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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)
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MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to urgently investigate reports of unclean drinking water in Portglenone and confirm its safety, providing emergency supplies if needed, after blue green algae affected the River Bann.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Blue green algae affecting River Bann and Portglenone drinking water Original release: MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest
People Before Profit says Posie Parker (Kellie-Jay Keen) is a social media influencer whose campaign against trans people targets the Gender Recognition Act, and says her Irish events are linked to far-right figures, which is why the party is protesting her.
Disability and equality Issue: Posie Parker Belfast rally protest Original release: Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the failure to provide school transport for pupils with special educational needs is the latest in a series of failures, citing nearly 400 children awaiting special school placement and halved funding for mainstream SEN support staff. He looks forward…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special educational needs school transport provision failure, September 2023 Original release: Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates latest Coleraine rowing success
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell congratulates Coleraine rower Hannah Scott on Great Britain's World Cup gold in the women's quadruple sculls. He says he has raised her achievement and that of other Coleraine rowers in a Commons motion.
Other Issue: Hannah Scott Great Britain women's quadruple sculls World Cup gold Original release: Campbell celebrates latest Coleraine rowing success (opens in a new tab)
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Mental Health spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA welcomes extended funding for the Protect Life 2 Strategy as World Suicide Prevention Day is marked
UUP mental health spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA welcomes the Department of Health's extension of funding for the Protect Life 2 Strategy on World Suicide Prevention Day. He calls for funding to be ringfenced for the Mental Health Strategy and urges a restored Executive to tackle high suicide rates.
Health Issue: Department of Health extension of Protect Life 2 Strategy funding Original release: Mental Health spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA welcomes extended funding for the Protect Life 2 Strategy as World Suicide Prevention Day is marked (opens in a new tab)
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Renewed Executive must act quickly for greater dignity in dying, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw calls on an incoming Executive to act quickly on dignity in dying after a Centre for Research in Social Policy report. She proposes a Carers Allowance Supplement, a self-care welfare element and removing mortgage interest loan…
Health Social security and welfare Issue: Centre for Research in Social Policy dignity in dying report Original release: Renewed Executive must act quickly for greater dignity in dying, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from the Northern Ireland Assembly today, citing his service since 1998 across Carrickfergus, East Antrim and Northern Ireland, and wishing him well amid illness.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly (opens in a new tab)