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Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride
Green Party councillor Flynn says the PSNI should not have taken part in Belfast Pride at all, arguing the event is a political protest and that police pulling support over the "Stand by your Trans" campaign shows their involvement was superficial.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: Cllr Flynn reacts to PSNI decision to pull out of Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI decision over Belfast Pride has set clock back on relations with LGBTQ+ community, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister criticises the PSNI decision to bar officers from wearing uniform at the Belfast Pride parade, saying it sets back years of work on relations with the LGBTQ+ community. She urges police to reverse the decision before the parade.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision on uniformed officers at Belfast Pride parade Original release: PSNI decision over Belfast Pride has set clock back on relations with LGBTQ+ community, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Actions of Some Shame Us All - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA condemns incidents over the 12th July celebrations, including flags and effigies placed on bonfires, an assault on ambulance staff and the burning of a paediatric nurse's car. He says those who stoke intolerance must take responsibility.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 12th July celebrations incidents including bonfire effigies and attacks on ambulance staff Original release: Actions of Some Shame Us All - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Newry Rep Targeted with July 12th Arson Attack in the Middle of the Night.
Aontú's Sharon Loughran says her car was set alight outside her Newry home at about 3am on 12 July, causing significant damage to the house. She calls on the PSNI to provide protection and on Newry community leaders to stop the violence.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Newry councillor's car arson attack on 12 July 2023 Original release: Aontú Newry Rep Targeted with July 12th Arson Attack in the Middle of the Night. (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan requests urgent meeting with EA on school places
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says he has sought an urgent meeting with the Education Authority over continuing uncertainty about school placements for children with special educational needs. He argues the EA must give parents clarity quickly on next steps before pupils return in September.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan requests urgent meeting with EA on school places (opens in a new tab)
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Comparison between accommodation and intransigence should be…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell questions why media have not drawn a comparison between accommodation shown by Orangemen and band members and what he calls intransigence by Portadown residents opposing Orange parades. He cites a Moneymore bus incident and a church-service parade, and says Portadown…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Comparison between accommodation and intransigence should be… (opens in a new tab)
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McKinney marks anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
Alliance Waterside representative Philip McKinney says nobody should be targeted for national identity, ethnicity, religion or political opinion, marking the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. He points to a memorial tree planted in St Columb's Park and council offices lit green.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: McKinney marks anniversary of Srebrenica genocide (opens in a new tab)
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Craigyhill bonfire celebrated in Parliamentary motion
DUP MP Sammy Wilson has put down a Westminster motion praising the Craigyhill community in Larne for building what it says is the world's tallest bonfire. He says the project drew people from across Northern Ireland and asks that it be recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, while criticising…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Craigyhill bonfire Parliamentary motion in Larne Original release: Craigyhill bonfire celebrated in Parliamentary motion (opens in a new tab)
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Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Caldwell family deserve a clear date for the Police Ombudsman's outcome on claims that police could have prevented the 2002 Real IRA murder of David Caldwell. He says the probe, now six years old, has missed a promised March conclusion and that the office does not…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Police Ombudsman investigation into David Caldwell murder claims delay Original release: Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority to give families urgent certainty over preparations for school places in September for children with special educational needs, citing reports that almost 400 remain without a placement. He also calls for the Executive to be formed now.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Almost 400 SEN children without September school places reports Original release: ‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Theft of wreaths demonstrates hated and ignorance: Middleton
DUP MLA Gary Middleton says those who stole wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry show sectarian hostility and misunderstand what the tributes stand for. He calls for civic leaders to make clear such acts are unacceptable, noting this is not the first such incident.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of remembrance wreaths from Derry war memorial Original release: Theft of wreaths demonstrates hated and ignorance: Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast City Council representatives seeking meeting with Audit Office after diversionary funding granted to organisation which did not meet relevant criteria
Alliance Belfast City Council representatives say they have contacted the Audit Office seeking a meeting after bonfire diversionary funding was approved for an organisation that fell short of the agreed criteria. Councillor Sam Nelson, North Belfast, says the scheme should be replaced by…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council bonfire diversionary funding award to organisation below criteria Original release: Alliance Belfast City Council representatives seeking meeting with Audit Office after diversionary funding granted to organisation which did not meet relevant criteria (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane slams ‘disgraceful’ British Government attempts to tear up the law
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the British Government is disgracefully rewriting its laws retrospectively to legitimise the 1970s unlawful detention of hundreds of people, and calls for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped and Stormont House mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendment to Legacy Bill on internment redress Original release: Finucane slams ‘disgraceful’ British Government attempts to tear up the law (opens in a new tab)
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Action to end violence against women and girls must be a priority for all — Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes the release of a draft strategy and action plan on tackling violence against women and girls and urges the public to respond to the consultation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Draft ending violence against women and girls strategy published for consultation Original release: Action to end violence against women and girls must be a priority for all — Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Consultation important step in delivering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the launch of a public consultation on the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework and Action Plan, which runs until 3 October, and urges people and community groups to take part. She says a restored Executive is needed to agree…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Draft ending violence against women and girls strategy published for consultation Original release: McLaughlin: Consultation important step in delivering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that we remember the sacrifice made by those at the Somme, says Lowry
Alliance Councillor Sharon Lowry, of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, says it is vital to remember the sacrifice of those who fought at the Somme after attending a commemorative event in France marking the 107th anniversary of the battle.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Vital that we remember the sacrifice made by those at the Somme, says Lowry (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order a fresh inquest into the 1971 killing of Newry man Robert Anderson by the British Army. She says the original investigation had clear flaws and calls on the British government to scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General ruling on fresh inquest into Robert Anderson killing Original release: Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)
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€4.3 Million PEACE Allocation To Cavan Will Be Hugely Beneficial – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says €4.3 million allocated to County Cavan under the PEACE PLUS programme will strongly benefit local community groups, after meeting Cavan County Council officials to review the funding.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: €4.3 Million PEACE Allocation To Cavan Will Be Hugely Beneficial – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Patsy Kelly
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the decision to hold a new inquest into the 1974 killing of councillor Patsy Kelly in Trillick, saying it reflects the damning Police Ombudsman report on the abduction, alleged collusion and RUC failings, and pledges continued support for the family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General reconsidering refusal of fresh inquest into Patsy Kelly killing Original release: Begley welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Patsy Kelly (opens in a new tab)