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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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SF prefer chaos on school inspections
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks accuses Sinn Fein of playing politics with the Education Inspections Bill and preferring chaos in schools after initially backing it in the Executive. He says the Bill would stop inspections being disrupted by industrial action.
Education Issue: Education Inspections Bill second stage debate Original release: SF prefer chaos on school inspections (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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SF Employment Rights Bill risks costing Northern Ireland jobs -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Sinn Fein's draft Employment Rights Bill risks undermining growth and employer confidence, and rejects demands that the DUP let it pass through the Executive in its current form. He calls for a workable bill with consensus, criticising the 24-day approval timeline.
Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Fein Employment Rights Bill Executive approval timetable Original release: SF Employment Rights Bill risks costing Northern Ireland jobs -… (opens in a new tab)
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Residents ignored again as Parades Commission bottle decision - DUP
DUP MPs and MLAs Carla Lockhart, Diane Dodds, Jonathan Buckley and Diane Forsythe condemn the Parades Commission's decision to let the IPSC parade proceed through Scarva, calling it a failure to listen to residents' concerns and to learn lessons from last year's disorder.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Planned IPSC parade through Scarva on 6 June Original release: Residents ignored again as Parades Commission bottle decision - DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Brett welcomes Sinn Fein U-turn on Employment Rights Bill but says…
DUP economy spokesperson Phillip Brett MLA welcomes the Economy Minister's reversal exempting firms with under ten staff from proposed trade union access rules in the Employment Rights Bill. He credits DUP and business pressure, but says significant concerns about other proposals remain and urges…
Economy and employment Issue: Employment Rights Bill trade union access exemption for small firms Original release: Brett welcomes Sinn Fein U-turn on Employment Rights Bill but says… (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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Hanna: UK and Irish Governments must respond to Stormont reform momentum
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the British and Irish Governments to engage seriously and open a focused negotiation process on Stormont reform, pointing to Sinn Féin's public endorsement and broad agreement on electing a Speaker, ending Executive vetoes and preventing paralysis.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin public endorsement of Stormont institutional reform Original release: Hanna: UK and Irish Governments must respond to Stormont reform momentum (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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Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
Alliance councillor Hedley Abernethy says he is honoured to take up the Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast post, to be installed at tonight's Full Council meeting. He congratulates Róis-Máire Donnelly on becoming Lord Mayor and says he plans to meet residents and local organisations.
Local government Issue: Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Givan's Education Bill is a Trojan Horse Attack on Teachers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the Education Minister's forthcoming bill as a Trojan horse that pairs religious education reform with a provision punishing teachers for lawful industrial action. He says he will oppose it in the Assembly debate.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Education Minister Paul Givan's forthcoming Education Bill on religious education and industrial action Original release: Carroll: Givan's Education Bill is a Trojan Horse Attack on Teachers (opens in a new tab)
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Decision time for DUP on Good Jobs Bill – Kearney
Sinn Féin’s National Chairperson Declan Kearney says the DUP must stop blocking the Good Jobs Bill, urging the party to let the legislation move to Assembly scrutiny before the summer recess and warning that further delay would postpone paid parental leave for babies needing neonatal care.
Economy and employment Issue: DUP block on Good Jobs Bill Executive agreement Original release: Decision time for DUP on Good Jobs Bill – Kearney (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)