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UN Report Establishes Definitive Confirmation of Genocide By Israel – Hughes

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes, has said that a report issued through the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is definitive confirmation that the Israeli state is involved in genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The report by ‘The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied […]

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AONTÚ to Robustly Oppose British Government ‘Digital ID’

Aontú Deputy Leader has reacted to news that the British Government intends to introduce Digital IDs for all adults by branding the idea as unnecessary and dangerous to civil freedoms. Speaking this afternoon Mrs Brolly said: “Aontú oppose digital ID cards just as we opposed mandatory vaccine ‘passports’ as a threat to personal freedoms and […]

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SDLP: UK Must Heed UN Finding of Genocide In Gaza

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has acknowledged a United Nations Commission finding that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. She was speaking after meeting Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said: “The United Nations has declared what we already know – that Israel is committing genocide […]

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SDLP Calls Backed By Report on Childcare Workforce and Sufficiency Duty

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed the Department for the Economy’s decision to establish a new business support service for childcare providers, following the recommendations of research published today entitled Targeted Business Support for Childcare Providers. Ms McLaughlin said: “This is a welcome first step and a clear example of the SDLP’s persistent advocacy […]

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TUV Slams Recognition of Palestine

TUV Leader and MP Jim Allister has slammed the British Governments official recognition of Palestine statehood. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-  “Starmer’s recognition of Palestine is inescapably a reward for terrorism, compounded by any lack of requirement for the release of the Hamas held hostages. Demands were made of Israel, but none of Hamas! […]

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Health Minister Expands EU Treatment Scheme

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed the launch of Phase Two of the £10 million Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme, delivering on the commitment made when the scheme was first introduced in June. Patients in Northern Ireland who have been waiting one year or more for hospital treatment will be able to reclaim the cost of […]

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Irish Government Should Support Trade NI’s Bid to Open European Union Office In Belfast – Senator Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has participated in the visit of a delegation from northern business umbrella group Trade NI to the Oireachtas. The visit took place on Wednesday 10th September and members of the Trade NI group met with members of the Joint Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee including Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy, MPs […]

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Concerns Co Down Festival Will Be Political

By Donal McMahon Unionists have raised concerns a “family friendly” festival could become politicised this weekend. The Newcastle Eats & Beats music and food celebration takes place on Saturday and Sunday – September 6 and 7 – and is expected to attract thousands of people to the town giving a boost to the local economy. […]

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President of Ireland ‘Nasty Little Man!’ says DUP Councillor

By Donal McMahon The DUP has rejected a council thank you letter to the President of Ireland with one councillor calling him a “nasty, condescending little man.”Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed by majority vote this week (Sept 1) to write to Michael D Higgins as he retires after 14 years as Irish […]

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No Tolerance For Racism – Kimmins

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said there can be no tolerance for racism as police data highlights the need for civic and political leadership. The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking after data released by the PSNI shows that race hate crime is at a record level in the north. LIz Kimmins said: “Reports […]

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Grant Concerned Labour Considering Public-Private Funding For NHS

Nicola Grant Workers Party has expressed concern following reports that the Labour Government is considering Public-Private funding for the NHS. Ministers will be making a final decision in the autumn budget about whether to use this funding approach which was put on pause eight years ago. Ms. Grant said even the Tories knew this was […]

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Protecting Our Environment Must Continue to be Priority for Executive – Finnegan

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has said protecting our environment and addressing the challenges facing Lough Neagh must continue to be a priority for the Executive. The party’s environment spokesperson was speaking in response to the recurrence of blue-green algae on the lough “The presence of blue-green algae on the lough and in our waterways […]