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UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland
Alliance benefits spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA calls on the new UK Government to drop the Conservative proposals to reform Personal Independence Payments, after the DWP consultation closed. She says the plans to tie eligibility to a medical diagnosis and replace monthly payments with vouchers…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: DWP consultation on Personal Independence Payments reform closes Original release: UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Budget cut will worsen housing crisis
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan warns that cuts to the Housing Executive budget will hit families across the North, after the Executive's body said funding gaps would limit new social housing to 400 homes this year against a 2,000 target. He calls for immediate action from the Executive and a properly…
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Housing Executive budget shortfall and reduced social house building targets Original release: McCrossan: Budget cut will worsen housing crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion says she will stand up for workers and families after being appointed to the Regional Development, Employment and FEMM (Women's Rights) committees. She pledges regionally balanced investment and collective bargaining rights.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to European Parliament committees Original release: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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Lynn Boylan MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan says she will champion working people and households in the European Parliament after her appointment to the International Trade and ENVI committees. She pledges to oppose the Mercosur deal and to press for post-Brexit arrangements that honour the Good Friday…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Lynn Boylan appointed to European Parliament International Trade and ENVI committees Original release: Lynn Boylan MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes derogation
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland, saying it followed DUP warnings to the Northern Ireland Secretary about using Stormont mechanisms. He calls for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee to have time to examine the derogation.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson welcomes derogation (opens in a new tab)
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OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, for Lisnasharragh, says the Office for Environmental Protection's findings that water quality laws are not being implemented properly are depressing and concerning. He accuses the Stormont Executive of giving persistent polluters a free pass and says it may have…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection findings on water quality law implementation Original release: OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam.
Alliance EU Affairs spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes a derogation on the proposed EU dental amalgam ban, which allows a phased reduction with Northern Ireland ending amalgam use by 31 December 2034. He credits DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and UK Government colleagues for the outcome.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam. (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the Department of Health’s improved pay offer for consultants, says it recognises the workforce’s value and urges the Minister to address junior and specialist doctors’ pay.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health consultant pay offer Original release: McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA urges people to use Plastic Free July to change how they use and dispose of plastic, citing harm to wildlife, waterways and marine life, and UN and BBC figures on global plastic waste.
Environment and climate Original release: Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair. (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the go-ahead for the Strule campus in Omagh, which she says is set to open in September 2028 and will bring over 4,000 children together to learn side by side.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus Omagh construction green light Original release: Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he has written to the Belfast Trust chief executive seeking an update and the facts after press reports of further delays to the new Royal Hospitals maternity facility in west Belfast. He calls for the work to be progressed efficiently and quickly.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Royal Victoria maternity hospital further delays reported in news coverage Original release: Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the Executive's agreement on an action plan to address problems at Lough Neagh, pointing to recent increases in blue-green algae blooms and calling for urgent work to start.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken.
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA challenges the Covid inquiry's decision to accept a written statement rather than summon ex-Finance Minister Conor Murphy, and questions whether PPE procurement communications have been fully supplied.
Health Issue: Covid inquiry decision on Conor Murphy giving evidence Original release: Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken. (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the Executive's approval of the 37-action Lough Neagh plan, calling it a first step towards long-term water quality recovery. He says there are no quick fixes and that progress will depend partly on available funding.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, Opposition Health Spokesperson, says political fallouts hampered Northern Ireland's pandemic preparedness, following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's first report. He calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to commit to not collapsing the institutions again and urges the Executive to act…
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP AERA spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for the Executive to publish its Lough Neagh action plan, after reports it was agreed, and asks for details, timeframes and funding to be made public.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Senator Mal O'Hara says the King's speech lacks the bold action needed on the NHS, public services, and the climate and nature emergencies. He welcomes the planned scrapping of the Legacy Act but says there is no commitment on votes at 16, AI regulation, or banning extraction.
Environment and climate Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane urges department to protect local waterways
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir seeking an urgent on-site meeting and an action plan over blue-green algae found in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil, and urges swift action to stop its spread to nearby waterways.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae discovery in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil Original release: Finucane urges department to protect local waterways (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes proposed actions by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to tackle odour concerns in Warrenpoint, including expanded water quality testing and a multi-agency response led by DAERA. He also asks residents to document issues and send them to a designated address.
Environment and climate Issue: Warrenpoint odour concerns meeting with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Original release: McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)