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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)
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Speech to the NI Assembly by Deputy First Minister Emma…
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly, speaking as newly installed Deputy First Minister, congratulates the new Speaker and thanks outgoing Speaker for his service. She pledges to work for everyone in Northern Ireland, recalls a 1980s IRA bomb near her childhood home, and urges cross-community cooperation…
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Speech to the NI Assembly by Deputy First Minister Emma… (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, speaking at the Assembly sitting, welcomes the DUP's return to the power-sharing institutions and pledges cooperation with unionist colleagues. She sets out priorities including childcare, social housing, health reform, the A5 and A29 road schemes…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Executive formation and First Minister appointment, February 2024 Original release: Remarks by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA NI Assembly Sitting (opens in a new tab)
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Allister responds to Donaldson attack on TUV voters
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's criticism of TUV, claiming TUV transfers helped elect eight DUP MLAs over quota and blaming the DUP for Mervyn Storey losing his seat.
Other Original release: Allister responds to Donaldson attack on TUV voters (opens in a new tab)
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Slowing of cancer survival rate improvement reinforces need for Cancer Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a slowdown in UK cancer survival improvement, shown by Cancer Research UK, reinforces the need to swiftly implement a Cancer Strategy in Northern Ireland, which she says ranked lowest of 17 jurisdictions.
Health Issue: Cancer Research UK survival rate slowdown report and Northern Ireland Cancer Strategy Original release: Slowing of cancer survival rate improvement reinforces need for Cancer Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh Partnership to present to Good Friday Agreement Committee
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy welcomes agreement at the Good Friday Agreement Committee for Lough Neagh Partnership to present to it. He calls for Lough Neagh to be taken into public ownership, citing blue-green algae blooms and the lack of a single department responsible for the lough.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh Partnership presentation agreed by Good Friday Agreement Committee Original release: Lough Neagh Partnership to present to Good Friday Agreement Committee (opens in a new tab)
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New Executive must prioritise women’s health – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says waiting times for NHS gynaecological treatment are unacceptable, with some women forced into avoidable surgery, and calls on a new Health Minister to deliver a women's health strategy as a priority.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Gynaecology waiting times review Original release: New Executive must prioritise women’s health – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs Translink workers on strike and their escalated industrial action, condemning a 0 per cent pay offer and saying promises from the Secretary of State, the DUP and a restored Stormont Executive count for nothing.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink industrial action escalation Original release: People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers (opens in a new tab)