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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Writes to PM Following Winter Fuel Payment Regulation Announcement
UUP MLA and Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MBE says he has written to the Prime Minister urging a review of Pension Credit eligibility criteria, arguing the Winter Fuel Payment changes for England and Wales put pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive's budget. He calls on the Department…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Winter Fuel Payment Regulations for England and Wales Original release: Allen Writes to PM Following Winter Fuel Payment Regulation Announcement (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Deputy Chair of the Executive Office Committee, backs women's sector calls for urgent approval and funding of the EVAWG framework, and says she has written to the First and deputy First Minister over the lack of progress.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)
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People in crisis deserve appropriate mental health care – Mark Ward TD
Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward calls for 24/7 community crisis services, such as crisis cafés, de‑escalation teams with mental‑health professionals and paramedics, liaison psychiatrists in every emergency department and new funding for the National Clinical Programme for Suicide Intervention, after the roll
Health Issue: Sinn Féin Mental Health Action Plan launch Original release: People in crisis deserve appropriate mental health care – Mark Ward TD (opens in a new tab)
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Extension of puberty blocker ban a sensible decision: Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the extension of the puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland, arguing it reflects expert medical advice and cautious international reviews. She says it also prevents the province being used as a route to obtain the drugs.
Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: Extension of puberty blocker ban a sensible decision: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Call for clarity on future of Causeway Hospital
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Northern Health Trust to specify which additional services will move to Causeway Hospital, following a consultation on moving emergency general surgery to Antrim Hospital. He says the Trust must show tangible service growth at Causeway.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital emergency general surgery consultation Antrim consolidation Original release: Call for clarity on future of Causeway Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes resolution on senior doctors’ pay dispute.
Alliance spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the resolution of the senior doctors' pay dispute after BMA members voted to accept a 5.26% average uplift backdated to March 2024. He urges the Health Minister and Department to keep engaging with the BMA on ongoing junior doctor and specialist…
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA senior doctors accept 5.26% pay uplift resolution Original release: Donnelly welcomes resolution on senior doctors’ pay dispute. (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the racially motivated arson attack on a Newtownabbey business, calling it sickening and deplorable, and urges anyone with information to contact police while demanding the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: ‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the appointment of Ema Cubitt as Independent Autism Reviewer, taking up post in September, saying the role follows from her Private Members' Bill and will provide independent scrutiny of autism services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt Original release: Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer claim another stark reminder of state of health service, says McAllister and Eastwood
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says a claim that Northern Ireland is 'bottom of the league' on tackling cancer is another stark reminder of health service problems. She calls for an updated cancer strategy to be published and implemented, and says Alliance will hold the Health…
Health Issue: Queen's University claim that Northern Ireland is bottom of the league on cancer Original release: Cancer claim another stark reminder of state of health service, says McAllister and Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business
Alliance Ballyclare Councillor Lewis Boyle condemns a racially motivated arson attack on an Indian and Nepalese restaurant on Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, calling the hate crime unacceptable, thanking police for their response and urging anyone with information to contact them.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn presses Health Minister for improved addiction and mental health support
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says she joined families bereaved by drug deaths and the People's Kitchen in meeting Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to press for better addiction and mental health support. She reports that the Jack's Promise campaign group urged a wrap-around rehabilitation unit for…
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt meeting on addiction and mental health support Original release: Flynn presses Health Minister for improved addiction and mental health support (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist arson attack in south Belfast, which police are investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. She says no one was hurt but the incident could have cost lives, and calls for racism and hate to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: ‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemn a racially motivated arson attack in the Frenchpark Street area of South Belfast, saying no one was injured. Bradshaw calls for faster action on the Racial Equality Strategy, Race Relations Order and Refugee Integration…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “Time for Answers on Hospital Delay”
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA asks who will be held accountable for the Maternity and Children's Hospital being about ten years overdue, citing Health Minister material that puts the Children's Hospital opening at 2030 at the earliest. She asks what lessons the Belfast Trust and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Maternity and Children's Hospital delay confirmed by Health Minister Original release: Dodds – “Time for Answers on Hospital Delay” (opens in a new tab)