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Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement.
John Blair MLA, Alliance’s spokesperson for agriculture, environment and rural affairs, says funding is essential to deliver the long‑awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, welcomed after the new DAERA Minister secured Executive approval as Northern Ireland’s first environment strategy.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive approval of the Environmental Improvement Plan Original release: Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement. (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston questions Health Minister on award of £576 million contract to Fujitsu
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he is amazed Fujitsu has been awarded a Department of Health contract worth up to £576 million, given the company's role in the Post Office Horizon scandal. He calls for it to be removed from government contracts, as Westminster did after Grenfell, and has…
Health Issue: Fujitsu Department of Health contract award questioned over Post Office Horizon scandal Original release: Gaston questions Health Minister on award of £576 million contract to Fujitsu (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Health transformation crucial for bringing down cancer waiting list times, says McAllister.
Alliance health spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister says health transformation is crucial to cutting cancer waiting times, citing falls in 31-day treatment targets and lower breast cancer 14-day referral rates. She calls for a single system approach with regional hubs, and welcomes…
Health Issue: Updated cancer waiting list statistics for this quarter Original release: Health transformation crucial for bringing down cancer waiting list times, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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NI-Wide waiting list move welcome - Dodds
Upper Bann DUP MLA and Party Spokesperson for Health Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's decision to let patients awaiting a breast cancer appointment take the earliest available slot anywhere in Northern Ireland. She says a Northern Ireland-wide waiting list approach is fair and calls it a…
Health Issue: Health Minister breast cancer appointments available across Northern Ireland Original release: NI-Wide waiting list move welcome - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Government should move urgently to repeal misguided legislation and instead press for mutual enforcement
TUV says government should urgently repeal the Windsor Framework legislation it calls misguided and instead press for mutual enforcement, arguing the Stormont cross-community vote renounces constituents' democratic representation and risks UK democracy's integrity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: Government should move urgently to repeal misguided legislation and instead press for mutual enforcement (opens in a new tab)
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TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston opposes the Assembly motion on votes at 16, arguing 18 matches international practice and that Sinn Féin is poorly placed to lecture on democracy given Gerry Kelly's seat on its benches. He also says supporters of the motion ignore the Windsor Framework's 300 areas of law…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: TUV – the only party to call out Sinn Fein hypocrisy on lecturing people on democracy when Gerry Kelly sits on their benches or note the irony of calling for votes for 16 when you want to deny ANYONE in NI the right to vote on 300 areas of law (opens in a new tab)
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‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the British government to honour the Assembly's motion backing votes at 16 and 17, either by legislating or transferring the powers to the Assembly. He cites Labour's manifesto commitment to votes at 16.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly motion backing votes at 16 and 17 Original release: ‘16 and 17 year-olds must have right to vote’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Public Health legislation must be consistent with human rights and equality
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Health Liz Kimmins says any new Public Health Bill, covering future public health emergencies, must be consistent with human rights and equality and receive rigorous Health Committee scrutiny. She notes the Department of Health has extended its public consultation by two…
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: Public Health legislation must be consistent with human rights and equality (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly must query assurances from Westminster - Aiken
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA says the party will vote against the final reading of the Budget Bill, arguing it leaves health underfunded and that assurances from the Treasury on around £500 million cannot be trusted given the City Deals pause.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Assembly Budget Bill final reading vote Original release: Assembly must query assurances from Westminster - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister should withdraw Public Health Bill Consultation
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds writes to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urging him to withdraw the current Public Health Bill consultation and issue a new paper, citing vague language and concerns over the mandatory vaccination element.
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: Health Minister should withdraw Public Health Bill Consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Border poll conjuring trick fooling no one - Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew says Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments on a future border poll are a distraction by Sinn Fein from its declining support in the Republic and confusion over immigration policy. He lists past shifting border poll timeframes and urges Sinn Fein to pressure Labour on school and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Mary Lou McDonald border poll comments September 2024 Original release: Border poll conjuring trick fooling no one - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Here we go, from Coleraine to Sandy Row – TUV hail fundraising efforts for the Cancer Fund for Children by Coleraine and Belfast Rangers Supporters Clubs
TUV Vice Chairman Councillor Allister Kyle praises the Glasgow Rangers supporters clubs for raising £50,000 for the Cancer Fund for Children, saying the funds will support the Daisy Lodge therapeutic centre in Newcastle, County Down, and welcomes further fundraising.
Health Issue: Rangers supporters clubs raise £50,000 for Cancer Fund for Children Original release: Here we go, from Coleraine to Sandy Row – TUV hail fundraising efforts for the Cancer Fund for Children by Coleraine and Belfast Rangers Supporters Clubs (opens in a new tab)
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DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry says the DUP has abandoned its Protocol opposition after Gavin Robinson ruled out pulling down Stormont or boycotting North/South Ministerial Council meetings. She accuses the party of rolling over to Sinn Féin and vows TUV will stay committed to rejecting the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Gavin Robinson Radio Ulster comments ruling out Stormont boycott over Protocol Original release: DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's plan to introduce a UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes by the end of 2024, citing an 18-month transition and microplastic harms.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA plans UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes Original release: Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Leader's Speech
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, in his first leader's speech to the 2024 party conference, pledges service and a plan for a stronger future, and thanks members and MPs after the General Election results.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2024 - Leader's Speech (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, introducing new leader Gavin Robinson MP at the party conference, describes the DUP as committed to its cause, its Union and its communities, and says the party will keep standing up for Northern Ireland and its people.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA (opens in a new tab)