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Narrow Water Bridge will be transformative – Hazzard
Sinn Féin Westminster candidate for South Down Chris Hazzard says the start of work on the Narrow Water Bridge will unlock South Down’s tourism potential, boost local businesses, create jobs and strengthen the regional economy, and pledges to push for swift delivery.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Narrow Water Bridge construction commencement Original release: Narrow Water Bridge will be transformative – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Narrow Water Bridge presents 'huge opportunity', says McMurray
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes the start of construction on the Narrow Water Bridge project, saying it will boost the regional economy, tourism and cross-border active travel by linking South Down with County Louth.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Narrow Water Bridge construction commencement Original release: Narrow Water Bridge presents 'huge opportunity', says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex
TUV Lagan Valley candidate Lorna Smyth calls on local parties to set out their own position on a legal definition of sex, after the Conservatives announced a clarification in law. She says the Tories have been in power for over a decade and questions whether they are serious about it.
Disability and equality Issue: Conservative announcement on legal definition of sex Original release: TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex (opens in a new tab)
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Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he has been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, the eighth Alliance councillor to hold the office, and thanks outgoing Lord Mayor Ryan for his term. He pledges to connect with homelessness workers, community groups, sports clubs and artists.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Micky Murray installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Pat Cullen of the Royal College of Nursing must answer questions over his past remarks on Northern Ireland leaving the UK, a recent RCN video featuring a candidate, and the 1989 Royal Victoria Hospital attack targeting Nigel and Diane Dodds.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Royal College of Nursing general election video featuring Pat Cullen Original release: Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN (opens in a new tab)
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Nursing Chief Pat Cullen seeking nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Fermanagh South Tyrone
Sinn Féin says former Royal College of Nursing chief executive Pat Cullen will seek nomination as its candidate in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster election, with a selection convention held this week. Cullen calls for better funding for public services and rejection of Tory cuts to…
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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says his party is voting against the budget to stand up for health services, will not voluntarily leave the Executive, and calls on other parties to honour their commitments to health. He says the health challenges ahead will take decades to address.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland Budget vote and opposition to it Original release: Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Speed outside schools in Causeway
TUV councillor Allister Kyle says he has written to the Department for Infrastructure and PSNI seeking speed reductions outside Dunseverick and William Pinkerton primary schools in Causeway. He reports that party leader Jim Allister has raised the Dunseverick concern with the Infrastructure…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Speed outside schools in Causeway (opens in a new tab)
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GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a report on Casement Park is an attempt to distract from GAA demands for public money, arguing the GAA should receive the 2011 ring-fenced £36.2 million. He says Euro 2028 should leave a football legacy and that the sub-regional football fund was not increased.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding report and sub-regional stadium funding announcement Original release: GAA spin cannot obscure reality of Casement public money grab (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says rising CAMHS waiting times, with 52% of children waiting over nine weeks for assessment, show a further crisis in children's health. She calls for early intervention, restoration of the axed Healthy Happy Minds pilot and clarity on Mental…
Health Issue: Latest quarterly CAMHS waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland Original release: Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs welcome NI Football Fund
DUP MLAs Alan Robinson and Maurice Bradley welcome Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's announcement of £36.2m for Northern Ireland football stadia, plus grassroots funding and a national training centre. They say delays since 2011 have been too long and urge the application process to open quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: MLAs welcome NI Football Fund (opens in a new tab)
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Time for junior doctors to be respected and paid properly – Kearney
SF MLA Declan Kearney urges the Department of Health to engage urgently and constructively with junior doctors to resolve their pay and working conditions dispute. He says they are undervalued, underpaid and overworked, citing missed rest breaks, lack of showering facilities and emigration of staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Junior doctors pay and working conditions dispute Original release: Time for junior doctors to be respected and paid properly – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Government party candidates must tell the truth on Western Rail Corridor position – MEP MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on candidates from the government parties in the European elections to publicly commit their parties to reopening the Western Rail Corridor, including the Galway to Sligo line. He says Sinn Féin fully supports the project and would press for it at national and…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Government party candidates must tell the truth on Western Rail Corridor position – MEP MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls on the Minister of Health to step up in terms of junior doctor pay, following Alliance motion
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to show leadership and ensure junior doctors receive pay and conditions reflecting their role, after an Assembly debate on an Alliance motion. The motion also urges continued engagement with the BMA to prevent further…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Junior doctors pay and working conditions dispute Original release: McAllister calls on the Minister of Health to step up in terms of junior doctor pay, following Alliance motion (opens in a new tab)
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Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Infected Blood scandal is a stain on the government and health service, citing almost 3,000 deaths before the inquiry's outcome. DUP MP Paul Girvan calls for an apology and proper compensation alongside answers and lessons learned.
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service (opens in a new tab)
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Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to work with local agencies on projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. He also urges better local roads, paths and cycle routes and more investment in Kilbroney Forest Park.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Deputy Leader responds to the final days of the covid inquiry
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica responds to the Covid inquiry's closing days, saying the failings at Stormont have worsened the NHS and calling on all parties to be accountable. She also says the Assembly lacks a budget, Programme for Government and legislative schedule.
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Green Party Deputy Leader responds to the final days of the covid inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Apology welcome but cannot compensate for the loss of loved ones from infected blood, says Donnelly
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes an apology from the UK Government over the infected blood scandal following the final public inquiry report, but says nothing can fully make up for lost lives. He calls for action on the findings and for Northern Ireland's inclusion in the…
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Apology welcome but cannot compensate for the loss of loved ones from infected blood, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Infected Blood victims deserve justice
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on the British Government to issue an immediate apology, set out an enhanced compensation scheme and commit to preventing a repeat, ahead of the infected blood inquiry findings.
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Eastwood: Infected Blood victims deserve justice (opens in a new tab)