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Robinson – “will the DPP focus on PIRA men or the real soldiers?”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP questions whether the Director of Public Prosecutions will pursue IRA members who escaped after the Clonoe attack, saying he has contacted the Irish Justice Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary to ask what was done to hold them accountable. He calls the focus on the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Coroner's Clonoe report sent to Director of Public Prosecutions Original release: Robinson – “will the DPP focus on PIRA men or the real soldiers?” (opens in a new tab)
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Gruesome prospect of soldiers facing trial for Clone
TUV leader Jim Allister says the referral of a file on SAS soldiers to the Director of Public Prosecutions, following the coroner's finding on the Clonoe incident, risks soldiers facing trial. He claims the attackers were a band of terrorists intent on murder and says the system puts security…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Coroner's Clonoe report sent to Director of Public Prosecutions Original release: Gruesome prospect of soldiers facing trial for Clone (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hourly Belfast-Dublin train service has been a huge success’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says the hourly Belfast-Dublin train service has been a huge success after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins reported passenger numbers rose nearly 50% to just under 400,000 between October 2024 and January 2025. He calls for building on the service and says plans for…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast-Dublin hourly train service passenger numbers rise Original release: ‘Hourly Belfast-Dublin train service has been a huge success’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Children’s Hospital project needs close monitoring as one of world’s most expensive – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for intensive monitoring of the Belfast Children's Hospital build to keep it on time and within budget, citing costs rising from an initial £250m to £671m and comparisons with the Dublin National Children's Hospital.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Children's Hospital cost increase and build delay Original release: Belfast Children’s Hospital project needs close monitoring as one of world’s most expensive – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Immediate action needed to address gaps in community SEN services – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges health and justice officials to coordinate so young people and adults with complex needs are not held in the justice system. She cites a teenage girl remanded in custody despite being bail-eligible, citing gaps in respite and residential provision.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Remand of teenage girl with complex needs due to lack of support services Original release: Immediate action needed to address gaps in community SEN services – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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‘On-site nurse must be restored to Knockevin Special School’ – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls on the Departments of Education and Health to work with the South Eastern Trust to quickly reinstate the on-site nurse at Knockevin Special School, after the Trust withdrew that support. She says the school was not consulted.
Health Education Issue: Knockevin Special School on-site nurse withdrawal by South Eastern Trust Original release: ‘On-site nurse must be restored to Knockevin Special School’ – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to Bríd Rodgers on 90th birthday
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP marks 90th birthday of party president Bríd Rodgers, praising her as an inspiration and recognising her role in the civil rights movement, the Good Friday Agreement and early Stormont Executive. A birthday event in her honour is due in Derry.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Bríd Rodgers on 90th birthday (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive’s concern should be with delivering long-delayed Children’s Hospital
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Executive should focus on delivering the Belfast Children's Hospital, which he says was first proposed in 2013 and is now years behind schedule with costs more than doubled. He claims it will not open until 2030 at the earliest and…
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive approval of new children's hospital at Royal Victoria Hospital Original release: McGrath: Executive’s concern should be with delivering long-delayed Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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A day of hope, and for lessons to be learned – Dodds
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: A day of hope, and for lessons to be learned – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes ‘groundbreaking investment’ in new children’s hospital
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, chair of the Assembly's Health Committee, welcomes the Executive's approval of a new children's hospital at the Royal Victoria site, calling it a major step for child healthcare with construction set to start shortly.
Health Issue: Executive approval of new children's hospital at Royal Victoria Hospital Original release: McGuigan welcomes ‘groundbreaking investment’ in new children’s hospital (opens in a new tab)
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‘New children’s hospital will be transformative for north’s healthcare’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Executive's approval of a new children's hospital at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital, estimated at £671 million, with construction expected to begin within days. He says it will be a game-changer for families and transformative for healthcare in the north.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive approval of new children's hospital at Royal Victoria Hospital Original release: ‘New children’s hospital will be transformative for north’s healthcare’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says Donnelly, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered
Alliance health spokesperson and Health Committee deputy Chair Danny Donnelly MLA voices concern over unfilled posts in nursing and midwifery across the health service, citing Department of Health figures showing 22 percent of vacancies in those roles, and urges swift delivery of Safe and…
Health Issue: Department of Health recruitment and workforce statistics February 2025 Original release: Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says Donnelly, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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Sign Language Bill will deliver positive change for deaf community – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Assembly's vote to move the Sign Language Bill to the next stage of scrutiny, saying it will recognise Irish and British Sign Language and improve deaf people's access to education, health and justice services.
Disability and equality Issue: Sign Language Bill second stage Assembly vote Original release: Sign Language Bill will deliver positive change for deaf community – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan meets BMA on issues facing GP practices
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls for action on pressures facing GP practices after meeting the British Medical Association, urging the Health Minister to prioritise GP core funding and resolve indemnity negotiations quickly.
Health Original release: McGuigan meets BMA on issues facing GP practices (opens in a new tab)
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‘Solider F trial testament to unwavering strength and resilience of Bloody Sunday families’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes an indication from a Crown Court judge that the trial of 'Soldier F' is expected to begin in September, and says it is a positive step for Bloody Sunday families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F trial expected to commence in September Original release: ‘Solider F trial testament to unwavering strength and resilience of Bloody Sunday families’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Publish Kingsmills report without any further delay – Bunting
DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting MLA urges the Police Ombudsman's office to release its long-delayed Kingsmills report without further postponement, calling continued delay cruel to the families of the ten men killed in the 1976 attack.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmills massacre Police Ombudsman report delay Original release: Publish Kingsmills report without any further delay – Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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SF hypocrisy on Omagh Bomb is nauseating – Clarke
DUP MLA for South Antrim Trevor Clarke accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over comments by MLA Nicola Brogan on the Omagh Bomb Inquiry, claiming the party selectively acknowledges terrorism while excusing IRA violence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein MLA Nicola Brogan comments on Omagh Bomb Inquiry in Assembly Original release: SF hypocrisy on Omagh Bomb is nauseating – Clarke (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers highlights issues around headlight glare from new generation LED lights
UUP Policing Board member Alan Chambers calls on the UK Government to examine mitigating action over headlight glare from new generation LED lights, citing an RAC survey showing drivers cutting back night driving and PSNI collision data.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: RAC survey on headlight glare from new LED headlights Original release: Chambers highlights issues around headlight glare from new generation LED lights (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer, now High Sheriff of Belfast, says she will support Eastside Greenways during her term, praising its work on the Connswater Community Greenway in east Belfast.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes Minister’s commitment to explore access to muscular dystrophy drugs
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's pledge to engage the Belfast Trust on getting Givinostat, a drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, to young patients such as 12-year-old Alfie Pentony from Newry.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Givinostat access for Duchenne patients raised in Assembly topical question Original release: McGrath welcomes Minister’s commitment to explore access to muscular dystrophy drugs (opens in a new tab)