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McQuade welcomes removal of Moygashel play park banner
SDLP Dungannon Councillor Karol McQuade welcomes the removal of a hateful banner at a Moygashel play park, which police are treating as a hate crime. He urges those responsible to stop intimidating families and let people live in peace.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: McQuade welcomes removal of Moygashel play park banner (opens in a new tab)
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Today my thoughts are with family and loved ones of Sarah Montgomery and baby Liam, says Egan
Alliance VAWG spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says her thoughts are with the family of Sarah Montgomery and her unborn baby Liam after Zak Hughes was sentenced to life for their murder in Donaghadee. She calls for prevention and a whole-society approach to tackling violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Zak Hughes life sentence for murder of Sarah Montgomery Original release: Today my thoughts are with family and loved ones of Sarah Montgomery and baby Liam, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY: “Life should mean life for the murderer of pregnant Natalie McNally.”
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says a 31-year sentence for Stephen McCullagh, who killed pregnant Natalie McNally in 2022, is not enough and calls for life to mean life. She argues the justice system is flawed and must be improved to protect women.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Sentencing of Stephen McCullagh for murder of Natalie McNally Original release: BROLLY: “Life should mean life for the murderer of pregnant Natalie McNally.” (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon writes to Health Minister seeking clarity on availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine in north
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon writes to the Health Minister seeking clarity on whether mirvetuximab soravtansine, a drug that reduces side effects and extends life for terminal ovarian cancer, is available in the north, and urges a delivery timetable for women’s health.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine for ovarian cancer in the north Original release: Dillon writes to Health Minister seeking clarity on availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine in north (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes £1.266m investment in new Derry community centre
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood welcomes confirmation of £1.266m for a new community centre in Ballymagroarty-Hazelbank, Derry, funded through the £20m Pride in Place scheme he says he secured from the British Government. He credits local volunteers and activists for the long-running project.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Ballymagroarty-Hazelbank community centre £1.266m Pride in Place funding confirmed Original release: Eastwood welcomes £1.266m investment in new Derry community centre (opens in a new tab)
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Refusal to fund respite care despite left over budget diabolical, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA criticises the Department of Health for refusing to fund extra respite beds at the NI Children's Hospice while over a quarter of the £13.1m children's respite budget went unspent. She calls on the Health Minister to work with the hospice to secure…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health refusal to fund NI Children's Hospice respite care Original release: Refusal to fund respite care despite left over budget diabolical, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Shocking scale of Budget crisis revealed by Minister
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says Finance Committee evidence from the Finance Minister and Permanent Secretary Neil Gibson shows the Stormont budget impasse threatens public sector pay, pensions and welfare payments. He accuses the Finance Minister of downplaying the crisis.
Public finance and taxation Social security and welfare Issue: Finance Committee evidence on Stormont budget impasse and spending limits Original release: O'Toole: Shocking scale of Budget crisis revealed by Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Stormont DFI Minister to End Derry Rail Timetable Disparity
People Before Profit's Eamonn McCann welcomes over a million Derry rail passengers in the last year and calls on the DFI Minister to fund equal train access on the Derry line, estimated by Translink at £1m.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Derry rail passenger numbers and timetable disparity funding Original release: Time for Stormont DFI Minister to End Derry Rail Timetable Disparity (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Thousands waiting for homes while social housing fraud goes unchecked
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan urges Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to act against social housing fraud after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report estimated losses of at least £8 million last year. He warns the true cost is unknown without a baseline and asks the Housing Executive and housing…
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on social housing tenancy fraud Original release: Durkan: Thousands waiting for homes while social housing fraud goes unchecked (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge brought by the Women's Rights Network NI against the Equality Commission's guidance, saying it raises whether the commission reflected the Supreme Court's clarification on sex in law.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge against ECNI guidance on sex and women's rights Original release: TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights (opens in a new tab)
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Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for free health checks offered through Kingsbridge Private Hospital's GAA-focused Health Check Roadshow to be extended to football, rugby, cricket and other sports clubs. He says he wrote to the hospital in April and again last week without a reply.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Kingsbridge Private Hospital GAA Health Check Roadshow Original release: Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns an Islamophobic mural unveiled in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey, which police are investigating as a hate incident and possible criminal damage. She says she will keep liaising with the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Islamophobic mural unveiled in Tulleevin Walk, Newtownabbey Original release: McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a racist banner erected in Moygashel, calling for its immediate removal. He says it was put up to sow division and targets part of the community, and notes it was placed at a children's play park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: ‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Finance Minister’s investment in pharmacy services
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes a £42 million investment in pharmacies, part of a wider £70 million health package announced by Finance Minister John O'Dowd, to fund digital prescriptions and expanded pharmacy services. He says it will ease pressure on GP surgeries and hospitals and calls…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: £70 million health service investment announced by Finance Minister O'Dowd Original release: Kearney welcomes Finance Minister’s investment in pharmacy services (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland consumers face new parcel charges as Windsor Framework bites
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE says the Government has been silent on new parcel duty and a €2 administrative charge that will hit Northern Ireland consumers from July under the Windsor Framework. He questions why it is being introduced now rather than derogated and where the revenue goes.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework low-value parcel duty charges for Northern Ireland from July Original release: Northern Ireland consumers face new parcel charges as Windsor Framework bites (opens in a new tab)
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‘Progress has been made by Executive, but much more work remains’ – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes progress in the Programme for Government Annual Report, citing 237,000 extra health procedures and childcare support, but says much more work is needed. She calls on the British government to provide proper funding for the Executive.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Programme for Government Annual Report publication Original release: ‘Progress has been made by Executive, but much more work remains’ – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns racist graffiti spotted in Newtownabbey’s Abbots Cross, saying there is no place for hate‑filled markings, urging all leaders to denounce it and asking anyone with information to contact police so perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti in Newtownabbey Abbots Cross Original release: Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Agency costs expose years of workforce planning failures - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, a Health Committee member, says a Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency staffing exposes years of failed workforce planning and calls on the Health Minister to set a timetable for the long-delayed Safer Staffing Bill.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency nursing costs Original release: Agency costs expose years of workforce planning failures - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Agency spending illustrates need for safe staffing legislation
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls on the Health Minister to introduce safe staffing legislation after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report found health trusts spent over £160 million on agency nurses in a year. He also cites a 2,100-plus nursing shortfall and £186 million in…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency nursing costs Original release: McGrath: Agency spending illustrates need for safe staffing legislation (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Public won’t be fooled by empty PfG report
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says the Executive's Programme for Government progress report shows Sinn Féin and the DUP have stopped pretending to govern together. He claims the update highlights a lack of delivery, especially on health, housing, the Budget and Lough Neagh, and that the…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Programme for Government Annual Report publication Original release: O'Toole: Public won’t be fooled by empty PfG report (opens in a new tab)