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Lavery welcomes Pride approval for Lurgan Park
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery welcomes the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council vote, passed 16 to 14, allowing Lurgan Pride to hold its August event in Lurgan Park. He criticises DUP and TUV opposition as shameful and discriminatory.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Lurgan Pride event approval in Lurgan Park by ABC Council Original release: Lavery welcomes Pride approval for Lurgan Park (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister’s painfully slow progress on delivery frustrating, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA says the Communities Minister's slow progress on social strategies, including anti-poverty, disability and LGBTQI+ plans, is delaying their outcomes. She questions the 'phased approach' used and calls for urgency before the multi-year budget.
Disability and equality Original release: Communities Minister’s painfully slow progress on delivery frustrating, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter Applauds Landmark Vote by Camogie Association
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes the Camogie Association special Congress vote, which overwhelmingly backed letting players choose between shorts and skorts in matches. She calls it a long-overdue win for camogie players and for women in sport.
Disability and equality Issue: Camogie Association special Congress vote on shorts or skorts Original release: Hunter Applauds Landmark Vote by Camogie Association (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan expresses deep sadness following A5 tragedy
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan expresses sorrow after a fatal crash on the A5 near Omagh that left one person dead and another seriously hurt. He sends prayers to the bereaved family and thanks emergency responders for their quick response at the scene.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal A5 crash near Omagh, May 2025 Original release: McCrossan expresses deep sadness following A5 tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls on DUP to end opposition to additional funding for north-south bodies
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the DUP's blocking of extra Irish government funding for north-south bodies is indefensible, after the Assembly backed a Sinn Féin motion urging the party to drop its opposition within the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly motion urging DUP to end opposition to north-south funding Original release: Kearney calls on DUP to end opposition to additional funding for north-south bodies (opens in a new tab)
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Latest EU Rules threaten treatments for minor conditions
DUP North Down MLA Peter Martin expresses serious concern at EU proposals that could reclassify common anti-viral and anti-fungal treatments, such as those for dandruff, athlete's foot and cold sores, as prescription-only. He says this would add strain to GP services and calls for certainty on…
Health International affairs Issue: EU proposals to reclassify anti-viral and anti-fungal treatments as prescription-only Original release: Latest EU Rules threaten treatments for minor conditions (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges the Equality Commission on its attitude to Irish language in light of polling evidence
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston writes to the Equality Commission challenging it to produce evidence that Irish language signage is a neutral act, citing LucidTalk and Analogical Research polling on unionist reaction. He asks the Commission to reassess its position, consider a 'chill factor' effect on…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: TUV challenges the Equality Commission on its attitude to Irish language in light of polling evidence (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy Review a Sham Designed to Cement the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister MP calls the Murphy Review of the Protocol a sham as the party publishes its 46-page response, arguing its terms are biased and that requiring cross-community support for any change gives nationalists a veto.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Murphy Review of the Protocol terms and TUV response Original release: Murphy Review a Sham Designed to Cement the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Marriage Equality was a vote for hope, equality and inclusion – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the tenth anniversary of the Irish marriage equality referendum, calling it a vote for hope, equality and inclusion, and says transphobia and homophobia must be challenged.
Disability and equality Original release: Marriage Equality was a vote for hope, equality and inclusion – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan urges public to have their say on use of mobile phones while driving consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges the public to respond to a Department for Infrastructure consultation, launched by Minister Liz Kimmins, on strengthening laws against mobile phone use while driving. He welcomes the proposals to let police act on taking photos, recording videos or scrolling at…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Mobile phone while driving legislation consultation launched by Infrastructure Minister Original release: Boylan urges public to have their say on use of mobile phones while driving consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister marks construction work on new £38m school for…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on a £38 million new school building for Strangford Integrated College in Carrowdore, funded by the Department of Education under the Fresh Start capital programme.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strangford Integrated College new school building construction start Original release: Education Minister marks construction work on new £38m school for… (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Réada Cronin TD urges the government to take an island-wide approach to biodiversity loss during Dáil statements, citing poor habitat and bird species figures and calling for stronger Marine Protected Areas legislation.
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáil statements on biodiversity Original release: All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Pádraig Donnelly condemns those behind a suspected racially motivated attack on a home in east Belfast late on Tuesday night. He calls on political and community leaders to challenge such behaviour and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast suspected racially motivated attack on home Original release: No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says the Education Minister must include Approved Home Childcare services in the forthcoming childcare strategy and deliver a comprehensive, affordable plan that supports families and providers of children with physical or additional needs.
Education Disability and equality Issue: NICMA report on childcare for children with additional needs Original release: Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes launch of new road safety campaign
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of a new advertising campaign warning drivers about danger around buses, urging road users to respect buses stopping on rural and urban roads. He says he will work with the minister on more 20mph zones at…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's new bus safety advertising campaign launch Original release: Boylan welcomes launch of new road safety campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes Wrightbus to Westminster
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus's hydrogen bus display at Parliament as North Antrim MP, calls for government to prioritise UK manufacturing in zero emission bus rollout and support diesel bus conversions, and hopes Wrightbus expands into hydrogen coaches at Galgorm.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus hydrogen bus display at Parliament Original release: Allister welcomes Wrightbus to Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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Priority for Sinn Féin to deliver better connectivity in west Belfast – Reilly
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly says Sinn Féin secured an Assembly debate on mobile signal black spots in west Belfast, following a survey by MP Paul Maskey that drew over 2,600 responses. She calls for improved coverage and says the party is pressing phone companies in London for better…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: West Belfast mobile signal black spots Assembly debate Original release: Priority for Sinn Féin to deliver better connectivity in west Belfast – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Community transport funding a welcome boost – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of higher funding for community transport, which she says supports rural residents reaching family, healthcare and community life.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces increased community transport funding Original release: Community transport funding a welcome boost – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Access to City Airport must be progressed - Dunne
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says he is disappointed that a feasibility study on pedestrian routes to the Belfast City Airport and Sydenham rail stop has been pushed back a year to summer 2026, blaming budget constraints. He says the delay follows the Department for Infrastructure's lacklustre…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Translink rail halt accessibility assessment delay to summer 2026 Original release: Access to City Airport must be progressed - Dunne (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister tables Early Day Motion on EU deal
TUV MP Jim Allister has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons regretting that the UK-EU summit failed to restore full UK sovereignty over Northern Ireland. It argues the SPS deal leaves goods subject to EU customs checks and that an Irish Sea border still divides the UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: Jim Allister tables Early Day Motion on EU deal (opens in a new tab)