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TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer
TUV candidate for Lagan Valley Lorna Smyth, an RAF veteran, writes to Tesco's Chief Executive urging it to reverse its decision to exclude Northern Ireland from its free breakfast offer for armed forces members on Armed Forces Day. She questions the decision and asks Tesco to revisit it.
Disability and equality Issue: Tesco Armed Forces Day free breakfast excludes Northern Ireland Original release: TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer (opens in a new tab)
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Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass
Former Alliance leader David Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass, who has died, recalling her role as Alliance's first female European Election candidate in 1994 and her contribution to the party.
Other Original release: Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Lagan Valley Candidate cannot ignore issues being raised – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie calls on the DUP to address concerns raised by veterans over a reported clip of the DUP's Lagan Valley candidate claiming to still be serving in the Royal Irish Regiment. He says the issue matters to voters before the election.
Other Issue: DUP Lagan Valley candidate military service claims video Original release: DUP Lagan Valley Candidate cannot ignore issues being raised – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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SEN school placements must be suitable and appropriate – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says many children with special educational needs still lack suitable school places for September and urges the Education Minister to adopt a ‘SEN first’ strategy that embeds SEN pupils in schools’ planned enrolments, giving families assurance and schools clarity.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Shortfall of SEN school places for September 2024 Original release: SEN school placements must be suitable and appropriate – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú release Westminster Election Manifesto
Aontú has released its manifesto for the Westminster election on 4 July, with Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly, standing in East Derry, saying it commits to real accountability and addresses public service deficiencies. The party says it is contesting ten seats across the North.
Other Issue: Aontú Westminster election manifesto release Original release: Aontú release Westminster Election Manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald extends sympathy on the death of Tommie Gorman
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences on the passing of Tommie Gorman, whom she praises as a fair and principled broadcaster with an unmatched career, and sends sympathies to his family and former RTÉ colleagues.
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O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Tommie Gorman
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of former RTÉ political correspondent Tommie Gorman, describing him as an award-winning journalist invested in the peace process. She extends thoughts to his family and RTÉ colleagues.
Other Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Tommie Gorman (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson pays tribute to Tommie Gorman
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson expresses sympathy following the death of former RTÉ Northern Ireland Editor Tommie Gorman, praising his journalism and his relationships across the community divide. He offers prayers to Gorman's family.
Other Original release: Robinson pays tribute to Tommie Gorman (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman, the former Northern Editor at RTÉ, on news of his death. He describes him as a fair-minded, independent journalist who gave voice to ordinary people, and sends sympathy to his family.
Other Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader addresses Manifesto Launch
The DUP, launching its General Election manifesto in East Belfast, says it will press the next Government to ensure Northern Ireland funding cannot fall below assessed need, citing a £124 for every £100 spent in England benchmark. It also lists its record on energy support, sub-postmasters…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: DUP Leader addresses Manifesto Launch (opens in a new tab)
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Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Assembly approval of remote meetings regulations for councils, saying they give councillors with disabilities, caring duties or rural constituencies more flexible participation. She voices concern that each council will set its own hybrid working rules, which…
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Assembly approval of local government remote meetings regulations 2024 Original release: Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups (opens in a new tab)
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APG on animal welfare "an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to animal welfare" - Cllr Flynn
Green Party Cllr Flynn, an observer member of the Stormont all-party group on animal welfare, says the group's AGM discussed the year ahead and calls for movement on Lucy's law, tougher rules for breeding establishments, stronger welfare standards and an NI animal welfare strategy.
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Sinn Féin launches manifesto for positive change
Sinn Féin launches its Westminster election manifesto, asking voters to back the party on 4 July and pledging to deliver on healthcare, the cost of living, housing, education and childcare. It promises MPs working alongside MLAs, TDs and MEPs.
Other Original release: Sinn Féin launches manifesto for positive change (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to champion case of WASPI women – Shannon
DUP Westminster candidate Jim Shannon says a DUP MPs team will keep campaigning for WASPI women seeking redress over state pension age changes, welcoming the Ombudsman's finding of maladministration by the DWP and urging the next government to deliver full compensation. He criticises Labour and…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman WASPI maladministration report Original release: DUP will continue to champion case of WASPI women – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray raises questions about weed killer usage on South Down verges
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray says he is questioning the Department for Infrastructure over widespread weedkiller spraying on South Down roadside verges, which constituents report has left them scorched and wildflower areas damaged. He wants to establish which chemicals were used and how…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: South Down roadside verge weedkiller spraying by Department for Infrastructure Original release: McMurray raises questions about weed killer usage on South Down verges (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Office must move much faster on race relations, says Bradshaw, marking Refugee Week.
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, chair of the Stormont Executive Office Committee, calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to show greater urgency in developing and implementing a new Race Relations Strategy that includes refugee integration, marking Refugee Week.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Executive Office must move much faster on race relations, says Bradshaw, marking Refugee Week. (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement cannot be allowed to slip
SDLP West Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty warns that failing to finish the Casement Park upgrade for the 2028 European Championship would betray west Belfast, after GAA President Jarlath Burns said the work is unlikely to be ready in time. He urges the Executive and British Government to secure…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Jarlath Burns comments on Casement Park benefits for other sports Original release: Doherty: Casement cannot be allowed to slip (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes protection of concessionary fares scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's announcement protecting the SmartPass free public transport scheme for over-60s, saying it had been threatened by last year's budget cuts.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure minister announcement protecting SmartPass concessionary fares scheme Original release: Boylan welcomes protection of concessionary fares scheme (opens in a new tab)
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‘Casement Park will be built’ – Murphy
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: ‘Casement Park will be built’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Burns comments on Euros sinks pretence of Casement as a project benefiting all, time DUP Minister pulled the plug
TUV's Ann McClure, who is the party secretary and West Belfast Westminster candidate, says GAA comments by Jarlath Burns show the claim that Casement Park benefits other sports is no longer tenable. She urges DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to scrap the project and stop further public…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Jarlath Burns comments on Casement Park benefits for other sports Original release: Burns comments on Euros sinks pretence of Casement as a project benefiting all, time DUP Minister pulled the plug (opens in a new tab)