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Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy raises concerns over British legacy legislation, calling for public inquiries including into the 1997 murder of Sean Brown and objecting to a recent amendment requiring Attorney General consent for prosecutions. He also asks BIPA to schedule a debate on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin City Council passes motion supporting Garvaghy Road residents
Sinn Féin Group Leader Cllr. Daithí Doolan says Dublin City Council passed an emergency motion, with cross-party support, urging the Orange Order to reroute its march away from Garvaghy Road. He says the Lord Mayor will ask the Taoiseach, PSNI and British Secretary of State to agree a reroute.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: Dublin City Council passes motion supporting Garvaghy Road residents (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin City Council to debate supporting Garvaghy Residents
Sinn Féin Dublin City Council Group Leader Cllr. Daithí Doolan says the party has tabled an emergency motion for tomorrow's council meeting backing Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Orange Order not to march down the road. He says no Orange march has passed there for 28 years.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: Dublin City Council to debate supporting Garvaghy Residents (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes passage to Committee Stage of Flags & Emblems Bill
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Assembly's decision to advance her Flags and Emblems Bill to Committee Stage, arguing that the status quo on flags in public spaces is not working. She urges genuine consent in community agreement and says the Bill will allow…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Bradshaw welcomes passage to Committee Stage of Flags & Emblems Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the final passage of the redress scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses. She says she secured an amendment raising the standard payment to £12,000 and backs a wider posthumous eligibility date, while urging…
Community relations and legacy Original release: McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll Welcomes Assembly Backing for Mother & Baby Home Bill Amendments
Community relations and legacy Original release: Carroll Welcomes Assembly Backing for Mother & Baby Home Bill Amendments (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
DUP MP Gregory Campbell has tabled a Commons motion recognising victims of terrorism across the UK and Europe on the anniversary of the 2004 Madrid bombings. He says the victims' suffering must never be forgotten and that a clear line must be drawn between victims and perpetrators who portray…
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Leader's Weekly email - 10th January
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says he challenged the Prime Minister at PMQs to protect veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, and criticises the Sinn Féin Finance Minister's draft Budget as published without Executive agreement, saying it cannot be treated as settled.
Community relations and legacy Infrastructure and transport Original release: Leader's Weekly email - 10th January (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “PM accepts need to amend NI Troubles Bill”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Government's public acceptance that its Northern Ireland Troubles Bill needs amending to better protect veterans. He says veterans must be protected in law, not left relying on intent, and says the DUP will press for real fairness in any amendments.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Robinson – “PM accepts need to amend NI Troubles Bill” (opens in a new tab)
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TUV leader tables Early Day Motion on Anniversary of Kingsmills Massacre
TUV leader Jim Allister MP has tabled an Early Day Motion marking the 50th anniversary of the Kingsmills Massacre, noting no one has been brought to justice, commending the memorial service and victims' groups, and urging ministers to adopt a victim-focused approach to legacy.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: TUV leader tables Early Day Motion on Anniversary of Kingsmills Massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes passing of motion to end illegal, unregulated bonfires
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the Assembly's passing of a Sinn Féin motion urging a united political response to illegal, unregulated and dangerous bonfires. She says some summer bonfires featured racist and sectarian displays and called for implementing recommendations from a 2021…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Hargey welcomes passing of motion to end illegal, unregulated bonfires (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader announces new appointments
The DUP says its leader Gavin Robinson MP has made new Assembly appointments: Joanne Bunting MLA becomes Junior Minister, Peter Martin MLA chairs the Infrastructure committee, and Paul Frew MLA chairs Justice, while thanking Pam Cameron for her Junior Minister service.
Other Original release: DUP Leader announces new appointments (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Committee has expressed no confidence in Minister – McHugh
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh says the Assembly's Communities Committee has backed a no confidence motion he proposed against Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, over a social media post on Larne's leisure centre and housing and racist intimidation victims.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Communities Committee has expressed no confidence in Minister – McHugh (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tabled motions on Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and Omagh Bomb Inquiry
TUV leader Jim Allister says he has tabled Commons motions welcoming the Supreme Court ruling that a woman's legal definition rests on biological sex, urging public bodies to align their guidance. A second motion calls for a parallel Dublin inquiry into the Omagh bombing and criticises the Omagh…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Allister tabled motions on Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and Omagh Bomb Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Important for Parliament to stand with victims of terrorism – Robinson
DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says Parliament must stand with victims of terrorism and will lead a House of Commons debate on European Remembrance Day, urging truth, justice and long‑term support for survivors.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Important for Parliament to stand with victims of terrorism – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict
Jim Allister, who leads Traditional Unionist Voice and is MP for North Antrim, has tabled a Commons motion criticising a coroner's ruling on the deaths of four IRA members killed after attacking a police station, and urges the Government to back those who fought terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: TUV tables Commons motion on preposterous coroner’s verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces a refreshed ministerial team marking one year since the Executive's restoration, with Caoimhe Archibald taking the economy portfolio and John O'Dowd moving to finance from Infrastructure, replaced by Liz Kimmins.
Other Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Féin marks one year anniversary with refreshed ministerial team – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables Early Day Motion on 50th anniversary of Birmingham Pub Bombings
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, marks 50 years since the Birmingham pub bombings and calls on the Government to hold a public inquiry into the 1974 attacks, backing the Justice 4 the 21 campaign. He notes that no one has been brought to justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Allister tables Early Day Motion on 50th anniversary of Birmingham Pub Bombings (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes commitment on Veterans Commissioner recruitment
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes a commitment from NIO Minister Fleur Anderson that advertising for a new Veterans Commissioner will start this week. He says the recruitment should move quickly and that the post needs independence and support, noting the previous Commissioner's departure.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Robinson welcomes commitment on Veterans Commissioner recruitment (opens in a new tab)
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Allister wins right to table Private Members Bill
TUV MP Jim Allister says he is delighted to be among the seven backbench MPs chosen in the Commons ballot to introduce a Private Members’ Bill this session, will consider its focus and intends to present it on 16 October 2024, adding he will update as it develops.
Other Original release: Allister wins right to table Private Members Bill (opens in a new tab)