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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Speed outside schools in Causeway
TUV councillor Allister Kyle says he has written to the Department for Infrastructure and PSNI seeking speed reductions outside Dunseverick and William Pinkerton primary schools in Causeway. He reports that party leader Jim Allister has raised the Dunseverick concern with the Infrastructure…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Speed outside schools in Causeway (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces the first eight party candidates for the Westminster election on 4 July, including Sandra Duffy in Foyle and Chris Hazzard in South Down, with more selection conventions ongoing. She urges voters to endorse strong leadership and positive change.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin first Westminster candidates announced for 4 July election Original release: Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a report on Casement Park is an attempt to distract from GAA demands for public money, arguing the GAA should receive the 2011 ring-fenced £36.2 million. He says Euro 2028 should leave a football legacy and that the sub-regional football fund was not increased.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding report and sub-regional stadium funding announcement Original release: GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab (opens in a new tab)
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Representing the people of Midlands-North-West my sole focus – Gildernew
Sinn Féin candidate Michelle Gildernew confirms that representing Midlands-North-West in the European Parliament is her sole focus and that she will not stand in the Westminster election on 4 July. She hopes voters will support her at the 7 June ballot.
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SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate
SDLP selects Colin McGrath MLA as its South Down candidate for the July Westminster election, saying the campaign will fight for the constituency and against the Tory government’s austerity and policies.
Other Issue: SDLP selects South Down Westminster candidate Original release: SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs welcome NI Football Fund
DUP MLAs Alan Robinson and Maurice Bradley welcome Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's announcement of £36.2m for Northern Ireland football stadia, plus grassroots funding and a national training centre. They say delays since 2011 have been too long and urge the application process to open quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: MLAs welcome NI Football Fund (opens in a new tab)
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‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a £36 million funding announcement for local football clubs, saying it will improve facilities, support women's football and grassroots development. He calls on the Executive to keep driving the work and says hosting Euro 2028 at Casement Park would transform…
Other Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: ‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better
TUV spokesperson says Sir Jeffery Donaldson is unfit to be MP for Lagan Valley and should resign now rather than wait for a general election. The party questions whether he will keep drawing salary and expenses in the interim and says the constituency should not be left unrepresented.
Other Issue: Sir Jeffery Donaldson MP resignation calls over charges Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he has been named chair of the All-Party Group on Sports and Physical Recreation, thanking outgoing chair Mike Nesbitt for his work promoting dialogue on sport's role in health. He pledges to focus on grassroots sport.
Other Issue: David Honeyford appointed chair of Sports and Physical Recreation APG Original release: Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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General Election a chance for people to send a message about positivity, progressiveness, responsibility and delivery, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long welcomes the announced July 4 General Election as a chance for voters to remove the Conservatives from power and judge local MPs who backed them. She says Alliance is positioned to challenge the DUP in several constituencies.
Other Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: General Election a chance for people to send a message about positivity, progressiveness, responsibility and delivery, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Mission is to remove the Tories from power
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the announcement of a UK general election on 4 July and says the mission is to remove the Tory government from power. He urges voters to back SDLP candidates in Northern Ireland constituencies and to reverse the legacy bill.
Other Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: Eastwood: Mission is to remove the Tories from power (opens in a new tab)
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Government party candidates must tell the truth on Western Rail Corridor position – MEP MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on candidates from the government parties in the European elections to publicly commit their parties to reopening the Western Rail Corridor, including the Galway to Sligo line. He says Sinn Féin fully supports the project and would press for it at national and…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Government party candidates must tell the truth on Western Rail Corridor position – MEP MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to work with local agencies on projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. He also urges better local roads, paths and cycle routes and more investment in Kilbroney Forest Park.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Shock following Garvagh farm accident death
TUV vice chairman and Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says he is shocked and saddened by a fatal farm accident in Garvagh, paying tribute to the deceased, a farm construction contractor, and sending thoughts to his family and to an employee who was also hurt.
Other Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Garvagh farm accident fatality Original release: Shock following Garvagh farm accident death (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West Chris MacManus accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of paying lip service to reopening the Western Rail Corridor, after a Sligo conference heard a Dr John Bradley report calling for the Galway-Sligo line to reopen.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Dr John Bradley report calling for Galway-Sligo rail line reopening Original release: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocking development in the Midlands North West – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus accuses successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments of failing to invest properly in the Midlands North West, citing housing and transport deficiencies. He says Sinn Féin is committed to reopening the Western Rail Corridor and delivering large-scale social and…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocking development in the Midlands North West – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan say a reported rise in race hate incidents in 2023/24, shown in PSNI and NISRA figures, makes the case for publishing and implementing a revised race relations framework and modernised laws, and urge the First and deputy First Minister to act.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI and NISRA race hate incident figures for 2023/24 Original release: Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives (opens in a new tab)
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More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Kate Nicholl say more work is needed on the Department of Education's draft statutory guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools, citing concerns over SEND children, teacher training and misalignment with Department of Health guidance.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education draft restraint and seclusion statutory guidance Original release: More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for action against AI-generated 'deep fake' video and other offensive content, particularly where it could be used to influence the General Election outcome. He raised the issue with the Minister for Women and Equalities in Parliament and urges continued action and…
Disability and equality Original release: Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections (opens in a new tab)