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OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, for Lisnasharragh, says the Office for Environmental Protection's findings that water quality laws are not being implemented properly are depressing and concerning. He accuses the Stormont Executive of giving persistent polluters a free pass and says it may have…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection findings on water quality law implementation Original release: OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam.
Alliance EU Affairs spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes a derogation on the proposed EU dental amalgam ban, which allows a phased reduction with Northern Ireland ending amalgam use by 31 December 2034. He credits DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and UK Government colleagues for the outcome.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam. (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the Department of Health’s improved pay offer for consultants, says it recognises the workforce’s value and urges the Minister to address junior and specialist doctors’ pay.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health consultant pay offer Original release: McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA urges people to use Plastic Free July to change how they use and dispose of plastic, citing harm to wildlife, waterways and marine life, and UN and BBC figures on global plastic waste.
Environment and climate Original release: Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair. (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he has written to the Belfast Trust chief executive seeking an update and the facts after press reports of further delays to the new Royal Hospitals maternity facility in west Belfast. He calls for the work to be progressed efficiently and quickly.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Royal Victoria maternity hospital further delays reported in news coverage Original release: Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the Executive's agreement on an action plan to address problems at Lough Neagh, pointing to recent increases in blue-green algae blooms and calling for urgent work to start.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken.
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA challenges the Covid inquiry's decision to accept a written statement rather than summon ex-Finance Minister Conor Murphy, and questions whether PPE procurement communications have been fully supplied.
Health Issue: Covid inquiry decision on Conor Murphy giving evidence Original release: Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken. (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the Executive's approval of the 37-action Lough Neagh plan, calling it a first step towards long-term water quality recovery. He says there are no quick fixes and that progress will depend partly on available funding.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, Opposition Health Spokesperson, says political fallouts hampered Northern Ireland's pandemic preparedness, following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's first report. He calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to commit to not collapsing the institutions again and urges the Executive to act…
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP AERA spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for the Executive to publish its Lough Neagh action plan, after reports it was agreed, and asks for details, timeframes and funding to be made public.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Senator Mal O'Hara says the King's speech lacks the bold action needed on the NHS, public services, and the climate and nature emergencies. He welcomes the planned scrapping of the Legacy Act but says there is no commitment on votes at 16, AI regulation, or banning extraction.
Environment and climate Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party had a disappointing result in the recent local and European elections in the south and admits it got the family and care referendums wrong. She pledges a review-led change of approach ahead of the next general election.
Other Immigration Issue: Sinn Féin local and European elections 2024 review findings Original release: Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane urges department to protect local waterways
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir seeking an urgent on-site meeting and an action plan over blue-green algae found in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil, and urges swift action to stop its spread to nearby waterways.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae discovery in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil Original release: Finucane urges department to protect local waterways (opens in a new tab)
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Colin Crawford selected as the new MLA for North Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party announces the selection of Colin Crawford as MLA for North Antrim, replacing Robin Swann, who was elected MP for South Antrim at last week's election. Party leader Doug Beattie welcomes Crawford to the assembly team.
Other Issue: Colin Crawford selected as North Antrim MLA replacing Robin Swann Original release: Colin Crawford selected as the new MLA for North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes proposed actions by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to tackle odour concerns in Warrenpoint, including expanded water quality testing and a multi-agency response led by DAERA. He also asks residents to document issues and send them to a designated address.
Environment and climate Issue: Warrenpoint odour concerns meeting with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Original release: McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the new Live Better initiative aimed at improving health and wellbeing in communities. She calls for it to also improve patient health services and expand preventative and early intervention, and says community and voluntary groups have a key role in delivering it.
Health Issue: Live Better health and wellbeing initiative announcement Original release: Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme (opens in a new tab)
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EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows
TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that an amended EU regulation banning dental amalgam, due from 1 January 2025, could threaten NHS dentistry in Northern Ireland, and calls for urgent reassurance from Stormont and Westminster to the profession.
Health International affairs Issue: EU mercury regulation ban on dental amalgam publication in Official Journal Original release: EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows (opens in a new tab)
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‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says newly released cancer waiting times figures for the north show the need to implement the cancer strategy without delay. She calls for action to cut waiting lists and says families cannot wait any longer.
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: ‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard
UUP announces that MLA Thomas Beatty Elliott will be styled Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard, a peerage in the House of Lords, while he continues as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Party leader Doug Beattie says the title reflects Elliott's links to the area and its people.
Other Issue: Tom Elliott elevation to House of Lords as Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard Original release: Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard (opens in a new tab)