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Gildernew expresses concern over Clogher gorse fire
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew expresses concern about a significant gorse fire near Clogher, County Tyrone, saying fire appliances are at the scene. He relays fire service advice for nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut because of smoke, and urges the community to avoid the area.
Environment and climate Issue: Clogher gorse fire, County Tyrone Original release: Gildernew expresses concern over Clogher gorse fire (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian demarcation of territory in Ballyclare not acceptable, says Alliance representatives
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair and Ballyclare Alderman Lewis Boyle condemn flags and red, white and blue bunting erected along Jubilee Road in Ballyclare near new housing, calling the territorial demarcation unacceptable and urging a firm stance against it.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Flags and bunting erected on Jubilee Road, Ballyclare Original release: Sectarian demarcation of territory in Ballyclare not acceptable, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Evidence highlights problems with troubles inquests: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee exposed failures in the inquest process for Troubles deaths, arguing inquests should not examine why events happened. He claims the Government has no intention of repealing the Legacy Act and calls for it to set out…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence on Troubles inquests Original release: Evidence highlights problems with troubles inquests: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or homophobia in our society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns alleged racist and homophobic abuse directed at bus passengers, calling the behaviour repulsive and reprehensible. She extends solidarity to those targeted and backs police appeals for information about the incident on 4 May.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Alleged racist and homophobic abuse on bus, police appeal for information Original release: No place for racism or homophobia in our society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes plan to tackle health waiting lists
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Health Minister Nesbitt's investment plan to cut waiting lists in the north, following Finance Minister John O'Dowd's allocations. He urges urgent action to bring cancer red flag referral figures back under target and welcomes the Cross Border Directive…
Health Issue: Health Minister's investment plan to cut waiting lists Original release: McGuigan welcomes plan to tackle health waiting lists (opens in a new tab)
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An all-island health service makes sense – Sinn Féin to hold major health conference in Belfast
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen announces the Commission on the Future of Ireland will hold a ‘Health and Care in a New Ireland’ conference in Belfast on 6 June, chaired by an independent and featuring an expert panel, calling for all‑island cooperation to improve health services.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Health and Care in a New Ireland conference in Belfast Original release: An all-island health service makes sense – Sinn Féin to hold major health conference in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP MLAs must call out and challenge blatant sectarianism’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says DUP MLAs missed a chance in the Assembly to condemn sectarian songs played at a Lisburn parade they attended, and calls on Edwin Poots, Paul Givan and Jonathan Buckley to publicly challenge the sectarianism.
Community relations and legacy Issue: DUP MLAs attendance at parade with sectarian songs Original release: ‘DUP MLAs must call out and challenge blatant sectarianism’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes departmental investment plan to tackle hospital waiting lists
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's Assembly statement on a funding plan to reduce hospital waiting times, and backs a £10m reimbursement scheme for treatment abroad starting in June.
Health Issue: Health Minister's investment plan to cut waiting lists Original release: Chambers welcomes departmental investment plan to tackle hospital waiting lists (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of reference to mental health waiting lists greatly concerning, says Donnelly, following Health Minister statement
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the Health Minister's announcement on how funds will be used to tackle waiting lists, but says the lack of reference to people on mental health waiting lists is a great concern.
Health Issue: Health Minister's investment plan to cut waiting lists Original release: Lack of reference to mental health waiting lists greatly concerning, says Donnelly, following Health Minister statement (opens in a new tab)
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Expansion of official bathing waters welcome news, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Connie Egan and Andrew McMurray welcome the designation of seven new bathing waters in Northern Ireland, including Brompton Bay, Donaghadee and Warrenpoint. Egan urges NI Water to progress wastewater treatment upgrades and calls on the Infrastructure Minister to act.
Environment and climate Issue: Seven new bathing waters designated in Northern Ireland Original release: Expansion of official bathing waters welcome news, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Waiting lists plan must show results
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes the Health Minister's commitment to publish monthly reports on his £50m plan to tackle waiting lists, but says results must be shown. He raises concerns about reliance on outside providers, repurposing staff, upfront payment for…
Health Issue: Health Minister's investment plan to cut waiting lists Original release: McGrath: Waiting lists plan must show results (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to raise presence of DUP MLAs at parade featuring sectarian songs
Sinn Féin says it has requested an urgent question and a Matter of the Day in the Assembly after footage showed three senior DUP MLAs watching a loyalist band play sectarian songs. West Belfast MLA Danny Baker calls on Edwin Poots, Paul Givan and Jonathan Buckley to publicly condemn the songs.
Community relations and legacy Issue: DUP MLAs attendance at parade with sectarian songs Original release: Sinn Féin to raise presence of DUP MLAs at parade featuring sectarian songs (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín condemns threats to residents in Skegoneill
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín condemns threats against Catholic residents of Skegoneill in north Belfast, reportedly issued by a criminal gang, and calls for those responsible to be challenged and brought to justice. She also urges political leaders to reject the behaviour.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Threats against Catholic residents in Skegoneill, north Belfast Original release: Ní Chuilín condemns threats to residents in Skegoneill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns Cliftonville Disrespect at Cup Final
TUV Vice Chairman Cllr Allister Kyle congratulates Dungannon Swifts on winning the Irish Cup for the first time, but criticises Cliftonville fans for booing and chanting to drown out the National Anthem at the start of the final.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Cup final Cliftonville fans booing National Anthem Original release: TUV Condemns Cliftonville Disrespect at Cup Final (opens in a new tab)
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TUV expose Stormont’s extreme trans policy on female only spaces, names and pronouns
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Assembly's Transgender Policy lets biological males use female facilities and allows visitor records to reflect self-declared names and gender, and calls for answers on who approved it and for the guidance to be withdrawn.
Disability and equality Issue: Stormont Assembly Transgender Policy on facilities and visitor records Original release: TUV expose Stormont’s extreme trans policy on female only spaces, names and pronouns (opens in a new tab)
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Political leaders must call out sectarian intimidation of Lisburn residents – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on political and community leaders to publicly condemn ongoing sectarian intimidation of residents on Altona Drive in Lisburn, after reports of late-night drive-bys and UFF-branded letters sent to homes.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Altona Drive Lisburn sectarian intimidation of residents Original release: Political leaders must call out sectarian intimidation of Lisburn residents – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Serious questions arise from planned Stormont event
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Rainbow Project's planned 12 May event at Stormont, which imposes an Events Code of Conduct on pronouns and toilet access, raises serious issues and has tabled questions to the Assembly Commission.
Disability and equality Issue: Rainbow Project Stormont event code of conduct on 12 May Original release: Serious questions arise from planned Stormont event (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon challenges Executive parties over SWAH
SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Group Leader Adam Gannon challenges Executive parties to press for restoring emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, saying none has yet acted on it. He says the SDLP will keep raising the unfairness of long emergency journeys for rural…
Health Issue: Removal of emergency general surgery from South West Acute Hospital Original release: Gannon challenges Executive parties over SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Courts clear on Sean Brown inquiry
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes a Court of Appeal decision upholding a High Court finding that the UK Government must establish a public inquiry into Sean Brown's murder. He says the government's plan to take the case to the Supreme Court should shame it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision on public inquiry into Sean Brown murder Original release: McGlone: Courts clear on Sean Brown inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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British government should fully repeal and replace the shameful Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to fully repeal and replace the Legacy Act, one year after its implementation, after joining families at a protest outside the ICRIR's Belfast offices. He says the ICRIR cannot deliver for families and urges legacy mechanisms within the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: One year anniversary of the Legacy Act implementation Original release: British government should fully repeal and replace the shameful Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)