ‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State should listen to Omagh victims’ families – Robinson
DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP says the Omagh bombing victims’ families, speaking at the public inquiry, demand that Secretary of State Hilary Benn apologise for praising the UK‑Ireland memorandum of understanding, which they deem unsatisfactory.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's remarks on Omagh Memorandum of Understanding at NIAC Original release: Secretary of State should listen to Omagh victims’ families – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy calls for removal of flags in mixed area of Derry
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy urges that a number of recently placed flags in a mixed area of Derry be taken down, saying residents have reported them and that flags should not be used to intimidate or mark out territory.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Delargy calls for removal of flags in mixed area of Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Coleraine Petty Vandalism Cannot Erase Sacrifice
TUV vice chairman and Causeway counc councillor Allister Kyle condem condem theft of a memorial stone honouring the 36th Ul Ul Division and Irish volunteers at Killowen Lodge in Coleraine, urging anyone with information to contact PSNI or him confidentially.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Coleraine Petty Vandalism Cannot Erase Sacrifice (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State’s shameful portrayal of Omagh Memorandum of…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson accuses the Secretary of State of unfairly characterising the Omagh Bomb Inquiry's Memorandum of Understanding with the Irish Government. He says the Secretary of State refused to consider extending the ICRIR's timeframe to cover the Omagh bombing, despite cross-party…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's remarks on Omagh Memorandum of Understanding at NIAC Original release: Secretary of State’s shameful portrayal of Omagh Memorandum of… (opens in a new tab)
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Brett condemns sectarian attack on Glengormley Arch
DUP MLA Phillip Brett condemns the latest sectarian graffiti and damage to the Glengormley Arch and nearby town centre premises, saying such acts stoke tension. He says he has urged the PSNI to act swiftly and commends Carnmoney District LOL No. 25 for its community engagement ahead of the 12th…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian vandalism of Glengormley Arch and town centre premises Original release: Brett condemns sectarian attack on Glengormley Arch (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown
Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán, says the gathering at Bodenstown honors Wolfe Tone and urges accelerated work toward a united, sovereign Irish Republic, calling for a Citizens’ Assembly, unity referendums this decade and broader European lobbying.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown (opens in a new tab)
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A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, laments a "sad" week in which Westminster voted to decriminalise abortion at all stages and passed the Assisted Suicide Bill. He calls these decisions alarming and says he opposed both.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY CRITICISES EASTWOOD ON ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly criticises SDLP MP Colum Eastwood for backing the assisted suicide bill at Westminster, questioning his stance on the issue. She calls instead for investment in palliative care and the health service for terminally ill people.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: BROLLY CRITICISES EASTWOOD ON ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY SLAMS ABORTION UP TO BIRTH VOTE IN WESTMINSTER
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly condemns a Westminster amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that she says would decriminalise abortion in England and Wales up to birth for any reason. She claims it removes legal safeguards, allows gender and disability selection, and criticises SDLP and…
Health Issue: Commons amendments to Crime and Policing Bill on abortion decriminalisation Original release: BROLLY SLAMS ABORTION UP TO BIRTH VOTE IN WESTMINSTER (opens in a new tab)
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Vice President of European Commission should withdraw remarks on Ireland’s History – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has written to EU Vice President Kaja Kallas urging her to withdraw remarks made in a debate on the upcoming NATO summit that she says ignored Ireland's history. Funchion cites Ballymurphy, Bloody Sunday, internment and the Irish Language Act campaign, and invites…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Kaja Kallas remarks on Ireland's post-war history during NATO summit debate Original release: Vice President of European Commission should withdraw remarks on Ireland’s History – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes launch of public consultation Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes the launch of a public consultation on a proposed Baby Loss Certificate Scheme for parents who suffer pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. She urges parents and the public to share their views and says she looks forward to the scheme being introduced later this year.
Health Issue: Baby Loss Certificate Scheme public consultation launch Original release: Dolan welcomes launch of public consultation Baby Loss Certificate Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe Slams Appalling Abortion Decision
TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe condemns the Commons vote to decriminalise women who end their own pregnancies at any stage, calling the decision morally repugnant and claiming it was rushed through without serious debate.
Health Issue: Westminster vote on abortion amendment in Bill, June 2025 Original release: Ratcliffe Slams Appalling Abortion Decision (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan calls for an all-island approach to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day, arguing it harms health, worsens health inequalities and contributes to hundreds of deaths each year. She pledges support for the Executive and the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and…
Environment and climate Health Original release: All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)