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Stabbing of police officers ‘deeply shocking’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says he is deeply shocked by the attack on two police officers in Derry, sends his thoughts to the officers and their families and hopes for a swift recovery. He urges anyone with information to contact the police and help the investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Stabbing of two police officers in Derry Original release: Stabbing of police officers ‘deeply shocking’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Londonderry Police Officer is Appalling
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton says he is shocked and appalled by the stabbing of a police officer in the Collon Lane area of Londonderry, offers full support to the injured officer and staff, calls attacks on emergency services unacceptable and wishes the officer a speedy recovery.
Justice and policing Issue: Stabbing of police officer in Collon Lane, Londonderry Original release: Attack on Londonderry Police Officer is Appalling (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables far-reaching amendments to Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says he has tabled amendments to the Troubles (Legacy) Bill, including defining terrorism in Clause 2, barring anyone who has taken part in a terrorist act from the Victims and Survivors Advisory Group, and presuming a lack of criminal intent in assessing security force…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Troubles (Legacy) Bill amendments tabled by Jim Allister Original release: Allister tables far-reaching amendments to Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood condemns attack on police
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood condemns a reported stabbing attack on police officers in Derry, saying it was vicious, left one officer hospitalised and urging ministers to take assaults on emergency staff seriously.
Justice and policing Issue: Stabbing of two police officers in Derry Original release: Eastwood condemns attack on police (opens in a new tab)
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Citizens’ Assembly on future of Ireland must have healthcare front and centre – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, speaking at a Commission on the Future of Ireland event in Enniskillen on rural health, urges Dublin to hold a citizens' forum on the island's future with health and social care central, and urges deeper cross-border health planning and an all-island public…
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: Citizens’ Assembly on future of Ireland must have healthcare front and centre – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Mason welcomes support to allow girls the right to wear trousers in school
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes cross-party support on the Education Committee for a proposal giving girls a clear right to wear trousers in school. She says the DUP Education Minister missed a chance to modernise school uniform policy and pledges to work with others to deliver it.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee proposal on girls' right to wear trousers in school Original release: Mason welcomes support to allow girls the right to wear trousers in school (opens in a new tab)
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Government must finally deliver answers for Mull of Kintyre families
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP calls on the Government to give Mull of Kintyre families long-denied answers and a meeting with the Prime Minister without delay, ahead of a Westminster Hall debate. He says a public inquiry may become inevitable if the questions are not answered.
Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Hall debate on Mull of Kintyre helicopter crash Original release: Government must finally deliver answers for Mull of Kintyre families (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin representatives welcome Health Minister to Dungannon respite facility
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew and Councillor Nuala McLernon welcome the Health Minister's visit to Woodlawn House in Dungannon, which provides adult respite for people with learning disabilities, and call for urgent action on repeated last-minute respite cancellations.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister visit to Woodlawn House Dungannon respite facility Original release: Sinn Féin representatives welcome Health Minister to Dungannon respite facility (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong Welcomes Cut in Electricity Connection Costs as Boost for Rural Growth and Renewable Energy
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes the Department's move to limit connection charges to the cables and equipment needed to reach the main grid, arguing it will boost rural businesses, developers and renewable energy projects. She says small initial rises in bills should level…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Department for the Economy electricity connection cost reduction Original release: Armstrong Welcomes Cut in Electricity Connection Costs as Boost for Rural Growth and Renewable Energy (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance backs decision to take forward legislation to give girls right to wear trousers in school
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy welcomes the Education Committee's decision to take forward a single-issue bill allowing girls to choose trousers as part of school uniform. She says the Education Minister could have made the change through his uniform guidance and urges him to update the guidelines…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee proposal on girls' right to wear trousers in school Original release: Alliance backs decision to take forward legislation to give girls right to wear trousers in school (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns south Belfast racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns graffiti on a property near Ravenhill Embankment in south Belfast that she describes as racist. She says the community is diverse and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on property near Ravenhill Embankment, south Belfast Original release: Hargey condemns south Belfast racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Do nothing Executive letting Belfast Lough go same way as Lough Neagh
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive lacks any plan to tackle sewage pollution in Belfast Lough, after the Office for Environmental Protection reported spills there are damaging the environment. He calls for the Infrastructure Minister and Executive to bring forward…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Office for Environmental Protection investigation into NI Water sewage discharges into Belfast Lough Original release: O'Toole: Do nothing Executive letting Belfast Lough go same way as Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin secures review into social services after raising concerns with Minister
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's confirmation that officials will review how social services operate alongside family courts, after she raised parents' cases with him. She says the review must move quickly and questions why concerns did not reach the…
Health Issue: Health Department review of social services and family courts Original release: McLaughlin secures review into social services after raising concerns with Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Lough investigation must prompt action from Infrastructure Minister, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Connie Egan call on the Infrastructure Minister to act after an Office for Environmental Protection investigation into NI Water sewage discharges into Belfast Lough. They urge green-lighting Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works upgrades and criticise Executive…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Office for Environmental Protection investigation into NI Water sewage discharges into Belfast Lough Original release: Belfast Lough investigation must prompt action from Infrastructure Minister, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence brings renewed focus to ending violence against women and girls, says Egan
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan says gender-based violence has no place in society and highlights this year's 16 Days of Activism theme, 'No Excuse for Online Abuse', amid a rise in deepfake videos of women.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence brings renewed focus to ending violence against women and girls, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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PPS decision suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect City Hall vandalism
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell says a PPS decision not to bring charges over damage to a Wallace Browne portrait at City Hall suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect a person accused of a hate crime. He claims Sinn Féin cannot be expected to co-operate with the PSNI.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute Belfast City Hall portrait damage Original release: PPS decision suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect City Hall vandalism (opens in a new tab)
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Major Questions for SF over City Hall Portrait
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett calls on Sinn Fein to publish its internal report and urges the First Minister and Chief Whip to give a public account, after the PPS declined to prosecute over damage to the Belfast City Hall portrait of Wallace Browne.
Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute Belfast City Hall portrait damage Original release: Major Questions for SF over City Hall Portrait (opens in a new tab)
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High number of social work vacancies ‘alarming’ – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says more than 80 social work posts are vacant in the Belfast Trust, calling the figure alarming and urging the Department of Health to fill the posts urgently so staff are not overstretched and vulnerable people receive care.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust social work vacancies Original release: High number of social work vacancies ‘alarming’ – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Lack of PSNI resources being felt across North
SDLP Policing Board member and South Down MLA Colin McGrath says falling PSNI officer numbers and shortfalls in resources are hurting communities, ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion urging the Justice Minister to outline recruitment, retention and representation plans.
Justice and policing Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motion on PSNI officer numbers and resources Original release: McGrath: Lack of PSNI resources being felt across North (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses concern about health service funding
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he is concerned about future health service funding, pressing Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in the Assembly over a projected £200m overspend this year and its effect on next year's budget.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health department projected £200m overspend and future funding concerns Original release: McGrath expresses concern about health service funding (opens in a new tab)