Closest matches to “Christmas Tragedies”
From other parties, ranked by how close their text is in meaning. Close in meaning is not the same as agreeing. Include TUV · Back to the release
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Kearney appeals for extra care in the run up to Christmas
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes the PSNI's 'Operation Season's Greetings' festive safety campaign and its Project Vigilant nightlife operation, and appeals for extra caution on roads, citing 47 road deaths in the north this year.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: PSNI Operation Season's Greetings Christmas safety campaign launch Original release: Kearney appeals for extra care in the run up to Christmas (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths
Alliance Transport spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls on road users to curb dangerous driving after 58 road deaths so far this year, against 55 for all of 2022. He urges prioritising A1 and A5 road improvements and a multi-agency approach.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Needless road deaths a tragedy, say Armstrong and Egan, following deadly collisions in Ards and North Down
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Connie Egan describe the overnight deaths of two young pedestrians, aged 12 and 16, in Portaferry and Bangor as senseless tragedies. Armstrong says she will keep engaging with police and urges witnesses to come forward.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Overnight fatal pedestrian collisions in Portaferry and Bangor Original release: Needless road deaths a tragedy, say Armstrong and Egan, following deadly collisions in Ards and North Down (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Sadness at Galliagh fire death
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood expressed sadness after a man died in a house fire in Galliagh’s Bloomfield Park area, offering thoughts to the victim’s family and praising the emergency services who responded.
Other Issue: Galliagh fatal fire death of man Original release: Eastwood: Sadness at Galliagh fire death (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Kilkeel death heartbreaking tragedy
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath offers sympathy to the family and friends of a young boy killed in a road collision in Kilkeel. He urges anyone with information or dash-cam footage to contact police.
Other Issue: Kilkeel road traffic collision child death Original release: McGrath: Kilkeel death heartbreaking tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD expresses sorrow over four road deaths in the first days of 2024 and calls on the government to fund the Garda Roads Policing Unit and restore a €150m cut to road maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Original release: Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland expresses heartfelt condolences after tragic death near Ballycastle
North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland of the Alliance Party expresses condolences to the family of six-year-old Joseph Hegarty, who died in an accident near Ballycastle on 16 August. She says the local community will support the family.
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Christmas Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson issues a Christmas message thanking those working over the holiday, reflecting on loneliness and loss, and saying the party continues negotiating with the Government to secure new arrangements on the Protocol and restore the Assembly and Executive.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Christmas Message from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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People of Northern Ireland are in dire situation due to DUP's dishonesty, says Tennyson
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson accuses the DUP of dishonesty after energy support payments promised for November had not arrived, leaving constituents worse off. He calls on the DUP to accept responsibility and return to the Assembly after the failed attempt to restore it.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Failed Assembly restoration attempt over Speaker nominations December 2022 Original release: People of Northern Ireland are in dire situation due to DUP's dishonesty, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke – “there was always an alternative”
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA marks the fortieth anniversary of the 1985 Newry police station bombing that killed nine RUC officers, honouring them and urging those responsible to acknowledge the lasting harm they caused.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Fortieth anniversary of the Newry police station bombing Original release: Clarke – “there was always an alternative” (opens in a new tab)
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Justin McNulty MLA offers condolences following tragic Meigh house fire
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty expresses sympathy to the family and wider community after a fatal house fire that killed a woman and injured a young man. He wishes the injured man a swift recovery and pays tribute to the emergency responders.
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Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of…
The Democratic Unionist Party expresses solidarity with DCI John Caldwell and his family, condemns the attempted murder in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, urges the public to assist police and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Joint Statement from the Political Leaders on the attempted murder of… (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives say their thoughts are with the community and loved ones of the A5 crash victims
Omagh councillor Stephen Donnelly and Alliance infrastructure spokesman Peter McReynolds MLA express sympathy after two teenagers died in a crash on the Doogary road, and call for urgent upgrades to the A5 and for the Department for Infrastructure to prioritise it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 near Omagh killing two teenagers Original release: Alliance representatives say their thoughts are with the community and loved ones of the A5 crash victims (opens in a new tab)
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Government must act now to save lives following passing of motion to fund A5 road – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal, welcomes cross-party Dáil support for his party's motion urging government to fund half the A5 road upgrade, as relatives of crash victims looked on from the gallery.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dáil motion on funding the A5 road upgrade Original release: Government must act now to save lives following passing of motion to fund A5 road – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)