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Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill wishes Doug Beattie and his family well after he announces he will step down as UUP leader. She says Sinn Féin will continue constructive working with the new UUP leader and other Executive and Assembly parties.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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A Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will stand down as party leader, citing irreconcilable differences with party officers, after the recent general election returned the Ulster Unionist Party to Westminster and secured a seat in the House of Lords.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: A Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland expresses heartfelt condolences after tragic death near Ballycastle
North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland of the Alliance Party expresses condolences to the family of six-year-old Joseph Hegarty, who died in an accident near Ballycastle on 16 August. She says the local community will support the family.
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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)
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Eye watering cost of interpreters to health service in Northern Ireland
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says NHS spending on interpreters has reached over £18 million in five years, with £4,425,608 in 2023/24, and questions whether it can be sustained. He cites a letter to the Health Minister and says the Department does not hold data on missed appointments.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NHS interpreter costs figures released in response to Health Minister letter Original release: Eye watering cost of interpreters to health service in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “answers needed on hospital delay”
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the £184 million flagship Maternity and Children’s Hospital project is a decade behind schedule, with the Children’s Hospital not expected before 2030, and demands answers and accountability for the delays and costs.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Maternity and Children's Hospital delay confirmed by Health Minister Original release: Dodds – “answers needed on hospital delay” (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes compensation for victims of UK contaminated blood scandal
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the UK Government's announcement that contaminated blood scandal victims will begin receiving compensation before year end. He calls for more detail on the Infected Blood Compensation Authority and engagement with local campaign groups.
Health Issue: UK Government announcement on contaminated blood scandal compensation Original release: Donnelly welcomes compensation for victims of UK contaminated blood scandal (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit's Matt Collins responds to an Irish News column by Brian Feeney, which compared the party to the far right, and says Feeney's assertions are nonsense. He notes the column appeared on the eve of a large anti-racism demonstration in Belfast that the party helped build.
Disability and equality Issue: Brian Feeney column likening People Before Profit to far right Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says she has sought further clarity from the Health Minister on plans to re-establish emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, asking whether recruiting 11 whole time equivalent general surgeons is part of a wider reinstatement plan. She calls on the…
Health Issue: SWAH emergency general surgery reinstatement plans and surgeon recruitment Original release: Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston welcomes correspondence from Health Minister on puberty blockers
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's reply to his letter on puberty blockers and says the Executive must now act swiftly on the minister's proposal to extend the UK emergency ban to Northern Ireland.
Health Issue: Health Minister's response on puberty blockers ban for Northern Ireland Original release: Gaston welcomes correspondence from Health Minister on puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated hate crime attack on a home in south Belfast the previous night, which police are investigating. She says a small minority does not speak for the city and urges witnesses or anyone with CCTV to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Find your link to local heritage during European Heritage Open Days…
The DUP reports that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is encouraging the public to visit over 250 free heritage sites during European Heritage Open Days on 14 and 15 September, with the 2024 theme of routes and connections.
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Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says his proposed Assembly bill to incorporate the UN disability convention, UNCRPD, into public authority duties is a needed initial move, requiring regular reports on compliance and tackling disability discrimination.
Disability and equality Issue: Danny Donnelly Private Members' Bill on incorporating UNCRPD in public authorities Original release: Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern at a significant rise in emergency department waiting times, citing a fall in patients discharged or admitted within four hours to 46.8% for April to June 2024. He calls for urgent Department of Health action, safe staffing…
Health Issue: Department of Health emergency care waiting times publication April to June 2024 Original release: Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns racist attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated attack on a man walking through a park in the Castlereagh area, which police are treating as a hate crime. She says the man was not injured and calls for information from the public.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Castlereagh park racially motivated attack on man Original release: Hargey condemns racist attack (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says he met senior PSNI officers after a series of race-hate attacks in Carrickfergus, condemns them as despicable, and appeals to the public to share information with police on 101.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Carrickfergus race-hate attacks PSNI meeting Original release: Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Butler calls for common sense to prevail
UUP Deputy Leader and Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler calls on those organising or joining planned Belfast protests to end the disruption, after the Belfast Trust cancelled community services. He says the failings are political, not the fault of migrants.
Health Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust cancels community services due to planned city centre protests Original release: Butler calls for common sense to prevail (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project
Alliance Education spokesperson and Education Committee chair Nick Mathison says he has written to the Education Minister seeking clarity on the business case and value for money for the £375m Strule shared campus project after contractors were appointed. He questions whether a ministerial…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Strule shared campus project contractors appointed for £375m build Original release: Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project (opens in a new tab)
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Tragic accident results in death outside Broughshane
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson expresses sadness at the death of Noel Boyd in a farming accident, saying he was well known in local farming and construction circles and pledging prayers for his family.
Other Original release: Tragic accident results in death outside Broughshane (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast
Green Party Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica and Cllr Áine Groogan say they met the PSNI amid disorder after racist attacks in Belfast, and call for the Justice Minister to invest in frontline policing and restore community policing. Groogan urges political leaders to stop scapegoating migrant…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast racist attacks and ensuing disorder, August 2024 Original release: Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast (opens in a new tab)