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⁉️🗣NEW: 'No one asks the religion of PSNI officers when they respond. We have an unhealthy focus on the religious make-up of the service.' Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to Police Federation for Northern Ireland Chair Liam Kelly. He was speaking about Catholic and nationalist members of the service, and said more needs to be done to promote the PSNI as a good career. Mr Kelly acknowledged there could be “more from a Catholic background in its ranks”. But he said that with the “indifferent political approach taken by some parties, combined with community opposition and a terrorist threat to those who take the brave decision, it’s little wonder there’s a reluctance to raise heads above the parapet and come forward”. He said the reintroduction of 50-50 recruitment would be a “backward step” and would lead to “understandable resentment”. “Engineering the figures would be a lazy way of trying to fix a societal problem,” he said. “From this platform today, I join the Chief Constable in saying bluntly that it’s time everyone did their bit in a more vocal and assertive way to promote a career in policing. “Those applicants from a Catholic background in particular have to be given specific reassurance from nationalist politicians and church leaders that there is no impediment or threat to them becoming police officers. “Too often, there’s a rush to criticise, but when it comes to giving wholehearted encouragement and unequivocal endorsement of a career in policing, quite a few usually vocal spokespeople develop a case of laryngitis. “Their silence is deafening.” He added: “It’s time for all of them to get off the fence.” @PoliceFedforNI

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⚠️💥NEW: MLA pay rise 'angered' police officers as PSNI described as a service 'on the ropes' 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 sits down with @PoliceFedforNI Chair Liam Kelly. 👥He says the announcement that MLA pay was increasing by £14,000 caused anger among PSNI officers. Mr Kelly detailed how officers “have to fight” to secure fair salaries, adding that pay has “fallen way behind inflation”. Addressing the Police Federation for Northern Ireland’s annual conference in Belfast, he described the PSNI as being “on the ropes”. He said that ahead of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the PSNI in November, “the outlook has never been as bleak or filled with as much foreboding”. Mr Kelly noted that in November 2001 there were around 7,500 full-time police officers serving a population of around 1.69 million, while today there are “disgracefully” just 6,315 officers serving a population of 1.93 million. “When you remove student officers from this total, the figure slides down towards 6,000,” he added. He says a blind eye is being turned to falling police officer numbers. Justice Minister @naomi_long also spoke at the event and stressed that, despite the difficult financial situation facing the Department, she has consistently prioritised funding for the PSNI. She also paid tribute to the courage and professionalism of police officers who responded to recent terrorist bomb attacks at two PSNI stations.

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⚠️💥NEW: MLA pay rise 'angered' police officers as PSNI described as a service 'on the ropes' 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 sits down with @PoliceFedforNI Chair Liam Kelly. 👥He says the announcement that MLA pay was increasing by £14,000 caused anger among PSNI officers. Mr Kelly detailed how officers “have to fight” to secure fair salaries, adding that pay has “fallen way behind inflation”. Addressing the Police Federation for Northern Ireland’s annual conference in Belfast, he described the PSNI as being “on the ropes”. He said that ahead of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the PSNI in November, “the outlook has never been as bleak or filled with as much foreboding”. Mr Kelly noted that in November 2001 there were around 7,500 full-time police officers serving a population of around 1.69 million, while today there are “disgracefully” just 6,315 officers serving a population of 1.93 million. “When you remove student officers from this total, the figure slides down towards 6,000,” he added. He says a blind eye is being turned to falling police officer numbers. Justice Minister @naomi_long also spoke at the event and stressed that, despite the difficult financial situation facing the Department, she has consistently prioritised funding for the PSNI. She also paid tribute to the courage and professionalism of police officers who responded to recent terrorist bomb attacks at two PSNI stations.

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🚨Lady Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial The wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case in which her husband is a defendant. Judge Paul Ramsey made the ruling at Newry Crown Court on Wednesday after hearing medical evidence. The judge told the court: “I am satisfied that upon the totality of the evidence presented I will determine that Eleanor Donaldson is unfit to be tried.” Eleanor Donaldson is now set to face a trial of the facts – a process that tests the evidence in the case but cannot result in her being criminally convicted. The judge heard further legal submissions during Wednesday’s hearing on whether that trial of the facts should run alongside the trial of Jeffrey Donaldson or as separate proceedings at a different time. He is due to rule on that point on Thursday. Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling. They were not required to attend. Prior to Wednesday’s proceedings, the trial of Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, had been listed to start on May 26. He has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. The charges include one count of rape and allegations of indecent assault and gross indecency, and span a time period between 1985 and 2008, involving two alleged victims. Eleanor Donaldson, 60, of Dublinhill Road, Dromore, has denied charges of aiding and abetting. Proceedings had already been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her. The judge ruled that she was not fit to stand trial after considering evidence from several psychiatric experts. Jeffrey Donaldson, a former long-standing MP for Lagan Valley, was arrested and charged at the end of March 2024. He resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party after the allegations emerged. Weeks before his arrest, he had led the DUP back into devolved government at Stormont after a two-year boycott of the powersharing institutions.

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🗣🥁NEW: 'You lift a flute or a drum and put a uniform on, and you become a bad person. That’s not true. Northern Ireland is changing.' 🎤🎥Darren Leighton, chairman of the Belfast Bands Forum, speaking to Chief Reporter @jamesgould23. He outlined how he believes events like today show that his culture and all others, can have a place and be accepted in an ever-changing Northern Ireland. He says today will live long in the memory. The King and Queen joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August for the first time. The Fleadh is the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Hosting it has been described as a historic moment for the city, with those taking part today saying it shows Northern Ireland in a positive light on the world stage. @BelfastBands

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👑🎻WATCH: The King and Queen play traditional Irish music and sample whiskey in Belfast 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 reports on Their Majesties’ visit to Northern Ireland. 🙌The King and Queen joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August for the first time. The Fleadh is the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Hosting it has been described as a historic moment for the city, with those taking part today saying it shows Northern Ireland in a positive light on the world stage. Their Majesties also visited Titanic Distillers. More to follow throughout the day and we’ll hear from some of the performers.

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👑🙌NEW: 'The Royal visit to Belfast promotes Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and shows it is for everyone, not just one side of the community.' 🎤🎥Olivia Reid and Kerry Cudlip have been speaking to Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 following the visit by the King and Queen to Belfast. Both performed as the Royals watched on, with Their Majesties also trying their hand at traditional instruments. The King and Queen joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August for the first time. The Fleadh is the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Hosting it has been described as a historic moment for the city, with those taking part today saying it shows Northern Ireland in a positive light on the world stage.

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👑🎻WATCH: The King and Queen play traditional Irish music and sample whiskey in Belfast 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 reports on Their Majesties’ visit to Northern Ireland. 🙌The King and Queen joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August for the first time. The Fleadh is the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Hosting it has been described as a historic moment for the city, with those taking part today saying it shows Northern Ireland in a positive light on the world stage. Their Majesties also visited Titanic Distillers. More to follow throughout the day and we’ll hear from some of the performers.

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🚨📸First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly meet the King and Queen at Hillsborough Castle.

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👑🎻WATCH: The King and Queen play traditional Irish music and sample whiskey in Belfast 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 reports on Their Majesties’ visit to Northern Ireland. 🙌The King and Queen joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August for the first time. The Fleadh is the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Hosting it has been described as a historic moment for the city, with those taking part today saying it shows Northern Ireland in a positive light on the world stage. Their Majesties also visited Titanic Distillers. More to follow throughout the day and we’ll hear from some of the performers.

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‼️🗣️Co Antrim email threat: 'Everything should be done to apprehend those responsible.' 🎙️@duponline South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke speaking to our reporter @mckee23_r. 🚨PSNI are investigating the contents of a threatening email sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area earlier today. Police patrols are also being upped in the areas affected to reassure local people.

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👑🎻WATCH: The King and Queen play traditional Irish music and sample whiskey in Belfast 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 reports on Their Majesties’ visit to Northern Ireland. 🙌The King and Queen joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August for the first time. The Fleadh is the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Hosting it has been described as a historic moment for the city, with those taking part today saying it shows Northern Ireland in a positive light on the world stage. Their Majesties also visited Titanic Distillers. More to follow throughout the day and we’ll hear from some of the performers.

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🏗️🗣️@BelfastHarbour Chief Executive Joe O’Neill speaking to our reporter @mckee23_r about today’s major investment announcement. 🔐The 2025–2050 masterplan aims to further strengthen the city’s position as a leading maritime gateway, ensuring the port remains 'capable of supporting economic growth across Northern Ireland and the wider island for decades to come.' 🚢Among the projects included in the plans are a new £90m dual purpose deepwater cruise and wind energy terminal. Opportunities have also been identified for up to 4,000 new homes in the Harbour Estate area.

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Belfast Harbour has announced a 25-year investment plan worth more than £1billion hellorayo.co.uk/cool-fm/local/… hellorayo.co.uk/cool-fm/local/…

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⁉️💥NEW: 'I can’t believe this conspiracy of silence. Do they care? I want to be proven wrong.' Union leader hits out at lack of Stormont budget 🗣@nipsa General Secretary @CarmelGates has hit out at the lack of a Stormont budget, warning of serious consequences for public services. 🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 has been speaking to the union leader about her concerns, as the Executive has yet to agree a budget. She says Northern Ireland must be funded based on need and not at the expense of services. Stormont ministers have made clear they believe more money is needed from London, with discussions continuing between the Finance Minister, the Treasury and Secretary of State Hilary Benn. First Minister @moneillsf and deputy First Minister @little_pengelly have asked for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, but that has not happened yet. Speaking to Bauer Media last week, the Secretary of State said he is continuing to speak to the Finance Minister, while also stressing he wants to see the Executive take steps “for itself”. He also highlighted the “additional funding” that has already been provided.

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❗️🗣️Post-19 SEND support: 'We’re doing the best we can with a non-existent system. It can only go on so long before we reach breaking point.' A motion calling for legislation to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) beyond the age of 19 will be debated at Stormont for the first time later today. 🎥🎤Post-19 SEND legislation campaigner Alma White, whose son Caleb is 18 and has complex needs, speaking to our reporter @mckee23_r. 🩵Alma founded @CalebsCauseNI two years ago to highlight the current lack of provision in place in Northern Ireland for young people like Caleb once they leave school.

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📣💥WATCH: 'Let working people finally see progress from Stormont.' Trade Unions protest calling for Good Jobs Bill 👥Trade unions have held a protest at Stormont today, calling for the introduction of the Good Jobs Bill. 🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 has been speaking to Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF, @CarmelGates from @nipsa and @alanp1771 from @GMB_union. The Economy Minister says she has received “no indication” that any other party will attempt to block her Good Jobs Bill. Dr Archibald first set out the proposals in April 2025, describing the Bill as the “biggest upgrade to our employment legislation since the Good Friday Agreement”. The proposed legislation includes measures relating to zero-hours contracts, improved family-related leave, and strengthened trade union rights. However, more than a year later, the Bill has still not been published or debated by MLAs. It is due to be considered by ministers in the powersharing Executive later this month before it can be given the green light to go to the Assembly. Some DUP politicians have already raised concerns about the Bill, while business groups have called for it to be paused, arguing there is not enough time for it to be properly scrutinised before the end of the current Assembly mandate in March next year.

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🚨🏨NEW: Emergency departments in 'freefall' amid concerns some patients don’t need to be there. Calls for a 111 service in NI. 🎥🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 has been speaking to @SDLPlive Opposition Health Spokesperson @ColinSDLP. The party has launched a new plan aimed at creating an integrated 111 service for Northern Ireland, which it says could “reduce pressure on emergency care”. It follows a visit by Mr McGrath to Greater Manchester to learn how the service operates there. The proposed centralised, 24-hour system would triage patients online and over the phone, directing them towards the most appropriate care. Mr McGrath says it would be an “easy win” for the Executive and would take pressure off emergency departments. He believes around £2 million would be needed to implement it here. We will hear from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on the motion later.

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⚠️🚜NEW: 'Farming is the most dangerous sector in Northern Ireland. I don’t want to be on another farm investigating a death.' 🎤🎥Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to Bryan Monson, Deputy Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive NI. At the Balmoral Show, an exhibition has been highlighting the dangers of farming and the steps that can be taken to prevent serious injury or death. Latest HSENI statistics show 14 farm fatalities in the last 10 years due to falls from height. Falls from height continue to be one of the most serious causes of injury and death on Northern Ireland’s farms, according to the Health and Safety Executive NI. Speaking ahead of this year’s Balmoral Show, HSENI Deputy Chief Executive Bryan Monson revealed that two people have already lost their lives this year due to falls while working at height on farms. He said: “Sadly, in the last 10 years, 14 people have died as a result of their injuries after a fall while working on the farm, with many more suffering life-changing injuries. “We are seeing most falls happening when farmers or contractors are building or maintaining roofs on farm buildings.” @Hsenigov

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⚽️🗣️“It’s been a real success off and on the field. I’m excited to see the next stages of our development as a nation.” 🎙️@IrishFA Director of Women’s Football Angela Platt speaking to our reporter @mckee23_r ahead of the #U17WEURO final in Belfast this evening. The tournament has been taking place across Northern Ireland over the past two weeks. 🏟️Germany and France meet in the final at Windsor Park tonight.

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⚠️NEW: Women impacted by cervical screening scandal feel 'insulted' as emotional Minister says sorry and public inquiry is RULED OUT 🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 with this report from Oxford Island in Lurgan. ⁉️Ladies with Letters are not ruling out legal action after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said there will not be an inquiry into failings in Northern Ireland’s cervical screening service. The group represents women and families caught up in the scandal. A review by Professor Sir Frank Atherton looked at smear test services in the Southern Trust between 2008 and 2021. It followed letters being sent to 17,500 women warning that their tests were being reviewed because they may have been read incorrectly. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has apologised and accepted the finding that a public inquiry is unlikely to add further clarity. He said it would be unforgivable if anything like this happened again. The Minister added: “All recommendations to strengthen accountability and quality assurance arrangements have either already been fully implemented or are in the process of being implemented." Mothers Lynsey Courtney from Portadown and Erin Harbinson from Tandragee both received wrong results and later died from cervical cancer. We hear from Tracey Bell, Leona Patterson, Heather Thompson and Sandra Courtney. Joined by Enda McGarrity from @paduffylaw.

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💼🗣️'I thought this was going to be our season. But overall, I’m still happy. I plan to be here for the foreseeable future.' 🟢⚫️@Glentoran owner Ali Pour admits he was disappointed by their finish to the Irish Premiership campaign but believes the club as a whole is in a 'very strong position.' 🎥🎤Speaking to our reporter @mckee23_r, Pour says he remains committed to Glentoran 'the same way I was seven years ago' when he acquired the club. 🏟️He understands Stormont funding to allow redevelopment work at the Oval to begin is on schedule, adding that Belfast 'needs a second stadium' capable of staging events like concerts alongside football.

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🚨💥NEW: Hilary Benn on protections for veterans, the need for Stormont to do more on the Budget, and his support for Sir Keir Starmer 🎥🎤Hearing from Secretary of State @hilarybennmp in Westminster following the King’s Speech. It comes after the Government pledged effective protections for military veterans and a reformed Legacy Commission as part of its Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. The proposed legislation, which will replace the previous government’s controversial Legacy Act, will also see a limited number of legacy inquests restored. The Government says the Legacy Act was “flawed” and left veterans without lawful protection, exposing them to a “legal Wild West”. The Bill proposes protections for veterans who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, including ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect when approached for information. Says he is supporting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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CONFIRMED (again) The biggest radio show in the country is……… 👇 #Rajar Q1/26

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🚨👥WATCH: Taking part in conversations about reforming Stormont is a “sign of strength”, says UUP Leader 🎥🎤@uuponline Leader @JonBurrowsMLA tells Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 the Stormont institutions must be reformed. Outlining how he believes things should change, he said Stormont, as a whole, needs to be more effective. The SDLP, Sinn Féin and the Alliance Party have also indicated that the institutions should be reformed. Alliance produced a document on the issue last week, but DUP leader Gavin Robinson dismissed it, saying he would not be in a rush to read it.

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