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Minister must prioritise patient experience - Wilson
DUP MLA Gareth Wilson calls on the Health Minister to investigate the sharp rise in complaints across NI Health and Social Care Trusts, identify common themes and take steps to improve patient experience and restore confidence.
Health Issue: Record high complaints to NI Health and Social Care Trusts Original release: Minister must prioritise patient experience - Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Bomb interception raises serious questions about assessment of…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says reports of a completed terrorist bomb intercepted by Republic of Ireland police, allegedly destined for Northern Ireland, are chilling and praises those involved. He questions whether the Irish Government is assessing the dissident republican threat adequately and…
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Bomb interception raises serious questions about assessment of… (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena
Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes the completion of an eight-lane athletics track and 3G synthetic pitch at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, delivered by Mid Ulster District Council and Sport NI. He says it will support local athletes, clubs and schools.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mid Ulster Sports Arena athletics track and 3G pitch completion Original release: Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes damages ruling after journalist surveillance
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA welcomes an Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling ordering £20,000 damages to journalist Vincent Kearney over unlawful surveillance by MI5 and the PSNI. He says he will raise the findings with the Chief Constable and calls for a review of PSNI-MI5…
Justice and policing Issue: Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling in favour of journalist Vincent Kearney Original release: McGrath welcomes damages ruling after journalist surveillance (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Dissidents must end futile campaign
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood calls on dissident republicans to end their violent campaign, describing a car bomb stopped by police in Monaghan, reportedly heading for Derry, as deeply concerning and futile. He commends the officers involved.
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood: Dissidents must end futile campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign
UUP peer Lord Empey welcomes confirmation that the UK Government will take powers to safeguard regional airport slots at major hubs such as Heathrow, after his 14-year campaign. He stresses Northern Ireland's particular vulnerability to any reduction in access.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UK Government powers to protect regional airport slots at hub airports Original release: Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Terrorists will not drag Northern Ireland backwards – Armstrong
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA condemns the interception in County Monaghan of a suspected explosive device allegedly linked to New IRA members, calls for those responsible to face the law, and thanks An Garda Síochána for their swift action.
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Terrorists will not drag Northern Ireland backwards – Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says planning reform and multi-year capital funding are needed for the construction sector to create jobs and tackle regional imbalance. Speaking at the Construction Employers Federation conference, he calls for an independent Infrastructure Commission and a long-term…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Construction Employers Federation 'Delivery, not Delay' manifesto launch Original release: Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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IPT judgement in favour of Vincent Kearney a significant vindication for press freedom – Finucane
John Finucane MP welcomes the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling in favour of journalist Vincent Kearney, saying MI5 and the PSNI unlawfully interfered with his communications to identify his sources. He calls on the PSNI and state agencies to set out what safeguards have been put in place.
Justice and policing Issue: Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling in favour of journalist Vincent Kearney Original release: IPT judgement in favour of Vincent Kearney a significant vindication for press freedom – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín expresses shock and extends sympathies following death of Paul Mackin Jr
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she is shocked and saddened by the death of Paul Mackin Jr following an attack, and extends sympathies to his family and friends in the New Lodge community. She urges anyone with information to come forward to the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Death of Paul Mackin Jr following attack in North Belfast Original release: Ní Chuilín expresses shock and extends sympathies following death of Paul Mackin Jr (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
Green Party Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence the possible £10-15m in Barnett consequentials for public transport, arguing it should go to buses and services amid Translink consultation on cuts and fare rises.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Barnett consequentials announcement Original release: Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 20 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan challenges Education Minister Paul Givan for redirecting £5 million of a £6 million allocation sought for Irish-medium accommodation, questioning the basis for the move and whether it was political.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Diversion of £5 million Irish-medium accommodation funding Original release: Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding (opens in a new tab)
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Historical Clerical Child Abuse research reports an important milestone for victims and survivors – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the release of historical clerical child abuse research reports, calling them a step forward for survivors. She calls for a body to examine faith-based abuse further, stronger survivor support and continuous safeguarding improvements across all faith settings.
Justice and policing Issue: Historical clerical child abuse research reports release Original release: Historical Clerical Child Abuse research reports an important milestone for victims and survivors – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for all-island rollout of meningitis B vaccination programme
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Séamas de Faoite urges Health Ministers North and South to coordinate a single island-wide rollout after the JCVI advised a meningitis B jab for secondary-school-age young people.
Health Issue: JCVI meningitis B vaccination recommendation for secondary school age Original release: De Faoite calls for all-island rollout of meningitis B vaccination programme (opens in a new tab)
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Enough delays, Executive Office must urgently outline plan to address findings into clerical child abuse, says Dickson
Alliance's Stewart Dickson MLA calls on the First and deputy First Ministers to urgently outline a funded, time-bound plan responding to three Executive Office research reports into clerical child abuse, published on 22 July 2026. He says the recommendations have not been released.
Justice and policing Issue: Historical clerical child abuse research reports release Original release: Enough delays, Executive Office must urgently outline plan to address findings into clerical child abuse, says Dickson (opens in a new tab)
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Dáithí receives the gift of a new heart – Maskey
Paul Maskey MP welcomes news that Dáithí Mac Gabhann has had a heart transplant after more than seven years on the waiting list, and wishes him a swift recovery. He also thanks the donor's family and credits the Donate4Dáithí campaign and Dáithí's Law for changing organ donation across the North.
Health Issue: Dáithí Mac Gabhann heart transplant Original release: Dáithí receives the gift of a new heart – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the start of installing new bilingual road signs and road markings across the Gaeltacht Quarter in west Belfast, calling the first directional signs a milestone and crediting Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the investment.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage installation begins Original release: Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke: DCC comments ill-judged
DUP Policing Board lead Trevor Clarke MLA says remarks by PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton about the Pride parade decision were ill-judged and risk eroding public confidence in police impartiality. He says the Chief Constable made the right call and that the Deputy Chief Constable…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Deputy Chief Constable remarks on Pride parade non-participation Original release: Clarke: DCC comments ill-judged (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Women’s Voices, Hopes for a New Ireland’ book to be launched by Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Scenes on Stewartstown road last night were disgraceful – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns the disorder on Stewartstown Road on Saturday night, calling it disgraceful, thanking community and youth workers and residents, and saying a small minority will not drag the area backwards.
Justice and policing Issue: Stewartstown Road disorder Saturday night Original release: Scenes on Stewartstown road last night were disgraceful – Baker (opens in a new tab)