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SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive’s inability to agree a Budget could slash almost £1bn from spending, risking thousands of nurse, teacher and police posts, delaying housing, school and university projects and threatening welfare payments, and urges action before 1
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget Original release: SDLP Opposition sets out impact of Executive Budget chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis expresses concern at the temporary suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital due to staff sickness. She calls on the Department of Health to find solutions to prevent a recurrence and says she will raise the matter with the Health Minister.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Ennis expresses concern at temporary suspension of Daisy Hill maternity services (opens in a new tab)
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Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be a turning point, calling for its recommendations to be implemented in full and for failings in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Department of Health to be acknowledged and addressed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Muckamore inquiry details serious failings in health and social care system – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says radiology workforce planning failures are leaving cancer patients waiting, after new Royal College of Radiologists data warned of staff shortages delaying diagnosis. He calls on the Health Minister to set clear timelines for tackling…
Health Issue: Royal College of Radiologists warning on radiology workforce shortages Original release: McGrath: Radiology workforce planning failures leaving patients waiting (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report must be fully implemented, with clear accountability for delivering its recommendations. He says patients were failed by the wider health system and calls for answers for victims and families.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: McGrath: There can never be another Muckamore Abbey (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party response to the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report.
UUP MLA Alan Chambers, Health Spokesperson, says the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report exposes a devastating system failure and calls for assurances across health and social care that abuse will not recur, with accountability for failures identified in the report.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Ulster Unionist Party response to the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report. (opens in a new tab)
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Findings of Muckamore report must be acted on, says McAllister, emphasising the need for a swift response from the Health Department and Belfast Trust
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Muckamore Abbey report's recommendations must be implemented as a priority, and urges a swift response. She calls on the Belfast Trust to accept accountability and repeats Alliance's call for a statutory duty of candour in health services.
Health Issue: Publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report Original release: Findings of Muckamore report must be acted on, says McAllister, emphasising the need for a swift response from the Health Department and Belfast Trust (opens in a new tab)
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Significant concerns raised at Homelessness roundtable event – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to act urgently on homelessness after a roundtable with the sector, citing concerns about social housing supply, rising rents and house prices, and the absence of prevention legislation.
Housing Issue: Homelessness roundtable event concerns raised June 2026 Original release: Significant concerns raised at Homelessness roundtable event – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the NI Fiscal Council's report on Northern Ireland's sustainability shows finances need structural reform, not short-term fixes, and criticises the lack of urgency over the absence of a budget. He calls for a coherent case on funding levels.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Fiscal Council Sustainability Report publication June 2026 Original release: NI Fiscal Council Report – Fix the roof, not apply more duct tape (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes announcement of a new Affordable Rent programme
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes a new affordable housing scheme and its investment in Dungannon, but says clarity is needed on allocation, eligibility and whether homes will go where housing need is greatest. He says he will seek details from the Minister.
Housing Issue: New affordable rent housing programme announcement Original release: Gildernew welcomes announcement of a new Affordable Rent programme (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes funding for four border-region greenway projects under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund, including €25,000 for the Warrenpoint to Newcastle project. She commends Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for work with the Irish government to secure it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shared Island Greenways Development Fund announcement for four border greenway projects Original release: Ennis welcomes announcement of funding for four greenway projects (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Affordable Rent Scheme must be fair and driven by housing need
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA welcomes the new affordable rent programme but calls for allocations to be based on housing need, fair and transparent, with clarity on how tenants are selected and on the metrics behind the 20% rent reduction.
Housing Issue: New affordable rent housing programme announcement Original release: Durkan: Affordable Rent Scheme must be fair and driven by housing need (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)
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The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD says the DUP’s proposed hard border between the north and south is impossible to police, would damage the all‑Ireland economy and risk a return to Troubles‑era controls, and calls on the Irish government to open talks with the UK, pledging to raise the issue at the BI‑
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: DUP proposed hard border between North and South Original release: The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives Green Light
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald, on Mid and East Antrim's planning committee, says he welcomed approval of an application to replace the natural grass at Ballymena Showgrounds with a 3G hybrid pitch, crediting Councillor Matthew Armstrong.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballymena Showgrounds 3G pitch planning approval Original release: Ballymena Showgrounds 3G Pitch Receives Green Light (opens in a new tab)
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Statement on Belfast Pogroms
People Before Profit condemns racist pogroms in Belfast and attacks on homes, blaming establishment politicians, far-right agitators and wealthy figures for stoking hatred. It rejects calls for calm and urges people to join anti-racism rallies in Belfast, Derry and Dublin.
Community relations and legacy Housing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: Statement on Belfast Pogroms (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges
Sinn Féin says it will keep workers and families safe from domestic water charges, welcoming the Infrastructure Committee’s move to push forward a bill that prolongs the NI Water subsidy for another five years, shielding households until 2032.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Committee extends NI Water subsidy Original release: Sinn Féin reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the impact of recent racist violence and intimidation on health staff, services and patients, saying workers are fearful and services are disrupted. He will urge the Health Minister to act so healthcare workers can work safely.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist violence and intimidation impact on health service Original release: McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen voices serious concern after an RQIA inspection report on emergency surgical arrangements at the Western Trust, saying a temporary solution has lasted almost three years. He calls on the Trust to implement the report's recommendations and on the Department of Health to fund…
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Western Trust emergency surgery arrangements Original release: Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says a latest RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at the South West Acute Hospital shows strained services and frightened staff. He calls on the Department of Health to stop managing decline at SWAH and listen to frontline workers and communities.
Health Issue: RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at SWAH Original release: McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out (opens in a new tab)