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Cllr Flynn welcomes expansion of glass recycling collections in Belfast
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to extend kerbside glass recycling to around 23,000 more households, arguing it cuts landfill use and carbon emissions and calls on residents to make use of the service.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council glass recycling collection expansion to 23,000 households Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes expansion of glass recycling collections in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government review of Windsor Framework must meet international obligations, says Eastwood.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes Lord Murphy's appointment to review the Windsor Framework and calls for the UK Government review to be impartial, factual and to meet international obligations while highlighting dual market access.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: UK Government review of Windsor Framework must meet international obligations, says Eastwood. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Windsor Framework review must include opportunities
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the independent review of the Windsor Framework, led by Lord Murphy, should cover the opportunities linked to Northern Ireland's European position. He calls for a different approach from past bilateral talks, and for attention to all-island…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Murphy Review terms of reference on cross-community support for Protocol changes Original release: O’Toole: Windsor Framework review must include opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry needed for full truth on cervical screening
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's plan for NHS England to review the PHA's cervical screening quality assurance, but says only a public inquiry would reveal the full truth for affected women, citing 17,500 women affected and calling for victims to be heard.
Health Issue: Health Minister's announcement on cervical screening quality assurance review Original release: Public inquiry needed for full truth on cervical screening (opens in a new tab)
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Executive parties to blame for Emergency Department crisis - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll blames Executive parties for the Emergency Department crisis, saying years of underinvestment in community and domiciliary care leave patients waiting hours or days in ambulances and hospitals. He calls for proper investment in health and social care services…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Executive parties to blame for Emergency Department crisis - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health crisis must be top of Executive agenda
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the whole Executive must make the health crisis its top priority, criticising Executive parties for not preparing for winter pressures and for seeking to blame Health Minister Mike Nesbitt at an emergency Health Committee meeting. He calls…
Health Issue: Health Committee emergency meeting on Emergency Department waiting times Original release: McGrath: Health crisis must be top of Executive agenda (opens in a new tab)
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Ted Howell: A successful Irish revolutionary – Gerry Adams
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams gives the oration at the funeral of Ted Howell, praising his role in developing Sinn Féin's peace strategy and his work on the Good Friday Agreement negotiations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ted Howell: A successful Irish revolutionary – Gerry Adams (opens in a new tab)
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The TUV publishes its response to Alliance flags Bill
TUV publishes its consultation response to Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw's Private Member's Bill on regulating flags on street furniture, urging members of the public to adapt its points. It opposes a Code of Conduct and any state-led permission regime, arguing that flags are a matter of identity…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Paula Bradshaw private members' Bill on flags and emblems consultation Original release: The TUV publishes its response to Alliance flags Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must come to Committee with plans not platitudes
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Health Minister must bring plans rather than apologies to an emergency Health Committee meeting on Emergency Department waiting times and delayed hospital discharges. She calls for a dedicated team to address delayed discharges now, not only for…
Health Issue: Health Committee emergency meeting on Emergency Department waiting times Original release: Minister must come to Committee with plans not platitudes (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes progress on Newry Southern Relief Road
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Boylan welcomes progress on Newry Southern Relief Road (opens in a new tab)
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It's essential we get to root problems in NI's public services, says Eastwood, ahead of NIAC session.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says getting to the root of problems in Northern Ireland's public services is essential, ahead of a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session on funding and delivery. She urges people to share their views.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee public services funding and delivery inquiry evidence session Original release: It's essential we get to root problems in NI's public services, says Eastwood, ahead of NIAC session. (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive must take responsibility for health service crisis
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says all Executive parties must share responsibility for the health service crisis, citing ignored warnings, a late winter preparedness plan and failure to implement transformation before an emergency Health Committee meeting.
Health Issue: Health Committee emergency meeting on Emergency Department waiting times Original release: McGrath: Executive must take responsibility for health service crisis (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition publishes New Year resolution list for bleary-eyed Executive
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls on the Executive to adopt five urgent New Year priorities, including a costed health service rescue plan, construction at Casement Park and action on Assembly motions passed in 2024.
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Ted Howell was a patriot whose contribution to Irish Republicanism will endure for generations to come – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD expresses condolences on the death of Sinn Féin strategist Ted Howell, describing him as a valued political strategist, adviser and friend who played a significant role in the peace process.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Ted Howell was a patriot whose contribution to Irish Republicanism will endure for generations to come – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Gerry Adams on the death of Ted Howell
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams pays tribute to Ted Howell, describing him as a longstanding friend and a figure in republican strategy, peace policy and international outreach, and offers condolences to his family.
Other International affairs Original release: Statement from Gerry Adams on the death of Ted Howell (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the passing of life long Irish republican activist, Ted Howell
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill expresses sorrow at the death of lifelong Irish republican activist Ted Howell, praising his quiet work as long-time Chair of the Sinn Féin negotiating team through the peace process up to New Decade, New Approach.
Other International affairs Original release: Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the passing of life long Irish republican activist, Ted Howell (opens in a new tab)
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MLA’s Playing Politics with Winter Health Pressures is Despicable – Chambers.
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers urges MLAs not to play politics over winter hospital pressures, criticises DUP and Alliance for scoring points, and blames the inadequate health budget for lacking long-term investment. He also urges eligible people to take up the flu jab.
Health Issue: Winter hospital pressures and MLA comments on health service Original release: MLA’s Playing Politics with Winter Health Pressures is Despicable – Chambers. (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to appear before the Assembly on its return to set out plans for winter pressures, citing New Year's Eve A&E figures showing over half of nearly 900 attendees waited more than 12 hours.
Health Issue: New Year's Eve A&E waiting times and winter pressures in health system Original release: Donnelly calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - we call a spade a spade
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP, in his New Year message, sets out 2025 priorities including the childcare subsidy scheme and broadband completion, and rejects new taxes to fix health pressures, calling instead for accountability and better management in the health service.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Robinson - we call a spade a spade (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader's New Year Message
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says 2025 must deliver for families in Northern Ireland, urging the Executive to move beyond vague proposals and use its powers to improve people's lives, particularly on health waiting lists, special educational needs and housing.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP Leader's New Year Message (opens in a new tab)