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McGrath: PSNI officers abusing position for sexual purposes reinforces need for cultural change
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, a Policing Board member, says the high number of officers abusing their position for sexual purposes shows a need for cultural change in the PSNI, following the Police Ombudsman's report on the issue. He calls for the Justice Minister to confirm when legislation for faster…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Police Ombudsman report on sexual misconduct by PSNI officers Original release: McGrath: PSNI officers abusing position for sexual purposes reinforces need for cultural change (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan demands urgent action on dangerous A5 road conditions
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on the Department for Infrastructure to act immediately on the deteriorating A5, citing large potholes, blocked gullies and standing water that he says have led to drivers losing control.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McCrossan demands urgent action on dangerous A5 road conditions (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty expresses disappointment at lack of timeline for school bus safety laws
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says he is disappointed the Infrastructure Minister gave no clear timeline for school bus safety legislation. He calls for a law banning overtaking stationary school buses while children board or leave, citing further accidents since…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's lack of timeline for school bus safety legislation Original release: McNulty expresses disappointment at lack of timeline for school bus safety laws (opens in a new tab)
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£390m Barnett boost welcome but waste and inefficiency must be tackled
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA welcomes an extra £390m in Barnett consequentials from the Chancellor's Spring Estimates, but says inefficiency and failure to reform public spending undermine services. He cites the Fiscal Council's criticism and calls the Department for…
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Chancellor's Spring Estimates Barnett consequentials for Northern Ireland Original release: £390m Barnett boost welcome but waste and inefficiency must be tackled (opens in a new tab)
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‘Stark’ endometriosis waiting times highlight need for change – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for a step change in endometriosis services in the north after new figures show average diagnosis waiting times of nearly 10 years. She urges the Health Minister to set up specialist endometriosis services and work with Dublin on an all-island approach.
Health Disability and equality Issue: New figures on endometriosis diagnosis waiting times Original release: ‘Stark’ endometriosis waiting times highlight need for change – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Minister’s delay to A1 scheme puts road users at continued risk, says Tennyson
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to push back Phase 2 of the A1 road safety scheme by 12 months, citing a legal appeal linked to the A5, and urges the Minister to proceed without further delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's 12-month delay to A1 Phase 2 safety scheme Original release: Minister’s delay to A1 scheme puts road users at continued risk, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Horrifying reports of AI-generated abuse of disabled people highlights need for regulation, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl calls for AI regulation after reports that Meta is investigating accounts sharing AI-generated sexualised content degrading disabled people. She says she will bring an amendment to the Justice Bill banning tools built to create non-consensual sexually explicit images.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Meta investigation into AI-generated sexualised content of disabled people Original release: Horrifying reports of AI-generated abuse of disabled people highlights need for regulation, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Ard Fheis On Saturday The 7th Of March in Portlaoise
Aontú says it will hold its 2026 Ard Fheis in Portlaoise on 7 March, with hundreds of delegates expected to debate well over 100 policy motions. Party leader Tóibín cites growth in membership, representation and polling, and plans for 2027 Stormont and local elections.
Other Infrastructure and transport Original release: Aontú Ard Fheis On Saturday The 7th Of March in Portlaoise (opens in a new tab)
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Doctors’ testimony of impact of genocide on Gaza healthcare system harrowing – Cullen
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen describes testimony from Palestinian and British doctors on Gaza's healthcare system as harrowing, condemns Israel's blocking of medical treatment and evacuations, and calls for stronger global pressure to enforce international law.
International affairs Health Issue: Westminster briefing on impact of Gaza conflict on healthcare Original release: Doctors’ testimony of impact of genocide on Gaza healthcare system harrowing – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Huge support for all pupils having the option to wear trousers – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes the strongly positive response to a survey by the Education Committee on a plan guaranteeing all pupils the right to wear trousers, with about 98% in favour. She says the School Uniform Bill was a missed opportunity and calls for it to pass before next year's…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee survey on pupils' right to wear trousers Original release: Huge support for all pupils having the option to wear trousers – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons welcomes appointment of contractor for £2million Environmental…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomes the appointment of contractor Northstone to build a £2million Environmental Improvement Scheme in Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill, with works starting in Rathfriland in mid-March.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: £2million Environmental Improvement Scheme contractor appointment in Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill Original release: Lyons welcomes appointment of contractor for £2million Environmental… (opens in a new tab)
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Bilingual signage at Ulster University students’ union ‘another positive step for equality’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Ulster University's decision to install bilingual Irish and English signage across its students' union, citing a 2018 student vote, and commends Irish language campaigners for their work.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University students' union bilingual signage installation Original release: Bilingual signage at Ulster University students’ union ‘another positive step for equality’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister expresses horror at those behind swastika in West Belfast
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says she is horrified by a swastika and anti-immigration message daubed on a gate on the Ballygomartin Road in West Belfast. She condemns those responsible, says Alliance contacted Belfast City Council for its removal, and urges anyone with information to contact the…
Disability and equality Issue: Swastika and anti-immigration graffiti on Ballygomartin Road gate Original release: McAllister expresses horror at those behind swastika in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Halt For-Profit Gouging of Health Service
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin brings a motion to Derry City and Strabane District Council's February meeting urging a halt to profiteering in the health service, citing more than £302 million paid to private providers by Health and Social Care Trusts from 2020 to 2025.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Halt For-Profit Gouging of Health Service (opens in a new tab)
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Additional money for roads ‘a positive announcement’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's announcement of a further £2.5 million to repair roads damaged by winter weather, saying total investment since December 2025 now exceeds £40 million.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces further £2.5 million for road repairs Original release: Additional money for roads ‘a positive announcement’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses sympathy at tragic death on A5
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers condolences to the family and friends of a man killed in a crash on the A5 on Monday night, and calls for the road's construction to move forward. She also thanks emergency services.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal crash on the A5 road Monday night Original release: Begley expresses sympathy at tragic death on A5 (opens in a new tab)
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’50:50 recruitment should be reinstated’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for the reinstatement of 50:50 recruitment to the PSNI, saying the withdrawal of the policy has badly affected the recruitment of Catholic and nationalist officers. She urges the police to consult underrepresented groups on barriers to joining.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI 50:50 recruitment policy withdrawal Original release: ’50:50 recruitment should be reinstated’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health service adrift as staffing gaps persist
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says latest Health and Social Care workforce statistics show vacancies stuck around 6,000 for three years, with recruitment replacing leavers. He calls on the Health Minister to set a date for introducing safe staffing legislation.
Health Issue: Health and Social Care workforce vacancy statistics February 2026 Original release: McGrath: Health service adrift as staffing gaps persist (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan offers condolences following A5 death
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan offers condolences to the family of a man in his 30s killed in a collision on the A5 at Garvaghy, thanks the emergency services, and calls for improved road safety and delivery of the long-promised A5 upgrade.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal crash on the A5 road Monday night Original release: McCrossan offers condolences following A5 death (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: Children’s Safety Must Come Before Political Ideology
Health Original release: Dodds: Children’s Safety Must Come Before Political Ideology (opens in a new tab)