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BBC Must Learn Lessons from Comber Reporting Failure – McIlveen
Strangford DUP MLA Michelle McIlveen says the BBC must reflect on and learn from its reporting on the cancelled children’s GAA event in Comber, which the Executive Complaints Unit judged fell short of required accuracy, and urges prompt corrective action to restore public confidence.
Other Issue: BBC reporting on cancelled Comber children’s GAA event Original release: BBC Must Learn Lessons from Comber Reporting Failure – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Split the Bill and Deliver Neonatal Leave Now: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Economy Minister to introduce standalone legislation on neonatal care leave rather than tie it to the wider Employment Rights Bill. He says the DUP would back accelerated passage of such a separate bill.
Economy and employment Issue: Neonatal care leave extension to Northern Ireland linked to Employment Rights Bill Original release: Split the Bill and Deliver Neonatal Leave Now: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Why the DUP is holding the line on criminal responsibility
DUP MLA Paul Frew says the party will not support raising the age of criminal responsibility from ten, condemns recent youth sentences and announces a Petition of Concern to block amendments that would limit criminal sanctions for serious offences.
Justice and policing Issue: Proposed increase in age of criminal responsibility Original release: Why the DUP is holding the line on criminal responsibility (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald introductory comments at Robert Tressell Festival
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, speaking at the Robert Tressell Festival, calls for a left-wing government beyond Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and urges the left to hear working-class concerns about housing and services without shouting them down. She also condemns racism and argues for Irish…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald introductory comments at Robert Tressell Festival (opens in a new tab)
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Teacher Strike Ballot Delivers a Clear Message to Givan
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin says DUP Education Minister Paul Givan has provoked confrontation with teachers over workloads, pay and underfunding, and calls on him to address teachers' pressures. He also says Givan should have left his post and sends solidarity to teaching unions.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Teacher strike ballot announcement and Education Minister Paul Givan Original release: Teacher Strike Ballot Delivers a Clear Message to Givan (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the EU Migration Pact!
Aontú calls for Ireland to stop the EU Migration Pact, arguing it outsources decisions on migrant numbers and costs, binds Ireland to EU quotas, and does nothing about arrivals from Britain via the north. It says the pact would worsen pressure on housing, schools, hospitals and prisons.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Stop the EU Migration Pact! (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes steps to help students with cost of living
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the Economy Minister's 2.7% inflationary uplift to maximum Higher Education maintenance grants and loans, following last year's 20% rise. He says the Good Jobs Bill's tips and zero-hours measures will also help student workers.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Higher Education maintenance grants and loans 2.7% inflationary uplift Original release: Delargy welcomes steps to help students with cost of living (opens in a new tab)
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BBC Admits Comber Orange Lodge Reporting Was Wrong, Apologies After Complaint Takes Eleven Months
TUV Strangford candidate Jonathan Jackson welcomes a BBC Executive Complaints Unit finding that BBC NI's reporting on the cancelled Comber summer camp was inaccurate, and says the BBC should apologise. He calls for scrutiny of BBC NI's handling, and says Goldsprings Orange Lodge asked Ofcom to…
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC reporting on cancelled Comber children’s GAA event Original release: BBC Admits Comber Orange Lodge Reporting Was Wrong, Apologies After Complaint Takes Eleven Months (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns Pro-IRA Graffiti Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV councillor Jonathan McAuley, MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston condemn pro-IRA graffiti sprayed on Rasharkin Orange Hall, with Gaston calling on police for extra patrols ahead of the marching season.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pro-IRA graffiti attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall Original release: TUV Condemns Pro-IRA Graffiti Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite: Belfast can do better on street waste
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite calls for the council to set a date for phasing out refuse bags left on city centre, university area and arterial street routes. He will ask the People and Communities Committee to agree a timeline, working with residents, businesses and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: De Faoite: Belfast can do better on street waste (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin introduces Regional Balance Bill to Assembly
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has introduced her Regional Balance Bill to the Assembly, which would require the Executive to set up a Regional Balance Strategic Framework and obligate departments to consider it, with annual accountability to track progress.
Economy and employment Issue: Regional Balance Bill introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly Original release: McLaughlin introduces Regional Balance Bill to Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Doctors should not pay the price for Executive failure
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says doctors and patients should not bear the cost of the Executive's failure to fund healthcare, after hospital doctors announced planned strike action later this month. He calls for urgent engagement to avoid escalation and deliver certainty…
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: McGrath: Doctors should not pay the price for Executive failure (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin weaponising planning process to block Northern Ireland Centenary Stone
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA accuses Sinn Féin of orchestrating a five-year campaign to block the Northern Ireland Centenary Stone through the planning process, and calls for it to be erected without further obstruction.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin objections to centenary memorial stone planning application Original release: Sinn Féin weaponising planning process to block Northern Ireland Centenary Stone (opens in a new tab)
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Racially motivated attack on Shankill Gospel Hall condemned
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA condemns an arson attack on the former Shankill Gospel Hall premises, which he describes as racially motivated, and says the attackers are not loyalists or patriots. He wishes police well in catching those responsible and anyone who incited the attack, and says he is…
Justice and policing Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: Racially motivated attack on Shankill Gospel Hall condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: Unionists Stood for Restraint and Order at Scarva
TUV leader Jim Allister says party members joined loyalists at Scarva on Saturday in protesting a republican parade, and that unionist leaders' presence prevented disorder. He rebukes Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Alliance for criticism, and says republican online abuse of unionists has gone unremarked.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission determination on Scarva Palestine march and counter-protest Original release: Allister: Unionists Stood for Restraint and Order at Scarva (opens in a new tab)
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Appointment of first ever Sinn Féin Mayor for Antrim and Newtownabbey symbolises the future – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes Cllr Henry Cushinan's installation as the first Sinn Féin Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council at its 2026 AGM, calling it a historic step toward equality, inclusion and a united Ireland.
Local government Issue: Henry Cushinan installed as Antrim and Newtownabbey Mayor at 2026 AGM Original release: Appointment of first ever Sinn Féin Mayor for Antrim and Newtownabbey symbolises the future – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: MLAs cannot miss chance to tackle scramblers and e-scooters
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says MLAs must vote for an amendment to the Justice Bill that would let police seize scramblers and e‑scooters causing alarm, distress or annoyance without a warning, urging cross‑party support to curb dangerous anti‑social use.
Justice and policing Issue: SDLP amendment to Justice Bill on seizing scramblers and e-scooters Original release: Durkan: MLAs cannot miss chance to tackle scramblers and e-scooters (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns racially motivated arson attack in North Belfast
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns a racially motivated arson at a former hall on the Shankill Road that was being converted into a grocery store. She calls for those responsible to face consequences and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: McAllister condemns racially motivated arson attack in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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'Racists Don't Speak for the Shankill' Gerry Carroll Condemns Arson on Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns a racially motivated arson attack that destroyed a migrant-owned shop in a former church building on the Shankill, saying the blaze followed online hostility and urging Belfast's working class to unite against racism.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: 'Racists Don't Speak for the Shankill' Gerry Carroll Condemns Arson on Migrant-Owned Business (opens in a new tab)
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Re-erection of racist banner in Moygashel needs called out – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on political representatives and community leaders to condemn and seek the immediate removal of a re-erected racist banner in Moygashel. He also calls for a full investigation into reported masked men at a children's park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Re-erected racist banner in Moygashel Original release: Re-erection of racist banner in Moygashel needs called out – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)