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Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly attacks a recent report costing legacy of the Troubles, calling it a financial price placed on truth and justice for victims' families. She urges the Secretary of State to reverse redaction or meet families, and questions the think-tank behind the figures over its…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Cost of Legacy report on Troubles legacy costs Original release: Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict
Jim Allister, who leads Traditional Unionist Voice and is MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion criticising a coroner's ruling on the deaths of four IRA members killed after attacking a police station, and urges the Government to back those who fought terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background”
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke says recruitment should be based on merit, rejects proposals for a 50 % Catholic quota in the PSNI, and calls for a school‑wide campaign to attract more Catholic officers, citing lack of political leadership.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI Catholic recruitment quota proposal Original release: Clarke - “recruit the best officers regardless of background” (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes medical and dental pay deals
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes approval of the medical and dental pay deals, which are to be backdated to April 2024. He says the party will continue to stand in solidarity with resident doctors and dentists in training, whose pay negotiations are ongoing.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Medical and dental pay deals approved and backdated to April 2024 Original release: McGuigan welcomes medical and dental pay deals (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to publicly back SAS soldiers involved in the 1992 Clonoe incident, defending their actions and criticising compensation paid to an IRA getaway driver.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Urgent Question on SAS soldiers and Clonoe 1992 shooting Original release: Robinson: SoS should stand up for SAS soldiers (opens in a new tab)
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Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the removal of the requirement for a High Court judge to scrutinise assisted dying cases exposes the weakness of the Assisted Dying Bill's safeguards and should concern MPs who initially supported it.
Health Issue: Removal of High Court judge scrutiny from Assisted Dying Bill Original release: Latest frailty and failure of Assisted Dying Bill exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Defence Secretary in the Commons to make clear the Government stands behind SAS personnel present at Clonoe, after an inquest ruling he calls unbelievable and says undermines those who served.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Government must stand foursquare with Clonoe SAS personnel – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns racist graffiti that has appeared in west Belfast in recent days, calling it repugnant and urging that racism be opposed and challenged. He says the majority of local people reject such hatred and pledges continued support for diversity.
Disability and equality Issue: West Belfast racist graffiti condemnation Original release: ‘Racist graffiti is disgusting and deplorable’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police…
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA urges the Chief Constable to act swiftly on improving occupational health provision for PSNI officers, highlighting long waits, mental‑health crises and the need for a preventative in‑work support model.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Delays in PSNI occupational health services Original release: Improved occupational health services vital for welfare of police… (opens in a new tab)
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SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat -…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan responds to the inquest ruling into the killing of four IRA members at Clonoe, arguing that the SAS were justified in using lethal force against an armed group who had just attacked Coalisland police station.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: SAS entitled to take whatever action necessary to eliminate threat -… (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes findings into SAS execution of four men in Clonoe
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes a coroner’s ruling that the 1992 SAS killings of four men in Clonoe were unjustified, praises the families’ long campaign and urges the British Government to repeal the Legacy Act and restore full inquests.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Mallaghan welcomes findings into SAS execution of four men in Clonoe (opens in a new tab)
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AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the party will re‑introduce its Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill in the new Dáil, urging all parties to pass the legislation swiftly to investigate alleged British state collusion from 1968‑1998.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Re‑introduction of Collusion Inquiry Bill in Dáil Original release: AONTÚ TO RE-INTRODUCE COLLUSION INQUIRY BILL – TÓIBÍN (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Comments on Clonoe Coroners Ruling
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says it is ludicrous to call the 1992 Clonoe shooting of four PIRA members unjustified, following the coroner's judgement. He argues a split-second decision without a warning was justified given the attack on a police station and the weapons carried.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe inquest ruling on killing of four IRA men Original release: Beattie Comments on Clonoe Coroners Ruling (opens in a new tab)
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More must be done to improve suicide prevention services, training and awareness – Flynn Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says more must be done on suicide prevention after NISRA's 2023 suicide statistics, and says she intends to bring legislation requiring suicide prevention training for all frontline public sector workers.
Health Issue: NISRA suicide statistics for 2023 release Original release: More must be done to improve suicide prevention services, training and awareness – Flynn Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for all-island co-operation on solutions for NI health, education, and the economy.
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford calls for cross-border co-operation with the Republic on health, education and the economy. He cites a child travelling to Manchester for cancer care and urges Invest NI to work with IDA Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Honeyford calls for all-island co-operation on solutions for NI health, education, and the economy. (opens in a new tab)
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Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois!
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on the Executive and the Irish Government to fill the funding gap facing Foras na Gaeilge after cuts of over €800,000, warning they will damage jobs and language projects. The release also criticises the DUP's stance on the language and questions Sinn…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Maoinigh Pobal na Gaeilge Anois! (opens in a new tab)
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Each abortion represents a life lost – Lockhart
DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart, Chair of the All-Party Pro-Life Group, expresses deep concern at Northern Ireland abortion statistics showing 2,792 abortions in 2023/24, a 28.8% rise, and calls for work to repeal Westminster's abortion laws.
Health Issue: Department of Health abortion statistics for 2023/24 published Original release: Each abortion represents a life lost – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan has published the SEN Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, setting out short-term actions to rebuild trust with parents, build workforce capability, improve placements and support sustained funding.
Education Disability and equality Issue: SEN Reform Agenda and five-year Delivery Plan publication Original release: Education Minister publishes SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald
Sinn Féin Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of disregarding communities and democratic institutions during his unannounced Ulster University visit, and criticises UK austerity, winter fuel cuts and the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Hilary Benn comments during unannounced Ulster University visit Original release: Hilary Benn’s comments show a blatant disregard for communities here – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Fully implementing Cancer Strategy must be prioritised by DoH, says Donnelly, marking World Cancer Day.
Alliance Health spokesperson and East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly calls for the Department of Health to fully implement the Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland, marking World Cancer Day 2025. He says many recommendations, including extending bowel screening to those aged 50 to 59, remain unactioned.