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Nelson welcomes sentencing following ‘reprehensible’ sectarian intimidation
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson welcomes the conviction and sentencing of two men over the intimidation of a woman and her baby in her Lurgan home last year. She hopes lessons will be learned about PSNI handling of such incidents.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Lurgan home intimidation case conviction and sentencing of two men Original release: Nelson welcomes sentencing following ‘reprehensible’ sectarian intimidation (opens in a new tab)
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Tribunal revelations that PSNI withheld key information on Loughinisland ‘deeply disturbing’ – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says Investigatory Powers Tribunal documents show the PSNI withheld key information from the Police Ombudsman during the Loughinisland investigation and conducted covert surveillance of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey. He calls it further evidence of…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Investigatory Powers Tribunal documents on PSNI and Loughinisland investigation Original release: Tribunal revelations that PSNI withheld key information on Loughinisland ‘deeply disturbing’ – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Baker calls on education minister to explore ‘SEN first’ approach
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges the education minister to make children with special educational needs a priority in school admissions, proposing a system that incorporates SEN pupils into schools’ planned enrolment figures so they receive support from the start of term.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Baker calls on education minister to explore ‘SEN first’ approach (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein's flag calls ring hollow
DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says Sinn Fein's calls to remove flags will ring hollow unless they back removing IRA memorials, citing the Castlederg memorial and asking whether they will support its removal.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Sinn Fein's flag calls ring hollow (opens in a new tab)
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Every child deserves access to literature, says Bower, as motion passes on reading materials for refugee children
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Christine Bower says her motion, passed at the People & Communities Committee, asks the Council to examine free native-language reading materials and literacy tools for refugee children. A report on costings and delivery will return to committee for a final vote.
Education Local government Issue: Council motion on free native-language reading materials for refugee children Original release: Every child deserves access to literature, says Bower, as motion passes on reading materials for refugee children (opens in a new tab)
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Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for effective legal authority to address flags and emblems used to entrench sectarian segregation or intimidate, citing the FICT Report and the flying of Israeli flags in Antrim town.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Council needs to urgently investigate after show of strength, says Long
Alliance Group Leader on Belfast City Council Michael Long calls for an urgent investigation after media reports of masked loyalists appearing at a funeral service at Roselawn Crematorium. He says Alliance will raise it with council officers and expects a full explanation.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Roselawn Crematorium masked loyalists funeral show of strength Original release: Council needs to urgently investigate after show of strength, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Building climate-resilient society offers significant opportunity, says Muir, after meeting with Climate Change Committee
Alliance Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA says building a climate-resilient society would bring major economic and environmental gains, following a meeting in Belfast with leaders of the UK Climate Change Committee.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Climate Change Committee visit to Belfast Original release: Building climate-resilient society offers significant opportunity, says Muir, after meeting with Climate Change Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes housing associations’ commitment to tackling carbon emissions
Alliance's Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations' plan to upgrade the energy ratings of over 13,000 social homes this autumn, saying it will meet climate targets, support construction jobs and lower running costs.
Housing Environment and climate Original release: Armstrong welcomes housing associations’ commitment to tackling carbon emissions (opens in a new tab)
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Government must step up efforts to confront Britain’s cynical and callous Legacy Act – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the government must step up efforts against the British Legacy Act, which took effect today and blocks bereaved families from court justice. She urges a clear, urgent timeline for the interstate case against the British government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act demonstration in Belfast and Irish government interstate case Original release: Government must step up efforts to confront Britain’s cynical and callous Legacy Act – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Autism reviewer must be appointed: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls for an autism reviewer to be appointed without further delay, arguing the post costs under £40,000 of the Health budget and that the Minister's deferral over funding pressures is unjustified.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Delay in appointing autism reviewer under Autism Act Original release: Autism reviewer must be appointed: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British Government to repeal the Legacy Act at a Belfast demonstration, saying victims and families will keep challenging it after court rulings and the Irish government's interstate case. He also welcomes Labour's pledge to repeal and replace the Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act demonstration in Belfast and Irish government interstate case Original release: ‘We will stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the UK Government's Legacy Act coming into force is a dark day for justice that will halt Troubles-era inquests and leave victims devastated. He calls for suspension and, failing that, repeal and replacement by a new law designed with local parties and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for a comprehensive strategy to speed up transition to renewable energy
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for a comprehensive renewables strategy to speed up the move away from fossil fuels, and urges the Infrastructure Minister to address planning delays holding back renewable development.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford calls for a comprehensive strategy to speed up transition to renewable energy (opens in a new tab)
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More must be done to tackle inequalities facing people with disabilities, following report, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says more must be done at Westminster and Stormont to tackle inequalities facing disabled people after a UN committee report on UK compliance with the UNCRPD. He calls on the Executive Office and Department for Communities to act and urges Assembly action on…
Disability and equality Social security and welfare Issue: UN UNCRPD committee report on rights of persons with disabilities in the UK Original release: More must be done to tackle inequalities facing people with disabilities, following report, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Campaign for justice is ‘far from over’
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says the campaign for truth, justice and accountability for Troubles victims is far from over as the British Government's Legacy Act takes effect. He calls for the act to be repealed and replaced, and welcomes Labour's commitment to repeal it if elected.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: Eastwood: Campaign for justice is ‘far from over’ (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's Legacy Act, becoming law, is a day of great shame that will shut down inquests and legacy investigations and deny families truth and justice. She calls for the Act to be repealed and the Stormont House mechanisms implemented without delay.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: ‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Irwin welcomes action on Crossmaglen parade
Newry and Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin welcomes confirmation from the Police that an active policing operation was in place during a parade in Crossmaglen on 18 April, and that footage is being reviewed for suspected offences. He calls for anyone involved in glorifying a proscribed organisation to…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Crossmaglen parade honouring a republican terrorist on 18 April Original release: Irwin welcomes action on Crossmaglen parade (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes the education minister's announcement of £500 million to prioritise building special educational needs facilities. He says children with additional needs deserve first-class facilities and calls for every child with special educational needs to have a school…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational…
East Antrim DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes Education Minister Paul Givan's announcement of a Special Educational Needs Capital Investment Programme, saying the four‑strand plan on maintenance, equipment, specialist provisions and new schools will create a fairer, more inclusive environment for SEN
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational… (opens in a new tab)