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Efforts to achieve energy security and tackle climate change strengthened by all-island approach – Darren O’Rourke TD
Sinn Féin climate action spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD says an all‑island strategy is essential to tackle energy security and climate change, warning that North‑South disjointedness raises costs and hampers emissions cuts, and urges policy alignment following the new IBEC‑CBI report.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: IBEC and CBI joint report on energy and climate Original release: Efforts to achieve energy security and tackle climate change strengthened by all-island approach – Darren O’Rourke TD (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill pays tribute to Francie Molloy’s decades-long contribution to civil and equal rights for all
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill MLA pays tribute to Francie Molloy, who is stepping down from elected politics, citing his early Civil Rights activism, his years as a councillor, MLA and MP, and his peace process role.
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Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth reacts to today's Assembly debate on Lough Neagh
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth welcomes the Assembly motion on Lough Neagh and its call for a cross-departmental body, but says it lacks a clear call for public ownership and that communities must be central. He backs an Independent Environmental Agency and a research facility, and calls the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth reacts to today's Assembly debate on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone calls for investment and a long-term strategy to protect Lough Neagh, urging the Executive to ensure oversight, accountability and funding after an Assembly debate on a Lough Neagh Rescue Plan. He also says the lough should move into public or community ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Cross-Departmental Input Needed for Hospice Sustainability - Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA commends Health Minister Robin Swann's actions on the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice funding and backs cross-Departmental input for long-term hospice sector sustainability. He calls on the Executive to protect and expand NICH services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Cross-Departmental Input Needed for Hospice Sustainability - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for work on a women's health strategy to resume as soon as possible, ahead of an Assembly motion urging the Health Minister to bring forward a fully-budgeted strategy covering women's health across all life stages.
Health Disability and equality Original release: It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Long term solution needed to support children’s hospice – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a long term solution is essential to support NI Children's Hospice, reacting to the Health Minister's announcement. She says she will meet the hospice's Acting Director on Monday to reiterate party support.
Health Issue: NI Children's Hospice funding announcement by Health Minister Original release: Long term solution needed to support children’s hospice – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Collaborative approach needed to tackling drugs in prisons: Bunting
DUP East Belfast MLA and Justice Committee Chair Joanne Bunting calls for a more collaborative approach to tackling illicit drug supply to prisons, responding to a CJI review of progress at Magilligan. She says the Health Trust and Prison Service must address communication gaps and that the…
Justice and policing Health Issue: CJI independent review of drugs progress at Magilligan Prison Original release: Collaborative approach needed to tackling drugs in prisons: Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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Unanimous cross-party agreement calling on British government to deliver proper funding for public services – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes a cross-party Assembly motion urging the British government to adequately fund public services and put public finances on a sustainable footing. She says new Treasury money falls short and that a new Fiscal Framework is needed.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on funding for public services Original release: Unanimous cross-party agreement calling on British government to deliver proper funding for public services – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell pays tribute to Steven Davis with Commons motion
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell pays tribute to retiring footballer Steven Davis, having tabled a Commons motion so MPs can recognise his record of 140 international caps and 742 club appearances. He also points to Conor Bradley's rise at Liverpool as a sign of new Northern Ireland talent.
Other Issue: Steven Davis retirement from football Original release: Campbell pays tribute to Steven Davis with Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart urges Health Minister to protect children’s palliative care
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has written to Health Minister Robin Swann urging urgent steps to ease funding strain at Horizon House, a children's palliative respite service, after families were told services would be reconfigured.
Health Issue: Horizon House children's hospice funding shortfall and service reconfiguration Original release: Lockhart urges Health Minister to protect children’s palliative care (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins calls for Health Minister to urgently meet with NI Children’s Hospice
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls on the health minister to urgently meet NI Children's Hospice after it announced a reduction in bed capacity due to lost government funding. She says she will also write to the Acting Director requesting a meeting.
Health Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Kimmins calls for Health Minister to urgently meet with NI Children’s Hospice (opens in a new tab)
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Loss of funding for NI Children’s Hospice heartbreaking and service shortfall must be urgently addressed, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for the Health Minister to urgently review departmental finances and restore funding for the NI Children's Hospice, which is cutting its bed capacity after a loss of government funding. She has submitted an urgent question on the matter.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: Loss of funding for NI Children’s Hospice heartbreaking and service shortfall must be urgently addressed, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI
Alliance's Andrew Muir MLA, the new DAERA Minister, says he will deliver across the department's full remit, prioritising Lough Neagh's recovery, longer-term carbon targets and bovine TB, while working with farming and fishing communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Andrew Muir appointed Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Original release: New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath urges Health Minister to intervene on Children’s Hospice
SDLP Health Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath calls on Health Minister Robin Swann to engage with the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice and restore lost government support, after it announced a reduction in bed capacity.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Children's Hospice bed capacity reduction due to funding loss Original release: McGrath urges Health Minister to intervene on Children’s Hospice (opens in a new tab)
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HM the King
TUV leader Jim Allister says the party is saddened by the King's diagnosis, expresses hope for a successful treatment and a full and speedy recovery, and says many across Northern Ireland are keeping him in their thoughts and prayers.
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Dillon seeks meeting with Swann on fair pay for workers and challenges to fix health
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has written to new health minister Robin Swann requesting an urgent meeting on health and social care pressures, including pay for frontline staff who she says are owed it now.
Health Issue: Robin Swann appointed health minister in February 2024 Original release: Dillon seeks meeting with Swann on fair pay for workers and challenges to fix health (opens in a new tab)
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UUP meet Prime Minister at Stormont
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he pressed the Prime Minister on investment for the North West, including enhanced investment zones that account for Foyle Ports and Harbours. He also calls for GPs in Northern Ireland to access English and Welsh indemnity schemes and for Health Minister Robin…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Prime Minister's meeting with parties at Stormont Original release: UUP meet Prime Minister at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie wishes His Majesty a speedy recovery
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA offers heartfelt wishes to King Charles following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis, saying the wider public across Northern Ireland and beyond will be thinking of him and the Royal family.
Other Issue: King Charles cancer diagnosis announcement Original release: Beattie wishes His Majesty a speedy recovery (opens in a new tab)
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We must hit the ground Running - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA says the party chose to take the Department of Health again by reappointing Robin Swann MLA as Health Minister, to meet immediate challenges such as public sector pay, workforce management, and cancer and elective care strategies.
Health Issue: Ulster Unionist decision to nominate Robin Swann as Health Minister Original release: We must hit the ground Running - Beattie (opens in a new tab)