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Posting of document an attempt to score political points and heighten…
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, lead on the Northern Ireland Policing Board for the party, says posting a copy of a leaked PSNI document opposite a Sinn Féin office on the Falls Road is an attempt to score political points and heighten concern among PSNI staff. He condemns threats against officers, staff…
Justice and policing Issue: Leaked PSNI document copy posted on Falls Road Original release: Posting of document an attempt to score political points and heighten… (opens in a new tab)
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Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest
TUV leader Jim Allister says the West Belfast Festival turned into a glorification of IRA terror with its closing 'Up the Ra' finale, and criticises the Charity Commission for failing to act against the festival's charitable status and continued public funding.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast Festival 'Up the Ra' finale and Charity Commission response Original release: Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest (opens in a new tab)
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Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly says the community spirit that grew in Omagh after the bombing will be its enduring legacy, marking 25 years since the Real IRA attack. Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for anyone with information to come forward and for armed groups to end their campaigns.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing Original release: Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pays tribute to the Omagh bombing families ahead of the 25th anniversary on Tuesday, and calls for an inquiry into the bombing to begin as soon as possible, with full cooperation from the Irish Government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families (opens in a new tab)
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Council inundated with complaints of vapes being sold to children, says Nelson
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Sam Nelson calls on vape shops in Belfast to take their responsibilities seriously and stop selling vapes to children. He says council test purchases found about 50% of child volunteers were able to buy one, and wants tougher regulation and education.
Health Local government Original release: Council inundated with complaints of vapes being sold to children, says Nelson (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says UEFA's refusal to let Derry City host a Europa Conference League qualifier at Windsor Park shows Brandywell upgrades are overdue. He has written to UEFA seeking support for redevelopment plans and urges release of frozen Sub-Regional Stadia funding.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: UEFA refusal of Derry City Windsor Park Europa Conference League venue Original release: Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (opens in a new tab)
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Policing Board meeting only ‘scratched surface’ on data leak
DUP Policing Spokesperson Trevor Clarke MLA says the PSNI must urgently devise a plan to identify ongoing risks to individual officers after a major data breach, and calls for answers on why safeguards failed following an emergency Policing Board meeting.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: Policing Board meeting only ‘scratched surface’ on data leak (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Chief Constable on data breaches
TUV Leader Jim Allister writes to the PSNI Chief Constable demanding answers on a major data breach, asking who was accountable, what supervision existed, who signed off the FOI response, and whether mishandling classified information amounts to gross misconduct.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: TUV challenges Chief Constable on data breaches (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt Voices Concern Over Safety Implications of Data Leak
Ulster Unionist Policing Board representative Mike Nesbitt MLA voices concern over the PSNI data breach, urging officers and staff worried about their safety to request risk assessments and questioning whether the force has capacity to assess around 10,000 named individuals.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: Nesbitt Voices Concern Over Safety Implications of Data Leak (opens in a new tab)
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Outcomes welcome but serious questions remain over Urology Review, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says published outcomes from the recall of patients seen by a urology consultant are welcome, but calls for answers on serious questions and urgent reform, including an independent Patient Safety Commissioner.
Health Issue: Urology review patient recall outcomes publication Original release: Outcomes welcome but serious questions remain over Urology Review, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Immediate focus of PSNI must be the protection of staff
SDLP Policing Board Member Mark H Durkan MLA says unanswered questions remain after a massive PSNI data breach that exposed thousands of staff identities, and calls for immediate action to protect officers, staff and families, assess risk and ensure accountability and data security.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: Durkan: Immediate focus of PSNI must be the protection of staff (opens in a new tab)
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Are the PSNI incapable of holding data?
TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley says the PSNI has had at least four serious data breaches in twelve months, including two recent ones exposing details of around 10,700 employees and 200 more officers and staff. He calls for major changes to how the force holds data.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breaches exposing officer and staff details Original release: Are the PSNI incapable of holding data? (opens in a new tab)
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Unprecedented data breach will further undermine PSNI morale: Clarke
DUP Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke says a data breach publishing personal details of PSNI officers and staff online is deeply alarming and jeopardises officers' safety. He calls for a robust response from PSNI senior command and says the DUP will raise concerns with the Chief Constable.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breaches exposing officer and staff details Original release: Unprecedented data breach will further undermine PSNI morale: Clarke (opens in a new tab)
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RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Royal College of Nursing to clarify whether it is appropriate for the college to take part in Northern Ireland's constitutional debate, after its General Secretary Pat Cullen reportedly said reunification was the NHS's only hope at a West Belfast event.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast event Original release: RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY: PSNI DATA BREACH 'EXTREMELY CONCERNING'
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says a PSNI data breach exposing initials, surnames, ranks and work locations of over 10,000 staff is extremely concerning. She calls for the breach to be managed urgently and thoroughly, with a cross-professional body implementing a rigorously secure data…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: BROLLY: PSNI DATA BREACH 'EXTREMELY CONCERNING' (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Serious questions over PSNI data breach
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan says PSNI leadership must answer serious questions after a major data breach, and calls on the Chief Constable to make an urgent statement on its scale, cause and remedial steps. He describes it as a critical systems failure requiring immediate action.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: Durkan: Serious questions over PSNI data breach (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly to raise concerns at unprecedented PSNI data breach at Policing Board emergency meeting
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says an unprecedented PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff could have endangered lives. He will ask the emergency Policing Board meeting why safeguards failed and how quickly measures can prevent a repeat.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: Kelly to raise concerns at unprecedented PSNI data breach at Policing Board emergency meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer services spiralling into ever deeper crisis due to ongoing political impasse – Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA warns that cancer patients are being failed as the 10 year cancer plan stalls without an Executive, with reforms and investments paused. He calls for the Executive to reform immediately and fund cancer services.
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Prejudice has no place in our society, says McAllister, following Newtownabbey attack
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns a recent attack on a Polish couple's home in Newtownabbey, which smashed windows and a car, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownabbey attack on Polish couple's home Original release: Prejudice has no place in our society, says McAllister, following Newtownabbey attack (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI data breach profoundly concerning, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the scale of a reported PSNI data breach is profoundly concerning, and calls for urgent support and guidance for affected officers, staff and their families. She also seeks an urgent Policing Board meeting with PSNI senior management on the breach.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breach affecting up to 10,000 officers and staff Original release: PSNI data breach profoundly concerning, says Long (opens in a new tab)