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Gannon: Western Trust must scrap SWAH consultation
SDLP councillor Adam Gannon, Group Leader on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, says the Western Trust must scrap its consultation on ending emergency general surgery at Enniskillen's South West Acute Hospital after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt asked it to pause. He links the intervention to…
Health Issue: Health Minister orders Western Trust to halt SWAH emergency surgery consultation Original release: Gannon: Western Trust must scrap SWAH consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Onus now on Western Trust to rebuild public confidence – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says the Western Trust must rebuild public confidence after the Health Minister ordered it to halt the South West Acute Hospital consultation on ending emergency general surgery there. She says only two events were held, not the comprehensive process she called for, and…
Health Issue: Health Minister orders Western Trust to halt SWAH emergency surgery consultation Original release: Onus now on Western Trust to rebuild public confidence – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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NIHRC’s Attack on ICRIR Exposes Its Partisan Agenda
TUV leader Jim Allister MP accuses the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission of partisanship after its public criticism of ICRIR chair Sir Declan Morgan and former police officer Peter Sheridan. He calls for the NIHRC to be held to account and says its comments show it has abandoned an…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Human Rights Commission remarks on ICRIR Original release: NIHRC’s Attack on ICRIR Exposes Its Partisan Agenda (opens in a new tab)
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TUV commends Orange on a successful Twelfth
TUV culture spokesperson Councillor Matthew Warwick praises the Orange Order, bands and volunteers for a Twelfth parades season he says passed without incident across Northern Ireland, and highlights the Scarva Sham Fight as a major cultural event.
Community relations and legacy Original release: TUV commends Orange on a successful Twelfth (opens in a new tab)
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BBC Retreats After TUV Complaint Over Trans Activism Bias
TUV press officer Sammy Morrison says the BBC has edited its 'The State of Us' podcast after a TUV complaint, removing comments about councillor Keith Ratcliffe and other content. He argues the BBC failed to offer a right of reply and that its clarification is hard to find, and vows to keep…
Disability and equality Issue: BBC edits 'The State of Us' podcast after TUV complaint Original release: BBC Retreats After TUV Complaint Over Trans Activism Bias (opens in a new tab)
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NI Civil Service Must Clarify Its Role in Belfast Pride Following Landmark Court Ruling
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure calls on the Northern Ireland Civil Service to withdraw from Belfast Pride, citing a High Court ruling in England on Northumbria Police officers marching under the Progress Pride flag and arguing civil servants must stay impartial.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Northumbria Police Progress Pride flag Original release: NI Civil Service Must Clarify Its Role in Belfast Pride Following Landmark Court Ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Time to deliver on disability rights, says Donnelly, on publication of PMB report
Alliance spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA publishes the consultation report on his proposed Disability Rights Bill, which would require public authorities to take account of the UN disability convention, citing 87% support. He calls the bill a vital first step and urges Northern Ireland to act…
Disability and equality Issue: Donnelly Disability Rights Bill consultation report publication Original release: Time to deliver on disability rights, says Donnelly, on publication of PMB report (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood challenges Prime Minister: No killer can be above the law
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions to commit that new legacy legislation will strip immunity provisions from former paramilitaries and soldiers. He calls repealing the Legacy Act an urgent priority and says no killer should be above the law.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Starmer PMQs commitment on repealing the Legacy Act Original release: Eastwood challenges Prime Minister: No killer can be above the law (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew calls on political representatives to stand against intolerance and disrespect
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges political and community representatives to condemn intolerance and disrespect following the cancellation of North Down Cricket Club’s cross‑community summer sport camp, stressing that sport should unite children, including those from East Belfast GAA, in an all‑wel
Community relations and legacy Issue: North Down Cricket Club cross‑community sport camp cancellation Original release: Gildernew calls on political representatives to stand against intolerance and disrespect (opens in a new tab)
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The use of flags and emblems to intimidate must end – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, expresses alarm at additional flags erected near St Comgall's chapel and school and calls for their immediate removal, labelling the display sectarian intimidation and urging zero tolerance for flags used to give offence.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Additional flags erected near St Comgall's chapel, South Antrim Original release: The use of flags and emblems to intimidate must end – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong declares support for local club after summer scheme cancelled
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong declares support for North Down Cricket Club in Comber after it cancelled a cross-community summer scheme that was due to include a local GAA club, saying the decision followed online criticism.
Community relations and legacy Issue: North Down Cricket Club cross‑community sport camp cancellation Original release: Armstrong declares support for local club after summer scheme cancelled (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racism will not win’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns xenophobic graffiti sprayed on a company van overnight in Andersontown, west Belfast, says the incident has been reported to the PSNI and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Xenophobic graffiti on company van in Andersontown, west Belfast Original release: ‘Racism will not win’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks from Human Rights Chief Commission on the ICRIR threaten the Commission's credibility – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Human Rights Chief Commission’s comments on the Independent Commission for Information Retrieval and Reconciliation are political, damage the commission’s credibility and threaten the UUP’s support if former RUC officers are excluded from the ICR
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Human Rights Commission remarks on ICRIR Original release: Remarks from Human Rights Chief Commission on the ICRIR threaten the Commission's credibility – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian hate attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall
Traditional Unionist Voice MP Jim Allister condemns sectarian graffiti and vandalism at Rasharkin's Orange Hall, saying it reflects hatred of Orange and Unionist culture and that police should have been present in the village on the 11th night.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin Orange Hall sectarian vandalism and terrorist slogans Original release: Sectarian hate attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must urgently confirm funding for the Birch Hill Complex – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the Health Minister to urgently confirm a date for funding the new Birch Hill mental health complex in Antrim, after visiting Holywell Hospital and describing its deteriorating buildings as unfit for purpose.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Holywell Hospital visit and Birch Hill mental health funding delay Original release: Minister must urgently confirm funding for the Birch Hill Complex – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Consultation event postponement creates further anxiety to people of Fermanagh – Cullen
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Lengthy wait for red flag breast cancer referral ‘extremely concerning’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says an eight-week minimum wait for diagnostic clinic investigation of a red flag breast cancer referral is extremely concerning and far exceeds the 14-day target. She has written to the Health Minister and calls on him to act now to reduce waits.
Health Issue: Red flag breast cancer referral waiting times at diagnostic clinics Original release: Lengthy wait for red flag breast cancer referral ‘extremely concerning’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey condemns sectarian and racist signage at Highfield bonfire
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns offensive sectarian and racist material displayed on and near a bonfire in Highfield on the Shankill. He calls on political unionism to speak out and demand its removal, and says he has reported it as a hate crime to the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Highfield bonfire sectarian and racist signage in Shankill Original release: Maskey condemns sectarian and racist signage at Highfield bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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‘Serious public safety concerns remain and further questions need to be answered’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says serious public safety concerns remain over a bonfire site in south Belfast's Village area after more asbestos was reportedly found there. He calls for a factual assessment of the asbestos and questions why the PSNI decided not to intervene.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: ‘Serious public safety concerns remain and further questions need to be answered’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Twelfth isn’t for BBC and others to define, but ours to celebrate
TUV press officer Samuel Morrison argues the BBC's coverage of the Twelfth is negative and selective, citing Sandy Row road closures, Kilkeel's Eleventh Night and a republican rap group. He calls for the Twelfth to be celebrated on its own terms.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Twelfth isn’t for BBC and others to define, but ours to celebrate (opens in a new tab)