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Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation
The DUP reports that the Department of Education has released an external review of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot, which delivered counselling and therapeutic support in primary schools from November 2021 to March 2023. Education Minister Paul Givan says he will weigh its findings alongside wider…
Education Health Original release: Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry
Ulster Unionist MLA Alan Chambers welcomes the £9 million targeted support package for health‑service dentistry, saying the three measures will aid general dental practitioners and improve patient access after pandemic‑related pressures.
Health Original release: Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan calls for an urgent review of how water quality is addressed across the north, following an Audit Office report finding no improvement in water quality over almost a decade. She urges full implementation of the report's recommendations by the Department of Agriculture…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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7,681 abortions in Northern Ireland since law change
TUV leader Jim Allister says 7,681 abortions have been carried out in Northern Ireland since the abortion regulations took effect in March 2020, based on a Department of Health answer to his written question. He criticises the Sinn Fein-led return to government and cites a 79% opposition figure…
Health Original release: 7,681 abortions in Northern Ireland since law change (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lauren Kendall urges support for those struggling with addiction
Green Party Cllr Lauren Kendall urges support for people struggling with addiction. The release gives no further detail on the measures or services she is calling for.
Health Local government Original release: Cllr Lauren Kendall urges support for those struggling with addiction (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: NIAC report sets out need for ambition and delivery
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna welcomes a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on public services, calling on Stormont Ministers to act urgently on health, education and justice pressures and to bring forward spending plans. She also calls for institutional reform to prevent Executive…
Public finance and taxation Health Original release: Hanna: NIAC report sets out need for ambition and delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard expresses condolences at death of young man from Hilltown
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard expresses condolences to the family of a 26-year-old man from Clonduff, Hilltown, who died in Australia, and says the local community is stunned and heartbroken.
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Dublin Airport has serious questions to answer following post mocking HRH Princess of Wales
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle, also a Causeway Coast and Glens councillor, says he has written to Dublin Airport to protest its X post mocking the Princess of Wales during her cancer recovery. He demands removal of the post, an explanation, and an apology to the Prince and Princess.
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Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad
The Green Party welcomes news that party leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, making him its fifth sitting Senator. O'Hara says a Northern Ireland voice must remain in the Seanad and pledges to amplify voices from across the north.
Other Environment and climate Original release: Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw announces Positive Life pop-up HIV testing clinic at constituency office on April 3
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw announces a free, pop-up HIV testing clinic run by Positive Life at her constituency office on 291 Ormeau Road on 3 April, part of the Fast Track Cities Initiative. She calls for opt-out HIV and Hepatitis testing within standard health checks.
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Consequences of failing to act to protect our environment are evident, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA responds to the Northern Ireland Audit Office report on water quality in rivers and lakes, saying Northern Ireland trails the Republic on ecological status. He calls for cross-departmental action and welcomes the DAERA minister's planned…
Environment and climate Original release: Consequences of failing to act to protect our environment are evident, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan expresses condolences following tragic road accident
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan expresses condolences to the families and friends of four people killed in a collision on the Ballynahonemore Road in Armagh. He pays tribute to the emergency services and appeals to anyone with information to contact the police.
Other Original release: Boylan expresses condolences following tragic road accident (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Harris on becoming Taoiseach-in-waiting
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting, saying she hopes he can maintain positive relationships with those in the north. She says she looks forward to working with him on shared challenges.
Other Original release: Long congratulates Harris on becoming Taoiseach-in-waiting (opens in a new tab)
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HRH Princess of Wales
TUV leader Jim Allister sends the nation's good wishes to the Princess of Wales after news that she is battling cancer, and prays for her full recovery and for her family.
Other Original release: HRH Princess of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins remains hopeful of successful outcome on nursing pay talks
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says she is hopeful of a positive result from fresh pay negotiations between the health department and the Royal College of Nursing, after other health unions accepted a recent pay offer. She welcomes that agreement and urges talks to begin quickly.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Kimmins remains hopeful of successful outcome on nursing pay talks (opens in a new tab)
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Condolences to the McKee family on Kilkeel tragedy
TUV leader Jim Allister offers condolences to the family of Bobby McKee after his violent death and injuries to his wife in Kilkeel, saying the community is bound in grief and praying for his mother and brother Harold.
Other Original release: Condolences to the McKee family on Kilkeel tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Greens in Ards and North Down reiterate support for a Moratorium against petroleum exploration and production
Green Party Northern Ireland's Ards and North Down branch reiterates its support for a moratorium on petroleum exploration and production. The release is headed by this position and also includes unrelated items on safe access zones and a Belfast City Council special meeting.
Environment and climate Original release: Greens in Ards and North Down reiterate support for a Moratorium against petroleum exploration and production (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie wishes Catherine, the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA wishes Catherine, the Princess of Wales, a speedy recovery after her cancer diagnosis. He says she and her family should be given space to deal with the illness in private despite media speculation.
Other Health Original release: Doug Beattie wishes Catherine, the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls for increased transparency and communication around waiting lists
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for the Department of Health to be more open with patients about wait times, following a committee briefing on waiting lists. She also urges continued surgical hubs, more physical support and clearer communication for those awaiting treatment.
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Brown raises concerns about flood management cuts and business grant delivery
Alliance South Down MLA Patrick Brown raises alarm over a reported cut of more than 60% to flood management funding in 2023/24 and questions why it was cut so deeply. He also queries how a £100k flood recovery grant scheme for businesses will be rolled out.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: Brown raises concerns about flood management cuts and business grant delivery (opens in a new tab)