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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 news that party leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, making him its fifth sitting Senator. O'Hara says a Northern Ireland voice must remain in the Seanad and pledges to amplify voices from across the north.
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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Cllr Áine Groogan sends a message of Solidarity to women in Palestine
Green Party councillor Áine Groogan marks International Women's Day by expressing solidarity with Palestinian women, citing reported rises in miscarriage and maternal morbidity, detention, threats of sexual violence and the risks faced by young women journalists 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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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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Essential people with learning disabilities are leaders of conversations around their lives, says Armstrong, marking Learning Disabilities Week
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes people with learning disabilities, families and support groups to Parliament Buildings to mark Learning Disability Week 2023. She says the event aims to challenge stigma and myths, and that people with learning disabilities should…
Disability and equality Original release: Essential people with learning disabilities are leaders of conversations around their lives, says Armstrong, marking Learning Disabilities Week (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Pride a crucial platform for LGBTQ people in rural communities west of the Bann, says Donnelly, ahead of event
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly praises the organisers of Omagh Pride and says the event matters for LGBTQ+ people in rural areas west of the Bann, ahead of Saturday's event. He argues more progress is needed across Northern Ireland and says isolation is felt in West Tyrone.
Disability and equality Original release: Omagh Pride a crucial platform for LGBTQ people in rural communities west of the Bann, says Donnelly, ahead of event (opens in a new tab)
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Irwin vows to showcase progressive and vibrant nature of Ards and North Down as she becomes Deputy Mayor
Alliance Councillor Hannah Irwin, newly selected Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council, says she wants to showcase the borough's progressive and vibrant nature during her term. She thanks voters and pays tribute to outgoing Mayor Karen Douglas.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Irwin vows to showcase progressive and vibrant nature of Ards and North Down as she becomes Deputy Mayor (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, Botanic councillor, will be Belfast's deputy Lord Mayor for 2023-2024. She says she will use the role to highlight community and voluntary organisations facing Stormont cuts, and calls for faster action 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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We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister marks International Women's Day 2023 by paying tribute to female party colleagues, citing legislation under Naomi Long as Justice Minister and Michelle Kelly's Belfast City Council changes. She calls for continued work on equity, including accessible and…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir declares support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023, saying the 2023 theme, Ordinary People, shows how ordinary people can be drawn into extraordinary violence and calling for accountability of leaders so the Holocaust is never repeated.
Other International affairs Original release: Alliance supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks Chinese New Year
South Belfast MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Ethnic Minority Communities Kate Nicholl wishes people a happy Chinese New Year, marking the Year of the Rabbit and praising Belfast's Chinese community. She calls for joint working between government and stakeholders to secure racial equality…
Disability and equality Original release: Nicholl marks Chinese New Year (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks Martin Luther King Day and says his fight against racial inequality is still just as relevant today
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks Martin Luther King Day, saying his fight against racial inequality remains as relevant today. She cites the 2022 killing of Keenan Anderson by Los Angeles police and says Black communities face violence from both police and white…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Nicholl marks Martin Luther King Day and says his fight against racial inequality is still just as relevant today (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Varadkar on second term as Taoiseach and pays tribute to Martin
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Leo Varadkar on starting his second term as Taoiseach, thanks Micheál Martin for his work, and pays tribute to Simon Coveney as he likely leaves Foreign Affairs.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Long congratulates Varadkar on second term as Taoiseach and pays tribute to Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, calling for enhanced protections for women human rights defenders, especially those at risk in migration contexts, from violence, discrimination and harassment.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (opens in a new tab)
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Ciara Henry has welcomes the reopening of Ballycopeland Windmill
Green Party NI MLA Ciara Henry welcomes the opening of Ballycopeland Windmill to the public from 2 June as a heritage visitor site. She highlights a Changing Places facility, a cafe run by USEL that will offer jobs to people with disabilities, and the windmill's value to local history.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: Ciara Henry has welcomes the reopening of Ballycopeland Windmill (opens in a new tab)