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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of…
The Democratic Unionist Party expresses solidarity with DCI John Caldwell and his family, condemns the attempted murder in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, urges the public to assist police and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of… (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Michelle O'Neill MLA, Sinn Féin Vice-President, joins other party leaders in condemning the shooting of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, which left him critically injured. They call on the public to help police with the attempted murder investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell (opens in a new tab)
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Sunak Needs to Proceed without the DUP – Tóibín
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín, TD for Meath West, urges Rishi Sunak to push ahead with the Windsor Framework deal without DUP backing, blaming the DUP for Stormont's collapse and the strain on public services.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sunak EU Protocol deal and DUP opposition Original release: Sunak Needs to Proceed without the DUP – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll Condemns Omagh Shooting
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the shooting of a police officer in Omagh, calling the attack reckless and senseless and urging unity and calm. He also accuses the DUP and other establishment parties of inconsistency over paramilitary links.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Gerry Carroll Condemns Omagh Shooting (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie joins leaders from Sinn Féin, the DUP, Alliance and the SDLP in condemning the gun attack on DCI John Caldwell in Omagh, wishing him a full recovery. They call for those responsible to be brought to justice and urge the public to help police.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell (opens in a new tab)
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Shooting of DCI John Caldwell harks back to dark days – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA condemns the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell, who was shot while off-duty coaching a football team in front of children. He says the PSNI's New IRA line of inquiry harks back to dark days and calls for those responsible to be rooted out and jailed for a long time.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Shooting of DCI John Caldwell harks back to dark days – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Joint statement from the leaders of Sinn Féin, the DUP, the UUP and the SDLP condemning the shooting of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh, wishing him a full recovery and calling on the public to help police with the attempted murder investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Review of education presents major opportunity says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says the Independent Review of Education is a major opportunity to reform the system, after meeting the Review Panel. She raises concerns about Special Educational Needs provision and the statementing process, and calls for a single integrated system…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education interim report and Review Panel meeting Original release: Independent Review of education presents major opportunity says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood condemns chilling attack on police officer
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP condemns a violent assault on a police officer in Omagh, describing it as a chilling act against someone serving his community. He says the attackers are fighting the people of Ireland who chose peace, not the PSNI or British Government, and says he will raise the…
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Eastwood condemns chilling attack on police officer (opens in a new tab)
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Pedestrian and cycle crossing for Sunnyside Street
SDLP calls for a pedestrian and cycle crossing to be provided on Sunnyside Street, according to the release's title. The release text contains no further detail on the location, timescale or responsible body.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Pedestrian and cycle crossing for Sunnyside Street (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly shocked and concerned at murderous attack on police officer
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a shooting of an off-duty police officer on the Killyclogher Road in Omagh, expresses concern for the officer and his family, and urges the public to co-operate with the police investigation and report any information.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Kelly shocked and concerned at murderous attack on police officer (opens in a new tab)
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‘Dáithí’s Law will give hope to many waiting for transplants’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the passing of Dáithí's Law at Westminster, which introduces an opt-out organ donation system, and praises the Donate4Dáithí campaign for securing it.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: ‘Dáithí’s Law will give hope to many waiting for transplants’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP Leader Doug Beattie on the shooting of a PSNI officer in Omagh
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he is praying for a man fighting for his life after a shooting, and sends his thoughts to a PSNI officer, his family, colleagues and medical staff following the attack in Omagh.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Statement from UUP Leader Doug Beattie on the shooting of a PSNI officer in Omagh (opens in a new tab)
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Outcome of talks between UK Government and RCN must include NI health workers – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls for any outcome of UK Government and Royal College of Nursing talks to also apply to Northern Ireland health workers, and for the previous commitment to pay parity to be maintained.
Health Economy and employment Issue: UK Government and Royal College of Nursing talks on nurses' pay dispute Original release: Outcome of talks between UK Government and RCN must include NI health workers – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Department of Health and the Western Trust to act to stop GP surgeries closing in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, after the Brookeborough and Tempo practices handed back their contract. She says she will meet GPs, the department and the…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell highlights attacks on emergency workers with Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has tabled a Commons motion condemning attacks on emergency service personnel and calling on judges to impose sentences that act as a deterrent. He cites surveys showing most such workers feared for their safety on duty.
Justice and policing Original release: Campbell highlights attacks on emergency workers with Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services
Sinn Féin MLA Aine Murphy urges the health department and Western Trust to act urgently to keep GP services running for around 8,000 patients in Brookeborough and Tempo after reports the surgery has returned its contract. She also argues rural GP provision must be protected and calls for a health…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the British Government to end cuts to public services and agree a fair pay settlement for teachers and health workers taking strike action across the north. He also says an Executive must be formed to protect workers' rights.
Economy and employment Health Issue: February 2023 public sector strike wave and rallies across the North Original release: Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons
SDLP says it will back Dáithí's Law when it reaches the House of Commons on Wednesday, with MPs attending to voice full support. Leader Colum Eastwood praises the MacGabhann family's campaign for the organ transplant legislation and says it should have passed Stormont earlier.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, the First Minister designate, praises campaigners for pushing Dáithí's Law through, welcoming its confirmed passage at Westminster this week as a step toward expanding organ transplant options.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law (opens in a new tab)