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39 releases
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Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett calls on the Taoiseach to engage with the Daisy Hill maternity suspension and use Shared Island funds to keep maternity and other services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. He says patients are being rerouted to Drogheda and that ambulance cover in the…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill HospitalArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI confirmation that explosive devices seized in the Shankill area are being investigated as extreme right-wing terrorism, calling far-right politics the real danger to community cohesion and urging a serious response to far-right organising.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland calls for council officers to meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee to address disability groups' concerns about the 2026 Fleadh, urging more inclusive pedestrianisation and accessibility ahead of Fleadh 2027.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance Party selects Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly as its East Antrim Assembly candidates, saying they will provide a cross‑community, progressive choice and urging progressive voters to keep a strong Alliance team in the Assembly.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Alliance selects East Antrim Assembly candidates Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
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Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says he is disappointed by confirmation that maternity services are temporarily moving from Daisy Hill to Craigavon, and says the situation reflects poor long-term workforce planning. He calls on the Health Minister to take accountability and restore Daisy Hill services…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
Alliance MLA Paul Bradshaw accuses the DUP of using filibustering tactics to delay the Flags Bill, which he says is an attempt to block legislation on abusive flags. He says the Committee Stage should move faster and that he has drafted amendments and offered meetings with other parties.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance MLA Egan welcomes Minister Long's announcement of a bail support pilot for women on remand, saying it recognises their complex mental health, addiction and abuse issues and provides early intervention to improve outcomes for women, families and community safety.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
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PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
People Before Profit calls for community mobilisation to protect Daisy Hill Hospital, saying politicians have failed to stem service decline.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
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Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the High Court decision that dismissed the Orange Order’s challenge to the Drumcree parade ban, calling it a victory for Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Order to accept the ruling and leave the community in peace.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade ban High Court judgment Original release: Carroll: Court Ruling a Victory for Garvaghy Residents and People Power
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PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
The party supports the SOS Daisy Hill committee against maternity service suspension. Marc Mac Seáin comments on the issue.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
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John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
The party's South Antrim Assembly candidate John Blair outlines his priorities and campaign message.
Economy and employment Health Original release: John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says United Against Racism's forum on fighting the far right was successful, with 150 attendees
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit spokesperson Matt Collins says Brian Feeney’s column likening the party to the far right is nonsense, defending PBP ahead of one of Belfast’s largest anti‑racism demonstrations, which the party helped organise.
Disability and equality Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
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Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
People Before Profit says the recent Belfast riots targeting migrant shops are fascist attacks driven by loyalist paramilitaries, condemns police handling, and calls for strong counter‑mobilisation at the upcoming Belfast Welcomes Diversity march in Writers Square on Saturday.
Justice and policing Original release: Stand Up To Fascism – Belfast Mobilises
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The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says DUP Infrastructure Minister Gordon Lyons should withdraw his remarks that the ‘legitimate concerns’ of protesters be remembered, calling the comments victim‑blaming nonsense after the Belfast racist intimidation incident.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
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Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
People Before Profit condemns recent far‑right attacks on migrant shops in Belfast and urges anti‑racists to reclaim the streets. It backs the ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, supported by the ICTU, and cites Gerry Carroll MLA’s call for a mass anti‑racism movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
Gerry Carroll MLA commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned business from an attack by young people.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
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Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit
People Before Profit says the Belfast march of Dublin far‑right agitators alongside loyalist paramilitaries reveals the growing far‑right threat and urges the ICTU and civil society to organise a national anti‑far‑right demonstration of tens of thousands.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Far Right Agitators From Dublin Marching With Loyalist Paramilitaries Shows Who The Far Right Are Says People Before Profit
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PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
People Before Profit says the PSNI failed to protect Muslim‑owned shops and minority communities during a far‑right disturbance in south Belfast after an anti‑racist rally, and calls for the police to be held to account and for NIC‑ICTU to lead a mobilisation against the fascists.
Justice and policing Immigration Original release: PSNI Allow Far-Right Minority To Rampage In Belfast
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People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
People Before Profit announce three candidates for the July 4 Westminster election – Shaun Harkin (Foyle), Gerry Carroll MLA (West Belfast) and Fiona Ferguson (North Belfast) – and say they will make Palestine, housing, health and poverty central issues if elected.
International affairs Housing Original release: People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election