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Time to tackle cost of keeping NI segregated, says Bradshaw, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA urges the First and deputy First Ministers to introduce a cross-departmental framework for a shared society, citing an estimated £800 million yearly cost of division ahead of an Assembly motion on the issue.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Original release: Time to tackle cost of keeping NI segregated, says Bradshaw, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says an Institute of International and European Affairs report on the costs of a united Ireland shows Northern Ireland is better off in the UK, citing projected annual costs and lower living standards. He argues against Irish reunification, pointing to…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Institute of International and European Affairs report on costs of Irish unification Original release: All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls for urgent halt to Milltown Cemetery work
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for an urgent halt to ongoing work at Milltown Cemetery over fears that unmarked graves, including baby graves, may be disturbed. She urges the Catholic Church and the Department for Communities to pause the work for independent analysis of the…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Milltown Cemetery ongoing work and unmarked graves concerns Original release: McAllister calls for urgent halt to Milltown Cemetery work (opens in a new tab)
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British government should repeal cruel Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to repeal the Legacy Act, citing a UN Human Rights Committee finding that its conditional immunity scheme and procedural barriers breach victims' rights, and urges a rights-compliant alternative to the Stormont House mechanisms.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UN Human Rights Committee concerns over the Legacy Act 2023 Original release: British government should repeal cruel Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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BBC documentary on IRA film will outrage innocent victims
TUV Braid Councillor Matthew Warwick says innocent IRA victims will be outraged by a BBC documentary on the film Secret Army, citing Des Long's boasts about procuring money and weapons. He says TUV will write to the PSNI and Garda asking what action is being taken, and criticises the BBC for…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC documentary on IRA film Secret Army broadcast Original release: BBC documentary on IRA film will outrage innocent victims (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein eulogising of terrorist shows they remain unfit for office
TUV councillor and party treasurer Timothy Gaston says Sinn Fein members' tributes to Rose Dugdale show they are unfit for office, citing her past IRA weapons work and questioning Michelle O'Neill's position on a tricolour at Pearse McAuley's funeral.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein tributes to Rose Dugdale following her death Original release: Sinn Fein eulogising of terrorist shows they remain unfit for office (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation
The DUP reports that the Department of Education has released an external review of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot, which delivered counselling and therapeutic support in primary schools from November 2021 to March 2023. Education Minister Paul Givan says he will weigh its findings alongside wider…
Education Health Issue: Healthy Happy Minds pilot evaluation publication Original release: Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry
Ulster Unionist MLA Alan Chambers welcomes the £9 million targeted support package for health‑service dentistry, saying the three measures will aid general dental practitioners and improve patient access after pandemic‑related pressures.
Health Issue: £9m health service dentistry support package Original release: Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry (opens in a new tab)
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Successive Chief Constables still fighting disclosure of truth to victims’ families – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing Spokesperson Gerry Kelly calls on the PSNI Chief Constable to explain why he continues to obstruct disclosure to victims' families, after a coroner dismissed a bid to block a gist of a state intelligence file in the inquest of Paul 'Topper' Thompson.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coroner dismisses bid to block gist of intelligence file in Paul Thompson inquest Original release: Successive Chief Constables still fighting disclosure of truth to victims’ families – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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7,681 abortions in Northern Ireland since law change
TUV leader Jim Allister says 7,681 abortions have been carried out in Northern Ireland since the abortion regulations took effect in March 2020, based on a Department of Health answer to his written question. He criticises the Sinn Fein-led return to government and cites a 79% opposition figure…
Health Issue: Department of Health figures on abortions since 2020 regulations Original release: 7,681 abortions in Northern Ireland since law change (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lauren Kendall urges support for those struggling with addiction
Green Party NI councillor Lauren Kendall, representing Holywood and Clandeboye, backs Rory Sloan's ResoluteMinds peer-support launch on 15 May 2024 and calls on the NI Executive to make drug and addiction a priority in the Programme for Government.
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Hanna: NIAC report sets out need for ambition and delivery
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna welcomes a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on public services, calling on Stormont Ministers to act urgently on health, education and justice pressures and to bring forward spending plans. She also calls for institutional reform to prevent Executive…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on public services pressures Original release: Hanna: NIAC report sets out need for ambition and delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw announces Positive Life pop-up HIV testing clinic at constituency office on April 3
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw announces a free, pop-up HIV testing clinic run by Positive Life at her constituency office on 291 Ormeau Road on 3 April, part of the Fast Track Cities Initiative. She calls for opt-out HIV and Hepatitis testing within standard health checks.
Health Issue: Positive Life pop-up HIV testing clinic at South Belfast constituency office Original release: Bradshaw announces Positive Life pop-up HIV testing clinic at constituency office on April 3 (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey congratulates new Taoiseach
DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Fine Gael leader and urges him to respect the Three Stranded approach. He also calls on the Republic to reconsider its refusal to establish a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting Original release: Sir Jeffrey congratulates new Taoiseach (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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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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Alliance gender pay gap reporting motion passes at Belfast City Council
Alliance councillors welcome the passing of their motion at Belfast City Council calling for gender pay gap reporting, noting no legal obligation exists in Northern Ireland. Councillor Tara Brooks, who proposed it, says the council should lead by adopting transparent methods for recording and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council gender pay gap reporting motion passes Original release: Alliance gender pay gap reporting motion passes at Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Children with SEN must be a priority – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the Education Minister to make children with special educational needs a priority, after figures showed over 1,000 such children will need a school place in September. He urges the minister to work with the Health Minister and other parties to overhaul the SEN…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 1,000 children with SEN needing school places in September Original release: Children with SEN must be a priority – Baker (opens in a new tab)