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McGrath: Decline in Catholic PSNI applications should signal alarm bells
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says the 27% Catholic share of latest PSNI applicants, the lowest since 2013, should alarm people, warning that projected figures point to 23% in ten years. He links the decline to dissident threats, legacy case handling and recent errors including a…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI recruitment drive lowest Catholic applicant share since 2013 Original release: McGrath: Decline in Catholic PSNI applications should signal alarm bells (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard writes to British government calling for ban on Palestine Action to be lifted
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard, writing to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, says a court finding that the Palestine Action proscription was illegal exposes the British state's effort to suppress pro-Palestinian activism. He calls for the government to reassess its Palestine policy and end its…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Palestine Action proscription unlawful Original release: Hazzard writes to British government calling for ban on Palestine Action to be lifted (opens in a new tab)
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Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong says political institutions should reflect and include people with disabilities. She made the remarks after being selected by the Assembly to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities regional forum in Edinburgh on 20-21 February 2026.
Disability and equality Original release: Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Puberty blockers trial never justified and should be permanently…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds says Health Minister's position on the puberty blocker trial defies logic, accusing the Ulster Unionist Party of reversing its support within 24 hours. She calls for the trial to be permanently ended, not just paused.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland withdrawal from puberty blocker trial Original release: Puberty blockers trial never justified and should be permanently… (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds Challenges First Minister Over Veterans Support
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the First Minister's reply to her Question Time question on veterans was dismissive and offensive. She calls for devolved services such as housing, health and employment support to better recognise the barriers veterans and their families face from repeated deployments and…
Health Issue: First Minister's Question Time reply on veterans support Original release: Dodds Challenges First Minister Over Veterans Support (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: First Minister’s Rhetoric Cannot Hide Costly Climate…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett criticises First Minister Michelle O'Neill for not justifying the £1 million annual cost of a proposed Climate Change Commissioner. He says the work is already done at UK level and that NI accounts for 0.04% of world emissions.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Proposed Northern Ireland Climate Change Commissioner cost Original release: Brett: First Minister’s Rhetoric Cannot Hide Costly Climate… (opens in a new tab)
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Consistent mental health data needed to support those struggling – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says the lack of accurate, consistent mental‑health data in the north hampers service planning and delivery, and calls for a single, standardised data system to help health trusts better plan and support those in need.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin motion for single mental health data system Original release: Consistent mental health data needed to support those struggling – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna condemns racist graffiti
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns racist graffiti on the Bass Buildings in Alfred Street, Belfast, which a Belfast Asian Women's Academy representative said contained a death threat. She says racism and hate are on the rise and calls for a society-wide response.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Hanna condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will table a motion on 17 February urging the Government to add sexual crimes as a specific criterion in the Legacy Commission Bill’s Troubles investigation, and calls on the First and Deputy First Minister to back it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Commission Bill – inclusion of sexual crimes Original release: Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says racist graffiti found in a Belfast city centre residential building shows the cost of inaction on racism, blaming the First and deputy First Minister for failing to act. She calls for an update to the Race Relations Order and a Racial Equality Strategy.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes Chloe Mitchell trial announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, welcomes the decision that the Chloe Mitchell trial will proceed and says the Justice Minister should have kept her agreed fast-track review of the fees structure. He commends the Criminal Bar Association and says he hopes this can lead to a fair…
Justice and policing Issue: Chloe Mitchell trial proceeding after fees structure review Original release: Allister welcomes Chloe Mitchell trial announcement (opens in a new tab)
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The Mitchell family deserves clarity, compassion and justice
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes news that the trial over the murder of Chloe Mitchell is expected to move forward after months of delays. She says she helped arrange a meeting between the Mitchell family and local representatives and a legal body to press for progress.
Justice and policing Issue: Chloe Mitchell trial proceeding after fees structure review Original release: The Mitchell family deserves clarity, compassion and justice (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome Nesbitt u-turn but major questions remain on his approach to puberty blockers
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's reversal on Northern Ireland's role in the puberty blocker trial but says he must explain how the decision was made and reversed. Party colleague Timothy Gaston is seeking an urgent Assembly answer from the Minister, and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Northern Ireland withdrawal from puberty blocker trial Original release: Welcome Nesbitt u-turn but major questions remain on his approach to puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Palestine Action Court Ruling A Victory for Palestine Solidarity Movement
Cllr Shaun Harkin says the High Court ruling that the proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful is a win for the Palestine solidarity movement, urging London to drop any appeal and to drop charges against Filton 24 members and Derry activists.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Palestine Action proscription unlawful Original release: Palestine Action Court Ruling A Victory for Palestine Solidarity Movement (opens in a new tab)
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Sentencing Bill opportunity to address significant gaps in sentencing policy – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Justice Department's Sentencing Bill and says Sinn Féin will work with other parties to strengthen it and have it passed before the mandate ends, noting its new hate‑crime framework, tougher penalties for drink‑driving and a new offence for attacks on front‑‑‑
Justice and policing Issue: Sentencing Bill introduced to the Assembly Original release: Sentencing Bill opportunity to address significant gaps in sentencing policy – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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British government should lift its ban on Palestine Action immediately – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA welcomes a High Court finding that the proscription of Palestine Action is unlawful, and calls on the British government to lift the ban immediately rather than appeal. He also demands that convictions be quashed and prosecutions of activists ended.
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Palestine Action proscription unlawful Original release: British government should lift its ban on Palestine Action immediately – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes High Court ruling on Palestine Action
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes a High Court ruling that the proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful, while noting the ban stays until a further hearing. She says the party opposed the ban and calls on the UK Government to reflect on the decision.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: High Court ruling on Palestine Action proscription unlawful Original release: Hanna welcomes High Court ruling on Palestine Action (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister Calls the SDLP and Alliance to Account for Voting to Increase the Cost of Living
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, criticises the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, saying its carbon charges on Great Britain–Northern Ireland ferries will raise travel and goods costs. He accuses the SDLP and Alliance of…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme maritime extension order 2026 Original release: Jim Allister Calls the SDLP and Alliance to Account for Voting to Increase the Cost of Living (opens in a new tab)
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British government delay to Pat Finucane Inquiry ‘inexcusable’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the British government to publish the final Terms of Reference for the Pat Finucane Inquiry so it can begin, after Geraldine Finucane appealed for publication. Hargey accuses London of stalling and delaying on truth and justice for the family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Inquiry Terms of Reference publication delay Original release: British government delay to Pat Finucane Inquiry ‘inexcusable’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: Unacceptable to face up to 90 minute journeys in health emergency
SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh councillor Adam Gannon says it is unacceptable that Fermanagh patients face up to 90-minute emergency journeys to Altnagelvin, citing an Assembly answer from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt showing a 2025 average of 1 hour 26 minutes. He calls for immediate local provision…
Health Issue: South West Acute Hospital emergency general surgery removal patient journey times Original release: Gannon: Unacceptable to face up to 90 minute journeys in health emergency (opens in a new tab)