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Richard Boyd Barrett Speaking in Derry 54th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett says he will attend the Bloody Sunday anniversary in Derry, sending solidarity to the families and campaigners and calling for accountability for state killings. He criticises the £4.3 million spent defending Soldier F, the Legacy Act and British…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett Speaking in Derry 54th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday (opens in a new tab)
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Bloody Sunday 54th Anniversary Meeting with Richard Boyd Barrett TD in Derry
People Before Profit announces a Bloody Sunday 54th anniversary public meeting in Derry featuring Richard Boyd Barrett TD on 31 January, and urges supporters to join the 1 February march for justice over the acquittal of Soldier F.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Bloody Sunday 54th Anniversary Meeting with Richard Boyd Barrett TD in Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin marks International Workers Memorial Day, citing health workers, journalists and aid workers killed in Gaza and blaming the Israeli government and US and British governments. He also calls for stronger trade union representation and criticises the Stormont…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: International Workers Memorial Day 2024 Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad
The Green Party welcomes reports that leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, a by-election seat left vacant by Niall Ó Donnghaile's resignation. Party says it would give the Greens a fifth sitting senator.
Other Environment and climate Original release: Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
The Green Party announces that Cllr Áine Groogan will serve as deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast for 2023-2024, saying she will use the role to highlight community and voluntary organisations facing Stormont cuts. She also sets out a council agenda on climate and biodiversity.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Áine Groogan sends a message of Solidarity to women in Palestine
Green Party councillor Áine Groogan marks International Women's Day with a statement of solidarity with Palestinian women, citing displacement, starvation, violence, rising miscarriage and maternal morbidity rates, and the risks facing young women journalists. She describes the situation in Gaza…
International affairs Justice and policing Original release: Cllr Áine Groogan sends a message of Solidarity to women in Palestine (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to former UUP leader David Trimble following his passing, crediting his courage and political risks during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations. He also recalls the 1998 Poyntzpass visit with Seamus Mallon and sends sympathy to his family.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the legacy of former First Minister David Trimble is assured, praising his statesmanship in securing the Good Friday Agreement ahead of his funeral. He says international tributes reflect the esteem in which Trimble is held.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee
The SDLP announces that Castlereagh South councillor Simon Lee has joined the party, citing its economic justice, social justice and new Ireland vision. Claire Hanna MP and Lee both praise his work with colleagues locally.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Westminster portrait fitting tribute to John Hume
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says a new Colin Davidson portrait of John Hume, proposed by South Belfast MP Claire Hanna, is a fitting tribute and will hang permanently in Portcullis House at Westminster. Claire Hanna says it will encourage UK parliamentarians to value the Good Friday Agreement's…
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood: Westminster portrait fitting tribute to John Hume (opens in a new tab)