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Eastwood: Condolences following the death of Tony Lloyd MP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP offers condolences on the death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd, describing him as a close friend and guide with strong ties to Ireland, and sends thoughts to his family.
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Paisley pays tribute as R&A Chief Executive to step down
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Martin Slumbers as he steps down as R&A Chief Executive, praising his legacy of modernising the sport, expanding youth and women’s participation and raising Northern Ireland’s profile on the Open Championship circuit.
Other Issue: Martin Slumbers resignation as R&A Chief Executive Original release: Paisley pays tribute as R&A Chief Executive to step down (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong congratulates actor James Martin on his MBE in the New Year's Honours List, on behalf of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, which she chairs. She highlights his Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye and his work with Mencap.
Disability and equality Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie congratulates local New Years Honours recipients
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA congratulates people from across Northern Ireland named in the New Year Honours list, citing their community and voluntary work. He singles out actor James Martin's MBE and local recipients Canon William Matthew Adair and Joseph Garvey from his constituency.
Other Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Beattie congratulates local New Years Honours recipients (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists saddened at the sudden death of Ian Elliott
Fermanagh and South Tyrone UUP MLA Tom Elliott pays tribute to Ian Elliott, a former chief executive of a housing body, recalling his Fermanagh roots, his earlier work at party headquarters and his long career in housing, and offers sympathy to his family.
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Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA, a wheelchair user, congratulates this year's recipients of the fifth annual Jackie Magee memorial awards in Belfast. He praises the Northern Ireland Regional Wheelchair Service and says peer support and co-design are vital for inclusive services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Jacqueline Magee Memorial Awards 2023 for wheelchair service recipients Original release: Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley pays tribute to Syd Millar
DUP MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Syd Millar, recalling him as a gentleman and sporting figure respected in rugby, a Freeman of Ballymena, and offers condolences to his family.
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Gerry Adams expresses his sadness at death of Shane MacGowan
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams expresses deep sadness and personal loss at the death of Shane MacGowan, offering condolences to his partner Victoria, his sister Siobhan and family. Adams calls him an extraordinary human being and a great patriot and poet.
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Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, a Committee member, congratulates Sir Robert Buckland on becoming Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. She hopes he will ensure all viewpoints on the panel are heard, and says previous chairs have a mixed record on this.
Other Issue: Sir Robert Buckland elected Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Original release: Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy expresses deepest condolences to family of Eimir Martin
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy offers sympathy to the Martin family after the death of Eimir Martin, recalling her as a gifted footballer and a lasting inspiration to young players in the Lisnaskea and Derrylin area.
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Stormont Remembers
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP, with Assembly colleagues, laid a wreath at Parliament Buildings to remember those who died in defence of the nation. He calls for the Remembrance weekend's solemnity to be respected across Northern Ireland.
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Dunne saddened by death of Dr Bill Woods OBE - missionary to Brazil
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne expresses sadness at the death of missionary and medical doctor Dr Bill Woods OBE, who worked on leprosy control in Brazil, and offers sympathy to his family and friends.
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Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to David Hilditch
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP and DUP Chairman Lord Morrow offer condolences after former East Antrim MLA David Hilditch died, paying tribute to his public service across Carrickfergus, East Antrim and the Assembly.
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Campbell congratulates those involved with “Big Pat” statue
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has tabled a motion in Parliament congratulating the Friends of Big Pat Committee and others behind a statue of goalkeeper Pat Jennings, due to be unveiled in Newry next week.
Other Issue: Pat Jennings statue unveiling in Newry Original release: Campbell congratulates those involved with “Big Pat” statue (opens in a new tab)
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Lady Stella Empey
UUP leader Doug Beattie, MC, MLA passes condolences to former leader Lord Empey of Shandon on the death of his wife, Lady Stella, praising her decades of service to unionism, Northern Ireland and charitable causes.
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O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Hugh Russell
First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of Irish News photographer and former boxer Hugh Russell, extending sympathy to his family, colleagues and the boxing and photography communities.
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Adams expresses his sadness at death of Chuck Feeney
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams expresses deep sadness and personal loss at the death of Chuck Feeney, offering condolences to his wife Helga and the Feeney family. He credits Feeney's philanthropy through Atlantic Philanthropies and his role in the peace process.
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Dunne hosts Junior World Rally Champion William Creighton at…
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne hosted a recognition reception at Parliament Buildings for William Creighton and Liam Regan to celebrate Creighton’s 2023 Junior World Rally Championship win, calling him a talented ambassador for Northern Irish motorsport.
Other Issue: 2023 Junior World Rally Championship win Original release: Dunne hosts Junior World Rally Champion William Creighton at… (opens in a new tab)