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Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly attacks a recent report costing legacy of the Troubles, calling it a financial price placed on truth and justice for victims' families. She urges the Secretary of State to reverse redaction or meet families, and questions the think-tank behind the figures over its…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Cost of Legacy report on Troubles legacy costs Original release: Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict
Jim Allister, who leads Traditional Unionist Voice and is MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion criticising a coroner's ruling on the deaths of four IRA members killed after attacking a police station, and urges the Government to back those who fought terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background”
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke says recruitment should be based on merit, rejects proposals for a 50 % Catholic quota in the PSNI, and calls for a school‑wide campaign to attract more Catholic officers, citing lack of political leadership.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI Catholic recruitment quota proposal Original release: Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background” (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes Minister’s ‘innovative thinking’ to deliver better wastewater infrastructure
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's commitment to better water and wastewater infrastructure, and says ageing wastewater systems must be a top priority. He blames austerity and British Government underfunding and points to an extra £19.5 million for NI Water…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Assembly statement on water and wastewater infrastructure Original release: Boylan welcomes Minister’s ‘innovative thinking’ to deliver better wastewater infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to publicly back SAS soldiers involved in the 1992 Clonoe incident, defending their actions and criticising compensation paid to an IRA getaway driver.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Urgent Question on SAS soldiers and Clonoe 1992 shooting Original release: Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers (opens in a new tab)
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Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Defence Secretary in the Commons to make clear the Government stands behind SAS personnel present at Clonoe, after an inquest ruling he calls unbelievable and says undermines those who served.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns racist graffiti that has appeared in west Belfast in recent days, calling it repugnant and urging that racism be opposed and challenged. He says the majority of local people reject such hatred and pledges continued support for diversity.
Disability and equality Issue: West Belfast racist graffiti condemnation Original release: ‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat -…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan responds to the inquest ruling into the killing of four IRA members at Clonoe, arguing that the SAS were justified in using lethal force against an armed group who had just attacked Coalisland police station.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat -… (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes findings into SAS execution of four men in Clonoe
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes a coroner’s ruling that the 1992 SAS killings of four men in Clonoe were unjustified, praises the families’ long campaign and urges the British Government to repeal the Legacy Act and restore full inquests.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Mallaghan welcomes findings into SAS execution of four men in Clonoe (opens in a new tab)
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AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the party will re‑introduce its Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill in the new Dáil, urging all parties to pass the legislation swiftly to investigate alleged British state collusion from 1968‑1998.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Re‑introduction of Collusion Inquiry Bill in Dáil Original release: AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Comments on Clonoe Coroners Ruling
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says it is ludicrous to call the 1992 Clonoe shooting of four PIRA members unjustified, following the coroner's judgement. He argues a split-second decision without a warning was justified given the attack on a police station and the weapons carried.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Beattie Comments on Clonoe Coroners Ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says communities in worst-hit areas such as Monaghan and Cavan feel let down after Storm Éowyn, and calls for investment in the electricity grid, water services and storm planning. He also urges ESB compensation for prolonged power cuts and underground routing for the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Éowyn aftermath and Dáil statements on government response Original release: Communities in worst affected areas feel let down and forgotten in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois!
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on the Executive and the Irish Government to fill the funding gap facing Foras na Gaeilge after cuts of over €800,000, warning they will damage jobs and language projects. The release also criticises the DUP's stance on the language and questions Sinn…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois! (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has published the SEN Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, setting out short-term actions to rebuild trust with parents, build workforce capability, improve placements and support sustained funding.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan publication Original release: Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of disregarding communities and democratic institutions during his unannounced Ulster University visit, and criticises UK austerity, winter fuel cuts and the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Hilary Benn comments during unannounced Ulster University visit Original release: Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns other parties for protecting polluters
Alliance MLA John Blair accuses Sinn Féin, the DUP, UUP and SDLP of blocking tougher penalties for repeat polluters after an Assembly vote. He says the other parties are undermining protection for Lough Neagh and farmers, and urges them to reflect on their stance.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Assembly vote on stricter penalties for repeat polluters Original release: Blair condemns other parties for protecting polluters (opens in a new tab)
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Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is extremely concerned the DUP is delaying agreement on a new funding model that could increase financial backing for small Irish language groups, after Foras na Gaeilge announced savings forcing cuts to grassroots organisations. He urges the DUP to agree it…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says storm contingency plans must be accelerated so vulnerable people on the critical care register, including those on home dialysis, get power and support without delay. She calls for investment in generators for health services and cross-border collaboration…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Storm aftermath response and critical care register support Original release: Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane addresses New York City Bar Association
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane, speaking to the New York City Bar Association, welcomes the British government's announced public inquiry into his father's murder and calls on the Labour government to fully repeal and replace the Legacy Act, returning to Stormont House Agreement principles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government public inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder announcement Original release: Finucane addresses New York City Bar Association (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says he addressed a London commemoration for the Bloody Sunday victims and their families. He welcomes a court ruling that Soldier F should stand trial, and calls on the British government to fully repeal the Legacy Act and return to the Stormont House Agreement…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F Bloody Sunday trial ruling Original release: Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London (opens in a new tab)