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Denial of public inquiry to McKearney and Fox families ‘disgraceful’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns the British government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the killings of the McKearney and Fox families, saying Bernie McKearney still lacks a death certificate. He calls on London to repeal the Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government refusal of public inquiry into McKearney and Fox killings Original release: Denial of public inquiry to McKearney and Fox families ‘disgraceful’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome for Ardoyne parade decision
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell welcomes the Parades Commission's decision on the Ardoyne parade, saying it is a sensible outcome. He says the three lodges involved will behave well and that any disruption from the short Saturday morning parade is a myth.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission decision on Ardoyne parade Original release: Welcome for Ardoyne parade decision (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Rugby Foundation is great example of sport working for entire community, says Honeyford
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford praises the Ulster Rugby Foundation at its official launch, saying its first year of work across the province will benefit individuals and communities. He says sport can build a shared and integrated community.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ulster Rugby Foundation official launch at Stormont Original release: Ulster Rugby Foundation is great example of sport working for entire community, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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Decision to reject public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘callous’ – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls the British government's rejection of a statutory public inquiry into Sean Brown's killing 'callous', urging an independent inquiry and arguing the ICRIR lacks the powers to investigate it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government rejects public inquiry into Sean Brown murder Original release: Decision to reject public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘callous’ – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a protest at Belfast's Grand Central was another attempt by Irish language supporters to bully others, and calls on Translink to stand firm rather than accept Irish on buses and bins. He cites 2021 census figures showing 0.3% of people in Northern Ireland have…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central Belfast Irish language protest and Translink signage Original release: Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch
Green Party Northern Ireland Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica says the party fully supports a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, calling it a missed Good Friday Agreement promise and a post‑Brexit necessity, and welcomes the NIHRC annual report and recent Windsor Framework court rulings while applaud
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: NIHRC annual report launch Original release: Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch (opens in a new tab)
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Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about identifying those who broke the law and bringing them before the courts
TUV chairman Keith Radcliffe says the PSNI hate crime probe into abuse aimed at a Black Saturday parade in Newry should focus on tracing those involved and taking them to court. He says the PSNI told him the investigation has begun and that officers will speak to Royal Black District officers…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Abuse directed at Royal Black Institution parade in Newry Original release: Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about identifying those who broke the law and bringing them before the courts (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government’s ‘careless hypocrisy’ on legacy challenged
DUP MLA Diane Dodds accuses the Irish Government of 'careless hypocrisy' on legacy and inquiries, arguing Dublin is failing the family of Ian Sproule, murdered in Castlederg in 1991, and that the UK Government is backing this by focusing on exceptional treatment for some victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government response to UK legacy approach and Ian Sproule case Original release: Irish Government’s ‘careless hypocrisy’ on legacy challenged (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she attended a Westminster event with WASPI campaigners and will keep pressing for fair, fast compensation for 1950s-born women affected by State Pension age changes, citing a March 2024 Parliamentary Ombudsman call for an apology and compensation.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald welcomes commitment to establish public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the British Government's announcement of an independent statutory public inquiry into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, saying it is the only way to reach the full truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Mary Lou McDonald welcomes commitment to establish public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Government creating odious hierarchy of victims
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, says the Government is creating an odious hierarchy of victims by giving the Finucane family preferential treatment, including a Prime Ministerial apology and an uncapped public inquiry. He contrasts this with other victims of terrorism, for whom legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Government creating odious hierarchy of victims (opens in a new tab)
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Government perpetuates hierarchy of victims
DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP says the decision to grant a Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane’s murder will add further hurt to his family and creates a hierarchy of victims, urging equal truth and justice for all families affected by the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Government perpetuates hierarchy of victims (opens in a new tab)
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“Secretary of State has created a two-tier approach to victims” – Lord Elliott
UUP legacy spokesperson Lord Elliott says the Secretary of State's decision to order an inquiry into the Pat Finucane killing creates a two-tier approach to victims, asking why others would pursue ICRIR and whether victims of Enniskillen, Kingsmill and other attacks will also get inquiries.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: “Secretary of State has created a two-tier approach to victims” – Lord Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry into Finucane murder will hopefully bring accountability for those involved, says McAllister.
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes the UK Government's announcement of an independent public inquiry into the 1989 killing of Pat Finucane, hoping it delivers accountability and clarity on witness and evidence powers. She also urges the Secretary of State to set out how the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Public inquiry into Finucane murder will hopefully bring accountability for those involved, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the British Government's decision to establish a public inquiry into the 1989 killing of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, calling it long overdue. He says the family has waited decades for an Article 2 compliant investigation and urges that this mark a turning…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Announcement of Public Inquiry into Pat Finucane murder Original release: Eastwood welcomes Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane (opens in a new tab)