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Coagh families have right to truth and justice – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls again on the British government to repeal the Legacy Act, arguing it will end inquests like Coagh within weeks. She says Sinn Féin will back the Coagh families as they weigh their options for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coagh inquest findings delivered Original release: Coagh families have right to truth and justice – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry into Sean Brown killing should happen without delay – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls for a public inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown without delay, accusing the British Government of obstructing the family's pursuit of truth and justice. She also calls for the Legacy Act to be repealed and Stormont House legacy mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Public inquiry into Sean Brown killing should happen without delay – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Introduction of baby loss certificate important for bereaved families – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a certificate acknowledging pregnancy loss before 24 weeks would recognise bereaved families, and announces a motion at the Assembly on Monday backing a Baby Loss Certificate scheme. She welcomes the finance minister's commitment to review the scheme with the health…
Health Issue: Finance Minister review of early baby loss certificate scheme Original release: Introduction of baby loss certificate important for bereaved families – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome for Coagh inquest decision and challenge to BBC report
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glenn Moore welcomes an inquest finding that the 1991 Coagh killing of three IRA members by the SAS was justified. He calls on the BBC to explain why its online report on the finding omitted facts including weapons in the car and a prisoner on the run.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coagh inquest findings delivered Original release: Welcome for Coagh inquest decision and challenge to BBC report (opens in a new tab)
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“Over 600 beds unavailable every day” – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says 628 patients were kept in hospital unnecessarily on 15 March despite being fit to leave, calls for a dedicated team to be put in charge of resolving the bed blockage immediately, and says the figure is likely higher.
Health Issue: Health Minister figures on patients medically fit for discharge remaining in hospital Original release: “Over 600 beds unavailable every day” – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, says emergency crisis management in special educational needs placements has become the norm, after officials said almost 7,000 children need new placements and only 80 of 291 schools agreed to specialist provisions.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee briefing on SEN placements and specialist provisions in mainstream schools Original release: Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone condemns the British government's legal action over the Sean Brown inquest, calling it a further insult to the family and saying it will delay a decision on a fresh inquiry into the killing. He urges that the move be resisted firmly.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legal action over Sean Brown inquest Original release: McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Authority's leadership to listen to parents and prioritise children with special educational needs, ensuring those placed in September are placed on time. He calls for the education department to work with the health minister to overhaul SEN services…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN (opens in a new tab)
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‘Need for step change to tackle sectarianism and build better future’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says a real step change is needed to confront sectarianism, urging housing and education to foster shared communities and build a reconciled, inclusive future for all.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Launch of Sinn Féin policy on ending sectarian segregation Original release: ‘Need for step change to tackle sectarianism and build better future’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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British government involvement in Fergal McCusker inquest ‘concerning and disgraceful’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the British Secretary of State's recent intervention in the inquest into Fergal McCusker's 1998 murder, calling it unprecedented and a cynical attempt to delay the Legacy Act. He calls for the Act to be repealed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Secretary of State intervention in Fergal McCusker inquest Original release: British government involvement in Fergal McCusker inquest ‘concerning and disgraceful’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart calls on Minister to prioritise introduction of baby loss…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Health Minister to prioritise introducing baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, pointing to the scheme already in England, and says she has launched an online petition backing the proposal.
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Kimmins welcomes transfer of vasectomy services to GP practices
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the health minister's announcement that vasectomy procedures are to move into GP surgeries, saying treatment closer to home will give patients earlier and easier access. She calls for continued joint work to transform health services.
Health Issue: Health minister announcement moving vasectomy services to GP practices Original release: Kimmins welcomes transfer of vasectomy services to GP practices (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes restoration of GP vasectomy services
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the return of vasectomy procedures to GP practices after funding was withdrawn in 2023. He calls on the minister to reinstate funding for the full range of GP Elective Care Services.
Health Issue: Health minister announcement moving vasectomy services to GP practices Original release: Donnelly welcomes restoration of GP vasectomy services (opens in a new tab)
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FM/dFM need to ensure institutions contribute to redress for victims of Historical Institutional Child Abuse, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw (Committee Chair) and Connie Egan (Deputy Chair) call on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to urgently ensure institutions contribute to historical child abuse redress, citing the lack of contributions and no formal Executive Office response to the Hart…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Hart Inquiry redress contributions from institutions Executive Office Committee Original release: FM/dFM need to ensure institutions contribute to redress for victims of Historical Institutional Child Abuse, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood launches cross-party skills group
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood announces a cross-party All Party Group on Skills, supported by the Open University, to examine northern Ireland's worst skills shortages. Its first inquiry will focus on skills in social care for an ageing population.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Eastwood launches cross-party skills group (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes commitment to review early baby loss certificates
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Finance Minister's pledge to examine the scheme issuing baby loss certificates for losses before 24 weeks of pregnancy. She says parents and families need support during such distressing times and will keep working with the finance and health ministers.
Health Issue: Finance Minister review of early baby loss certificate scheme Original release: Dillon welcomes commitment to review early baby loss certificates (opens in a new tab)
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Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne uses a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to send best wishes to the Princess of Wales after her cancer diagnosis, and calls for her privacy to be respected during recovery.
Other Health Original release: Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)