Closest matches to “Lurgan security alert causing ‘massive disruption’ – O’Dowd”
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Tennyson condemns those behind Lurgan security alert
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns the Lurgan security alert on 30 March, in which a man was threatened at gunpoint and forced to drive a suspicious device to a police station. He calls on anyone with information to contact police and thanks emergency responders.
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: Tennyson condemns those behind Lurgan security alert (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Condemns Serious Security Alert in Lurgan Town Centre
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart condemns the serious security alert that forced the closure of Lurgan town centre after a pizza delivery van was hijacked, an object placed in it and driven into the Lurgan Police Station holding area, urging the public to follow PSNI advice and welcoming support at
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: Lockhart Condemns Serious Security Alert in Lurgan Town Centre (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns Lurgan security alert
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns an overnight security alert in Lurgan, in which a delivery driver's vehicle was hijacked and he was forced to take a suspicious device to a police station. She says the gunpoint hijacking was reckless and urges anyone with information to contact police so the…
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: SDLP condemns Lurgan security alert (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for an end to disruption in Strabane after a series of security alerts, including one in Innisfree Gardens that evacuated residents. He urges those involved to stop and asks police to keep disruption to a minimum while apprehending those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane Innisfree Gardens security alert disruption Original release: McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption (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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McGrath: No justification for Lurgan PSNI station attack
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says there can be no justification for the hijacking of a delivery driver forced to carry an explosive device to Lurgan Police Station. He condemns the attack, which the New IRA has reportedly claimed, and urges the group to stop and let people live in…
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: McGrath: No justification for Lurgan PSNI station attack (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert
Alliance councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemns the suspicious devices found at a South Belfast property, describing those responsible as sinister, and urges anyone with information to contact police. He thanks the PSNI for making the area safe.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast suspicious devices security alert at Bentham Drive property Original release: McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Children must feel safe in schools
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA says children must feel safe at school after several schools in Strabane, Enniskillen and Ballycastle closed over a threatening email police are treating as a hoax. She says the person responsible must be held accountable and calls for a review of school…
Education Justice and policing Issue: Threats against nine Northern Ireland schools leading to closures Original release: Hunter: Children must feel safe in schools (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds condemns Banbridge suspect device
DUP MLA Diane Dodds condemns those responsible for a suspect device found in Oak Lodge, Castlewellan Road area of Banbridge, which led to residents being evacuated. She pays tribute to emergency responders and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Suspect device found in Oak Lodge, Banbridge Original release: Dodds condemns Banbridge suspect device (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Concern following serious healthcare disruption
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA expresses concern over IT issues disrupting health services across the Southern Trust area. He urges the Trust to reassure the public, reschedule lost or delayed appointments quickly, and communicate clearly, and says he will raise it with the…
Health Issue: Southern Health Trust IT issues disrupting services across sites Original release: SDLP: Concern following serious healthcare disruption (opens in a new tab)