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Where is the common sense on key Assembly legislation? - Cameron
South Antrim DUP MLA Pam Cameron criticises parties at Stormont for opposing what she calls basic common sense positions in Assembly debates on the School Inspections Bill and the Justice Bill. She accuses Sinn Féin of defending a refusal to undergo scrutiny and says Alliance and Sinn Féin back…
Justice and policing Education Issue: Assembly debates on School Inspections Bill and Justice Bill Original release: Where is the common sense on key Assembly legislation? - Cameron (opens in a new tab)
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Health and Social Care Statistics highlight scale of challenge facing our health service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the latest health workforce statistics show the scale of pressure on the health service, with over 6,000 vacancies. He urges the Health Minister to introduce a properly financed workforce plan covering future need, more training posts, overseas recruitment where…
Health Issue: Health and Social Care workforce statistics on recruitment and vacancies Original release: Health and Social Care Statistics highlight scale of challenge facing our health service (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart leads Westminster delegation in push for life-saving MLD…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she will lead a delegation to Westminster to press for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to be added to the UK newborn heel-prick screening programme. She will meet Health Minister Sharon Hodgson and Conservative and Reform health spokespeople, and cites the Prime…
Health Issue: MLD inclusion in newborn heel-prick screening programme review Original release: Lockhart leads Westminster delegation in push for life-saving MLD… (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance
Alliance Belfast Councillor Christine Bower welcomes council's passing of her motion urging support for public remembrance acts that are safe and environmentally mindful, including designated memorial spaces in parks and greener events. Officers will research feasibility.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on environmentally mindful public remembrance acts Original release: Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin slams disgraceful DUP Petition of Concern
Justice and policing Original release: Sheerin slams disgraceful DUP Petition of Concern (opens in a new tab)
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Tools available to criminal justice system should not be removed: Frew
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew says the party has lodged a Petition of Concern to block proposals to raise the age of criminal responsibility, urging signatures and warning that removing police powers would undermine the justice system.
Justice and policing Issue: Proposed increase in age of criminal responsibility Original release: Tools available to criminal justice system should not be removed: Frew (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Blast Appointment of Convicted Terrorist to Board of Invest NI
TUV legacy spokesman Sammy Morrison criticises the appointment of Peter Lynch, a former IRA member, to the Invest NI board and calls on the Minister to publish the appointment process, including vetting and whether convictions were considered.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Peter Lynch appointment to Invest NI board Original release: TUV Blast Appointment of Convicted Terrorist to Board of Invest NI (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge brought by the Women's Rights Network NI against the Equality Commission's guidance, saying it raises whether the commission reflected the Supreme Court's clarification on sex in law.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge against ECNI guidance on sex and women's rights Original release: TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights (opens in a new tab)
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SF Tying Itself in Knots on Climate Laws
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Sinn Fein is struggling with contradictions over amending the Climate Change Act to allow major infrastructure, arguing Michelle O'Neill's remarks on road projects were a kite-flying exercise. She says the Infrastructure Minister gave no answer on the A5 Court of…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Sinn Fein stance on amending climate change legislation for infrastructure Original release: SF Tying Itself in Knots on Climate Laws (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell marks 50th anniversary of murder of Police Reservist Linda…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell marks 50 years since Provisional IRA killed Police Reservist Linda Baggley in Londonderry, the first woman police officer murdered during the Troubles. He stresses her father, also a reservist, was killed two years earlier and calls for politicians who refused to condemn…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fiftieth anniversary of Linda Baggley's murder in Londonderry Original release: Campbell marks 50th anniversary of murder of Police Reservist Linda… (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke welcomes withdrawal of flawed firearms fees consultation
DUP South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke welcomes the Justice Minister's move to drop her consultation on firearms licensing fees and a proposed banded fee system. He says the rethink vindicates earlier criticism, urges the Minister to listen to certificate holders, clubs and dealers, and calls on the…
Justice and policing Issue: Firearms licensing fees consultation withdrawn by Justice Minister Original release: Clarke welcomes withdrawal of flawed firearms fees consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Frew Tables Amendment to Strengthen Police Powers Against Dangerous…
DUP North Antrim MLA and Assembly Justice Committee Chair Paul Frew tables a Justice Bill amendment to let police seize illegally used e‑scooters and scramblers without first issuing a warning, aiming to curb reckless use on roads and footpaths.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Bill amendment to remove warning before e‑scooter seizure Original release: Frew Tables Amendment to Strengthen Police Powers Against Dangerous… (opens in a new tab)
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Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for free health checks offered through Kingsbridge Private Hospital's GAA-focused Health Check Roadshow to be extended to football, rugby, cricket and other sports clubs. He says he wrote to the hospital in April and again last week without a reply.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Kingsbridge Private Hospital GAA Health Check Roadshow Original release: Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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DUP reps condemn Downpatrick incident
DUP Policing Board Lead Trevor Clarke MLA condemned the serious Downpatrick incident in which a PSNI officer was seriously injured when a stolen police vehicle hit him, calling it a shocking attack and urging community support for the police; South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe said the act was deeply
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: DUP reps condemn Downpatrick incident (opens in a new tab)
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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)