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Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous"
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn to Lagan Valley and urges focus on prosperity, citing fibre broadband rollout, the lowest UK unemployment rate and a rejection of a border poll.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous" (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, says emergency crisis management in special educational needs placements has become the norm, after officials said almost 7,000 children need new placements and only 80 of 291 schools agreed to specialist provisions.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee briefing on SEN placements and specialist provisions in mainstream schools Original release: Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Political failure responsible for state of roads
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan blames the absence of a functioning Executive and Assembly for poor road conditions and over £25m in Department for Infrastructure liability payouts over five years. He calls on the Executive and Infrastructure Minister to address road…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure public liability claims payouts revealed Original release: Durkan: Political failure responsible for state of roads (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Authority's leadership to listen to parents and prioritise children with special educational needs, ensuring those placed in September are placed on time. He calls for the education department to work with the health minister to overhaul SEN services…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN (opens in a new tab)
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Ministers’ visit marks start of work on £1.1m shared space project in…
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly visited the site of a £1.1m redevelopment on the Newtownards Road in East Belfast, marking the start of work on the Hosford Community Homes Inclusion Hub. The project will provide six apartments for people at risk of…
Housing Issue: Hosford Community Homes Inclusion Hub East Belfast redevelopment start of work Original release: Ministers’ visit marks start of work on £1.1m shared space project in… (opens in a new tab)
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11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, says an indication of at least 11 more years before the York Street Interchange is completed raises questions about delivering major infrastructure in Northern Ireland. She calls on the Minister to set out a clear plan for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: York Street Interchange completion timeline delayed by at least 11 years Original release: 11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart calls on Minister to prioritise introduction of baby loss…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Health Minister to prioritise introducing baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, pointing to the scheme already in England, and says she has launched an online petition backing the proposal.
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Kimmins welcomes transfer of vasectomy services to GP practices
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the health minister's announcement that vasectomy procedures are to move into GP surgeries, saying treatment closer to home will give patients earlier and easier access. She calls for continued joint work to transform health services.
Health Issue: Health minister announcement moving vasectomy services to GP practices Original release: Kimmins welcomes transfer of vasectomy services to GP practices (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes restoration of GP vasectomy services
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the return of vasectomy procedures to GP practices after funding was withdrawn in 2023. He calls on the minister to reinstate funding for the full range of GP Elective Care Services.
Health Issue: Health minister announcement moving vasectomy services to GP practices Original release: Donnelly welcomes restoration of GP vasectomy services (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood launches cross-party skills group
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood announces a cross-party All Party Group on Skills, supported by the Open University, to examine northern Ireland's worst skills shortages. Its first inquiry will focus on skills in social care for an ageing population.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Eastwood launches cross-party skills group (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes commitment to review early baby loss certificates
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Finance Minister's pledge to examine the scheme issuing baby loss certificates for losses before 24 weeks of pregnancy. She says parents and families need support during such distressing times and will keep working with the finance and health ministers.
Health Issue: Finance Minister review of early baby loss certificate scheme Original release: Dillon welcomes commitment to review early baby loss certificates (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a funding package worth more than £140 million for cross-border rail services between Dublin and Belfast. He says the investment will improve access to jobs, help address the climate emergency and support the all-island economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard offers condolences to the family of a man who died in a road collision in Ballynahinch, praises emergency responders, appeals for information, and calls for the Ballynahinch Bypass to be delivered.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hazzard expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Joy Ferguson brings A1 campaigners to Stormont, urging the Infrastructure Minister to fund Phase 2 upgrades between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. She says the plans are ready but still lack confirmed funding, and cites 661 collisions and 41 deaths from 2002 to 2019.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 Phase 2 upgrades delegation to Stormont Original release: We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne uses a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to send best wishes to the Princess of Wales after her cancer diagnosis, and calls for her privacy to be respected during recovery.
Other Health Original release: Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses condolences following A5 road death
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers condolences to the family of a woman killed in a crash on the A5 on Sunday, paying tribute to emergency services and urging the road to be built without further delay. She also appeals to anyone who was in the area to assist police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 road, Sunday 7 April 2024 Original release: Begley expresses condolences following A5 road death (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)