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Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says she met NICCY's chief executive to discuss special educational needs (SEND) shortfalls, citing waiting lists, cuts to mental health funding and failure to implement earlier reports. NICCY reportedly agreed to pass the concerns on and arrange a meeting with the…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica condemns the Legacy Bill passed at Westminster, saying it shows the moral turpitude of the UK Government and grants an effective amnesty to state forces and paramilitaries for conflict-era atrocities.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt comments on Police Federation votes of no confidence
UUP Policing Board spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA says the party was first to urge DCC Mark Hamilton to consider his position, stresses PSNI problems extend beyond one person, questions the value of senior officer roles and notes the issue will be on tomorrow's Policing Board agenda.
Justice and policing Issue: Police Federation no confidence votes Original release: Nesbitt comments on Police Federation votes of no confidence (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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Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA marks the new school year by praising classroom assistants who support children with special educational needs. He blames the lack of an Executive for vacant posts and funding gaps, and says a returned Assembly will push for a review of their pay and…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures (opens in a new tab)
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Essential those with disabilities have permanent seat at decision-making table, says Skinner, following passing of motion
Alliance Knockagh Councillor Aaron Skinner welcomes the passing of his motion at Mid and East Antrim Council to set up a disability lived experience group as a subcommittee. He says the group would give disabled people a formal route to advise councillors on accessibility, infrastructure and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim Council disability lived experience group motion Original release: Essential those with disabilities have permanent seat at decision-making table, says Skinner, following passing of motion (opens in a new tab)
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Security alert at Castlereagh playing fields extremely concerning, says McReynolds
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds says a suspicious device found at Henry Jones playing fields on Church Road, Castlereagh, is extremely worrying and calls the disruption to schools and nurseries disgraceful. He urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Suspicious device found at Henry Jones playing fields, Castlereagh Original release: Security alert at Castlereagh playing fields extremely concerning, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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‘Priority must be refocusing on building police service that serves entire community’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the resignation of PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne offers a chance to refocus on building a police service that has the confidence of the entire community. He calls on the incoming leadership and the Policing Board to rebuild trust.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: ‘Priority must be refocusing on building police service that serves entire community’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable’s resignation a step towards rebuilding confidence
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the Chief Constable's decision to step down, linking it to a court ruling that PSNI senior command unlawfully disciplined two officers, and calls for a fresh start in rebuilding confidence in policing.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: Chief Constable’s resignation a step towards rebuilding confidence (opens in a new tab)
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‘Good riddance’ Bryne, but what lessons have been learned?
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the departure of PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne, calling for the force to be freed from political influence by Sinn Fein, the NIO and Dublin. He also says the Policing Board is damaged for reappointing him four months ago.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: ‘Good riddance’ Bryne, but what lessons have been learned? (opens in a new tab)
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Jelly-kneed Chief Constable must go and so too convicted criminal from the Board
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sinn Féin pressured the PSNI into sacrificing two young officers and calls for Chief Constable Simon Byrne to go. He also calls for a ban on people with serious criminal convictions sitting on the Policing Board, following a High Court ruling.
Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on unlawful discipline of two PSNI officers Original release: Jelly-kneed Chief Constable must go and so too convicted criminal from the Board (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Crossmaglen man despicable and cowardly – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy condemns the shooting of a man in Crossmaglen, South Armagh, on Monday morning, describing it as a cowardly attack by criminals. He urges anyone with information to contact police so those responsible can be brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Shooting of a man in Crossmaglen, South Armagh Original release: Attack on Crossmaglen man despicable and cowardly – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Tánaiste Must Become Proactive on Policing Reform as the PSNI goes into Melt Down. – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín calls on Tánaiste Micheál Martin to act on policing reform after PSNI data breach and Chief Constable resignation, demanding 50/50 recruitment, a joint Irish/British inspectorate and removal of MI5 from policing.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: PSNI officer data breach and Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: Tánaiste Must Become Proactive on Policing Reform as the PSNI goes into Melt Down. – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Fundamental challenges remain in NI policing, says McAllister, following Chief Constable resignation
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says fundamental challenges facing policing remain after PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne's resignation, and that confidence in senior PSNI leadership is low. She calls for systemic issues to be addressed and for Byrne's outreach to ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ groups…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: Fundamental challenges remain in NI policing, says McAllister, following Chief Constable resignation (opens in a new tab)
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No confidence motion submitted to Policing Board
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says a motion of no confidence in PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has been tabled, after the Chief Constable cancelled a planned meeting with the party. South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke, the DUP's lead Policing Board member, cites a court ruling on political…
Justice and policing Issue: No confidence motion against PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne Original release: No confidence motion submitted to Policing Board (opens in a new tab)
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The Chief Constable is out of control
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the PSNI Senior Management Team to refuse to back an appeal by Chief Constable Simon Byrne against a judicial ruling in favour of junior constables, and says the Chief Constable has failed and should be removed.
Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on unlawful discipline of two PSNI officers Original release: The Chief Constable is out of control (opens in a new tab)
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CHIEF CONSTABLE’S MEETING WITH ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY POSTPONED
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Mike Nesbitt says a meeting between the party and the Chief Constable has been postponed after the Chief Constable said he is considering appealing a judicial review over disciplinary action against two officers involved in the Ormeau Road incident. Nesbitt questions…
Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on unlawful discipline of two PSNI officers Original release: CHIEF CONSTABLE’S MEETING WITH ULSTER UNIONIST PARTY POSTPONED (opens in a new tab)
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Another Psni Scandal And Hypocrisy From Political Unionism
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the PSNI Chief Constable's resignation is long overdue but accuses political unionism of hypocrisy, citing the Loughinisland journalists' arrests, the Sean Graham report censorship and the Noah Donohoe investigation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Another Psni Scandal And Hypocrisy From Political Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh Algae Bloom A Civil Rights Issue – Mccann
People Before Profit members protested at Ballyronan Marina and at a Lap the Lough cycle event, calling for immediate legal protection of Lough Neagh under nature-rights principles and for public control of the lough. They say it is a civil rights issue and urge the Earl of Shaftesbury to…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh protests and ownership dispute, August 2023 Original release: Lough Neagh Algae Bloom A Civil Rights Issue – Mccann (opens in a new tab)
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Policing Board predictably fails as farce continues
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Policing Board has predictably failed and the farce continues, accusing the Chief Constable of considering an appeal of a High Court judgement to save himself. He says officers on the ground have been badly let down.
Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on unlawful discipline of two PSNI officers Original release: Policing Board predictably fails as farce continues (opens in a new tab)