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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)
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Ní Chuilín condemns ‘vicious attack’ on young man in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín condemns a violent assault on an 18-year-old man on the Limestone Road in North Belfast, which she says has left him seriously injured. She urges anyone with information to contact the police, noting the attack is being treated as a sectarian hate crime.
Justice and policing Issue: Limestone Road assault on 18-year-old man treated as sectarian hate crime Original release: Ní Chuilín condemns ‘vicious attack’ on young man in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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TUV hits out at commemoration for woman killer
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns Sinn Féin's commemoration of Thomas McElwee, whom he describes as an IRA killer responsible for the death of Yvonne Dunlop, and says it shows double standards on violence against women. He names Declan Kearney and Emma Sheeran MLA as attending, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin commemoration of Thomas McElwee Original release: TUV hits out at commemoration for woman killer (opens in a new tab)
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Ruling on fresh inquests into Mid Ulster murders ‘welcome’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill welcomes the decision to hold fresh inquests into five men killed by the UVF, and calls the move a positive step for families seeking truth and justice. She urges the British Government to scrap its legacy bill, which she says would block families from…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General orders fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster killings Original release: Ruling on fresh inquests into Mid Ulster murders ‘welcome’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy welcomes news fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster murders
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order fresh inquests into five killings in Mid-Ulster by the loyalist UVF more than 30 years ago. He says the ruling is further evidence the British government should scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General orders fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster killings Original release: Molloy welcomes news fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster murders (opens in a new tab)
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Health, housing and climate top agenda during Brisbane trip
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty and Matt Carthy, Finance and Foreign Affairs spokespeople, open a week-long Australian visit in Queensland, meeting the state's health minister and reviewing social housing, energy transition and jobs plans.
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Health, housing and climate top agenda during Brisbane trip (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes Enhancing Clinical Care Framework for care homes
Alliance health spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes the launch at Stormont of a framework for clinical care in care homes, praising its four pillars of prevention, early intervention, urgent care and palliative care. She calls for its principles to be extended to other areas…
Health Issue: Enhancing Clinical Care Framework launch for care homes at Stormont Original release: Bradshaw welcomes Enhancing Clinical Care Framework for care homes (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin remains resolute in opposition to Hightown Incinerator – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the party remains opposed to the proposed Hightown Incinerator after leading a cross-party delegation to Department for Infrastructure officials following a May court ruling. He says he will request a follow-up meeting with the Permanent Secretary.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Hightown Incinerator planning application returned to Department for Infrastructure after court ruling Original release: Sinn Féin remains resolute in opposition to Hightown Incinerator – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SF & Alliance must give clarity on Puberty Blockers
The DUP calls on Sinn Fein and the Alliance Party to clarify their position on whether children should be able to undergo puberty blocker treatment without parental consent, after Sinn Fein reportedly called for access for under-18s. Health spokesman Paul Givan describes the proposal as reckless…
Health Issue: Sinn Fein call for under-18 access to puberty blockers Original release: SF & Alliance must give clarity on Puberty Blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Tom Elliott MLA Raises Concerns About the Increase of Rural Crime in Northern Ireland
Ulster Unionist Agriculture spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA raises concern over rural crime after NFU Mutual reported its cost in Northern Ireland rose to £2.5 million last year. He urges farmers to fit trackers and improve security on equipment and property, and says the party is committed to…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: NFU Mutual report on rising rural crime costs in Northern Ireland Original release: Tom Elliott MLA Raises Concerns About the Increase of Rural Crime in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw outlines Alliance rejection of Health Budget and seeks maintenance of Core Grants Funding Scheme
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA rejects the current Health Budget, saying it is unfairly drawn up without ministers and calls for the Core Grants Funding Scheme to be maintained and expanded to tackle health inequalities.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: 2023 Health Budget rejection Original release: Bradshaw outlines Alliance rejection of Health Budget and seeks maintenance of Core Grants Funding Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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John Stewart MLA Calls for Action on MoT Waiting Lists
UUP MLA John Stewart calls for action on the MoT backlog, urging the re‑introduction of a Temporary Exemption Certificate to clear delays and allow fines to be appealed after motorists were told the next test date is November 2023.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MoT testing backlog November 2023 next available date Original release: John Stewart MLA Calls for Action on MoT Waiting Lists (opens in a new tab)