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McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin presents results of her women's health survey, with 96% of over 500 respondents backing a Women's Health Strategy, to Department of Health officials and calls for a dedicated strategy in Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: SDLP Women's Health Survey results presented to Department of Health Original release: McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott calls for cross-agency summit on Lough Neagh crisis
UUP Environment Spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA calls on the Head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady, to convene an interdepartmental, cross-agency summit on the Lough Neagh algae crisis. He says DAERA's Water Quality Steering Group is welcome but cannot act alone.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae blooms crisis response Original release: Elliott calls for cross-agency summit on Lough Neagh crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane supports legal challenges against ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane backs families' court challenges to the Legacy Bill, which he calls flawed and irredeemable, and urges the Irish government to bring an interstate case against Britain over alleged human rights breaches.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill legal challenges brought by eleven families Original release: Finucane supports legal challenges against ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McDowell honoured to host event for Justice for the 21
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says he was honoured to host an event at Belfast City Hall welcoming Glenn Randall and Ian Williams after their fundraising walk from Birmingham to Liverpool. He says a victim of IRA violence received the group and that the names of the 21 Birmingham pub bombing…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Justice for the 21 Birmingham pub bombings City Hall event Original release: McDowell honoured to host event for Justice for the 21 (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney says an ecological catastrophe is under way on Lough Neagh and surrounding waterways, and calls for urgent action, including public ownership of the lough and a long-term protection plan. He reports a delegation meeting with NIEA and Inland Fisheries officials in Toome.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh ecological crisis and green algae bloom Original release: Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Ron McDowell to host event for Birmingham pub bombing victims at City Hall tomorrow at 11 am
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell announces an event at Belfast City Hall's Conor Room to mark the end of a fundraising campaign for Justice for the 21, the families' group seeking justice over the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. He says wreaths were refused for the building.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Justice for the 21 Birmingham pub bombings City Hall event Original release: Councillor Ron McDowell to host event for Birmingham pub bombing victims at City Hall tomorrow at 11 am (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI Statement on Enviornmental Disaster in Lough Neagh
The Green Party says its Belfast councillor Brian Smyth brought a motion calling for Lough Neagh to move into public ownership, which passed, and asks Ireland's environment minister to press for an environmental emergency declaration for the lough.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on Lough Neagh public ownership Original release: Green Party NI Statement on Enviornmental Disaster in Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott Challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader on Lough Neagh comments.
UUP environment spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O'Neill over her Lough Neagh comments, citing her 2012 DARD-commissioned report and her past push for public ownership of the lough. He says public ownership is not the answer.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: Elliott Challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader on Lough Neagh comments. (opens in a new tab)
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MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to urgently investigate reports of unclean drinking water in Portglenone and confirm its safety, providing emergency supplies if needed, after blue green algae affected the River Bann.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Blue green algae affecting River Bann and Portglenone drinking water Original release: MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest
People Before Profit says Posie Parker (Kellie-Jay Keen) is a social media influencer whose campaign against trans people targets the Gender Recognition Act, and says her Irish events are linked to far-right figures, which is why the party is protesting her.
Disability and equality Issue: Posie Parker Belfast rally protest Original release: Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to tackle toxic algae and make Lough Neagh safe and sustainable – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, described as First Minister Designate, calls for an immediate urgent action plan to tackle toxic algae in Lough Neagh and says the lough should be brought into public ownership with a long-term management plan.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: Urgent action needed to tackle toxic algae and make Lough Neagh safe and sustainable – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane calls on Irish government to confront the ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Bill, which passed its final Lords stage, arguing it denies victims truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Legacy Bill passing final Lords stage before Royal Assent Original release: Finucane calls on Irish government to confront the ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian hate crime at Kilntown Orange Hall
TUV spokesperson Sammy Morrison says two windows at Kilntown Orange Hall, LOL 113, were smashed on 7 August in what he calls a sectarian attack, damaging the newly laid floor and ceiling tiles. He appeals for information to Banbridge PSNI under crime reference CC1518.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Kilntown Orange Hall sectarian attack on windows, 7 August 2023 Original release: Sectarian hate crime at Kilntown Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the failure to provide school transport for pupils with special educational needs is the latest in a series of failures, citing nearly 400 children awaiting special school placement and halved funding for mainstream SEN support staff. He looks forward…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special educational needs school transport provision failure, September 2023 Original release: Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis
SDLP calls for an urgent response to the worsening Lough Neagh crisis after MLA Patsy McGlone pressed the NIEA for answers on blue-green algae and responsibility for managing the lough. Leader Matthew O'Toole calls for a taskforce and considers public ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae crisis Original release: SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th
People Before Profit urges supporters to join the global climate strike on Friday 15 September, organised by Fridays for Future, with protests in Dublin and Belfast at 12pm. It says the aim is to phase out fossil fuels, accusing global leaders of greenwashing rather than acting.
Environment and climate Original release: Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy Bill will face legal challenges, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader and North Down MP Stephen Farry says the Legacy Bill lacks legitimacy and is likely to face numerous legal challenges after clearing its final Lords stage, arguing it is unlikely to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill passing final Lords stage before Royal Assent Original release: Legacy Bill will face legal challenges, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus welcomes PEACE PLUS and urges maximum participation
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus welcomes the launch of the €1.1bn PEACE PLUS programme supporting peace building in the border counties up to 2027, and urges groups and communities to explore its funding opportunities. He says Brexit has damaged border communities and hopes the programme can mitigate…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PeacePlus programme official launch Original release: MacManus welcomes PEACE PLUS and urges maximum participation (opens in a new tab)