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Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry congratulates Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William on their 40th anniversary, praising the years of practice and local investment behind the band and the wider marching band tradition. She says she will attend their anniversary celebration later this month.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-Party Support needed for Hospital - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges all elected representatives to back Causeway Hospital across party lines, after an FOI response showed only three public representatives, including DUP colleagues, responded to the consultation on surgery service changes.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital surgery services consultation responses FOI Original release: Cross-Party Support needed for Hospital - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Patients waiting more than a decade for initial outpatient…
DUP Health Spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds says Health Minister's Assembly answers show children waiting over ten years for a first paediatric surgery outpatient appointment in Belfast, and calls for full referral-to-treatment waiting time publication without further delay. She also…
Health Issue: Paediatric waiting times revealed in Health Minister's Assembly written answers Original release: Patients waiting more than a decade for initial outpatient… (opens in a new tab)
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NIO hopelessly beholden to Dublin on legacy
TUV leader Jim Allister says Secretary of State Hilary Benn is too beholden to the Dublin Government on legacy, criticising his performance before the NI committee and claiming he will give Dublin representatives seats on the Legacy Oversight Body. He also calls for action on IRA victims, the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's appearance before NI committee on legacy Original release: NIO hopelessly beholden to Dublin on legacy (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Report Reveals What We Already Knew: the Executive isn’t Delivering
TUV South Antrim representative Mel Lucas says a Pivotal Tracker report shows the Executive is not delivering, citing failing essential services, health waiting lists, GP access, housing costs and unresolved wastewater and productivity plans.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pivotal Tracker report on Northern Ireland Executive performance Original release: Stormont Report Reveals What We Already Knew: the Executive isn’t Delivering (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Ratcliffe attends 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe says he attended a service marking the 50th anniversary of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre, remembering the five men killed and seven wounded, and thanks those who took part.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Ratcliffe attends 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane to host multi-agency meeting in response to sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for a united front against sectarian and racist intimidation in North Belfast and says he is hosting a multi-agency meeting on 2 September with agencies and politicians over recent attacks in the Lower Oldpark area.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Finucane to host multi-agency meeting in response to sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers Welcomes Impact of Landmark Bill Preserving Mother and Baby Home Archives
UUP MLA Alan Chambers welcomes the impact of his Preservation of Documents (Historical Institutions) Act, passed in 2022, saying it now protects historical archives from institutions such as former residential homes and laundries, alongside progress on digitising their records.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Chambers Welcomes Impact of Landmark Bill Preserving Mother and Baby Home Archives (opens in a new tab)
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Intimidation of Catholic families in North Belfast ‘outrageous and totally unacceptable’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says intimidation of Catholic families in North Belfast's Oldpark area by the UDA is outrageous and totally unacceptable. He calls for a united political response from all parties, including unionist representatives, and says Sinn Féin will seek an urgent meeting with…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Intimidation of Catholic families in North Belfast ‘outrageous and totally unacceptable’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín to lodge complaint with Parades Commission
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she will write to the Parades Commission to complain after a North Belfast parade delayed a funeral, leaving a grieving family waiting by the roadside before entering the chapel.
Community relations and legacy Issue: North Belfast parade delaying funeral at chapel, Parades Commission complaint Original release: Ní Chuilín to lodge complaint with Parades Commission (opens in a new tab)
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Translink Free Ride for Pride, High Price for the Twelfth
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure accuses Translink of overcharging bands and Loyal Orders for Twelfth buses while providing a dedicated Pride bus for Belfast Pride, and says its £20,000 Pride-linked spending should go to services instead.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Original release: Translink Free Ride for Pride, High Price for the Twelfth (opens in a new tab)
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"Drug testing at festivals and large scale events is a no brainer" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth criticises the Public Health Agency for poor communication after a Republic of Ireland health warning about high-dose MDMA ahead of the Electric Picnic festival. He calls for drug testing facilities at large events, an overdose prevention centre in Belfast and…
Health Issue: Republic of Ireland high-dose MDMA warning ahead of Electric Picnic Original release: "Drug testing at festivals and large scale events is a no brainer" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons: Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic…
Environment and climate Original release: Lyons: Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic… (opens in a new tab)
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Remembering Narrow Water 46 Years On
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he joined a TUV delegation at the Narrow Water roadside memorial to mark 46 years since the 1979 IRA attacks that killed 18 soldiers, and commends those who organised the commemoration. He also criticises the First Minister's stance on IRA violence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Narrow Water 1979 attack 46th anniversary commemoration Original release: Remembering Narrow Water 46 Years On (opens in a new tab)
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From Bombs to Ballots: Sinn Fein Uses IRA Event to Push Border Poll
TUV legacy spokesperson Sammy Morrison criticises Sinn Fein for using the Falls Road Hunger Strike commemoration to push for a border poll, saying honouring IRA members undermines calls for unity. He argues most people in Northern Ireland favour staying in the UK and blames unionist concessions on…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein Hunger Strike commemoration border poll call Original release: From Bombs to Ballots: Sinn Fein Uses IRA Event to Push Border Poll (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald addresses the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast, saying the 1981 hunger strikers' legacy calls for republicans to stay true to their vision and the dream they gave everything for. She calls for work toward a united Ireland and an Ireland where…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Police must robustly investigate criminal damage to dual language signs – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on police to robustly investigate recent damage to bilingual road signs in Dungannon and Cookstown, which officers are treating as sectarian hate crimes.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dungannon and Cookstown bilingual sign damage investigation Original release: Police must robustly investigate criminal damage to dual language signs – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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TUV commend organisers of event to mark International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
TUV Legacy Spokesman Sammy Morrison commends the South East Fermanagh Foundation for marking the UN day for victims of terrorism at Lisburn's Lagan Valley Island Centre. He calls on the UK and Irish governments to deliver justice and accountability for victims, and says Dublin must address its…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism event in Lisburn Original release: TUV commend organisers of event to mark International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes Mid Ulster wastewater investment
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes a £3.6 million upgrade to Bellaghy's wastewater system, announced alongside Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, and says it will open up new connections. He blames years of underinvestment on British government cuts and says he will keep working with the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Bellaghy wastewater system £3.6 million investment announcement Original release: Mallaghan welcomes Mid Ulster wastewater investment (opens in a new tab)
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Muir’s Anti-Farming Tantrum Won’t Save Lough Neagh – TUV
TUV chairman and agriculture spokesman Councillor Allister Kyle accuses Agriculture Minister Muir of resisting criticism over his Nutrients Action Programme and blaming others for Lough Neagh's pollution. He says farmers have already made changes and calls for them to be treated as partners…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Nutrients Action Programme response and Lough Neagh pollution blame Original release: Muir’s Anti-Farming Tantrum Won’t Save Lough Neagh – TUV (opens in a new tab)