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O’Neill backs nurses’ demand for fair pay now for public service workers
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, writes to the Royal College of Nursing backing fair pay rises and safe conditions for health staff. She calls on the British Secretary of State to implement pay rises for public service workers while no Executive functions, and urges the DUP…
Health Economy and employment Original release: O’Neill backs nurses’ demand for fair pay now for public service workers (opens in a new tab)
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Commitment to nurses pay parity must be honoured - Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says the agreed pay parity commitment for health workers should be honoured, and calls on the Secretary of State to legislate if Stormont is not imminently restored, blaming the DUP for the deadlock as the RCN threatens renewed strike action over the…
Health Economy and employment Issue: RCN letter on nursing pay award and strike threat Original release: Commitment to nurses pay parity must be honoured - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD expresses sorrow over four road deaths in the first days of 2024 and calls on the government to fund the Garda Roads Policing Unit and restore a €150m cut to road maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Original release: Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed now to help support health service – Dillon
SF MLA Linda Dillon says emergency department waiting times across the north are unacceptable, citing 866 people waiting for treatment and 385 waiting over 12 hours, and urges parties to restore the Executive now to fund health services.
Health Issue: Emergency department waiting times figures January 2024 Original release: Executive needed now to help support health service – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s make 2024 the year of change – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin’s number‑one priority for 2024 is housing, pledging to cut rents and launch the biggest social‑affordable building programme if in government, and calls for a functioning Executive, a Citizens’ Assembly on reunification and Irish leadership on the U
Housing Constitutional affairs Original release: Let’s make 2024 the year of change – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths
Ballymoney TUV Councillor Jonathan McAuley expresses shock and sadness at two fatal road collisions in Dunloy and Aghadowey, and appeals for witnesses or dash cam footage to contact police. He also urges drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Dunloy and Aghadowey fatal road collisions December 2023 Original release: Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says the natural environment is depleting rapidly, citing Lough Neagh, and urges urgent action after meeting Ulster Wildlife, hoping a restored Assembly will make nature‑proofing central to government policy.
Environment and climate Issue: Meeting with Ulster Wildlife on nature recovery Original release: John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Ofcom's 2023 Connected Nations report shows the benefits of the £150million public broadband investment the DUP secured in 2017, with 91% of Northern Ireland homes able to get full-fibre.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 report broadband availability Original release: Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area
Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey welcomes an update on City Deal proposals for Health, Education and Leisure provision in Strabane, including a new leisure centre, a North West Regional College campus and a Health Hub.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane City Deal Health, Education and Leisure proposals update Original release: Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter
UUP councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes the Ulster Unionist Party's vaping policy statement and says she has brought a motion to Ards and North Down Council. She calls for a council review of options on disposable vapes, tighter enforcement on illicit imports and sales, and Stormont legislation…
Health Local government Issue: Ulster Unionist Party vaping policy statement Original release: Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter (opens in a new tab)
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Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for the Executive to be restored urgently so the Mental Health Strategy can be properly resourced and scrutinised, citing the Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey showing rising mental health concerns among 11-16 year olds.
Health Issue: Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey publication Original release: Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe disappointed over Tandragee 100
TUV party chairman and Cushendall councillor Keith Ratcliffe says he is disappointed the 2024 Tandragee 100 road race will not go ahead, after a last-minute attempt to save it failed. He says the needed road repairs cannot be completed in time and urges efforts to resolve the issues for 2025.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Tandragee 100 2024 race cancellation Original release: Ratcliffe disappointed over Tandragee 100 (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone calls for the Lough Neagh crisis to be a high priority for any new Executive, after a meeting with DAERA on its steering group response to blue-green algae blooms. He says a report with 113 recommendations is due in February 2024 and urges prompt action.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Lough Neagh steering group response and recommendations report Original release: McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support
People Before Profit says up to 4,000 Translink workers picketed on a second day of strike action, with a third starting that day and a fourth scheduled for the 22nd. It blames the DUP's blocking of the Assembly and says management has offered a 0% pay rise.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink transport workers pay dispute strike action December 2023 Original release: Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support (opens in a new tab)
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Heaton-Harris can still avert pre-Christmas transport strike – Kearney
Sinn Féin Workers' Rights spokesperson and South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls on Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to release funds and settle the public transport pay dispute before the next strike, which is scheduled 72 hours before Christmas.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Public transport workers 48-hour strike pay dispute Original release: Heaton-Harris can still avert pre-Christmas transport strike – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party deputy leader criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children in NI
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children who have suffered sexual abuse, after Nexus said it can no longer see 4–7-year-olds and has paused help for a large group of older children. She argues underinvestment will shift costs onto…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Green Party deputy leader criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to provide free counselling to children who have experienced sexual abuse, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call on the Department of Health to fully fund free counselling for children and young people under 16 who have experienced sexual abuse, after charity Nexus withdrew its service because of budget pressures.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Urgent action needed to provide free counselling to children who have experienced sexual abuse, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes promotion for access to health care costs
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes a Department for Communities awareness campaign helping Universal Credit claimants learn how to get help with health costs. She says a form-based system is not perfect but gives access to dental and sight test support, and argues a…
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Department for Communities health costs awareness campaign for Universal Credit claimants Original release: Armstrong welcomes promotion for access to health care costs (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Child abuse victims must get support
SDLP children and young people spokesperson Cara Hunter calls for proper funding for services supporting child sexual abuse victims, after Nexus said it can no longer support 4-7-year-olds and is pausing support for 8-16-year-olds.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Hunter: Child abuse victims must get support (opens in a new tab)
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Heaton-Harris has the power to prevent transport strike – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the British Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, can end the planned 48-hour public transport strike by funding a settlement of the pay dispute, and urges him to act immediately.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Public transport workers 48-hour strike pay dispute Original release: Heaton-Harris has the power to prevent transport strike – Kearney (opens in a new tab)