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“British Government is Afraid of Justice, Truth and Accountability
Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr Denise Mullen says the British government's Legacy Bill, being voted on today, grants former state actors amnesty that cuts victims of collusion off from justice and truth. She calls on the Irish government to use international courts and diplomatic pressure, and says…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Second Reading Original release: “British Government is Afraid of Justice, Truth and Accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh investigation announcement welcomed
DUP Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the Secretary of State's decision to set up an independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing, and calls on the Irish Government to confirm whether it will open a matching investigation across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Omagh investigation announcement welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Writes to Irish Justice Minister Over Alarming Bail Decision
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he is writing to the Irish Justice Minister over the bail granted to a woman charged over transporting an explosive device near the border. He calls the decision alarming and asks for an explanation of the legal framework behind it.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Robinson Writes to Irish Justice Minister Over Alarming Bail Decision (opens in a new tab)
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Innocent victims have paid the highest price: Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP says justice for victims of terrorism has been denied for 25 years and calls the legacy legislation an amnesty that was wrong. He accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over early prisoner releases and "on the run" letters, and urges Dublin to investigate atrocities…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: High Court ruling on Legacy Act provisions under the Protocol Original release: Innocent victims have paid the highest price: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin’s moral outrage rings hollow on Legacy and the Middle East
Upper Bann MLA Doug Beattie MC accuses the Irish Government of double standards, claiming it ignored its own role in the Troubles on legacy and that Irish airspace and Shannon Airport facilitate US operations in the Middle East. He also says Sinn Féin's criticism of the government on this is for…
International affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Dublin’s moral outrage rings hollow on Legacy and the Middle East (opens in a new tab)
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ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Government to take urgent action on border security and Northern Ireland's finances after a meeting with the Secretary of State. He says the land border is not commanding public confidence and cites just one asylum seeker returned to the Republic of…
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: DUP meeting with Secretary of State on border security and finances Original release: ROBINSON - HMG MUST ACT ON BORDER SECURITY (opens in a new tab)
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Allister commits to opposing move which could see Gerry Adams claim compensation
TUV MP Jim Allister KC welcomes a Policy Exchange paper opposing the government's proposal to repeal sections 46 and 47 of the Legacy Act, and says he will vigorously oppose the measure when it reaches the Commons. He claims it would open the door to compensating Gerry Adams for his detention…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government reported move to amend Legacy Act on former internees Original release: Allister commits to opposing move which could see Gerry Adams claim compensation (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach
DUP leader Gavin Robinson says his delegation, including Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen and Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly, met Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He urges a rethink of the Windsor Framework, pushes for Northern Ireland to rejoin the day-ahead electricity market, and calls for…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Robinson comments after meeting with Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - Government must stand up for SAS
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says the party will write to the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Secretary seeking facts on how men arrested in the Republic in 1992 after the Clonoe incident were handled, including whether they were covered by the on-the-run scheme.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Clonoe SAS soldiers case and 1992 Republic of Ireland arrests Original release: Robinson - Government must stand up for SAS (opens in a new tab)
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Supporting NI’s Health Service workers
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell visited overseas healthcare workers in Coleraine, urging unity against threats and violence after reports some staff were considering leaving over safety fears. Campbell calls for police resources and…
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder prompting reports healthcare staff may leave Northern Ireland Original release: Supporting NI’s Health Service workers (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government challenged on its duty to the victims of terrorism
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson calls on the Irish Government to establish a credible legacy investigative process in the Republic, citing the Omagh bombing and a High Court call for a public inquiry that he says has not been heeded.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Irish Government challenged on its duty to the victims of terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges Irish Government to challenge Legacy Bill
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges the Irish Government to pursue legal challenges against the British Government's Legacy Bill, which passed the House of Commons, arguing it undermines victims' access to truth and accountability.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Eastwood urges Irish Government to challenge Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Irish Government cannot be found lacking over the Omagh bombing inquiry, and has urged the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to fully engage with the British inquiry and set out inter-governmental talks. He also calls for a separate Irish public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry recommendations by Mr Justice Horner Original release: McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, says Dublin relies on UK and French warships and missiles for air defence during its EU presidency, and argues this undermines calls for an all-Ireland arrangement or border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Times report on foreign military cover during Irish EU presidency Original release: Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart – “there can be no pandering to victim makers”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes the Government's move to drop the Legacy Act but warns against appeasing those she calls victim makers. She urges ministers to set out a replacement and reassure victims, and asks the Secretary of State to press Dublin over Omagh inquiry ruling and alleged Garda…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: Lockhart – “there can be no pandering to victim makers” (opens in a new tab)
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UKG Must Stand Up for Victims and Stand Up to Dublin
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the UK Government to defend victims' interests and challenge the Irish Government over legacy matters, citing unanswered ICRIR requests to Dublin for information and cooperation. He raised the issue during Northern Ireland Questions in the Commons.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government legacy cooperation and ICRIR information requests at Northern Ireland Questions Original release: UKG Must Stand Up for Victims and Stand Up to Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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Glorification of terrorism must be tackled throughout the UK
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly says the glorification of terrorism at demonstrations across the UK following Hamas attacks on Israel must be tackled. She calls on the Government to strengthen legislation and ensure clear enforcement direction across all UK regions.
Justice and policing Issue: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and glorification of terrorism in UK streets Original release: Glorification of terrorism must be tackled throughout the UK (opens in a new tab)
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Justice upheld as Court slams vexatious appeal over SAS killing of armed IRA unit in Coagh
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA welcomes the rejection of an appeal over the 1991 SAS killing of Tony Doris at Coagh, Co Tyrone, and calls on the Labour Government to stop what he calls endless lawfare and to pursue those who directed the IRA unit.
Justice and policing Issue: Court rejection of appeal over 1991 SAS killing at Coagh Original release: Justice upheld as Court slams vexatious appeal over SAS killing of armed IRA unit in Coagh (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú slams British government legacy amendments
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says he has asked the Taoiseach to reflect on British Secretary Hilary Benn's comments that Legacy Bill amendments would protect British veterans, opposing any hierarchy in the framework. Deputy leader Gemma Brolly calls the move unacceptable, citing the Sean Brown case.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy bill delay to October over British military protections Original release: Aontú slams British government legacy amendments (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses the Republic of Ireland of a double standard on legacy issues, citing its refusal to extradite Rita O'Hare and its treatment of Omagh bombing families, and says Dublin must confront its own past before being taken seriously.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Tánaiste's remarks alongside Secretary of State on UK legacy handling Original release: Robinson Slams Irish Hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government cannot hide behind a veil of secrecy - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP criticises the Irish Government for failing to provide meaningful access to information on Troubles legacy cases and calls on Dublin to end secrecy and fully cooperate. He also faults the Northern Ireland Office for being unable to explain how investigators will obtain…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on Troubles legacy information access Original release: Irish Government cannot hide behind a veil of secrecy - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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This week the Government Has Blown Its Irish Sea Border Cover
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, argues in a News Letter opinion piece that Government regulations on goods movement effectively treat Northern Ireland as a third country, and says the Irish Sea border is unworkable. He says he will press for a Commons vote opposing the draft Official…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Draft Official Control Amendment Regulations Irish Sea border vote Original release: This week the Government Has Blown Its Irish Sea Border Cover (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for British Government to review Gaza protest policing
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood calls on the British Government to urgently review its policing of Gaza protests after pensioners and students were arrested in Northern Ireland over Palestine Action t-shirts and campaigning. He argues the proscription of Palestine Action is criminalising lawful protest and…
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Palestine Action proscription and arrests at Gaza protests Original release: Eastwood calls for British Government to review Gaza protest policing (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government’s ‘careless hypocrisy’ on legacy challenged
DUP MLA Diane Dodds accuses the Irish Government of 'careless hypocrisy' on legacy and inquiries, arguing Dublin is failing the family of Ian Sproule, murdered in Castlederg in 1991, and that the UK Government is backing this by focusing on exceptional treatment for some victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government response to UK legacy approach and Ian Sproule case Original release: Irish Government’s ‘careless hypocrisy’ on legacy challenged (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government’s ‘hard border’ hypocrisy must be called out:…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Irish Government's stance on a 'hard border' is hypocritical after Gardaí were tasked with policing immigration. She calls on the UK Government to challenge this and to ask Dublin for evidence supporting its claim that 80% of asylum seekers enter the Republic via…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Government tasking Gardaí with immigration policing at the border Original release: Irish Government’s ‘hard border’ hypocrisy must be called out:… (opens in a new tab)
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Adams ruling puts courts in danger of losing public credibility
TUV leader Jim Allister says the court ruling that Gerry Adams may be awarded compensation for his nullified conviction threatens public confidence in the judiciary, portraying it as a tool for orchestrated claims, and expresses sympathy for IRA victims.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Gerry Adams compensation ruling Original release: Adams ruling puts courts in danger of losing public credibility (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP accuses Sinn Féin and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of undermining the institutions after the Garvaghy Road blockade in Portadown, and calls for the Chief Constable to be transparent about threats, a fresh security assessment of dissidents and the Provisional IRA, and new…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Garvaghy Road Portadown blockade and Sinn Féin accountability dispute Original release: Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)