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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis
SDLP MP Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis, saying his death will be mourned worldwide and praising his championing of refugees, the poor and the marginalised. She also cites his final public call for a Gaza ceasefire and his environmental leadership.
Other International affairs Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of Shelly Feeney
TUV vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle says he is saddened by the sudden passing of Shelly Feeney after an accident last week, noting a GoFundMe for her family has raised over £20,000. TUV leader Jim Allister MP offers prayers for the bereaved.
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DUP Leader Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP Reflects on the Passing of Pope…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP offers condolences following the death of Pope Francis, acknowledging the affection and respect many in Northern Ireland held for him, while noting that unionists may hold different theological views.
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O’Neill expresses condolences following death of Pope Francis
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of Pope Francis, recalling his 2018 Ireland visit, his support for the peace process and his stance on LGBT issues and Gaza.
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Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis
UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA and Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA send condolences on the death of Pope Francis, with Nesbitt recalling the Pope's humility and his 2015 White House visit and Butler citing his 2018 Dublin visit.
Other Issue: Death of Pope Francis Original release: Ulster Unionist Party send condolences on the death of Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Pope Francis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Pope Francis following the Vatican's announcement of his death at age 88. She says he was an advocate for peace, freedom and democracy, and cites his work on social justice and climate change.
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Young condemns racist attack in Newry
Alliance Councillor Helena Young condemns a racist attack in Newry on international doctors and their families at a park on 12 April, saying those responsible should be ashamed and the abuse must stop immediately.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attack on international doctors in Newry park Original release: Young condemns racist attack in Newry (opens in a new tab)
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Deeply concerning so many SEN children remain without a school place ahead of new academic year, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says it is deeply concerning that around 400 children with SEN statements still lack a school place before September, citing Education Minister Paul Givan's confirmation. She calls for delivery of the SEN reform plan's high-level actions and…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Around 400 SEN pupils without school places ahead of September Original release: Deeply concerning so many SEN children remain without a school place ahead of new academic year, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP - “A victory for commonsense and biological reality”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes the UK Supreme Court judgment, brought by For Women Scotland, holding that legal womanhood rests on biological sex. She says it restores clarity in law and criticises the Alliance Party for avoiding the question.
Disability and equality Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: DUP - “A victory for commonsense and biological reality” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcome victory for women in Supreme Court judgement
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the UK Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of sex in equality law, and calls on Stormont to withdraw the Finance Department's Inclusive Language Guide, end Stonewall funding and revisit prison housing policy for men.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: TUV welcome victory for women in Supreme Court judgement (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland cannot be the outlier in Equality Legislation – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex has major implications for Northern Ireland equality law. He asks the Justice Minister whether women prisoners could sue over transgender prisoner placements, and calls on the Equality Commission to advise…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition in law Original release: Northern Ireland cannot be the outlier in Equality Legislation – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Mosside accident
TUV MP Jim Allister, North Antrim, expresses anxiety and concern for a young mother and her wider family after a tragic accident in Mosside, North Antrim, and says the community is praying for them.
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Colm Bryce RIP 2025
People Before Profit members across Ireland mourn the death of Colm Bryce, a lifelong socialist from Derry, and councillor Shaun Harkin pays tribute to his decades of organising, writing and political education.
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ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin's Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an ESRI economic overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland, saying it shows an all-island approach to public health would improve care, and calls on the Irish government to resource Irish unity planning and establish a citizens' assembly.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: ESRI 'Economic Overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland' report launch Original release: ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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More support needed for jurors after trials – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for more support for jurors after trials, following a BBC interview in which a former juror described developing PTSD after a traumatic case. She urges the Justice and Health Ministers to work together on continuous support and asks the Justice Minister to review…
Justice and policing Health Issue: Juror PTSD claims after traumatic court case BBC interview Original release: More support needed for jurors after trials – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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TUV congratulates McIlroy on Grand Slam success
TUV leader Jim Allister congratulates Rory McIlroy on completing the grand slam of golfing titles with his Masters victory. He calls on Stormont to organise a suitable homecoming celebration and to use the success to inspire local young people.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: TUV congratulates McIlroy on Grand Slam success (opens in a new tab)
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Mike Nesbitt calls for His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy in recognition of his career Grand Slam
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt calls on the King to honour Rory McIlroy with a knighthood after he became only the sixth male golfer to win the career Grand Slam at the Masters. Nesbitt says McIlroy deserves the nation's highest praise.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy wins Masters to complete golf grand slam Original release: Mike Nesbitt calls for His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy in recognition of his career Grand Slam (opens in a new tab)
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Need for intense and ongoing scrutiny of DUP ministers – Gildernew
Colm Gildernew MLA, Sinn Féin’s communities spokesperson, says DUP ministers must be subject to intense, ongoing scrutiny and urged to prioritise equality, inclusion and respect over personal projects. Sinn Féin will examine public‑fund allocations and robustly challenge any breaches.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Original release: Need for intense and ongoing scrutiny of DUP ministers – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes additional funding for Foras na Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the Irish Government’s €630,000 allocation to Foras na Gaeilge, saying it eases pressure and will boost language promotion, and urges a fair, sustainable funding model while condemning the DUP’s blockage of further Irish‑government support.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: €630,000 funding for Foras na Gaeilge Original release: Kearney welcomes additional funding for Foras na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Fáilte roimh an maoiniú do pinsin, ach cur chuige nua ag teastáil don Fhoras – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin's Gaeilge, Gaeltachta and Ealaíon spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD welcomes the Dublin government's decision to cover Bord na Gaeilge's historic pension costs, which lets Foras na Gaeilge avoid threatened cuts, but calls for a new funding approach.
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge pension costs funding decision and threatened cuts Original release: Fáilte roimh an maoiniú do pinsin, ach cur chuige nua ag teastáil don Fhoras – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)