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Northern Ireland must not be left behind on scaling back tobacco sales, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Prime Minister's announced Commons vote on barring under-15s from buying cigarettes in England, but says Northern Ireland must not be left behind. She calls for a Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland and clearer restrictions on…
Health Issue: Commons vote on raising cigarette sales age in England Original release: Northern Ireland must not be left behind on scaling back tobacco sales, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Casement redevelopment needs to proceed immediately, says Honeyford, after Euros bid news
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Casement Park redevelopment to proceed immediately after Turkey's withdrawal left the UK and Ireland as sole Euro 2028 bidders. He urges the Communities and Finance departments to fund it, with a GAA contribution, and asks the DUP to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: Casement redevelopment needs to proceed immediately, says Honeyford, after Euros bid news (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair
Alliance's agriculture and environment spokesperson, South Antrim MLA John Blair, says policies behind the Lough Neagh blue-green algal blooms must be reviewed without exemptions, after visiting the shore with the Lough Neagh Partnership. He also calls for a coordinated effort to prevent similar…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algal bloom crisis Original release: Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Tara Brooks says she is shocked by rising problematic pavement parking across Belfast and calls on the Department for Infrastructure and the PSNI to crack down on it. She says she has submitted a motion to Belfast City Council and that the council alone cannot…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes a Department of Infrastructure update indicating work on the first A5 Western Transport Corridor phase could start next year, and urges those who opposed the scheme to stand aside.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Infrastructure A5 Western Transport Corridor update Original release: McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says construction at Casement Park must begin as soon as possible so the stadium is ready for Euro 2028, after Turkey withdrew from bidding and left Britain and Ireland as sole contenders.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill backs public sector workers’ efforts to achieve fair pay
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says her party fully backs public sector workers seeking fair pay and safe conditions after meeting ICTU at Stormont. She urges the British government to act now on health and social care pay and staffing without an Executive.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Sinn Féin meeting with ICTU at Stormont on public sector pay Original release: O’Neill backs public sector workers’ efforts to achieve fair pay (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023
Sinn Féin's Órfhlaith Begley says she expects work on the A5 to restart next spring after the Public Inquiry report is due by year-end 2023. She says she will meet departmental officials to ensure contractors are ready, and calls the road a key priority that must proceed without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Public Inquiry report and findings publication timing Original release: Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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McDonald comments on Antrim and Causeway EDs pressures
TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDonald says Northern Trust hospitals are beyond breaking point after the Trust issued a statement on extreme pressure in Antrim and Causeway emergency departments, with patients reportedly kept in corridors.
Health Issue: Northern Trust statement on Antrim and Causeway emergency department pressures Original release: McDonald comments on Antrim and Causeway EDs pressures (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Free period products must be delivered
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says free period products should reach people across the North after a Menstruation Matters event at Stormont. She calls for the period products legislation to be kept intact and implemented in schools, colleges and public buildings.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Stormont Menstruation Matters event on period products legislation Original release: Hunter: Free period products must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath hosts health roundtable
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says he hosted a roundtable at Stormont with health organisations including the British Medical Association and Royal College of Nursing to discuss safeguarding health services. He calls for transformation and says the SDLP will hold the Executive to account…
Health Original release: McGrath hosts health roundtable (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald calls on Department of Health to continue Women’s Aid funding
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Department of Health funding for the Women's Aid Federation is set to end within days and urges the Permanent Secretary to commit to continuing the £147,000 annual grant.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health Women's Aid Federation funding ending Original release: Archibald calls on Department of Health to continue Women’s Aid funding (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe dismayed by loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, says he is distressed that emergency surgery is ending at Daisy Hill, sending patients roughly 20 miles to Craigavon Area Hospital. He warns isolated communities in Newry and Armagh will be hit hardest and accuses officials of ignoring local…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital emergency surgery loss Original release: Ratcliffe dismayed by loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Trust lack of transparency extremely unhelpful on ending of meals on wheels service, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says Belfast Trust's lack of transparency over ending its meals on wheels service has been unhelpful, and calls on the Trust to guarantee no one goes without meals and to set up a sustainable solution for users.
Health Social security and welfare Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Belfast Trust lack of transparency extremely unhelpful on ending of meals on wheels service, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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RSPB State of Nature 2023 report yet another stark reminder of the danger our natural environment is in, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says the RSPB State of Nature 2023 report shows Northern Ireland's species, habitats and protected areas in serious decline, and calls for DAERA to publish its nature recovery strategy promptly.
Environment and climate Issue: RSPB State of Nature 2023 report publication Original release: RSPB State of Nature 2023 report yet another stark reminder of the danger our natural environment is in, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader welcomes establishment of first consumption room in UK
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes Glasgow becoming the first UK city to open a drug consumption room, and urges other cities to move quickly. He calls for the Attorney General in Northern Ireland to follow Scotland's Lord Advocate and issue a similar decision so a facility can open in Belfast.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Glasgow drug consumption room opening Original release: Green Party leader welcomes establishment of first consumption room in UK (opens in a new tab)
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Opening of Scottish drug consumption room evidence of need for different way to tackle drugs crisis, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the opening of Scotland's first drug consumption room in Glasgow shows new strategies are needed, citing open drug use and discarded needles in Belfast City Centre. She says consumption rooms have helped in parts of North America and calls for…
Health Issue: Glasgow drug consumption room opening Original release: Opening of Scottish drug consumption room evidence of need for different way to tackle drugs crisis, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes £60m Ice Bowl redevelopment
DUP MP Gavin Robinson welcomes a redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl worth over £60m, combining £51m from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council with funding from the UK Government's Levelling Up programme.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Lisburn and Castlereagh Council approval of Dundonald Ice Bowl redevelopment Original release: Robinson welcomes £60m Ice Bowl redevelopment (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives meet with Ulster Rugby
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP and Party Sports Spokesperson Stephen Dunne MLA met Ulster Rugby officials at Kingspan Stadium. Dunne calls for continued support for the sport, highlighting £5.1m from the Levelling Up Fund for 29 amateur clubs and a 3G pitch being installed at the stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ulster Rugby Levelling Up Fund award for amateur clubs Original release: DUP representatives meet with Ulster Rugby (opens in a new tab)