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Kimmins expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins extends condolences to the family of a man killed in a collision on Forkhill Road, Newry, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal road collision on Forkhill Road, Newry Original release: Kimmins expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins remains hopeful of successful outcome on nursing pay talks
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says she is hopeful of a positive result from fresh pay negotiations between the health department and the Royal College of Nursing, after other health unions accepted a recent pay offer. She welcomes that agreement and urges talks to begin quickly.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health unions accept Department of Health pay offer; RCN talks Original release: Kimmins remains hopeful of successful outcome on nursing pay talks (opens in a new tab)
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Delighted by response to TUV/Reform UK alignment
TUV leader Jim Allister says he is delighted by grassroots response a week after the TUV/Reform UK electoral alignment, blaming the DUP's stance on the Protocol for harming unionist morale and accusing the DUP and UUP of dividing unionism.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: TUV/Reform UK electoral alignment announcement Original release: Delighted by response to TUV/Reform UK alignment (opens in a new tab)
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UUP response to The Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA calls the Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024 a shocking abdication of responsibility that strips Stormont Ministers and MLAs of oversight and passes powers to Westminster. He says the Framework's internal UK trade checks would cover…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Safeguarding the Union command paper internal market regulations Original release: UUP response to The Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie wishes Catherine, the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA wishes Catherine, the Princess of Wales, a speedy recovery after her cancer diagnosis. He says she and her family should be given space to deal with the illness in private despite media speculation.
Other Health Issue: Princess of Wales cancer diagnosis announcement Original release: Doug Beattie wishes Catherine, the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls for increased transparency and communication around waiting lists
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for the Department of Health to be more open with patients about wait times, following a committee briefing on waiting lists. She also urges continued surgical hubs, more physical support and clearer communication for those awaiting treatment.
Health Issue: Health committee briefing on Northern Ireland waiting lists Original release: McAllister calls for increased transparency and communication around waiting lists (opens in a new tab)
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Brown raises concerns about flood management cuts and business grant delivery
Alliance South Down MLA Patrick Brown raises alarm over a reported cut of more than 60% to flood management funding in 2023/24 and questions why it was cut so deeply. He also queries how a £100k flood recovery grant scheme for businesses will be rolled out.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: DfI flood management funding cut figures for 2023/24 Original release: Brown raises concerns about flood management cuts and business grant delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol implementors, not TUV, have divided Unionism
TUV Councillor Christopher Jamieson accuses DUP MP Sammy Wilson of attacking unionists who oppose the Protocol and of siding with those implementing it, arguing that DUP figures are the ones who have divided unionism.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Protocol implementors, not TUV, have divided Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson slams TUV’s absurd & self-destructive plan
DUP MP Sammy Wilson accuses the TUV and Reform UK of a plan to split unionist votes at the next Westminster election, claiming it would hand seats to the Alliance Party and benefit Sinn Fein, and rejects their claim that the DUP is not real unionist.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Wilson slams TUV’s absurd & self-destructive plan (opens in a new tab)
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Latest Donaldson Deal revelation designed to prevent scrutiny of Protocol implementation
TUV leader Jim Allister says new regulations on the Donaldson Deal give Whitehall ministers oversight powers over Protocol implementation while diminishing Assembly committees' powers to demand papers and ministerial attendance. He argues this lets the Protocol be enforced without democratic…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Safeguarding the Union command paper internal market regulations Original release: Latest Donaldson Deal revelation designed to prevent scrutiny of Protocol implementation (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition welcomes funding for Strule Campus, raises questions about integrated capital builds
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter welcomes Executive funding of £150m over three years for the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, which will serve six schools. She calls on Ministers to restore capital money for ten shared and integrated school builds hit by the Stormont…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive £150 million funding for Strule shared education campus Original release: SDLP Opposition welcomes funding for Strule Campus, raises questions about integrated capital builds (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “further progress for Northern Ireland”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes the Prime Minister's confirmation that regulations giving the UK Government new powers over the internal market will be introduced in Parliament shortly. He says the move follows the Assembly's first vote on applying an EU law in Northern Ireland and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Safeguarding the Union command paper internal market regulations Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “further progress for Northern Ireland” (opens in a new tab)
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Audit Office report must act as stimulus for change: Dodds
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds says the Audit Office report on access to general practice must drive change, calling for technology to be used better, GP Federations to play a greater role, and multidisciplinary team funding to be rolled out across the province.
Health Issue: Comptroller and Auditor General report on access to general practice Original release: Audit Office report must act as stimulus for change: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey wishes Leo Varadkar well as he steps down
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP offers best wishes to Leo Varadkar on his departure from the Taoiseach's office, noting past sharp differences on the Protocol, legacy and Northern Ireland's constitutional future, but also areas of cooperation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Leo Varadkar resignation as Taoiseach announcement Original release: Sir Jeffrey wishes Leo Varadkar well as he steps down (opens in a new tab)
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Patient safety must be a priority – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon, speaking after a Public Services Ombudsman event on health service complaints, says patient safety must be a top priority and urges the Department of Health to act urgently on concerns raised by patients, families and staff.
Health Original release: Patient safety must be a priority – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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GP practices need supported to deliver vital services – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the Health Minister to produce a plan addressing GP staffing, covering both recruitment and retention, after a Comptroller and Auditor General report on access to general practice. She says GPs must be paid fairly and that reliance on temporary doctors must end.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Comptroller and Auditor General report on access to general practice Original release: GP practices need supported to deliver vital services – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Livestock in NI can no longer bear UK ear tags thanks to Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says livestock in Northern Ireland must now use EU 'X1' ear tags instead of UK tags under the Protocol, adding costs for farmers. He cites DAERA's answer to an assembly question that the switch is provisionally due by January 2025.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland livestock tag prefix change from UK to XI Original release: Livestock in NI can no longer bear UK ear tags thanks to Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Varadkar following resignation announcement
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar following his announced resignation, praising his role in north-south relations, restoring the Executive and his engagement on local issues.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Long pays tribute to Varadkar following resignation announcement (opens in a new tab)
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GP surgeries are at breaking point, warns Donnelly, in response to Audit Office report
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA responds to an NI Audit Office report finding almost a third of GP practices have sought crisis support, and 39 assessed as at risk, urging the Health Minister to act on workforce, funding and transformation.
Health Issue: NI Audit Office report on GP services crisis Original release: GP surgeries are at breaking point, warns Donnelly, in response to Audit Office report (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Varadkar’s service as Taoiseach
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Leo Varadkar's service as Taoiseach, citing his support for the North, his Brexit stance and his visibility as an LGBT+ leader, after Varadkar said he is stepping aside.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Varadkar’s service as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)