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Lockhart calls for PHA drugs post to be withdrawn
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Health Minister to have the Public Health Agency withdraw a social media post on illegal drug use at music festivals, which she says sends the wrong message. She has asked the Department of Health who approved the campaign and what approval process was followed.
Health Issue: PHA social media post on drug use at music festivals Original release: Lockhart calls for PHA drugs post to be withdrawn (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns an Islamophobic mural unveiled in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey, which police are investigating as a hate incident and possible criminal damage. She says she will keep liaising with the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Islamophobic mural unveiled in Tulleevin Walk, Newtownabbey Original release: McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey (opens in a new tab)
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Community shocked following serious incident in Downpatrick – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says residents across Downpatrick are shaken after an early-Sunday incident in the town that left a police officer in hospital with serious injuries. She wishes the officer a swift recovery, calls for those responsible to be held to account, and urges anyone with…
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: Community shocked following serious incident in Downpatrick – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Full review needed following Downpatrick incident
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath condemns a Downpatrick incident in which a police car was stolen, a shot was fired at a suspect and an officer was badly hurt. He calls for a full review in line with Police Ombudsman processes and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: McGrath: Full review needed following Downpatrick incident (opens in a new tab)
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Truesdale condemns Downpatrick attack on PSNI
Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale condemns an overnight attack on police in Downpatrick, in which a stolen police car was driven at officers and one was seriously hurt. She sends sympathies to the injured officer and colleagues, and says the incident is unacceptable in a residential area.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: Truesdale condemns Downpatrick attack on PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a racist banner erected in Moygashel, calling for its immediate removal. He says it was put up to sow division and targets part of the community, and notes it was placed at a children's play park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: ‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Finance Minister’s investment in pharmacy services
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes a £42 million investment in pharmacies, part of a wider £70 million health package announced by Finance Minister John O'Dowd, to fund digital prescriptions and expanded pharmacy services. He says it will ease pressure on GP surgeries and hospitals and calls…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: £70 million health service investment announced by Finance Minister O'Dowd Original release: Kearney welcomes Finance Minister’s investment in pharmacy services (opens in a new tab)
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Pipe bomb attack in Broughshane
TUV Councillor Chrissy Jamieson says residents of Broughshane are appalled by a pipe bomb attack on an occupied home in the Rectory Gardens area, which caused extensive damage. MLA Timothy Gaston urges anyone with information to contact police immediately and calls for those responsible to face…
Justice and policing Issue: Broughshane pipe bomb attack at Rectory Gardens home Original release: Pipe bomb attack in Broughshane (opens in a new tab)
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Joint statement on Broughshane pipe bomb attack
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA and Braid Councillor Alan Barr condemn a pipe bomb attack in Broughshane, saying the explosive was left outside a home and put passers-by at risk. They urge anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Broughshane pipe bomb attack at Rectory Gardens home Original release: Joint statement on Broughshane pipe bomb attack (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists welcome £80m ringfenced for NI elective care and waiting lists
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's plan to set aside £80 million this year for elective care and cutting waiting lists, and says the funding shows the Executive's priority on shorter waits. He points to the removal of four-year waits in several…
Health Issue: Health Minister ringfences £80m for elective care and waiting lists Original release: Ulster Unionists welcome £80m ringfenced for NI elective care and waiting lists (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson expresses shock following stabbing in Carrickfergus
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson says he is shocked by a stabbing at a motorcycle event in Carrickfergus on Wednesday night, pays tribute to the emergency services and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Carrickfergus motorcycle event stabbing, 27 May 2026 Original release: Dickson expresses shock following stabbing in Carrickfergus (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes postponement of firearms licence application cost hike
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Justice Minister's postponement of proposals to raise firearms licence application costs by 153%, calling the rise excessive and unfair to rural and agricultural communities. She urges the minister to engage with those affected and address licensing backlogs…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Firearms licence application cost hike postponement Original release: Sheerin welcomes postponement of firearms licence application cost hike (opens in a new tab)
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‘Progress has been made by Executive, but much more work remains’ – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes progress in the Programme for Government Annual Report, citing 237,000 extra health procedures and childcare support, but says much more work is needed. She calls on the British government to provide proper funding for the Executive.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Programme for Government Annual Report publication Original release: ‘Progress has been made by Executive, but much more work remains’ – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns racist graffiti spotted in Newtownabbey’s Abbots Cross, saying there is no place for hate‑filled markings, urging all leaders to denounce it and asking anyone with information to contact police so perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti in Newtownabbey Abbots Cross Original release: Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Agency costs expose years of workforce planning failures - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, a Health Committee member, says a Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency staffing exposes years of failed workforce planning and calls on the Health Minister to set a timetable for the long-delayed Safer Staffing Bill.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency nursing costs Original release: Agency costs expose years of workforce planning failures - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Warns Against Repeat of Scarva Disorder as Opposition Mounts to…
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds, Jonathan Buckley and Diane Forsythe, with MP Carla Lockhart, say they told the Parades Commission that Scarva residents oppose the planned 6 June IPSC parade. They urge restrictions to prevent a repeat of last year's disorder and invite submissions from those with similar…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Planned IPSC parade through Scarva on 6 June Original release: DUP Warns Against Repeat of Scarva Disorder as Opposition Mounts to… (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea following his death, recognising his role as first Chair of the Policing Board in implementing the Patten Report and his wider contributions to civic and public life. She sends sympathy to his family.
Justice and policing Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Agency spending illustrates need for safe staffing legislation
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls on the Health Minister to introduce safe staffing legislation after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report found health trusts spent over £160 million on agency nurses in a year. He also cites a 2,100-plus nursing shortfall and £186 million in…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency nursing costs Original release: McGrath: Agency spending illustrates need for safe staffing legislation (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes a High Court ruling that quashed a decision denying compensation to Jeanitta Larkin and her father Peter McCabe under the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme. He calls on the Victims' Payment Board to urgently clarify the judgment's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme decision Original release: McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's commitment to policing remains slow, patchy and incomplete
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says Sinn Féin's mixed backing for policing is among the main barriers to Catholic recruitment to the PSNI, responding to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report. He calls on all parties to support policing and says exploring a cadet scheme and work experience…
Justice and policing Issue: NI Affairs Committee report on police recruitment Original release: Sinn Féin's commitment to policing remains slow, patchy and incomplete (opens in a new tab)