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McLaughlin urges progress on tackling sexual offences
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin says new PPS figures on sexual offences, showing prosecution rates rose from 23.6% to 31.6% in 2021/22, show the need for a violence against women and girls plan from a reformed Executive.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PPS annual report on sexual offence prosecutions 2021/22 Original release: McLaughlin urges progress on tackling sexual offences (opens in a new tab)
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Ruling on ‘collusive behaviour’ claims a positive first step
DUP Lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA welcomes a High Court decision allowing retired police officers to challenge Police Ombudsman findings of 'collusive behaviour' against the RUC, saying the ruling is a first step toward defending officers' reputations. He criticises the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: High Court permission for challenge to Police Ombudsman collusion findings Original release: Ruling on ‘collusive behaviour’ claims a positive first step (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald’s comments are an insult to the Irish People – Stewart
UUP East Antrim MLA John Stewart says Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald's television remarks that the right of the Irish people to fight British imperialism was justified insult the Irish people, arguing IRA atrocities were carried out without any mandate from them.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald television remarks on IRA violence justification Original release: Mary Lou McDonald’s comments are an insult to the Irish People – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Muir seeks action on MOT chaos
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says he has contacted the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Infrastructure over MOT booking backlogs, which leave drivers unable to renew certificates or road tax and facing fines. He calls for swift improvement and firm measures from…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Muir seeks action on MOT chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson calls for a review of support mechanisms for staff experiencing domestic abuse
Alliance Economy Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA calls on employers to review their policies and procedures so staff experiencing domestic abuse get the right support, citing the 16 days of activism campaign. He urges employers to consider paid leave for appointments, workplace security and…
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Dickson calls for a review of support mechanisms for staff experiencing domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the PSNI's Tis' the Season Christmas campaign on domestic abuse, citing holiday-period call and crime figures, and calls for the Executive to be restored so parties can take forward violence-against-women measures.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI Tis' the Season Christmas domestic abuse awareness campaign Original release: Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin
DUP Newry and Armagh MLA William Irwin condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed over Crosskeys Orange Hall in County Armagh, calling the attack sickening and urging the perpetrators to desist and face the courts. He also calls on Sinn Fein leadership to challenge its glorification of the IRA and asks…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe condemns over-night attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall and calls out Republican leadership
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe condemns overnight spray-painting of sectarian and IRA slogans on the Crosskeys Orange Hall in South Armagh. He blames Sinn Féin for glorifying the IRA and calls for Republicans to be challenged more clearly, and urges police to act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Ratcliffe condemns over-night attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall and calls out Republican leadership (opens in a new tab)
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“British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle criticises a British Court of Appeal ruling that allows abortion on grounds of Down syndrome up to birth, saying it will apply in Northern Ireland. He calls on Stormont to oppose abortion in the North and accuses Sinn Féin and the SDLP of supporting the change.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Court of Appeal rejects Heidi Crowter challenge on Down's syndrome abortion law Original release: “British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholson slams 'disgusting’ attack on local Orange hall
Armagh UUP councillor Sam Nicholson condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed on the front of Crosskeys LOL 88's Orange hall in Keady, calling it bigotry and an attack on Unionists. He calls on all political leaders to condemn attacks on Orange halls and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Nicholson slams 'disgusting’ attack on local Orange hall (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, calling for enhanced protections for women human rights defenders, especially those at risk in migration contexts, from violence, discrimination and harassment.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (opens in a new tab)
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Newry and Armagh SDLP condemns attack on Keady Orange Hall
SDLP Newry and Armagh elected representatives condemn pro-IRA graffiti daubed on the Orange Hall on the Crosskeys Road in Keady. MLA Justin McNulty calls it a disgraceful, sectarian attack and urges political leaders to be mindful of their words.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Newry and Armagh SDLP condemns attack on Keady Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Call for investigation into “replica AK47"
The DUP's East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson calls for the PSNI to interview Sinead Murtagh about the provenance of a weapon described as a "replica AK47" in photographs she posted online. He says no evidence was published showing the newspaper was satisfied it was a replica.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinead Murtagh photographs with "replica AK47" weapon Original release: Call for investigation into “replica AK47" (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrate Agreement’s anniversary by replacing Protocol: Brett
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says that if the Northern Ireland Protocol is not swapped for arrangements backed by all communities, the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement will pass without a functioning Stormont government, power‑sharing Assembly or active North‑South bodies, urging an im‑
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement Original release: Celebrate Agreement’s anniversary by replacing Protocol: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs endorse “Never Cross the Line” campaign
Alliance MLAs endorse Ulster GAA's "Never Cross the Line" campaign on violence against women, which aims to teach young people about consent. Sports Spokesperson David Honeyford calls for similar campaigns across other sports, and Connie Egan urges sporting bodies to host workshops.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Alliance MLAs endorse “Never Cross the Line” campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard discusses Newry Rail Services with Translink Chief
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says he met Translink CEO Chris Conway about rail services in Newry and asked Translink to work with Iarnród Éireann to expand Dublin connections. He calls for at least two direct morning trains reaching Belfast before 9am.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hazzard discusses Newry Rail Services with Translink Chief (opens in a new tab)
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A sad day for rights of the disabled – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, who chairs the All-Party Pro-Life Group at Westminster, says the Court of Appeal's rejection of Heidi Crowter's challenge to allow abortion up to birth for babies with Down's syndrome is a sad day for disabled people's rights. She hopes Crowter will take the case to the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal rejects Heidi Crowter challenge on Down's syndrome abortion law Original release: A sad day for rights of the disabled – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Saoradh office display “a sickening insult” : Middleton
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton condemns a Christmas window display at the Saoradh offices in Londonderry, calling it offensive to victims and says he has asked police to investigate and demands its immediate removal.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Saoradh Londonderry office window Christmas display Original release: Saoradh office display “a sickening insult” : Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon commends ‘steadfastness and resilience’ of McAnespie family
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon commends the family of Aidan McAnespie for their persistence after a former British soldier was found guilty of his manslaughter in the High Court. She calls for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped and the Stormont House 2014 mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Former British soldier found guilty of Aidan McAnespie manslaughter Original release: Dillon commends ‘steadfastness and resilience’ of McAnespie family (opens in a new tab)
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Education Authority proposes huge unnecessary expense on Irish – but includes no costings
TUV leader Jim Allister urges the public to respond to the Education Authority's interim Irish-language services policy, arguing its proposals, such as Irish voicemail options and translator meetings, carry vast unCosted expense amid budget pressures.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Education Authority interim policy on Irish-language services consultation Original release: Education Authority proposes huge unnecessary expense on Irish – but includes no costings (opens in a new tab)