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‘People must unite to keep moving society forward’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson condemns a security alert in the Waterside on Sunday night that forced residents from their homes and closed a local school, and urges people to cooperate with the police investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Waterside security alert and school closure, November 2022 Original release: ‘People must unite to keep moving society forward’ – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton - "terrorism was wrong in 1990 and it is wrong in 2022"
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton condemns the hijacking of a van and the forced driving of a civilian to a Derry police station, linking it to the 1990 IRA attack at Coshquin. He calls for political leaders to state plainly that terrorism was wrong, and criticises those who justify past violence.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Waterside delivery driver hijacking and police station incident Original release: Middleton - "terrorism was wrong in 1990 and it is wrong in 2022" (opens in a new tab)
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Lisnaskea GP practice pressures reinforce need for MLAs to get to work on reform, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says the Stormont deadlock is worsening pressures on GPs after the Maple Healthcare practice in Lisnaskea signalled it may hand back its contract. She calls for MLAs to restore the Executive and pursue health reform, and accuses the DUP of using health services as…
Health Issue: Maple Healthcare Lisnaskea GP practice contract hand-back Original release: Lisnaskea GP practice pressures reinforce need for MLAs to get to work on reform, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson disgusted by the actions of those behind Derry-Londonderry security alert
Alliance councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns the perpetrators of a Derry-Londonderry security alert in which a delivery driver was coerced into moving a suspicious object to Waterside police station, saying the driver was left traumatised. She praises PSNI handling and warns that rising sectarian…
Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry Crescent Link security alert and suspicious object hoax Original release: Ferguson disgusted by the actions of those behind Derry-Londonderry security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hijacking attack on community
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP condemns a Sunday night hijacking in Derry in which a delivery driver was forced at gunpoint to drive to a Waterside police station, calling it an attack on the whole community and urging police to hold those responsible to account.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Waterside delivery driver hijacking and police station incident Original release: Eastwood: Hijacking attack on community (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty slams decision to punish teams for wearing OneLove armbands at World Cup
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty criticises FIFA's threat of bookings against teams wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup, calling it a disgrace and urging players to find other ways to show solidarity with the LGBT+ community in Qatar.
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: FIFA threat of bookings over OneLove armbands at World Cup Original release: McNulty slams decision to punish teams for wearing OneLove armbands at World Cup (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: COP27 progress doesn’t go far enough
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan welcomes the COP27 agreement on damage and loss financial assistance for poorer countries but says it does not go far enough. He calls for radical action on greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuels, and urges restoration of the Executive so Northern…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: COP27 agreement on damage and loss financial assistance Original release: Durkan: COP27 progress doesn’t go far enough (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane tells British Lords that legacy bill is cruel, callous and offensive
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to members of the House of Lords to reiterate opposition to the British government's Legacy Bill, which he claims will block families seeking truth and justice. He calls on peers to urge the government to implement the Stormont House Agreement legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government Legacy Bill House of Lords Original release: Finucane tells British Lords that legacy bill is cruel, callous and offensive (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew deeply concerned ambulances and crews are tied up outside hospitals
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he is deeply concerned that ambulance cover in some areas is being held up for hours outside hospitals, calling the pressures on staff and patients a crisis. He urges the DUP to end its boycott so an Executive and health minister can be restored.
Health Issue: Ambulance crews delayed outside hospitals reports Original release: Gildernew deeply concerned ambulances and crews are tied up outside hospitals (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly calls on armed loyalist gangs to disband
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says reports of guns and pipe bombs found in East Belfast, linked to the UVF, are deeply concerning and calls on armed loyalist gangs to disband now. He cites recent weapons finds and threats to Irish government ministers.
Justice and policing Issue: East Belfast guns and pipe bombs seizure linked to UVF Original release: Kelly calls on armed loyalist gangs to disband (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: leadership needed for strong message on terrorism
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP expressed support for two officers injured by a bomb in Strabane, condemned the attack and urged political leadership to denounce such violence. DUP Lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA called for a fresh threat‑level review in Northern Ireland.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: Sir Jeffrey: leadership needed for strong message on terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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We must keep building the peace and moving forward together – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill condemns a reckless bomb attack on police officers in Strabane's Mount Carmel Heights area, saying it could have devastated the wider community and urging cooperation with the police investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: We must keep building the peace and moving forward together – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe – Protocol not acceptable to unionists
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says she told Taoiseach Micheál Martin during his constituency visit that the Protocol must be replaced with arrangements unionists can support. She also questions the Narrow Water bridge project, citing Trader Support Service costs and urging investment in…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit to South Down and Narrow Water bridge progress Original release: Forsythe – Protocol not acceptable to unionists (opens in a new tab)
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McHugh slams Strabane bomb attack
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh condemns a bomb attack on police officers in west Strabane that caused no injuries but disrupted local residents' travel to work and school. He urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: McHugh slams Strabane bomb attack (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan condemns Strabane bomb
DUP West Tyrone MLA Tom Buchanan condemns a bomb attack in Strabane that targeted two police officers, saying he is glad they survived and blaming republicans. He calls for clear political leadership stating that violence is and always was wrong.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: Buchanan condemns Strabane bomb (opens in a new tab)
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Irish language not part of “shared heritage”
TUV North Down spokesperson John Gordon criticises Alliance's Stephen Farry and the party for welcoming the Identity and Language Bill and describing Irish as shared heritage, arguing Irish is not a shared heritage because unionists do not regard it as part of their identity and citing 2021 Census…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Identity and Language Bill passage through Westminster Commons Original release: Irish language not part of “shared heritage” (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis hails progress on Narrow Water Bridge project
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes progress on the Narrow Water Bridge project after meeting the Taoiseach at the proposed site, calling it key to South Down's economic potential. She also urges the Irish government to deliver other infrastructure projects outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Narrow Water Bridge project progress after Taoiseach site meeting Original release: Ennis hails progress on Narrow Water Bridge project (opens in a new tab)
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Outcome of COP27 crucial to secure future for nature, says Blair
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair says the outcome of COP27 will be crucial for securing nature's future, arguing climate change and biodiversity loss are linked. He warns that without concrete targets at the climate summit and success at the UN Biodiversity Conference, halting biodiversity…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: COP27 climate summit outcome and UN Biodiversity Conference targets Original release: Outcome of COP27 crucial to secure future for nature, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt praises bravery of police officers following Strabane attack
UUP Policing Board representative Mike Nesbitt MLA condemns the attack on police officers in Strabane, saying it was an attack on the whole community and that those responsible must be caught and prosecuted. He says two officers were traumatised and offers his best wishes to them and their families.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: Nesbitt praises bravery of police officers following Strabane attack (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly condemns those behind bomb attack on police
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly condemns an explosive attack on a police car in Strabane and says two officers were unhurt, while urging anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: Donnelly condemns those behind bomb attack on police (opens in a new tab)