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New BBC guidelines don't answer the obvious question: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the BBC's newly published social media guidelines for flagship presenters fail to state whether Gary Lineker's earlier tweet would breach them, and calls the rules unclear and in need of clarification.
Other Issue: BBC social media guidelines for presenters published after Gary Lineker tweet review Original release: New BBC guidelines don't answer the obvious question: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Pupils can hide their “gender” from parents in NI schools
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the Education Authority to withdraw and revise its "Supporting Transgender Young People" guidance, claiming it lets schools withhold pupils' gender transitioning from parents. He also says pronoun options in the SIMS school records system should be removed.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority "Supporting Transgender Young People" guidance and SIMS pronoun option Original release: Pupils can hide their “gender” from parents in NI schools (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader welcomes establishment of first consumption room in UK
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes Glasgow becoming the first UK city to open a drug consumption room, and urges other cities to move quickly. He calls for the Attorney General in Northern Ireland to follow Scotland's Lord Advocate and issue a similar decision so a facility can open in Belfast.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Glasgow drug consumption room opening Original release: Green Party leader welcomes establishment of first consumption room in UK (opens in a new tab)
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Opening of Scottish drug consumption room evidence of need for different way to tackle drugs crisis, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the opening of Scotland's first drug consumption room in Glasgow shows new strategies are needed, citing open drug use and discarded needles in Belfast City Centre. She says consumption rooms have helped in parts of North America and calls for…
Health Issue: Glasgow drug consumption room opening Original release: Opening of Scottish drug consumption room evidence of need for different way to tackle drugs crisis, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin offers Minister of State Noonan a last chance to fix Heritage Bill – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD says he has tabled over 100 amendments to the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill before Dáil Report Stage, calling it the last chance to fix the legislation. He accuses Minister of State Malcolm Noonan of refusing to act on expert and opposition concerns…
Other Issue: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 Dáil Report Stage amendments Original release: Sinn Féin offers Minister of State Noonan a last chance to fix Heritage Bill – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Party endorses smoke-free Northern Ireland plans
Alliance's health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw backs a vision to cut smoking prevalence below 5% by 2035, urging swift Executive action on a new Tobacco Control Strategy, vape sales rules, retailer licensing and wider smoke-free spaces. She also warns against cutting quit-smoking programmes during…
Health Issue: Action on Smoking and Health smoke-free vision launch in Belfast Original release: Alliance Party endorses smoke-free Northern Ireland plans (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Cllr Áine Groogan welcomes Safe Access Zones
Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan welcomes the establishment of Safe Access Zones across all Northern Ireland trust areas from 29 September, crediting Green enabling legislation from the previous Assembly. She calls on the department to establish abortion healthcare services across…
Health Issue: Safe access zones outside Northern Ireland health clinics introduced Original release: Green Party Cllr Áine Groogan welcomes Safe Access Zones (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw delighted by introduction of safe access zones
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says she is delighted that safe access zones outside health clinics in Northern Ireland take effect from Friday, blocking anti-abortion protests and making it illegal to record, impede or harass people within them.
Health Issue: Safe access zones outside Northern Ireland health clinics introduced Original release: Bradshaw delighted by introduction of safe access zones (opens in a new tab)
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Striving to improve indoor air quality a ‘no-brainer’, says Maghie, following progression of clean indoor air motion
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes the unanimous passing of her motion urging Belfast City Council to adopt indoor air quality measures in City Hall and other council buildings, and to sign a COVID safety pledge.
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Striving to improve indoor air quality a ‘no-brainer’, says Maghie, following progression of clean indoor air motion (opens in a new tab)
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Special Olympians congratulated following summer success
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne congratulates Special Olympics Ulster athletes on 31 medals won at the World Summer Games in Berlin and says he hosted a recognition reception for them at Parliament Buildings.
Other Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster athletes World Summer Games Berlin success Original release: Special Olympians congratulated following summer success (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must be restored urgently to resolve health pay issues and deliver safe staffing, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Danny Donnelly call for the Executive to be restored urgently to address health sector pay and conditions, which they say affect patient safety. They also urge the UK Government to reform the system so that parties unwilling to govern can enter opposition.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health sector strike over pay and conditions amid Executive collapse Original release: Executive must be restored urgently to resolve health pay issues and deliver safe staffing, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Tens Of Thousands Strike
People Before Profit says a one-day strike by NIPSA and Royal College of Midwives members, joined by Unison and Unite healthcare workers, was among the largest coordinated strike days of the cost of living crisis. It calls for longer, escalating action until proper pay rises are offered.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Coordinated one-day NHS and public sector strike across Northern Ireland, September 2023 Original release: Tens Of Thousands Strike (opens in a new tab)
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British government must end delays in delivering fair pay deal – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the British government to promptly provide a fair pay agreement for health and social care staff in the north, matching the England NHS offer, as workers strike over severe understaffing and burnout.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Coordinated one-day NHS and public sector strike across Northern Ireland, September 2023 Original release: British government must end delays in delivering fair pay deal – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony
Alliance MLA David Honeyford, sport and community development spokesperson, congratulated Special Olympics Ulster athletes for securing 22 medals at the 2023 Berlin summer games, praised their dedication and the vital role of families and volunteers, and stressed sport’s inclusive benefits for all.
Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster success at 2023 Berlin summer games Original release: Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British government is punishing workers and families by consulting on new charges, including water, student fees and prescriptions, while cuts are imposed without an Executive. He calls for the DUP to end its blockade and for a restored Executive.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton Harris consultation on public service charges Original release: Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin presents results of her women's health survey, with 96% of over 500 respondents backing a Women's Health Strategy, to Department of Health officials and calls for a dedicated strategy in Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: SDLP Women's Health Survey results presented to Department of Health Original release: McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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New East Antrim DUP MLA announced
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announced that Cheryl Brownlee is the new DUP MLA for East Antrim, taking over from David Hilditch, and highlighted her decade of council service and community involvement.
Other Local government Issue: Appointment of Cheryl Brownlee as East Antrim MLA Original release: New East Antrim DUP MLA announced (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls for an urgent taskforce, including Department of Health and trust representatives, to improve junior doctors' working conditions, citing inadequate staff rooms, late rotas and missed training.
Health Economy and employment Original release: McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions (opens in a new tab)