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Dillon comments on Ógra Shinn Féin video
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says Ógra Shinn Féin has removed a video that was intended as tongue-in-cheek and not to offend. She says young people are frustrated by the DUP's stance and calls on all parties to use social media responsibly.
Other Issue: Ógra Shinn Féin video removal after social media controversy Original release: Dillon comments on Ógra Shinn Féin video (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke condemns online school threat
South Antrim DUP MLA Trevor Clarke condemns an online email that appears to threaten schools in the Antrim area, saying the wording raises questions. He says he has spoken to police, who have opened an investigation, and urges parents to follow police advice to school leaders.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Clarke condemns online school threat (opens in a new tab)
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Ombudsman Court ruling must be a turning point for legacy – Buchanan
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan, a Policing Board member, says a High Court ruling that the Police Ombudsman exceeded her powers must prompt fairer, lawful legacy processes. He questions compensation paid on discredited findings and calls on the Chief Constable to answer for it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court ruling on Police Ombudsman collusion findings against retired RUC officers Original release: Ombudsman Court ruling must be a turning point for legacy – Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister comments on email threatening attacks on Co Antrim schools
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, expresses deep concern over reported threatening emails about attacks on schools in the Co Antrim area. He condemns any threat against pupils and staff, welcomes the PSNI's rapid investigation and patrols, and calls for those behind the apparent hoax…
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Jim Allister comments on email threatening attacks on Co Antrim schools (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Health and Education Ministers to deliver for children with complex and additional needs – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the Health and Education Ministers to cooperate on drafting a bill in the next mandate that would improve support for young people with complex and additional needs, urging them to act without delay.
Disability and equality Health Original release: Time for Health and Education Ministers to deliver for children with complex and additional needs – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Hospitality businesses deserve a level playing field across the island – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy calls on the British government to align Northern Ireland's VAT rate for hospitality businesses with the 9% rate due in the Republic, arguing northern firms face a 20% rate amid rising costs.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Hospitality businesses deserve a level playing field across the island – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Gaza aid flotilla activists must be released from illegal detention – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan voices support for Catherine Connolly after Israeli forces detained her sister, Dr Margaret Connolly, on a Gaza aid flotilla. He calls on the Irish and British governments to act against Israel and demands the immediate release of those detained.
International affairs Issue: Israeli detention of Gaza aid flotilla participants May 2026 Original release: Gaza aid flotilla activists must be released from illegal detention – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)
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Lynch condemns threat to Antrim schools
SDLP Antrim Councillor Roisin Lynch condemns a threatening email sent to schools in Antrim and a reported hoax attack, which she says caused fear among pupils and families. She welcomes the police and school response and urges anyone with information to cooperate with the investigation.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Lynch condemns threat to Antrim schools (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Executive parties’ conspiracy of silence on Budget is deafening
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole says Executive parties' silence over failing to agree a Budget is unacceptable, warning that domestic violence support and community relations funding are being jeopardised as the Executive reaches its eighth week without one.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive failure to pass multi-year budget Original release: O'Toole: Executive parties’ conspiracy of silence on Budget is deafening (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive must agree Budget to fund 24/7 thrombectomy services
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes the Health Minister's pledge to fund a dedicated 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service once his department's Budget is confirmed. He argues progress has been too slow and blames the lack of an agreed Executive budget, and repeats the call…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister commitment to 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service Original release: McGrath: Executive must agree Budget to fund 24/7 thrombectomy services (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes Assembly backing for post-19 SEN reform
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA welcomes Assembly backing for her party's Opposition Day motion, urging the Executive to legislate for legal entitlements and consistent, high-quality post-school support for young people with special educational needs up to age 25.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Assembly Opposition Day motion on post-19 special educational needs provision Original release: Hunter welcomes Assembly backing for post-19 SEN reform (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes Belfast Harbour's Horizons masterplan as a vote of confidence in the regional economy, but says planning constraints and the ONS classification of Trust Ports still hamper delivery. He urges the Department to keep to the timeline for the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast Harbour Horizons masterplan announcement Original release: Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed (opens in a new tab)
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Violence against teachers is a taboo we can no longer afford to ignore
UUP Leader and education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA urges the Education Minister to adopt an injury‑reduction plan for schools, citing 598 teachers and 1,974 classroom assistants assaulted last year, and calls for better training, support and parental respect.
Education Issue: Assaults on teachers and classroom assistants Original release: Violence against teachers is a taboo we can no longer afford to ignore (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns threatening email sent to schools in Antrim
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair condemns a threatening email containing a bomb threat sent to several schools in Antrim on 19 May, offering support to staff and pupils. He says the PSNI is investigating and has increased patrols, and urges anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Blair condemns threatening email sent to schools in Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes ruling on Police Ombudsman overreach
TUV leader Jim Allister MP welcomes a court ruling that the Police Ombudsman exceeded its legal powers in publicly labelling retired RUC officers as colluding, and pays tribute to the officers who brought the challenge. He says reports must now carry a notice acknowledging the overreach and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Court ruling on Police Ombudsman collusion findings against retired RUC officers Original release: Allister welcomes ruling on Police Ombudsman overreach (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins hails GAA’s sense of community following Armagh victory
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins congratulates Armagh GAA on winning the Ulster Championship Final against Monaghan, its first Ulster title since 2008. She praises the GAA's role in community life and wishes the squad well in the All-Ireland Championship.
Other Issue: Armagh win Ulster Championship Final against Monaghan Original release: Kimmins hails GAA’s sense of community following Armagh victory (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to hold Endometriosis event
Sinn Féin announces an endometriosis awareness event at Shaftesbury Community & Recreation Centre on 23 May, highlighting diagnosis wait times of almost 10 years and calling on the Health Minister to act on faster referrals and specialist care.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Sinn Féin to hold Endometriosis event (opens in a new tab)
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The time to plan and prepare for unity is now – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says recent election results in Wales, Scotland and England show growing demand for constitutional change and urges preparation for Irish unity. He calls on the Irish Government to set up a citizens' forum, draft a consultation paper on constitutional change and work…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Results of recent British elections in Wales, Scotland and England Original release: The time to plan and prepare for unity is now – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin Cannot Demand Justice While Denying Victims the Truth - Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew accuses the Irish Government of double standards on Troubles legacy, arguing Dublin lectures others on accountability while refusing full cooperation on Republic-linked cases ahead of an Assembly motion debate.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Assembly debate on Troubles legacy motion and Irish Government cooperation Original release: Dublin Cannot Demand Justice While Denying Victims the Truth - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of domestic violence must be properly supported when applying for social housing – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says domestic abuse victims need proper backing when applying for social housing via the Housing Selection Scheme, and questioned the Communities Minister in the Assembly on what steps are being taken.
Housing Justice and policing Original release: Victims of domestic violence must be properly supported when applying for social housing – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)