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TUV party secretary challenges Translink on double standards
TUV party secretary Ann McClure writes to Translink questioning why it marked an Armagh GAA fans' train to Dublin on social media but not the Twelfth of July, and why its Belfast buses display the progress pride flag, which she says is political.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Original release: TUV party secretary challenges Translink on double standards (opens in a new tab)
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New Race Relations legislation must be much higher priority by First and deputy First Minister, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw calls for the First and deputy First Minister to bring forward a new Race Relations Order much more urgently, after they indicated it could not come until 2026. She says racially motivated attacks are too common and urges…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Race Relations legislation timetable delay until 2026 Original release: New Race Relations legislation must be much higher priority by First and deputy First Minister, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must outline pathway to opening of new Maternity hospital –…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, a Stormont Health Committee member, asks Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to attend a committee meeting on the Royal Victoria new Maternity Hospital's opening. She seeks clarity on steps to address Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in the water system, timescales, costs and budget.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in Royal Victoria new Maternity Hospital water system Original release: Minister must outline pathway to opening of new Maternity hospital –… (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland
Alliance benefits spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA calls on the new UK Government to drop the Conservative proposals to reform Personal Independence Payments, after the DWP consultation closed. She says the plans to tie eligibility to a medical diagnosis and replace monthly payments with vouchers…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: DWP consultation on Personal Independence Payments reform closes Original release: UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion says she will stand up for workers and families after being appointed to the Regional Development, Employment and FEMM (Women's Rights) committees. She pledges regionally balanced investment and collective bargaining rights.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to European Parliament committees Original release: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the go-ahead for the Strule campus in Omagh, which she says is set to open in September 2028 and will bring over 4,000 children together to learn side by side.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus Omagh construction green light Original release: Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he has written to the Belfast Trust chief executive seeking an update and the facts after press reports of further delays to the new Royal Hospitals maternity facility in west Belfast. He calls for the work to be progressed efficiently and quickly.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Royal Victoria maternity hospital further delays reported in news coverage Original release: Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party had a disappointing result in the recent local and European elections in the south and admits it got the family and care referendums wrong. She pledges a review-led change of approach ahead of the next general election.
Other Immigration Issue: Sinn Féin local and European elections 2024 review findings Original release: Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Colin Crawford selected as the new MLA for North Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party announces the selection of Colin Crawford as MLA for North Antrim, replacing Robin Swann, who was elected MP for South Antrim at last week's election. Party leader Doug Beattie welcomes Crawford to the assembly team.
Other Issue: Colin Crawford selected as North Antrim MLA replacing Robin Swann Original release: Colin Crawford selected as the new MLA for North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard
UUP announces that MLA Thomas Beatty Elliott will be styled Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard, a peerage in the House of Lords, while he continues as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Party leader Doug Beattie says the title reflects Elliott's links to the area and its people.
Other Issue: Tom Elliott elevation to House of Lords as Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard Original release: Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance has selected Michelle Guy as its new Lagan Valley MLA
Alliance announces Michelle Guy as its new Lagan Valley MLA, replacing Sorcha Eastwood after her election as Lagan Valley MP. Guy, a Lisburn and Castlereagh councillor since 2019, will resign her council seat before taking up the Assembly role, following selection by local members.
Other Issue: Michelle Guy selected as Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Original release: Alliance has selected Michelle Guy as its new Lagan Valley MLA (opens in a new tab)
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McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans
Sinn Féin councillor Clare McConville-Walker welcomes the reversal of a planning approval for a landfill extension at Maghery, saying key details were missing from the application. She says the community and Lough Neagh will continue to be defended.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Maghery landfill extension planning decision overturned Original release: McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans (opens in a new tab)
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TUV writes to BBC about disgraceful bias
TUV writes to BBC Northern Ireland director Adam Smyth claiming its 2024 general election performance was overlooked, citing vote share and seats won, and demands BBC coverage reflect TUV as a major party with a voice on programmes like Good Morning Ulster.
Other Issue: BBC coverage of TUV performance in 2024 general election Original release: TUV writes to BBC about disgraceful bias (opens in a new tab)
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Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Senator Mal O'Hara congratulates Minister Roderic O'Gorman on winning the Green Party Ireland leadership election, praising a robust and civilised debate. Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica commiserates with Senator Pippa Hackett and urges members to vote in the…
Other Issue: Green Party Ireland leadership election result Original release: Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest (opens in a new tab)
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Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for robust police operations and prosecutions to end racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town, including targeting of ethnic minority families in Ballycraigy and flags placed across the town centre.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town Ballycraigy estate Original release: Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Election chance for people to vote for those leading change, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long urges voters of every party and none to back Alliance candidates in Thursday's Westminster election, saying they are the key challengers in several constituencies and should focus on issues such as the cost of living and public services.
Other Issue: 2024 Westminster election polling day Original release: Election chance for people to vote for those leading change, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes welcomes A1 safety upgrade progression
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes welcomes the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to start safety upgrades on the A1 Newry Bypass, saying the work will save lives and boost all‑island business, retail and tourism, and pledges to keep working for Newry and Armagh.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces A1 Newry Bypass safety upgrades Original release: Hughes welcomes A1 safety upgrade progression (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes positive A5 development
Sinn Féin MLA Órfhlaith Begley welcomes plans for Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to put a recommendation to the Executive on building the A5, saying the road would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times to Dublin.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's A5 proposal to Executive Original release: Begley welcomes positive A5 development (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes decision to proceed with A1 improvements.
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's decision to lift the hold on the second phase of A1 road safety works between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland, which will proceed as a single package. He says the upgrades will include a continuous central safety barrier.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister lifts A1 Phase 2 road safety improvements hold Original release: Tennyson welcomes decision to proceed with A1 improvements. (opens in a new tab)