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Attack on the old Ballycastle Orange Hall
TUV MP Jim Allister condemns an attack on the old Ballycastle Orange Hall, calling it an assault on the local minority community and blaming Sinn Fein for past efforts to suppress non-nationalist cultural expression in the town. He also criticises sectarian graffiti and urges reflection on the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on the old Ballycastle Orange Hall Original release: Attack on the old Ballycastle Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna Conference Speech 2024
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna says her life of service, inspired by her parents, underpins her politics and highlights recent action by her husband Donal, who removed racist intimidation posters in South Belfast after council inaction.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: South Belfast racist poster removal Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna Conference Speech 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Passing of Gena Murray
TUV Court Councillor Ron McDowell expresses sadness at the death of Gina Murray, whose 13-year-old daughter Leanne was killed by the IRA in the Shankill bomb, and praises her long campaigning for victims. He offers prayers to her family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Passing of Gena Murray (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne – “Gina Murray was a tireless campaigner”
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne expresses condolences on the death of Gina Murray, describing her as a tireless campaigner for justice for her daughter Leanne, who was killed in the 1993 Shankill Bomb, and recalling her community work in Bangor.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Dunne – “Gina Murray was a tireless campaigner” (opens in a new tab)
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Victims and Survivors Strategy welcome, but there is more work to be done, says Egan.
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the published Strategy for Victims and Survivors but says it lacks a firm commitment to a bereavement payment scheme. She calls for a timeline and funding allocation for the first action plan.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Victims and Survivors Strategy publication Original release: Victims and Survivors Strategy welcome, but there is more work to be done, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council.
Alliance councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson welcome full Belfast City Council ratifying two of their proposals: expanding kerbside glass recycling to more homes, and developing a trial for longer Sunday shopping hours that could include car-free Sundays.
Local government Economy and employment Issue: Belfast City Council ratifies kerbside glass recycling expansion and Sunday trading proposal Original release: Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council. (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister, gives her Ard Fheis keynote, listing the Executive's first eight months of work and calling for further financial powers and all-Ireland decision-making. She criticises the new British Government's Winter Fuel Payment cuts and calls for city and growth…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Michelle O’Neill Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement.
John Blair MLA, Alliance’s spokesperson for agriculture, environment and rural affairs, says funding is essential to deliver the long‑awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, welcomed after the new DAERA Minister secured Executive approval as Northern Ireland’s first environment strategy.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive approval of the Environmental Improvement Plan Original release: Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement. (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's plan to introduce a UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes by the end of 2024, citing an 18-month transition and microplastic harms.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA plans UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes Original release: Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics (opens in a new tab)
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Addition of peace to Programme for Government would put more focus on reconciliation, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for a fourth 'peace' pillar to be added to the draft Programme for Government, arguing it would focus on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion. She urges public participation in the PfG consultation, citing recent civil unrest and the cost of division.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Addition of peace pillar to draft Programme for Government Original release: Addition of peace to Programme for Government would put more focus on reconciliation, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Shared housing must remain a priority to promote community cohesion, says Armstrong
Alliance's housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Department for Communities and the NIHE to properly resource and review the 'Housing for All' Shared Housing Programme, arguing it remains a tool for community cohesion as the draft Programme for Government is published.
Housing Community relations and legacy Original release: Shared housing must remain a priority to promote community cohesion, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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‘Lack of confidence in ICRIR real, honest and open’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling on final say disclosure powers held by the Secretary of State and urges the UK government to listen to families and work towards a legacy agreement based on Stormont House.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on ICRIR final say disclosure powers Original release: ‘Lack of confidence in ICRIR real, honest and open’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Court of Appeal ruling should give new urgency to UK Government to repeal and replace Legacy Act, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says a Court of Appeal ruling on the Legacy Act should give the UK Government new urgency to repeal and replace it. She calls for a new process with victims and survivors at its heart and says Alliance will keep arguing for the Stormont House Agreement proposals.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on ICRIR final say disclosure powers Original release: Court of Appeal ruling should give new urgency to UK Government to repeal and replace Legacy Act, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day.
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, marks International Day of Peace by urging a renewed commitment to peace at home and abroad, pointing to racist and xenophobic attacks in Northern Ireland and conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and sub-Saharan Africa.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day. (opens in a new tab)