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Education Minister's culture war distraction disgraceful, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA calls the Education Minister's withdrawal of guidance for teachers on transgender pupils a disgraceful distraction from failures on SEN provision. She says the timing diverts attention from SEN issues and criticises the tone of the accompanying…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister decision following UK Supreme Court ruling on single-sex spaces Original release: Education Minister's culture war distraction disgraceful, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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‘We must do all that we can to end the scourge of violence against women, girls and children – Murphy
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: ‘We must do all that we can to end the scourge of violence against women, girls and children – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to raise sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast in Assembly
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she will raise sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast in the Assembly when it returns, after families in Lower Oldpark were attacked in their homes. She calls on all parties to jointly condemn the attacks and support the victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Sinn Féin to raise sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast in Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful that SEN children remain without appropriate school placement, says Guy, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says it is shameful that children with special educational needs still lack an appropriate school placement, ahead of an Assembly motion calling on the Education Minister to clarify how many children are affected and set timescales for the SEN…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Shameful that SEN children remain without appropriate school placement, says Guy, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Efforts to divide communities will fail, we all must stand against racism – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says equality and solidarity will defeat current efforts to stoke division, responding to fresh attempts by small groups to turn people against migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. He cites migrant workers' role in stabilising services at Daisy Hill Hospital and blames…
Immigration Health Original release: Efforts to divide communities will fail, we all must stand against racism – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Formal Complaint Regarding Channel 5 Broadcast of Pro-IRA chant at Conlan fight
TUV councillor Christopher Jamieson says he has lodged a formal complaint with Ofcom over Channel 5's live broadcast of the Michael Conlan fight in Dublin, where the crowd chanted "Up the RA". He asks Ofcom to investigate whether the broadcast breached the Broadcasting Code and to set out what…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Channel 5 broadcast of Conlan fight crowd chant complaint to Ofcom Original release: Formal Complaint Regarding Channel 5 Broadcast of Pro-IRA chant at Conlan fight (opens in a new tab)
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The sight of paramilitary flags is something that must be dealt with – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the Department for Infrastructure’s cooperation with the PSNI to forge an agreement on handling paramilitary flags, reiterates calls for the police to remove the flags and prosecute those responsible for intimidation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Department for Infrastructure and PSNI agreement on paramilitary flags Original release: The sight of paramilitary flags is something that must be dealt with – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon raises issue of firearms licensing at Policing Board
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon raised firearms licensing at the Policing Board, asking what powers police have to remove guns from people accused of domestic abuse. She says police confirmed they can seize all firearms in a household where abuse is alleged, and urges anyone aware of such cases to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Dillon raises issue of firearms licensing at Policing Board (opens in a new tab)
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No one has the right to mark out territory – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns signs and flags erected in Fivemiletown, which he says are a threat to intimidate local families. He says no community should mark out territory and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fivemiletown signs and flags erected intimidating local families Original release: No one has the right to mark out territory – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen condemns recent racist attacks on Western Trust employees as unacceptable and calls for them to be dealt with through the courts, stressing that everyone has a right to feel safe at work.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attacks on Western Trust employees Original release: Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Why Has Dr Hilary Cass Been Brought in After Minister Nesbitt Has Already Made His Decision?
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston questions why Baroness Hilary Cass was brought in to assess Northern Ireland's gender identity services after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt had already allocated £806,000 for expansion. He calls on the Minister to explain the sequence and whether her review can shape policy…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Baroness Cass review of Northern Ireland gender identity services Original release: Why Has Dr Hilary Cass Been Brought in After Minister Nesbitt Has Already Made His Decision? (opens in a new tab)
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"We do not need another review, we need healthcare" - Ash Jones
Green Party representative Ash Jones calls the Health Minister's decision to commission Hilary Cass to review local Gender Identity Services a betrayal of trans patients. Jones says the review is unnecessary given recent local reviews, criticises the Cass Review's use for puberty blocker…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Baroness Cass review of Northern Ireland gender identity services Original release: "We do not need another review, we need healthcare" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly questions police on what action they are taking over sectarian and racist incidents against Catholic and ethnic minority residents in North Belfast's Lower Oldpark area. He says police confirmed UDA members were involved and calls for all those involved to be arrested and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen meets Health Minister about SWAH consultation ‘pause’
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says his meeting with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt underlines the need for a rapid vision plan and a patient‑centred revised consultation on emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, urging the Trust to base decisions on public input and clinical evidence.
Health Issue: Pause of emergency surgery consultation at SWAH Original release: Cullen meets Health Minister about SWAH consultation ‘pause’ (opens in a new tab)
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McKay condemns ‘abhorrent’ racist graffiti directed at council employee
Sinn Féin councillor Conor McKay condemns racist graffiti in Donegall Pass, south Belfast, directed at a Belfast City Council employee. He calls for a full criminal investigation by the PSNI and has requested an urgent meeting with the council's Chief Executive to support the worker.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Racist graffiti targeting Belfast City Council employee in Donegall Pass Original release: McKay condemns ‘abhorrent’ racist graffiti directed at council employee (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must clarify what he knew about cases settled within Belfast Trust – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, Chairperson of the Health Committee, says he will question the Health Minister and his department about money paid in settlements to former Belfast Trust employees, including legal fees. He calls for clarity on what the Minister knew about settled cases and what…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust staff settlements and legal fees reports Original release: Health Minister must clarify what he knew about cases settled within Belfast Trust – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government has no interest in dealing with legacy; so why would the SoS involve them in the ICRIR – Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says it would be outrageous for the Secretary of State to let the Irish Government nominate members to or have any input into the ICRIR oversight body, arguing it would undermine the commission's independence and integrity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government role in ICRIR oversight body proposal Original release: Irish Government has no interest in dealing with legacy; so why would the SoS involve them in the ICRIR – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister expresses concern at consistently long waiting times
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister expresses concern at long waiting times after quarterly figures showed the Belfast, South Eastern and Northern Trusts missed the Department of Health's target. She calls on the Health Minister to take a different approach and listen to clinicians.
Health Issue: Quarterly waiting times statistics for Belfast, South Eastern and Northern Trusts Original release: McAllister expresses concern at consistently long waiting times (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry congratulates Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William on their 40th anniversary, praising the years of practice and local investment behind the band and the wider marching band tradition. She says she will attend their anniversary celebration later this month.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-Party Support needed for Hospital - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges all elected representatives to back Causeway Hospital across party lines, after an FOI response showed only three public representatives, including DUP colleagues, responded to the consultation on surgery service changes.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital surgery services consultation responses FOI Original release: Cross-Party Support needed for Hospital - Campbell (opens in a new tab)