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Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence
Alliance calls for the Assembly to be recalled after racially motivated criminal damage to Belfast business premises, submitting a recall petition and urging other parties to sign. Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the First and deputy First Minister to reverse cuts to good relations work…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Alliance calls for recall of Assembly over racially-motivated violence (opens in a new tab)
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Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan
Green Party Councillor Áine Groogan for Botanic DEA condemns racist attacks and intimidation in South Belfast, calls for urgent practical support for those affected and a special council meeting for a cross-party response, and says political leaders, press and social media must be held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Orchestrated and cynical racist attacks "deplorable" - Cllr Groogan (opens in a new tab)
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‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she offered ongoing support and solidarity to representatives of Northern Ireland's ethnic minority community, pledging that all residents should feel welcome, safe and respected in society.
Disability and equality Original release: ‘No place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges the Education Minister to engage with affected organisations and protect funding for the Belfast-wide early years pilot, which supports disadvantaged children with special educational needs, amid uncertainty over its continuation.
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Funding must be prioritised for Belfast wide early years pilot programme – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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‘British government’s merry-go-round of delays must end’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly urges the British government to stop further postponements and establish a public inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane, after it sought more time from the Court of Appeal to respond to a ruling.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: ‘British government’s merry-go-round of delays must end’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Professionalism and impartiality of PSNI must be upheld – Buchanan
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan welcomes the Chief Constable's acknowledgement that officers at GAA celebrations in Camlough lacked professionalism and impartiality, and calls for action if laws or the PSNI Code of Ethics were breached. He also calls for a robust investigation into GAA flags…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Professionalism and impartiality of PSNI must be upheld – Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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TUV speaks up for female sport
TUV Bannside councillor Anna Henry says a male boxer's win over a female opponent in the women's boxing at the Paris Olympics is destructive and dangerous for female sport. She claims the woke agenda has damaged the Games.
Disability and equality Original release: TUV speaks up for female sport (opens in a new tab)
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Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, chair of the Assembly's Justice Committee, welcomes the Government's decision to extend the application deadline for the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme to August 2026. She says slow administration has frustrated applicants and calls for continued support for…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Extension to victims pension scheme the right decision - Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
Alliance welcomes the UK Government's decision to extend the deadline for backdated applications to the Troubles disablement payment scheme until August 2026, and says the review report due later this month must now be considered.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Alliance representatives welcome two-year extension of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds calls for urgent reform of the Northern Ireland planning system, saying the latest planning statistics show record low decisions and missed processing targets, and urging streamlined Local Development Plans and statutory timeframes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Translink acknowledges it got it wrong on the Loyal Orders
TUV party secretary Ann McClure welcomes Translink's acknowledgement that it should have referenced the Loyal Orders on its social media alongside a GAA semi-final post, and says it will address this in future. She says publicly funded bodies should be challenged when they get things wrong.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Translink acknowledges it got it wrong on the Loyal Orders (opens in a new tab)
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‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan expresses solidarity with families bereaved in the Omagh bomb as the public inquiry opens its first hearing, calling for full transparency and disclosure about the events that led to their relatives' deaths.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: ‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Genuine users of RHI Scheme must be treated fairly - Elliott
UUP agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson Tom Elliott says genuine RHI users who suffered severe financial losses must be properly compensated following the Economy Minister's announcement of the scheme's closure. He blames the DUP for a flawed copy of Whitehall legislation and…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Genuine users of RHI Scheme must be treated fairly - Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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British government must scrap Legacy Act and deliver on the Stormont House Agreement – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the British government should withdraw the Legacy Act and adopt the Stormont House Agreement’s legacy mechanisms, praising the decision to drop its appeal against the High Court ruling and urging a human‑rights‑compliant approach.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: British government must scrap Legacy Act and deliver on the Stormont House Agreement – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Labour setting out path towards tax rises: Wilson
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says the Labour government is setting out a path to tax rises ahead of the Chancellor's statement, after abandoning a promised £300 cut in electricity bills and citing a black hole in public finances.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Labour setting out path towards tax rises: Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Cusher councillor appeals for calm
TUV chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe appeals for calm after disorder in Markethill following the Croke Park event, condemning criminal behaviour, urging non-residents to keep GAA support in their own areas, and saying he has raised concerns with the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Cusher councillor appeals for calm (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raise incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final
TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe wrote to the Chief Constable asking what steps are being taken after Armagh GAA flags were put up on the Lurgan police station following the GAA final, alleging a security breach and seeking accountability for those responsible.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: TUV raise incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final (opens in a new tab)
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TUV lodge Ombudsman complaint after PSNI conduct following GAA final
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says he will complain to the Police Ombudsman and Chief Constable after officers in a marked PSNI car were seen driving through Camlough waving GAA flags and using a siren improperly. He calls for action against the officers involved, including dismissal of the driver.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: TUV lodge Ombudsman complaint after PSNI conduct following GAA final (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes welcomes decision to allow northern citizens to enter All-Ireland Final competition
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes RTÉ's decision to let people from Northern Ireland enter its All-Ireland Final ticket competition after initially excluding them. He says the change is a step towards removing barriers for northern citizens using RTÉ's services.
Disability and equality Original release: Hughes welcomes decision to allow northern citizens to enter All-Ireland Final competition (opens in a new tab)
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Time to Get Serious About Use of Public Money – Shannon
DUP MP for Strangford Jim Shannon urges the Chancellor to scrutinise how current public money is spent instead of raising taxes, citing a think tank figure of £557 million a year on equality, diversity and inclusion staff while the two-child benefit cap remains.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Time to Get Serious About Use of Public Money – Shannon (opens in a new tab)