Debate contribution: Serious Assault on a Prison Officer

Debate contribution by Mr Jonathan Buckley on 14 April 2026.

MLA: Mr Jonathan Buckley
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 14 April 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Serious Assault on a Prison Officer
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5482365

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Minister, with respect, you have not answered the question, so I can only conclude that you have not met prison officers and senior prison officials following that attack. That attack took place when, according to the staff amongst whom you say the culture is well, the prison was in chaos and prison officers feared for their safety. You have not addressed that point. Minister, did you meet senior prison officials following that rampage, which has been reported in today's newspaper? Or, do you think that it is fake news?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2232/22-27.

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