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Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans
Alliance Councillor Jamie Harpur, Vice Chair of Lisburn and Castlereagh's Regeneration and Growth Committee, welcomes the launch of public consultation on the Public Realm Project in Carryduff. He says it covers pedestrian crossings at the roundabout, better park access, and easier pavements, and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Carryduff Public Realm Project consultation launch Original release: Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey condemns racism, racist violence and intimidation as unacceptable and calls for it to stop immediately, after police probed an alleged attack on a migrant tied to vigilante groups. She says she has written to the Justice Minister offering joint work with her and police…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI probe into alleged attack on migrant linked to vigilante groups Original release: No place for racism or hate in society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says he has written to the Chief Constable asking for an explanation of why a woman was arrested at a Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving her details in Irish, when others were reportedly just cautioned.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigil after giving details in Irish Original release: Kelly writes to Chief Constable over arrest of woman at Palestinian solidarity vigilv (opens in a new tab)
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Feile tribute to sectarian killer condemned
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett condemns a tribute to Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane at Féile an Phobail, calling it deeply offensive to victims and their families. He says McFarlane was a convicted terrorist linked to the Bayardo Bar bombing and criticises parts of the media for overlooking the event.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Féile an Phobail tribute to Brendan McFarlane Original release: Feile tribute to sectarian killer condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Féile an Phobail highlights the best of our city – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey commends Féile an Phobail on its 2025 festival, citing an estimated 130,000 attendees, over 600 events at 50 venues and a record 12,000-strong Dance Night crowd in Falls Park.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Féile an Phobail highlights the best of our city – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Fountain bonfire a ‘naked display of sectarianism’ – Delargy
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy condemns a weekend bonfire in the Fountain area where Irish and Palestinian flags were burned, calling it sectarian and urging unionist politicians to publicly denounce it and back regulation of all bonfires.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Fountain area bonfire flag burning in Derry Original release: Fountain bonfire a ‘naked display of sectarianism’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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West Belfast Festival Closes with Tribute to Sectarian Killer – Where’s the Outrage?
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell condemns the West Belfast Festival's closing night, which showed an image of Brendan McFarlane and performed a song he wrote for Bobby Sands. He accuses the festival and the SDLP, Alliance and BBC of double standards in their responses to loyalist events.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Féile an Phobail tribute to Brendan McFarlane Original release: West Belfast Festival Closes with Tribute to Sectarian Killer – Where’s the Outrage? (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts.
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA asks the Agriculture Minister to review the size and expense of the Border Control Posts at Belfast, Larne, Foyle and Warrenpoint, saying taxpayer money should not fund them if their justification has weakened. He asks DAERA what engagement it has held with…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts. (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite urges a joint response to racist intimidation across East Belfast, citing social media posts, and wants an urgent East Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership meeting. He also presses the PSNI and Justice Minister to act and to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast racist intimidation social media posts Original release: De Faoite calls for response to racist intimidation (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Respect must go both ways
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan calls for respect to be reciprocated after the Apprentice Boys march in Derry, citing UDA banners and public urination in local communities. He says offences should be investigated and parade organisers should assist, and that he will raise this with the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Apprentice Boys march in Derry, August 2025 Original release: Durkan: Respect must go both ways (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon calls on Health Minister to explore regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to explore regulating non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as botox and dermal fillers in the north, following the British government's crackdown plans. She says she has written to the minister asking whether regulations are planned.
Health Issue: British government plans to crack down on non-surgical cosmetic treatments Original release: Dillon calls on Health Minister to explore regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed for A5 landowners - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says landowners along the proposed A5 need clarity on vesting orders after mixed messages, and calls on the SDLP to retract a statement made by its West Tyrone MLA. She also calls for the Infrastructure Department to set out its position and for a meeting with the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 vesting orders court judgement and Department appeal Original release: Clarity needed for A5 landowners - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcomes Legal Action Seeking Omagh Bomb Inquiry in the Republic
TUV legacy spokesman Sammy Morrison welcomes Shawneen Conway's legal challenge seeking to force the Irish Government to hold its own Omagh bomb inquiry, arguing Dublin has resisted accountability and citing extradition figures from 1973 to 1997.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Shawneen Conway legal challenge over Omagh bomb inquiry in the Republic Original release: TUV Welcomes Legal Action Seeking Omagh Bomb Inquiry in the Republic (opens in a new tab)
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Craigavon House Vandalised Amid Political Neglect and Cultural Double Standards
TUV culture spokesperson Councillor Matthew Warrick condemns vandalism at Craigavon House, damaging historic staircase spindles and cornice, and says the building has been neglected despite a restoration commitment in the 2020 NDNA deal, while criticising unionist leaders over cultural funding.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Craigavon House vandalism in East Belfast Original release: Craigavon House Vandalised Amid Political Neglect and Cultural Double Standards (opens in a new tab)
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Families of the Omagh bomb victims deserve answers from the Irish Government - Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Irish Government has ignored Omagh bombing victims' families who want a parallel inquiry, and calls on the UK Government to take an interstate case against Ireland to the European Court of Human Rights over legacy failings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Families of the Omagh bomb victims deserve answers from the Irish Government - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Children shouldn’t face chemotherapy delays due to poor staff…
DUP MLA and Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds questions how the Belfast Trust allowed chemotherapy delays for children with cancer, blaming poor staff management and rostering that left a majority of a specialist group off work at once. She says unplanned absence should be built into rotas and asks…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust paediatric chemotherapy delays due to staff absences Original release: Children shouldn’t face chemotherapy delays due to poor staff… (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the public to respond to a consultation on her Private Member's Bill that would create an offence for discouraging breastfeeding in public, require premises to be breastfeeding-friendly, and penalise discrimination. The consultation closes on 24 October 2025.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Linda Dillon Private Members Bill breastfeeding consultation launch Original release: Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong for Fermanagh & South Tyrone criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to appeal a recent court ruling on the A5 scheme, saying it deepens uncertainty for farming families and landowners on the route. She urges the Minister to weigh the human impact and engage with…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive must tackle barriers to youth sport participation
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls on the Northern Ireland Executive to act on inequality in young people's access to sport and physical activity, following a meeting with Ulster University about new research on cost and access barriers. He proposes community sports hub investment, a…
Disability and equality Issue: Ulster University research on youth sport participation barriers Original release: McNulty: Executive must tackle barriers to youth sport participation (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath urges Minister to address nurse staffing issues
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he has contacted Health Minister Mike Nesbitt seeking answers after children's chemotherapy was delayed at the Belfast Trust because specialist nurses were unavailable. He asks what steps will get treatment to them and what support is in…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust paediatric chemotherapy delays due to staff absences Original release: McGrath urges Minister to address nurse staffing issues (opens in a new tab)