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Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for robust police operations and prosecutions to end racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town, including targeting of ethnic minority families in Ballycraigy and flags placed across the town centre.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town Ballycraigy estate Original release: Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald thanks voters after the party won seven seats and 27 per cent of the vote in the Westminster election, and says it will seek a constructive relationship with the incoming Labour government, including on the Good Friday Agreement, Stormont House Agreement repeal…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: 2024 Westminster election – Sinn Féin becomes largest party in the north Original release: Statement from Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on Westminster Election Results (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes Lough Neagh action plan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes a report setting out plans to tackle blue-green algae in Lough Neagh, and the announced action plan and £1.5 million funding from the Finance Minister. She says she will keep engaging with other parties and local communities to protect the lough.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae action plan and £1.5 million funding Original release: Brogan welcomes Lough Neagh action plan (opens in a new tab)
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DAREA Minister worked at pace to deliver Lough Neagh actions despite obstacles, says Blair
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's Lough Neagh actions, including an enforcement taskforce of twenty officers, slurry measures and a sand dredging review. He criticises the Executive for not yet approving cross-departmental elements such as fines review and…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae action plan and £1.5 million funding Original release: DAREA Minister worked at pace to deliver Lough Neagh actions despite obstacles, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says the party has published an easy read version of its Westminster election manifesto, making it accessible to people with disabilities and learning difficulties. She says it was produced with disabled people.
Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Féin easy read Westminster election manifesto publication Original release: Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer
TUV candidate for Lagan Valley Lorna Smyth, an RAF veteran, writes to Tesco's Chief Executive urging it to reverse its decision to exclude Northern Ireland from its free breakfast offer for armed forces members on Armed Forces Day. She questions the decision and asks Tesco to revisit it.
Disability and equality Issue: Tesco Armed Forces Day free breakfast excludes Northern Ireland Original release: TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer (opens in a new tab)
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We must never forget those who made ultimate sacrifice at the Somme, says Donnelly, marking anniversary.
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly says those who died at the Battle of the Somme must never be forgotten, marking the anniversary after attending the annual commemoration at Knockagh Monument. He calls for commemorations to be as inclusive as possible so all generations can honour the…
Community relations and legacy Original release: We must never forget those who made ultimate sacrifice at the Somme, says Donnelly, marking anniversary. (opens in a new tab)
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No place for hatred or intolerance in Antrim, says Blair, after sectarian attack on homes.
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair condemns the early-hours attack on two new-build homes at Reford Grove, Antrim, which left paint damage and smashed windows, and which PSNI is treating as a sectarian hate crime. He urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Reford Grove Antrim sectarian attack on homes Original release: No place for hatred or intolerance in Antrim, says Blair, after sectarian attack on homes. (opens in a new tab)
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We won't be deterred from positive campaign we're running, says Guy, responding to offensive banners in Ards and Comber.
Alliance's Strangford Westminster candidate Michelle Guy says she will not be deterred from her positive campaign after offensive banners were erected in Newtownards and Comber, which falsely link the party to a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Offensive banners in Newtownards and Comber linking Alliance to proscribed group Original release: We won't be deterred from positive campaign we're running, says Guy, responding to offensive banners in Ards and Comber. (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh action plan should be published as a matter of urgency – Brogan
Sinn Féin environment spokesperson Nicola Brogan calls for DAERA's Lough Neagh action plan to be finalised and made public urgently, warning that renewed algae blooms show the lough's problems persist a year after last summer's outbreak.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh algae blooms return and DAERA action plan delay Original release: Lough Neagh action plan should be published as a matter of urgency – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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SEN school placements must be suitable and appropriate – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says many children with special educational needs still lack suitable school places for September and urges the Education Minister to adopt a ‘SEN first’ strategy that embeds SEN pupils in schools’ planned enrolments, giving families assurance and schools clarity.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Shortfall of SEN school places for September 2024 Original release: SEN school placements must be suitable and appropriate – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes public inquiry into Magdalene Laundries
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the Executive Office's plan to consult on a statutory public inquiry and financial redress scheme for Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses. He says his Preservation of Documents Act has helped PRONI preserve around…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Executive Office consultation on Magdalene Laundries public inquiry and redress Original release: Chambers welcomes public inquiry into Magdalene Laundries (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray secures meeting with DAERA Minister over Warrenpoint stench.
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says he has secured a meeting with the DAERA Minister over foul odours affecting residents in Warrenpoint, reported since 2023 and investigated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. He calls the stenches shocking and pledges to keep working with…
Environment and climate Issue: Warrenpoint foul odours meeting with DAERA Minister Original release: McMurray secures meeting with DAERA Minister over Warrenpoint stench. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits Private Member's Bill to tackle unwanted flags and banners on public property
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says she has submitted a Private Member's Bill to put into effect the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition's recommendations, aiming to curb unwanted flags and banners on public property, especially those linked to proscribed para
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Private Member's Bill on unwanted flags and banners Original release: Bradshaw submits Private Member's Bill to tackle unwanted flags and banners on public property (opens in a new tab)
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Important milestone reached on Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but long road still ahead, says Bradshaw
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the First Minister's Assembly statement on a public inquiry and an initial redress scheme for Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but says full truth recovery and recognition for survivors remain a long way off.
Community relations and legacy Issue: First Minister's Assembly statement on Mother and Baby institutions inquiry and redress Original release: Important milestone reached on Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but long road still ahead, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Patterson hits out at Republican terror posters in Beragh and Sixmilecross
TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson condemns republican recruiting posters reportedly put up in Beragh and Sixmilecross, which he says contain an implied threat of violence, and calls on authorities to remove them and prosecute those responsible.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Republican recruiting posters in Beragh and Sixmilecross Original release: Patterson hits out at Republican terror posters in Beragh and Sixmilecross (opens in a new tab)
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Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Assembly approval of remote meetings regulations for councils, saying they give councillors with disabilities, caring duties or rural constituencies more flexible participation. She voices concern that each council will set its own hybrid working rules, which…
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Assembly approval of local government remote meetings regulations 2024 Original release: Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke supports Orange Order return parade
TUV North Belfast Westminster candidate David Clarke backs a return parade for the Ligoniel lodges after the Twelfth, arguing Unionist cultural expression deserves tolerance while criticising Cara for not engaging and the Parades Commission for favouring opponents of parades.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: Clarke supports Orange Order return parade (opens in a new tab)
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Up to PSNI to act following dangerous incident in Cookstown
TUV Mid Ulster Westminster candidate Glenn Moore calls on police to act quickly after a man allegedly shook a ladder carrying a young bandsman erecting a flag in Cookstown ahead of the Twelfth. He welcomes a complaint made to police and says the incident was captured on film.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Cookstown ladder incident ahead of Twelfth flag erection Original release: Up to PSNI to act following dangerous incident in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls on RCN to speak out following Cullen’s shameful failure to condemn murders of nurses
TUV West Tyrone Westminster candidate Stevan Patterson criticises RCN chief Pat Cullen for not condemning the Enniskillen and Omagh murders of nurses and retired healthcare workers, and calls on the Royal College of Nursing to distance itself from her comments.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: TUV calls on RCN to speak out following Cullen’s shameful failure to condemn murders of nurses (opens in a new tab)