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McGrath condemns Downpatrick petrol bomb attack
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath condemns an early-hours incendiary assault on a Downpatrick house, describing it as reckless and dangerous. He says nobody was hurt but the outcome could have been far worse, and urges anyone near Pound Lane or John Street with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick home petrol bomb attack, June 2026 Original release: McGrath condemns Downpatrick petrol bomb attack (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Commitments on Muckamore must now become action
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's commitments after the Muckamore Abbey Inquiry report must now become action. He welcomes the pledge to act quickly on recommendations and calls for real accountability over the Belfast Trust's cultural and…
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: McGrath: Commitments on Muckamore must now become action (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Donaldson verdict
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson case, praising the courage of the abuse victims who gave evidence. She says the case shows no one is above the law and hopes it gives confidence to victims that those responsible can be held accountable.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Hanna welcomes Donaldson verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party on Donaldson guilty verdict
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the jury's guilty verdict on all charges against Jeffrey Donaldson, pays tribute to the women who gave evidence, and calls for Donaldson to be removed from all state honours immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Statement by Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party on Donaldson guilty verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson pays tribute to survivors following Donaldson trial verdict
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA pays tribute to the two survivors whose courage led to a guilty verdict against Jeffrey Donaldson on multiple child abuse counts, and says no one is above the law. He urges other victims seeking support to come forward.
Justice and policing Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson guilty verdict on historic sex abuse charges Original release: Tennyson pays tribute to survivors following Donaldson trial verdict (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes a Scottish Court of Session judgment ruling that prison accommodation must be segregated by biological sex, and says it should prompt reflection in Northern Ireland. He points to Rule 90 of the 1995 Prison Rules and says his Amendment 97 to the Justice Bill will be…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Court of Session ruling on prison accommodation by biological sex Original release: Gaston Amendment Backed by Fresh Court Ruling on Prison Accommodation (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis expresses concern at the temporary suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital due to staff sickness. She calls on the Department of Health to find solutions to prevent a recurrence and says she will raise the matter with the Health Minister.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes Criminal Bar Association’s decision to return to full service
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Criminal Bar Association's vote to return to full service after months of strike action. She calls for a proper plan to tackle case backlogs and stresses the need for a properly funded legal aid system.
Justice and policing Issue: Criminal Bar Association return to full service after strike action Original release: Sheerin welcomes Criminal Bar Association’s decision to return to full service (opens in a new tab)
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Death of west Belfast man ‘devastating’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey expresses condolences to the family of Carl Holland, a west Belfast man who has died, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI to assist its investigation.
Justice and policing Original release: Death of west Belfast man ‘devastating’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes awarding of “financial settlement” to the Reavey family
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes a financial settlement for the Reavey family, reported as £175,000 from the PSNI and £225,000 in damages from the British Ministry of Defence over the 1970s Whitecross killings by the Glenanne Gang.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Reavey family financial settlement from PSNI and Ministry of Defence Original release: Finnegan welcomes awarding of “financial settlement” to the Reavey family (opens in a new tab)
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Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be a turning point, calling for its recommendations to be implemented in full and for failings in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health to be acknowledged and addressed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says radiology workforce planning failures are leaving cancer patients waiting, after new Royal College of Radiologists data warned of staff shortages delaying diagnosis. He calls on the Health Minister to set clear timelines for tackling…
Health Issue: Royal College of Radiologists warning on radiology workforce shortages Original release: McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes settlement in Reavey brothers case
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes the High Court settlement in the case brought by Eugene Reavey over the 1976 murders of his brothers in Whitecross, and praises the apology from Chief Constable Jon Boutcher acknowledging RUC failures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Reavey family financial settlement from PSNI and Ministry of Defence Original release: McNulty welcomes settlement in Reavey brothers case (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be fully implemented, with clear accountability for delivering its recommendations. He says patients were failed by the wider health system and calls for answers for victims and families.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome news on £4 million emergency funding for PSNI
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the announcement of £4 million in emergency UK Government funding for the PSNI, saying it must reach the service without delay to cover Mutual Aid and officer overtime costs from recent disorder.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: £4 million emergency funding announcement for PSNI Original release: Welcome news on £4 million emergency funding for PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party response to the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report.
UUP MLA Alan Chambers, Health Spokesperson, says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report exposes a devastating system failure and calls for assurances across health and social care that abuse will not recur, with accountability for failures identified in the report.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Ulster Unionist Party response to the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report. (opens in a new tab)
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Findings of Muckamore report must be acted on, says McAllister, emphasising the need for a swift response from the Health Department and Belfast Trust
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Muckamore Abbey report's recommendations must be implemented as a priority, and urges a swift response. She calls on the Belfast Trust to accept accountability and repeats Alliance's call for a statutory duty of candour in health services.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Findings of Muckamore report must be acted on, says McAllister, emphasising the need for a swift response from the Health Department and Belfast Trust (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls on Government to tackle paramilitaries following disorder
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the UK Government to tackle paramilitarism after racist disorder, citing loyalist groups' role and calling for a full review of funding to paramilitary-linked groups and enhanced organised crime action.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist disorder in Northern Ireland and paramilitary involvement Original release: Hanna calls on Government to tackle paramilitaries following disorder (opens in a new tab)
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NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the NI Fiscal Council's report on Northern Ireland's sustainability shows finances need structural reform, not short-term fixes, and criticises the lack of urgency over the absence of a budget. He calls for a coherent case on funding levels.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report publication June 2026 Original release: NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape (opens in a new tab)