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McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone says the Executive must act urgently to improve water quality in the North after an OEP report showed environmental laws are not being implemented, citing the ongoing ecological crisis at Lough Neagh and urging stronger leadership and a new approach.
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection report on Northern Ireland waterways Original release: McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI challenged on fairness of promotion examinations
TUV leader Jim Allister MP has written to the Chief Constable questioning the fairness of PSNI promotion examinations after an email said the LGBT Network's revision classes and notes were available only to officers who identify as LGBT+. He asks what financial or other support the PSNI gives the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI LGBT Network promotion exam revision support email Original release: PSNI challenged on fairness of promotion examinations (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives
The DUP says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced PRONI will reintroduce Thursday evening opening from 5-8pm, starting 12 September and running until the end of November 2024, when its effectiveness will be reviewed.
Disability and equality Issue: PRONI Thursday evening opening reintroduction announcement Original release: Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives (opens in a new tab)
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North Down TUV calls out council on Orange Victims’ Day event at Ward Park
Peter Wilson, Chairman of North Down TUV, says the TUV supports the Orange Victims’ Day service at Ward Park and calls on the council to reverse its decision that imposed EQIA and other procedural delays, urging the event to proceed as planned.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: North Down Council decision on Orange Victims’ Day service Original release: North Down TUV calls out council on Orange Victims’ Day event at Ward Park (opens in a new tab)
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Pro-IRA graffiti outside Rasharkin Orange Hall on eve of Orange Victims’ Day
TUV condemns pro-IRA graffiti that appeared overnight outside Rasharkin Orange Hall, with councillor Jonathan McAuley saying he has contacted the PSNI and will press the council to clean it up. Statements from MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston call for those responsible to be brought to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pro-IRA graffiti outside Rasharkin Orange Hall Original release: Pro-IRA graffiti outside Rasharkin Orange Hall on eve of Orange Victims’ Day (opens in a new tab)
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The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years
TUV, publishing a News Letter article by Dr Dan Boucher, argues that the forthcoming Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol should not be decided by simple majority, as this breaches a convention in place since 1972. It says the Government's 'excepted matters' argument is absurd.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw.
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Stormont executive's slow progress on race relations is unacceptable amid rising racially motivated attacks, calling for urgent work on the Race Relations Order, Racial Equality Strategy and Refugee Integration Strategy.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson welcomes the appeal outcome upholding clubs' right to refuse Sunday play, citing Loughgall's case and a Ballymena United statement. He calls it a victory for religious freedom and urges local football authorities to respect people's rights in future.
Disability and equality Issue: Loughgall appeal on right of clubs to refuse Sunday play Original release: Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Time for “First Minister for all” to show leadership on Robert Nairac
TUV councillor Anna Henry calls on Michelle O'Neill to condemn social media posts mocking the case of Robert Nairac and urge their removal, echoing former PSNI officer Jon Burrows. She says Ms O'Neill should speak out, and that silence would show Sinn Fein is unfit for government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Social media posts mocking Robert Nairac case Original release: Time for “First Minister for all” to show leadership on Robert Nairac (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Deputy Chair of the Executive Office Committee, backs women's sector calls for urgent approval and funding of the EVAWG framework, and says she has written to the First and deputy First Minister over the lack of progress.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Horror of terrorism remembered at Narrow Water
South Down MLA Diane Forsythe of the DUP commemorates the 1979 Narrow Water attack that killed 18 British soldiers, attending a memorial and describing the IRA killings as an act of evil and cowardice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Horror of terrorism remembered at Narrow Water (opens in a new tab)
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Remembering Narrow Water 45 years on
TUV leader Jim Allister MP, chairman Keith Ratcliffe and John Ross attended a roadside service marking 45 years since the Narrow Water attack, which drew around 200 people. Allister accuses the IRA of cowardice and criticises the First Minister for commemorating hunger strikers, while Ratcliffe…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Narrow Water attack 45th anniversary roadside service Original release: Remembering Narrow Water 45 years on (opens in a new tab)
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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, speaking at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry, honours the 1981 hunger strikers and their families, invites attendees to Ballina for Michael Gaughan's 50th anniversary, and links Irish solidarity to Palestine.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)
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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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Good Relations programmes key for reconciliation, says McAteer, following passing of GR funding motion.
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer says Good Relations programmes are vital for a peaceful post-conflict society after Belfast City Council passed an Alliance motion calling for their recognition. The motion also condemns recent violence and targeting of businesses and criticises the lack of…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council Good Relations motion passed 23 August 2024 Original release: Good Relations programmes key for reconciliation, says McAteer, following passing of GR funding motion. (opens in a new tab)
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Avenues to justice must never be closed
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson and Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart say the charging of a 61-year-old man over the 1982 Lurgan murders of three police officers shows justice must never be closed. Robinson calls for PPS cases blocked by the Legacy Act deadline to be revisited as the Labour government seeks…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Charge over 1982 Lurgan murder of three police officers Original release: Avenues to justice must never be closed (opens in a new tab)