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Minister must come to Committee with plans not platitudes
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the Health Minister must bring plans rather than apologies to an emergency Health Committee meeting on Emergency Department waiting times and delayed hospital discharges. She calls for a dedicated team to address delayed discharges now, not only for…
Health Issue: Health Committee emergency meeting on Emergency Department waiting times Original release: Minister must come to Committee with plans not platitudes (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes progress on Newry Southern Relief Road
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Boylan welcomes progress on Newry Southern Relief Road (opens in a new tab)
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It's essential we get to root problems in NI's public services, says Eastwood, ahead of NIAC session.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says getting to the root of problems in Northern Ireland's public services is essential, ahead of a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session on funding and delivery. She urges people to share their views.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee public services funding and delivery inquiry evidence session Original release: It's essential we get to root problems in NI's public services, says Eastwood, ahead of NIAC session. (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive must take responsibility for health service crisis
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says all Executive parties must share responsibility for the health service crisis, citing ignored warnings, a late winter preparedness plan and failure to implement transformation before an emergency Health Committee meeting.
Health Issue: Health Committee emergency meeting on Emergency Department waiting times Original release: McGrath: Executive must take responsibility for health service crisis (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition publishes New Year resolution list for bleary-eyed Executive
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls on the Executive to adopt five urgent New Year priorities, including a costed health service rescue plan, construction at Casement Park and action on Assembly motions passed in 2024.
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Ted Howell was a patriot whose contribution to Irish Republicanism will endure for generations to come – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD expresses condolences on the death of Sinn Féin strategist Ted Howell, describing him as a valued political strategist, adviser and friend who played a significant role in the peace process.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Ted Howell was a patriot whose contribution to Irish Republicanism will endure for generations to come – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Gerry Adams on the death of Ted Howell
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams pays tribute to Ted Howell, describing him as a longstanding friend and a figure in republican strategy, peace policy and international outreach, and offers condolences to his family.
Other International affairs Original release: Statement from Gerry Adams on the death of Ted Howell (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the passing of life long Irish republican activist, Ted Howell
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill expresses sorrow at the death of lifelong Irish republican activist Ted Howell, praising his quiet work as long-time Chair of the Sinn Féin negotiating team through the peace process up to New Decade, New Approach.
Other International affairs Original release: Statement from Michelle O’Neill on the passing of life long Irish republican activist, Ted Howell (opens in a new tab)
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MLA’s Playing Politics with Winter Health Pressures is Despicable – Chambers.
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers urges MLAs not to play politics over winter hospital pressures, criticises DUP and Alliance for scoring points, and blames the inadequate health budget for lacking long-term investment. He also urges eligible people to take up the flu jab.
Health Issue: Winter hospital pressures and MLA comments on health service Original release: MLA’s Playing Politics with Winter Health Pressures is Despicable – Chambers. (opens in a new tab)
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Actions, not words, required after racial equality review, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw calls on the First and deputy First Minister to urgently set out actions to address deficiencies in the outgoing Racial Equality Strategy, after a review found no clear action plan or budget and no response from them.
Disability and equality Issue: Racial Equality Strategy review findings Original release: Actions, not words, required after racial equality review, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to appear before the Assembly on its return to set out plans for winter pressures, citing New Year's Eve A&E figures showing over half of nearly 900 attendees waited more than 12 hours.
Health Issue: New Year's Eve A&E waiting times and winter pressures in health system Original release: Donnelly calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system (opens in a new tab)
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Mid Ulster council needs to wise up when it comes to signage
TUV spokesman Glenn Moore calls for urgent reform of Mid Ulster Council's policy of erecting Irish-language signs after a single resident's request, arguing there is little demand and significant opposition, and urging the council to spend ratepayers' money on local priorities instead.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Mid Ulster council needs to wise up when it comes to signage (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - we call a spade a spade
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP, in his New Year message, sets out 2025 priorities including the childcare subsidy scheme and broadband completion, and rejects new taxes to fix health pressures, calling instead for accountability and better management in the health service.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Robinson - we call a spade a spade (opens in a new tab)
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Ending violence against women and girls must be a top priority for the Government across the UK, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood urges the Westminster Government to tackle violence against women and girls UK-wide ahead of a Commons debate, citing online abuse, radicalisation and grooming, and noting social media regulation is reserved to Westminster.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: House of Commons debate on violence against women and girls Original release: Ending violence against women and girls must be a top priority for the Government across the UK, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader's New Year Message
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says 2025 must deliver for families in Northern Ireland, urging the Executive to move beyond vague proposals and use its powers to improve people's lives, particularly on health waiting lists, special educational needs and housing.
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP Leader's New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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2025 must be the year our local institutions see reform, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says 2025 must bring reform of the local institutions to remove the threat of ransom politics. She warns that the institutions remain at risk of another collapse and calls for reform so no single party can paralyse the system.
Constitutional affairs Original release: 2025 must be the year our local institutions see reform, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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2025: A year to advance the Republican vision for Ireland’s future – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party will push for a united Ireland in 2025, calling on the incoming government to publish a green paper on Irish Unity, appoint a Minister for Reunification and set up a Citizens' Assembly on Unity.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: 2025: A year to advance the Republican vision for Ireland’s future – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell - Happy New Year
DUP MP Gregory Campbell uses his New Year message to urge Northern Ireland to concentrate on building a better future instead of debating a divisive border poll. He also presses the Starmer government to open talks on post-Brexit trading arrangements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Gregory Campbell - Happy New Year (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Leader’s New Year Message
TUV leader says unionism starts 2025 weaker than a year ago, blaming the DUP's Stormont deal with Sinn Fein for ending opposition to the Protocol and claiming the Windsor Framework is as threatening as ever. TUV pledges to keep opposing it in 2025.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV Leader’s New Year Message (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds - winter pressures plan is woeful
DUP Stormont Health Committee member Diane Dodds says Christmas hospital waiting times reflect a woeful winter pressures plan, which she claims copies last year's failed plan. She cites A&E waits of over 13 hours at Craigavon and over 12 at Causeway, and calls for systemic reform.
Health Issue: Winter pressures plan and hospital A&E waiting times over Christmas Original release: Dodds - winter pressures plan is woeful (opens in a new tab)