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Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said laws to tackle hate crimes and sectarianism must be strengthened. Michelle O’Neill said: “There can be no place for sectarianism, racism, misogyny or discrimination in our society. “The vile scenes of recent days are a clear indication that laws to tackle hate crimes and sectarianism must […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the cost of school uniforms need to be cut. The South Down MLA said: “Sinn Féin has a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families and we are determined to work with others to make this happen. “Families are crying out for support on this issue and […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has tasked officials to focus policies and funding on supporting people through the cost of living crisis. The Minister said she is listening to families and workers who are struggling to make ends meet and is committed to responding to the issue by ensuring the department’s resources are effectively targeted to […]
Aontú Leader & Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín, has criticised the new powers being taken by Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis to strong arm the North into accepting the extreme Westminster’s Abortion legislation and further erode the GFA. An Teachta Tóibín: “From the outset, the imposition of abortion on the North by Westminster has been undemocratic […]
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said he is “extremely disappointed” after the PSNI revealed the number of homophobic and transphobic crimes has peaked at their highest level since records began in 2004/05. The figures show homophobic hate incidents increased from 366 to 462, while crimes increased from 246 to 336, in the period April 1 […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed significant concern after reports of an acid attack in the area in the early hours of Sunday. It’s reported a man was attacked and had acid thrown over him. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Reports of an acid attack being carried out in our […]
Sinn Féin’s Roisin Mulgrew said the news of a suspected ‘acid’ attack in Newry this morning has horrified everyone. The Newry City Councillor said: “Whilst details are still emerging about this incident, what is known has shocked the community. “This type of attack can kill or permanently disfigure a person, and anyone carrying out such […]
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has met with the NIO to discuss the Government’s new proposals aimed at dealing with Legacy matters, and told them that the legislation must be both victim and justice focused. Doug Beattie said: “Today I met with NIO representatives and received a briefing on the Northern Ireland […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the cost of living interventions from Treasury and said he is committed to working with Treasury to ensure the Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide assistance to citizens here given the absence of an Executive. Commenting on the announcement, Minister Murphy said: “I am glad the British Government has at long […]
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is today [Thursday 26 May] confirming that a case of monkeypox has been identified in Northern Ireland. This was not unexpected following the presence of monkeypox cases elsewhere in the UK. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details relating to the patient will be disclosed. The virus can be passed […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has described a community ‘in shock’ today following the tragic death of a woman in a fatal road collision on the Newcastle Road. Colin McGrath MLA said: “People in Drumaness are in shock this morning after a collision on the Newcastle Road yesterday has resulted in the death of […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has spelt out a range of important initiatives to treat more patients on hospital waiting lists. These include naming Omagh Hospital as Northern Ireland’s second regional Day Procedure Centre. The Minister confirmed that, despite ongoing budgetary uncertainty, he has been able to allocate £46million for additional waiting list activity for the […]
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