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Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said British Government legislation to impose visa restrictions on travel between the north and south of Ireland is offensive and potentially devastating to the tourist industry here. Under the proposals, Irish residents without an Irish passport, or tourists who wish to visit the North from the south, would need […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said there can be no summer recess on efforts to restore devolution In Northern Ireland after meeting with Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris at Westminster this afternoon. Mr Eastwood said that people feeling the impact of hospital waiting lists, the public sector pay crisis, soaring childcare costs and […]
Commenting on the Bill being debated TUV party chairman councillor Keith Ratcliffe said: “This Bill does not command the support of innocent victims of terrorism. It does not address their concerns and merely continues the policy of successive governments since the Belfast Agreement of looking at victims as best as an inconvenience and at worst […]
South Down MP Chris Hazzard has condemned comments made by Ian Paisley in Westminster this week about a legal representative of the family of Colum Marks. The South Down MP said: “Ian Paisley’s comments in relation to a legal representative of Colum Marks’ family and the inferences made are dangerous and hark back to darker […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has condemned an arson attack at the home of a local member of Aontú who recently stood for election. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I unreservedly condemn this deplorable arson attack which destroyed Sharon Loughran’s car which was parked at her home. “This was a sinister act of intimidation […]
The Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) has published its Final Recommendations for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland. Taking into account representations received throughout the 2023 Boundary Review process, the Commission has considered what final recommendations to make for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland. In line with the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (as amended), the […]
Speaking after a vote in Westminster on NIO proposals to introduce abortion promoting RSE into schools, the DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said this would be a backward move for Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “Northern Ireland has the most liberal abortion laws in these islands where babies can be aborted up to full […]
Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Youth Participation Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed the appointment of Chris Quinn as Children’s Commissioner. Colin McGrath MLA said: “Chris Quinn is an outstanding advocate for children and young people. He has been at the heart of challenging political leaders and democratic systems to involve young people […]
The Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of Chris Quinn as the new Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People. As the fourth Commissioner since the establishment of NICCY in 2003, Chris will take up the appointment on 18 September 2023. In the absence of First and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “The Bank of England is expected to hiked its interest rate this week for the 13th time in a row. “Some home-owners, who have already been squeezed over […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has hit out at the decision to end the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme. The Newry City Councillor said: “It is deeply concerning that the funding for the primary schools’ sports programme is to be cut. “This is a vital sports programme delivered by GAA and IFA coaches […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed an apology to the Hooded Men from the PSNI. The PSNI apologised to the Hooded Men days before the death of Joe Clarke. Mr Eastwood called on the British Government and British Army to follow suit and formally apologise to the men who were tortured. Foyle MP Mr […]
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