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We will not let drugs take hold of our rural communities
UUP Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong is leading an Assembly adjournment debate on drugs and drug-related intimidation in rural communities. She calls on the Justice Minister to say what replaces the Executive drugs programme ending in March 2027.
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: We will not let drugs take hold of our rural communities (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey urges unionist political leaders to openly denounce the finding of explosives and weapons tied to far‑right extremists in Belfast’s Shankill area and says she will raise the issue with the Chief Constable at the Policing Board.
Justice and policing Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for sweeping changes to Northern Ireland's fireworks rules, proposing a ban on private sales except in rare cases, limiting displays to organised events, moving to quieter fireworks and harsher penalties for illegal use, citing harm to pets and wildlife.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device
DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns those responsible for a security alert at the Ebrington site in Londonderry, where a viable device was found. She appeals to the public to pass any information to the PSNI and thanks police for their work.
Justice and policing Issue: Ebrington device Original release: Middleton condemns those behind Ebrington device (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dervock shooting
TUV MP Jim Allister condemns a late-night attack in Dervock in which a man was shot in the leg and beaten with iron bars, calling it the latest effort by criminal elements to intimidate the community. He calls for rigorous police action against those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Dervock shooting Original release: Dervock shooting (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls for full investigation into Donaldson’s activities as MP
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on the Speaker of the House of Commons to launch a full, independent inquiry into former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s parliamentary work, including his overseas trips and involvement in children’s‑rights bodies, after Sunday Times revelations.
Justice and policing Issue: Sunday Times revelations on Jeffrey Donaldson’s children’s‑rights roles Original release: Mallaghan calls for full investigation into Donaldson’s activities as MP (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong condemns threats to schools across Northern Ireland
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA condemns threats sent to schools across Northern Ireland, praises principals and staff for their composed handling, and urges parents to rely on official guidance and avoid spreading unverified claims online.
Education Justice and policing Issue: Threats sent to schools across Northern Ireland Original release: Armstrong condemns threats to schools across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 22 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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No plans to help families threatened over drug debts, a year after Executive report
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA says rural families threatened over drug debts are waiting in vain after the Justice Minister confirmed no dedicated reporting route is planned. She criticises the response to a year-old Executive report on drug-related…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Justice Minister's response on drug-related intimidation reporting route Original release: No plans to help families threatened over drug debts, a year after Executive report (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Disorder and disruption in Derry must stop – Jackson
Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson says disorder and disruption in Derry, which he says is aimed at stoking tensions, is wrong and must end. He condemns a small minority's actions on the hill on Sunday evening, including petrol bombs thrown onto streets, and says young people should not be…
Justice and policing Issue: Derry disorder and petrol bombing on the hill, Sunday evening Original release: Disorder and disruption in Derry must stop – Jackson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: No excuse for bringing violence onto Derry streets
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan condemns two nights of disorder in Derry's Waterside, denouncing petrol bombs and urging anyone encouraging youths onto the streets to cease, warning against importing Drumcree tensions.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry disorder and petrol bombing on the hill, Sunday evening Original release: Durkan: No excuse for bringing violence onto Derry streets (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: Drug gangs are targeting rural Northern Ireland and the response has stalled
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA, marking Rural Crime Week, warns that organised drug gangs are targeting rural Northern Ireland and calls for action on a Public Health Agency report on drug-related intimidation published eleven months ago. She asks the Justice…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Public Health Agency report on drug related intimidation in rural areas Original release: Armstrong: Drug gangs are targeting rural Northern Ireland and the response has stalled (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: Rural crime rising here while it falls everywhere else
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA warns that rural crime in Northern Ireland rose 24% to an estimated £2.2 million last year as UK-wide costs fell, and urges farmers to report every incident. She calls for more rural policing resources and cross-border cooperation…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Rural Crime Week NI 2026 and rise in rural crime costs Original release: Armstrong: Rural crime rising here while it falls everywhere else (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey condemns shooting in west Belfast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the recent gun attack on Ross Road in west Belfast, saying such violence has no place in the community, is wholly unacceptable and not supported by locals, and urging those responsible to consider the fear and distress they cause.
Justice and policing Issue: Ross Road shooting in west Belfast Original release: Maskey condemns shooting in west Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan expresses concern following Omagh security alert
DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says he is concerned after a security alert in Omagh caused significant disruption to residents of Gardenville Avenue. He says police are still investigating a suspected hazardous material and hopes affected residents can soon return home.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Gardenville Avenue security alert hazardous material investigation Original release: Buchanan expresses concern following Omagh security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford condemns a shooting in Lisburn in the early hours of 11 August, calling it appalling and shocking. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers, noting that no one was injured.
Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn shooting incident August 2026 Original release: Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident (opens in a new tab)
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Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín
Carál ni Chuilín MLA says the serious incident in New Lodge last night is deeply concerning, leaving residents shocked and distressed. She stresses that such behaviour has no place, calls for those responsible to be held accountable and will keep engaging with the community and affected families.
Justice and policing Issue: New Lodge incident Original release: Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison condemns a series of attacks in Newtownards on the night of 26 July, calling them utterly reprehensible and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownards attacks on homes and public property, 26 July Original release: Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard demands urgent action on e-scooter and scrambler crisis
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard writes to Justice Minister Naomi Long urging a joint taskforce of the Department of Justice, PSNI and local policing partnerships, and calls for police powers, training and drone support to seize illegal high‑powered e‑scooters, e‑bikes and scramblers after a sharp rise in
Justice and policing Health Issue: Children’s Health Ireland e‑scooter injury report Original release: Hazzard demands urgent action on e-scooter and scrambler crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Scenes on Stewartstown road last night were disgraceful – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns the disorder on Stewartstown Road on Saturday night, calling it disgraceful, thanking community and youth workers and residents, and saying a small minority will not drag the area backwards.
Justice and policing Issue: Stewartstown Road disorder Saturday night Original release: Scenes on Stewartstown road last night were disgraceful – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Brandywell violence utterly unacceptable - Middleton
DUP MLA for Foyle Julie Middleton condemns the disorder at the Brandywell before and during Thursday's European fixture, saying no family should have to flee onto a pitch and praising police for restoring order. She appeals for anyone with information to come forward to the PSNI investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Brandywell football match disorder and PSNI investigation Original release: Brandywell violence utterly unacceptable - Middleton (opens in a new tab)