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O’Neill Kingsmill comments nauseatingly hypocritical
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, accuses First Minister O'Neill of hypocrisy over her Kingsmill inquest comments, saying Sinn Féin failed to cooperate with the inquest. He also says the DUP's agreement to her appointment makes her responsible for victims' issues.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest finding on Sinn Féin cooperation Original release: O’Neill Kingsmill comments nauseatingly hypocritical (opens in a new tab)
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Speech and language therapy must be fully resourced – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says urgent action is needed after a Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists report found children in Northern Ireland wait longer than anywhere else on these islands for speech and language therapy. He says he will work with parties and executive ministers on…
Health Issue: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists report on children's therapy waiting times Original release: Speech and language therapy must be fully resourced – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Early intervention with speech and language therapy for children crucial for development, says Donnelly, responding to report
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA says more must be done on early intervention speech and language therapy for children, responding to an RCSLT report showing a 85% rise in children waiting for appointments in Northern Ireland since 2021. He calls for more speech and language…
Health Issue: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists report on children's therapy waiting times Original release: Early intervention with speech and language therapy for children crucial for development, says Donnelly, responding to report (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister to commit to free parking for hospital staff
SDLP health spokesperson Colin McGrath, a South Down MLA, urges Health Minister Robin Swann to set a guaranteed timescale and interim exemption for hospital staff parking charges. He says the delay to the Hospital Parking Charges Bill, pushed through by accelerated passage, leaves staff facing…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Assembly legislation delaying abolition of hospital parking charges Original release: McGrath challenges Minister to commit to free parking for hospital staff (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Prime Minister’s failure to apologise following Kenova recommendations ‘indefensible’
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP criticises Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for refusing at PMQs to apologise over state agents' roles, urging him to follow the interim Kenova report on Stakeknife, which also asks the Republican movement to apologise.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kenova interim report on Stakeknife recommendations Original release: Eastwood: Prime Minister’s failure to apologise following Kenova recommendations ‘indefensible’ (opens in a new tab)
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Health minister must work to abolish hospital parking charges as soon as possible – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says the health minister must urgently work to abolish hospital parking charges after legislation moved in the Assembly delayed their abolition for up to two years. She calls for the department to quickly put the necessary infrastructure in place.
Health Issue: Assembly legislation delaying abolition of hospital parking charges Original release: Health minister must work to abolish hospital parking charges as soon as possible – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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GPs need urgent support – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls on the health minister to bring forward a plan to tackle problems facing GPs, including transforming general practice and prioritising recruitment and retention of staff, after a Royal College of GPs report.
Health Issue: Royal College of GPs report on general practice pressures Original release: GPs need urgent support – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “it’s essential that GP issues are resolved”
DUP Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds responds to the RCGPNI report 'A Workforce Fit for the Future', calling the morning phone rush for GP appointments unacceptable and urging expanded multidisciplinary teams, more GP incentives and faster indemnity for primary care.
Health Issue: RCGPNI 'A Workforce Fit for the Future' report on GP retention Original release: Dodds – “it’s essential that GP issues are resolved” (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference (opens in a new tab)
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We’re developing a two-tier health system in NI, says McAllister, regarding children’s waiting lists report
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says children's health waiting lists are unacceptable and calls for appropriate funding and an expert-informed action plan with transparency over how money is spent. She cites an RCPCH report showing a record 22,272 children waiting and claims a…
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on children's waiting lists Original release: We’re developing a two-tier health system in NI, says McAllister, regarding children’s waiting lists report (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must take action to avoid deepening GP workforce crisis, says McAllister
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to act on the Royal College of GPs' new strategy on GP workforce retention, citing low-cost options such as visa support for recruiting staff, a state-backed indemnity scheme and a review of uptake of the Attract…
Health Issue: Royal College of GPs report on general practice pressures Original release: Health Minister must take action to avoid deepening GP workforce crisis, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed to tackle children’s waiting lists – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls for a plan to tackle children's waiting lists after a Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report, noting over 22,000 children are waiting for various treatments. She urges the health minister to set out steps to reduce the backlog.
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on children's waiting lists Original release: Action needed to tackle children’s waiting lists – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs offer support for inquiry into Kingsmill massacre
The DUP says several of its MLAs spoke in an Assembly 'matter of the day' debate following publication of the Kingsmill inquest findings, and backs an inquiry into the attack, which it describes as sectarian and carried out by the Provisional IRA. Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly also…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: DUP MLAs offer support for inquiry into Kingsmill massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Religious orders and institutions "paying lip service" to contributing to redress and recognition of victims of child abuse, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says religious orders and institutions are offering only token engagement on redress for historical institutional child abuse, with no contributions made despite earlier commitments. She calls for payments without further delay and says action…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Religious orders redress contributions for historical institutional child abuse Original release: Religious orders and institutions "paying lip service" to contributing to redress and recognition of victims of child abuse, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Children being failed by health system
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says children are being failed by long waits for healthcare, citing the RCPCH report on paediatric waiting times in Northern Ireland. He calls on the Health Minister to take forward its solutions and bring legislative changes to the Executive.
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on children's waiting lists Original release: McGrath: Children being failed by health system (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe speaks in support of Kingsmills families
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a councillor, responds to the Kingsmills inquest findings, saying the process fell far short of tangible justice and backing the families' demand for a fuller public inquiry. He condemns the killings and accuses republican figures of hypocrisy.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Ratcliffe speaks in support of Kingsmills families (opens in a new tab)
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There was always an alternative to sectarian murder at Kingsmill
DUP MLA William Irwin says the Kingsmill inquest has vindicated families who lost confidence in the process, and calls the 1976 killings sectarian murder by republicans. DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting says she has asked the Police Ombudsman for a status update and assurances the report…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: There was always an alternative to sectarian murder at Kingsmill (opens in a new tab)
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Kingsmill families are entitled to truth – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing Spokesperson Gerry Kelly says the Kingsmill families deserve truth and justice, condemns the British Government’s Legacy Act for blocking access, and calls for its repeal and full, human‑rights‑compliant implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Kingsmill families are entitled to truth – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Coroner finding stark reminder of IRA campaign of sectarian terror
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to a coroner's finding that the Kingsmill massacre was an overtly sectarian IRA attack, criticising Sinn Fein over a play park named after Raymond McCreesh and Dublin's cooperation in the inquest, and calling for a full public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Coroner finding stark reminder of IRA campaign of sectarian terror (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Respond to Kingsmill Coroners findings
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the Kingsmill inquest has failed the families and calls on the UK Government to hold an inquiry and release security service information on the 1976 massacre of 10 workmen. He also pays tribute to Alan Black and the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: UUP Respond to Kingsmill Coroners findings (opens in a new tab)