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Minister must outline pathway to opening of new Maternity hospital –…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, a Stormont Health Committee member, asks Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to attend a committee meeting on the Royal Victoria new Maternity Hospital's opening. She seeks clarity on steps to address Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in the water system, timescales, costs and budget.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in Royal Victoria new Maternity Hospital water system Original release: Minister must outline pathway to opening of new Maternity hospital –… (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland
Alliance benefits spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA calls on the new UK Government to drop the Conservative proposals to reform Personal Independence Payments, after the DWP consultation closed. She says the plans to tie eligibility to a medical diagnosis and replace monthly payments with vouchers…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: DWP consultation on Personal Independence Payments reform closes Original release: UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald statement on President Biden announcement
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald responds to President Biden's decision to step back from the 2024 US Presidential Election, praising his support for the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement. She calls on his successor to end the arming of Israel and act on Gaza.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 US Presidential Election Original release: Mary Lou McDonald statement on President Biden announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion says she will stand up for workers and families after being appointed to the Regional Development, Employment and FEMM (Women's Rights) committees. She pledges regionally balanced investment and collective bargaining rights.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to European Parliament committees Original release: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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Lynn Boylan MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan says she will champion working people and households in the European Parliament after her appointment to the International Trade and ENVI committees. She pledges to oppose the Mercosur deal and to press for post-Brexit arrangements that honour the Good Friday…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Lynn Boylan appointed to European Parliament International Trade and ENVI committees Original release: Lynn Boylan MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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EU derogation on dental amalgam highlights our colonial status
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP argues that the EU's document on the dental amalgam derogation shows Northern Ireland's subordinate position, saying Brussels controls the issue and sets its conditions. He says no democrat should treat it as a victory.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: EU derogation on dental amalgam highlights our colonial status (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes derogation
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland, saying it followed DUP warnings to the Northern Ireland Secretary about using Stormont mechanisms. He calls for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee to have time to examine the derogation.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson welcomes derogation (opens in a new tab)
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OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, for Lisnasharragh, says the Office for Environmental Protection's findings that water quality laws are not being implemented properly are depressing and concerning. He accuses the Stormont Executive of giving persistent polluters a free pass and says it may have…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection findings on water quality law implementation Original release: OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA urges people to use Plastic Free July to change how they use and dispose of plastic, citing harm to wildlife, waterways and marine life, and UN and BBC figures on global plastic waste.
Environment and climate Original release: Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair. (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the go-ahead for the Strule campus in Omagh, which she says is set to open in September 2028 and will bring over 4,000 children together to learn side by side.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus Omagh construction green light Original release: Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister KC MP makes maiden speech in the Commons
TUV MP Jim Allister KC, newly elected for North Antrim, uses his maiden Commons speech to argue that Northern Ireland's laws are made by a foreign Parliament under the Protocol and Windsor Framework, calling on the new Labour Government to address it.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Jim Allister maiden speech in the House of Commons Original release: Jim Allister KC MP makes maiden speech in the Commons (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Constitutional Change
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes a Joint Oireachtas Committee report on constitutional change, backing its call for immediate referendum planning and a government-led approach coordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach. She also supports a Green Paper on a united Ireland and says…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Joint Oireachtas Committee report on constitutional change and Good Friday Agreement Original release: Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Constitutional Change (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he has written to the Belfast Trust chief executive seeking an update and the facts after press reports of further delays to the new Royal Hospitals maternity facility in west Belfast. He calls for the work to be progressed efficiently and quickly.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Royal Victoria maternity hospital further delays reported in news coverage Original release: Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the Executive's agreement on an action plan to address problems at Lough Neagh, pointing to recent increases in blue-green algae blooms and calling for urgent work to start.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues (opens in a new tab)
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Covid Inquiry report means Sinn Fein and DUP must commit never again to collapse institutions, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw calls on Sinn Féin and the DUP to pledge never again to bring down the institutions, arguing the Covid Inquiry found the lack of devolution before the pandemic hampered Northern Ireland's response.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: Covid Inquiry report means Sinn Fein and DUP must commit never again to collapse institutions, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the Executive's approval of the 37-action Lough Neagh plan, calling it a first step towards long-term water quality recovery. He says there are no quick fixes and that progress will depend partly on available funding.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP AERA spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for the Executive to publish its Lough Neagh action plan, after reports it was agreed, and asks for details, timeframes and funding to be made public.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the new Labour government in London offers an opportunity to reset relations with Ireland and Europe, and welcomes its commitment to begin repealing the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: ‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Senator Mal O'Hara says the King's speech lacks the bold action needed on the NHS, public services, and the climate and nature emergencies. He welcomes the planned scrapping of the Legacy Act but says there is no commitment on votes at 16, AI regulation, or banning extraction.
Environment and climate Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, co-opted to the North Antrim Assembly seat after Jim Allister's election to Westminster, says he will continue opposing the Sea Border, press for financial scrutiny, and campaign for transparency on abortion statistics in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Timothy Gaston co-opted to North Antrim Assembly seat Original release: Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat (opens in a new tab)