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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Justice and policing Issue: Firearms licensing fees consultation withdrawn by Justice Minister Original release: Clarke welcomes withdrawal of flawed firearms fees consultation (opens in a new tab)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)
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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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Just Transition Commission must be led by those who live and work in our industries not just talk about them
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges DAERA to fill the three agriculture seats on the new Just Transition Commission with people who understand farming and food production, not just academics and advocates. He says food and energy security must shape its terms of reference.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA appointments to the Just Transition Commission Original release: Just Transition Commission must be led by those who live and work in our industries not just talk about them (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)