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‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she offered ongoing support and solidarity to representatives of Northern Ireland's ethnic minority community, pledging that all residents should feel welcome, safe and respected in society.
Disability and equality Original release: ‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges the Education Minister to engage with affected organisations and protect funding for the Belfast-wide early years pilot, which supports disadvantaged children with special educational needs, amid uncertainty over its continuation.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast wide early years pilot programme funding uncertainty Original release: Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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TUV speaks up for female sport
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry says a male boxer's win over a female opponent in the women's boxing at the Paris Olympics is destructive and dangerous for female sport. She claims the woke agenda has damaged the Games.
Disability and equality Issue: Paris Olympics women's boxing bout involving a male-born competitor Original release: TUV speaks up for female sport (opens in a new tab)
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Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee, welcomes the Government's decision to extend the application deadline for the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme to August 2026. She says slow administration has frustrated applicants and calls for continued support for…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme deadline extended to August 2026 Original release: Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Early wins can be gained from the All-Island Rail Review – Swann & Butler
UUP MP Robin Swann and MLA Robbie Butler urge Louise Haigh to press ahead quickly with the Executive and Irish Government on early gains from the All-Island Rail Review, prioritising reopening the Antrim–Lisburn line with a Belfast International Airport station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Early wins can be gained from the All-Island Rail Review – Swann & Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
Alliance welcomes the UK Government's decision to extend the deadline for backdated applications to the Troubles disablement payment scheme until August 2026, and says the review report due later this month must now be considered.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme deadline extended to August 2026 Original release: Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds calls for urgent reform of the Northern Ireland planning system, saying the latest planning statistics show record low decisions and missed processing targets, and urging streamlined Local Development Plans and statutory timeframes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Annual Planning Statistics release Original release: McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Rail review vital to improving rural development – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Martin Kenny TD calls on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to rethink excluding the Claremorris to Collooney route from the Western Rail Corridor in the final All Island Rail Review report, published today. He says the omission harms tourism, rural development and northwest…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Rail review vital to improving rural development – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell congratulates Golden Girl Hannah Scott
DUP MP Gregory Campbell congratulates Coleraine's Hannah Scott on winning Olympic gold in the women's quadruple sculls final at the Paris Olympics, and says her success is a proud day for Northern Ireland.
Other Issue: Hannah Scott wins Olympic gold in women's quadruple sculls Original release: Campbell congratulates Golden Girl Hannah Scott (opens in a new tab)
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Government must ensure major expansion of Rail Service is delivered ‘without delays and overspends’ – John Brady TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson John Brady TD welcomes the final All-Island Strategic Rail Review report but warns the government must avoid repeating past overspends and delays, calling for clear timelines, action plans and value-for-money oversight, and a Garda transport unit.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Government must ensure major expansion of Rail Service is delivered ‘without delays and overspends’ – John Brady TD (opens in a new tab)
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Rail review a missed opportunity to include all of Northern Ireland:…
DUP infrastructure spokesperson and Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine says the All-Island Strategic Rail Review missed a chance by leaving out County Fermanagh, which would be the only county without rail links. She notes the omission was raised during consultation and says Fermanagh…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Rail review a missed opportunity to include all of Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)
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Delight at Olympic success
Allister Kyle, TUV vice‑chairman and East Londonderry representative, says people in East Londonderry and across Northern Ireland are delighted by Hannah Scott’s Olympic gold in the GB quadruple sculls, welcomes the celebrations in Coleraine and will ask the Causeway Coast and Glens council to give
Other Issue: Hannah Scott wins Olympic gold in women's quadruple sculls Original release: Delight at Olympic success (opens in a new tab)
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All-island rail review "A transformative vision for the Island of Ireland" - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the All-Island Rail Review, saying its proposed nearly 700km of new rail would bring around 700,000 people within reach of a station. He cites Strabane, Omagh and Dungannon being reconnected, links to Belfast, Dublin and Shannon airports, and urges the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: All-island rail review "A transformative vision for the Island of Ireland" - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Rail review must be start of plan to connect island
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says the All Island Strategic Rail Review must be only the first step towards wider cross-island transport links, warning that the north west and Enniskillen would still lack rail provision under the published proposals.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Durkan: Rail review must be start of plan to connect island (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lee-Surginor expresses condolences after motorcyclist dies in accident on Killyleagh Road
Alliance Rowallane councillor David Lee-Surginor offers condolences to the family of a man in his 50s who died after a motorcyclist was struck in a crash on Downpatrick's Killyleagh Road. He urges road users to take care and asks witnesses to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Killyleagh Road fatal motorcycle crash in Downpatrick Original release: Cllr Lee-Surginor expresses condolences after motorcyclist dies in accident on Killyleagh Road (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes welcomes decision to allow northern citizens to enter All-Ireland Final competition
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes RTÉ's decision to let people from Northern Ireland enter its All-Ireland Final ticket competition after initially excluding them. He says the change is a step towards removing barriers for northern citizens using RTÉ's services.
Disability and equality Issue: RTÉ All-Ireland Final ticket competition open to northern citizens Original release: Hughes welcomes decision to allow northern citizens to enter All-Ireland Final competition (opens in a new tab)
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Time to Get Serious About Use of Public Money – Shannon
DUP MP for Strangford Jim Shannon urges the Chancellor to scrutinise how current public money is spent instead of raising taxes, citing a think tank figure of £557 million a year on equality, diversity and inclusion staff while the two-child benefit cap remains.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Time to Get Serious About Use of Public Money – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome the announcement that Gracehill has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland and Ballymena Councillor Jack Gibson welcome UNESCO's World Heritage listing of Gracehill Moravian Church in Co Antrim, announced at the 46th World Heritage Committee session. They hope the recognition will draw visitors and commend the local community's…
Other Issue: Gracehill UNESCO world heritage status designation Original release: Alliance representatives welcome the announcement that Gracehill has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes reacts to RTÉ news bulletin resumption for north
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes RTÉ's decision to reverse geo-blocking of its news bulletins for viewers in the north, but asks why northern viewers were blocked initially. He criticises continued blocking of Olympic coverage and says he will seek a meeting with the Media Minister and RTÉ…
Disability and equality Issue: RTÉ News geo-blocking of northern viewers Original release: Hughes reacts to RTÉ news bulletin resumption for north (opens in a new tab)
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Geo-Blocking RTÉ News is treating northern citizens with contempt – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls on RTÉ to immediately reverse its geo-blocking of RTÉ News for northern viewers, which he says treats citizens with contempt. He cites the Gaelic football final and Olympic coverage, and says he will write to the Media Minister and RTÉ's Director General.
Disability and equality Issue: RTÉ News geo-blocking of northern viewers Original release: Geo-Blocking RTÉ News is treating northern citizens with contempt – Hughes (opens in a new tab)