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‘I am committed to the struggle for equality for everyone’ – Finnegan makes inaugural Assembly speech
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan says her first Assembly speech at the International Women’s Day debate reaffirms her commitment to gender equality for all and urges upgrading rural schools, including a new programme for St Patrick’s Primary in Crossmaglen.
Disability and equality Education Issue: International Women’s Day Assembly debate Original release: ‘I am committed to the struggle for equality for everyone’ – Finnegan makes inaugural Assembly speech (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes Minister’s commitment to tackling water pollution in South Antrim
Alliance MLA John Blair says he met DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and angling clubs from South Antrim to discuss recurring pollution on local rivers flowing into Lough Neagh. He says the Minister reaffirmed his commitment to tackling water pollution and pledged ongoing engagement with the angling…
Environment and climate Issue: South Antrim angling clubs meeting with DAERA Minister on river pollution Original release: Blair welcomes Minister’s commitment to tackling water pollution in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks – “SF level of irony is incredulous”
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks accuses Sinn Féin of hypocrisy after it criticised UK weapons supplies to Ukraine, citing its recent praise of an IRA figure, and welcomes Northern Ireland-made missiles supporting Ukraine's defence.
International affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin criticism of UK weapons supplies to Ukraine Original release: Brooks – “SF level of irony is incredulous” (opens in a new tab)
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European Day for Victims of Terrorism event – speakers announced
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston announces a Stormont event on Monday 10th March marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism, with a minute's silence and victims' accounts, co-sponsored by Mike Nesbitt and Patsy McGlone and organised with SEFF and UHRW.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Stormont event marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism 2025 Original release: European Day for Victims of Terrorism event – speakers announced (opens in a new tab)
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Spreagann Gildernew daoine chun páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew encourages people to take part in local Seachtain na Gaeilge events, which run until 17 March, and calls for fair funding to sustain the Irish language revival.
Disability and equality Education Original release: Spreagann Gildernew daoine chun páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: No place for racism
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns the racist graffiti attack on a Roden Street property in south Belfast, calling the act disgraceful, stating there is no place for racism in the city and urging that the affected family be helped to find a new home.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on south Belfast property Original release: Hanna: No place for racism (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns a racially motivated attack on a young mother and her child's home in the Roden Street area, saying it was meant to intimidate them. She calls on all parties to condemn such incidents and urges anyone with information to contact PSNI or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially motivated attack on home in Roden Street, South Belfast Original release: Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti sprayed on a property in south Belfast overnight, calls for those responsible to face justice and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti on south Belfast property Original release: Hargey slams racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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The Irish language is seen in every part of life and grows stronger each day – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the Irish language is growing stronger and urges people to attend Seachtain na Gaeilge events. She welcomes progress by The Executive Office on the Identity and Language Act, including preparations to establish an Office of Identity and Cultural Expression and…
Disability and equality Original release: The Irish language is seen in every part of life and grows stronger each day – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke – “there was always an alternative”
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA marks the fortieth anniversary of the 1985 Newry police station bombing that killed nine RUC officers, honouring them and urging those responsible to acknowledge the lasting harm they caused.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Fortieth anniversary of the Newry police station bombing Original release: Clarke – “there was always an alternative” (opens in a new tab)
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Egan appeals for information on the twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan appeals for anyone with information on Lisa Dorrian's disappearance to contact the PSNI, marking twenty years since she vanished in 2005. She notes the family still lack answers and cannot lay her to rest, and commends their long campaign.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's disappearance appeal Original release: Egan appeals for information on the twentieth anniversary of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he pressed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at a Communities Committee meeting for a timeline to publish an Irish Language Strategy, and calls for the minister to re-engage with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Irish language sector.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Committee meeting on Irish Language Strategy timeline Original release: Gildernew presses Communities Minister on Irish Language Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Regenerative tourism can contribute to our economy and ecological well-being – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Jemma Dolan praises a 'Tourism through a Regenerative Lens' conference held in Enniskillen by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. She says regenerative tourism can support both the economy and ecological well-being, and pledges to support initiatives…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Tourism through a Regenerative Lens conference, Enniskillen Original release: Regenerative tourism can contribute to our economy and ecological well-being – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Fr. Raymond Murray – a fearless champion against injustice
Former Uachtarán of Sinn Féin Gerry Adams expresses solidarity and condolences to Fr. Raymond Murray’s family and colleagues, lauding his five‑decade fight for human rights, exposure of shoot‑to‑kill, collusion, torture and the harsh conditions faced by women political prisoners.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Fr. Raymond Murray Original release: Fr. Raymond Murray – a fearless champion against injustice (opens in a new tab)
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The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Secretary of State to ensure the NICS is fit for purpose, suggesting closer integration with the UK Home Civil Service. He also urges the Government to reconsider net-zero targets stalling projects such as the A5 road.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: The right people and policies needed to make NI work – Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Shannon calls on Government to press Dublin on Omagh inquiry
DUP MP Jim Shannon calls on the UK Government to press Dublin to initiate its own inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, citing the Horner judgement's recommendation for inquiries in both jurisdictions. He accuses Dublin of foot-dragging on legacy issues.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry and Dublin's response to the Horner judgement Original release: Shannon calls on Government to press Dublin on Omagh inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Celtic need to act decisively following McFarlane terror tribute…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell and North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett call on Celtic FC to act against supporters who displayed a banner honouring convicted IRA member Brendan McFarlane at a Scottish Premiership match. Brett has written to the club chairman, copying the Scottish FA and UEFA, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Celtic supporters' Brendan McFarlane banner at Aberdeen match Original release: Celtic need to act decisively following McFarlane terror tribute… (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “paramilitaries have no place in our communities”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says paramilitaries have no place in communities and backs today's plan, first put forward earlier by the IRC, urging the appointed expert be allowed time to report in nine months.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UK-Irish government agreement on appointing an independent expert to engage paramilitaries Original release: Robinson – “paramilitaries have no place in our communities” (opens in a new tab)
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‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin
MEP Lynn Boylan says she will host ‘One Island, One Environment’ on 4 April at the Ballymun Rediscovery Centre, inviting climate activists to discuss how a united Ireland could strengthen environmental action, north‑south cooperation and future climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Environment and climate Issue: One Island, One Environment event in Dublin Original release: ‘One Island-One Environment’ discussion to be hosted in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the election of a Belfast figure as president of Conradh na Gaeilge, the first from Belfast in 30 years, and congratulates him on his long-standing commitment to the organisation. She urges constructive dialogue over an emergency motion on legal action against…
Disability and equality Issue: Conradh na Gaeilge presidential election at Wexford ard fheis Original release: Mulholland welcomes historic election of Belfast President to Conradh na Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)