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Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says she has sought further clarity from the Health Minister on plans to re-establish emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, asking whether recruiting 11 whole time equivalent general surgeons is part of a wider reinstatement plan. She calls on the…
Health Issue: SWAH emergency general surgery reinstatement plans and surgeon recruitment Original release: Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston welcomes correspondence from Health Minister on puberty blockers
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's reply to his letter on puberty blockers and says the Executive must now act swiftly on the minister's proposal to extend the UK emergency ban to Northern Ireland.
Health Issue: Health Minister's response on puberty blockers ban for Northern Ireland Original release: Gaston welcomes correspondence from Health Minister on puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern at a significant rise in emergency department waiting times, citing a fall in patients discharged or admitted within four hours to 46.8% for April to June 2024. He calls for urgent Department of Health action, safe staffing…
Health Issue: Department of Health emergency care waiting times publication April to June 2024 Original release: Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times (opens in a new tab)
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Butler calls for common sense to prevail
UUP Deputy Leader and Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler calls on those organising or joining planned Belfast protests to end the disruption, after the Belfast Trust cancelled community services. He says the failings are political, not the fault of migrants.
Health Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust cancels community services due to planned city centre protests Original release: Butler calls for common sense to prevail (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project
Alliance Education spokesperson and Education Committee chair Nick Mathison says he has written to the Education Minister seeking clarity on the business case and value for money for the £375m Strule shared campus project after contractors were appointed. He questions whether a ministerial…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Strule shared campus project contractors appointed for £375m build Original release: Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project (opens in a new tab)
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Swann condemns the attacks on health care workers
UUP MP Robin Swann condemns a recent attack on a healthcare worker in Ballyclare, calling it an attack on society and on patients waiting for care, and says those responsible must be held to account.
Health Issue: Attack on healthcare worker in Ballyclare Original release: Swann condemns the attacks on health care workers (opens in a new tab)
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Supporting NI’s Health Service workers
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell visited overseas healthcare workers in Coleraine, urging unity against threats and violence after reports some staff were considering leaving over safety fears. Campbell calls for police resources and…
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder prompting reports healthcare staff may leave Northern Ireland Original release: Supporting NI’s Health Service workers (opens in a new tab)
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Delays in 12-week scans for expectant mothers is unacceptable – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says women are facing lengthy waits for their 12-week pregnancy scans and calls on the health minister to help trusts, blaming staffing shortages and the rollout of the Encompass digital patient record.
Health Issue: Delays to 12-week pregnancy scans in Northern Ireland Original release: Delays in 12-week scans for expectant mothers is unacceptable – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister says delays to 12-week pregnancy scans completely unacceptable
Alliance health spokesperson MLA Nuala McAllister says a four-week wait for 12-week pregnancy scans in the Belfast Health Trust is unacceptable and calls for a comprehensive national plan for maternity services from the health department.
Health Issue: Delays to 12-week pregnancy scans in Northern Ireland Original release: McAllister says delays to 12-week pregnancy scans completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andy McMurray MLA calls for urgent investment in water and wastewater infrastructure after reports that over 1.2 million tonnes of raw sewage is discharged into the River Foyle yearly. He suggests mutualising NI Water so it can borrow to invest.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: River Foyle raw sewage discharge figures revealed Original release: Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford.
Alliance spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Utility Regulator's remit to be widened to cover Net Zero targets, after a consultancy report warned Northern Ireland will miss its 2030 goals by at least two years. He urges the Economy Minister to publish a new Energy Strategy and faster…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Consultancy report warning Northern Ireland will miss 2030 Net Zero targets Original release: Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for immediate, coordinated action on Lough Neagh after Queen's University Belfast research found significant ecological and public health risks from blue-green algal blooms. He urges implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan protocols…
Environment and climate Health Issue: Queen's University Belfast Lough Neagh algal bloom research Original release: McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the launch of a research project seeking ways to tackle toxic algae in waterways, describing it as a key part of the Lough Neagh plan and urging continued action as blooms return.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae research project launch on Lough Neagh Original release: Brogan welcomes launch of project to tackle blue-green algae (opens in a new tab)
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Early wins can be gained from the All-Island Rail Review – Swann & Butler
UUP MP Robin Swann and MLA Robbie Butler urge Louise Haigh to press ahead quickly with the Executive and Irish Government on early gains from the All-Island Rail Review, prioritising reopening the Antrim–Lisburn line with a Belfast International Airport station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Early wins can be gained from the All-Island Rail Review – Swann & Butler (opens in a new tab)
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First and deputy First Minister must stop missing opportunity to commit to never collapsing institutions again, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister missed an opportunity in their response to Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 to commit to never collapsing the institutions again. She calls for a Committee examining contingency planning to consider…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: First and deputy First Minister must stop missing opportunity to commit to never collapsing institutions again, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds calls for urgent reform of the Northern Ireland planning system, saying the latest planning statistics show record low decisions and missed processing targets, and urging streamlined Local Development Plans and statutory timeframes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Annual Planning Statistics release Original release: McReynolds calls for reform of Northern Ireland planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty urges response to Belfast deaths
SDLP councillor Paul Doherty calls for a swift, multi-agency response after five deaths in Belfast, linked to homelessness, addiction and mental health, and urges the Executive to reverse budget cuts to homelessness groups. He says he is helping the Welcome Organisation find a new premises after…
Housing Health Issue: Belfast deaths linked to Welcome Organisation headquarters closure Original release: Doherty urges response to Belfast deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Rail review vital to improving rural development – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Martin Kenny TD calls on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to rethink excluding the Claremorris to Collooney route from the Western Rail Corridor in the final All Island Rail Review report, published today. He says the omission harms tourism, rural development and northwest…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Rail review vital to improving rural development – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Government must ensure major expansion of Rail Service is delivered ‘without delays and overspends’ – John Brady TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson John Brady TD welcomes the final All-Island Strategic Rail Review report but warns the government must avoid repeating past overspends and delays, calling for clear timelines, action plans and value-for-money oversight, and a Garda transport unit.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Government must ensure major expansion of Rail Service is delivered ‘without delays and overspends’ – John Brady TD (opens in a new tab)
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Rail review a missed opportunity to include all of Northern Ireland:…
DUP infrastructure spokesperson and Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine says the All-Island Strategic Rail Review missed a chance by leaving out County Fermanagh, which would be the only county without rail links. She notes the omission was raised during consultation and says Fermanagh…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All-Island Strategic Rail Review publication Original release: Rail review a missed opportunity to include all of Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)