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Hope of justice must never be extinguished - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Government's decision to repeal the Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, saying it extinguished hope of justice for innocent victims. He urges the Government not to repeat past mistakes and calls on the new Prime Minister to press Dublin for…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: Hope of justice must never be extinguished - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Senator Mal O'Hara says the King's speech lacks the bold action needed on the NHS, public services, and the climate and nature emergencies. He welcomes the planned scrapping of the Legacy Act but says there is no commitment on votes at 16, AI regulation, or banning extraction.
Environment and climate Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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King’s Speech offers new opportunities for Northern Ireland, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the King's Speech as a fresh start with the new Labour Government, but says the detail is needed and flags omissions on the two-child limit and WASPI compensation. She highlights energy and apprenticeship levy reforms and urges timely progress on replacing the…
Economy and employment Community relations and legacy Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: King’s Speech offers new opportunities for Northern Ireland, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome pledge to repeal Legacy Act
Alliance welcomes the UK Government's pledge, in the King's Speech, to repeal the Legacy Act. Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA and Paula Bradshaw MLA say Troubles victims and survivors must be central to any replacement, which should be human rights compliant.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: Alliance representatives welcome pledge to repeal Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes commitment to repealing Legacy Act
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the Labour Government's commitment, in the King's Speech, to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, and also welcomes its focus on economic growth and reducing hospital waiting lists. He says the SDLP will press for formal recognition of Palestine and an end to…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Eastwood welcomes commitment to repealing Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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The IRA and the US assassin sought to derail democracy
The DUP's Lord Dodds of Duncairn says Sinn Féin has not condemned the PIRA's 1996 attempt on his life, contrasting this with its silence after the attempted shooting of Donald Trump. He argues the attacks on Trump and on himself both sought to undermine democracy and warns Sinn Féin's stance…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Attempted shooting of Donald Trump and Sinn Féin's response Original release: The IRA and the US assassin sought to derail democracy (opens in a new tab)
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British government delay on Pat Finucane inquiry must end – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling dismissing the British government's appeal in the Pat Finucane case, and urges the incoming administration to engage with the family and launch a public inquiry meeting human rights standards without delay.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on Pat Finucane inquiry appeal Original release: British government delay on Pat Finucane inquiry must end – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane urges department to protect local waterways
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir seeking an urgent on-site meeting and an action plan over blue-green algae found in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil, and urges swift action to stop its spread to nearby waterways.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae discovery in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil Original release: Finucane urges department to protect local waterways (opens in a new tab)
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A day for 'expressing our faith, our culture and our heritage' -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP, ahead of the Twelfth of July demonstrations, says the parades mark the 1688 Glorious Revolution and its principles of civil and religious liberty. He describes Orange culture as needing positive celebration and respect in a diverse Northern Ireland, and pledges to…
Community relations and legacy Original release: A day for 'expressing our faith, our culture and our heritage' -… (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes proposed actions by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to tackle odour concerns in Warrenpoint, including expanded water quality testing and a multi-agency response led by DAERA. He also asks residents to document issues and send them to a designated address.
Environment and climate Issue: Warrenpoint odour concerns meeting with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Original release: McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the new Live Better initiative aimed at improving health and wellbeing in communities. She calls for it to also improve patient health services and expand preventative and early intervention, and says community and voluntary groups have a key role in delivering it.
Health Issue: Live Better health and wellbeing initiative announcement Original release: Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme (opens in a new tab)
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EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows
TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that an amended EU regulation banning dental amalgam, due from 1 January 2025, could threaten NHS dentistry in Northern Ireland, and calls for urgent reassurance from Stormont and Westminster to the profession.
Health International affairs Issue: EU mercury regulation ban on dental amalgam publication in Official Journal Original release: EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows (opens in a new tab)
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‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says newly released cancer waiting times figures for the north show the need to implement the cancer strategy without delay. She calls for action to cut waiting lists and says families cannot wait any longer.
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: ‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillor Roofe calls for the removal of dangerous and offensive items from Tyrone bonfire
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe calls for managers of a Moygashel bonfire in County Tyrone to immediately remove a vehicle made to look like a police cruiser and other offensive items. He says the display is intimidating, sectarian and a health and safety risk.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Moygashel bonfire offensive display removal call Original release: Alliance Councillor Roofe calls for the removal of dangerous and offensive items from Tyrone bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the announced return of Professor Rafael Bengoa to Northern Ireland in the autumn for a conference on health reform. She urges faster implementation of the Bengoa Report recommendations and asks for the Health Minister's three-year…
Health Issue: Professor Bengoa autumn return and health conference announcement Original release: Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation (opens in a new tab)
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McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans
Sinn Féin councillor Clare McConville-Walker welcomes the reversal of a planning approval for a landfill extension at Maghery, saying key details were missing from the application. She says the community and Lough Neagh will continue to be defended.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Maghery landfill extension planning decision overturned Original release: McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer waiting times reinforce need for health service reform: Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says latest cancer waiting time statistics underline the need for urgent health service reform, noting fewer than 30% of patients begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral. She calls on the Health Minister to bring forward long-promised reform…
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: Cancer waiting times reinforce need for health service reform: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly has expressed concern at latest cancer figures
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly expresses concern at Department of Health figures showing only 34.1% of urgent suspected breast cancer referrals seen within 14 days in January to March 2023. He welcomes Minister Nesbitt's inclusion of cancer as a priority but calls for transformation…
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer waiting times statistics January to March 2023 Original release: Donnelly has expressed concern at latest cancer figures (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Executive failure to agree Lough Neagh Action Plan not sustainable
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone warns the Executive that its continued failure to agree the Lough Neagh Action Plan is not sustainable, saying it will condemn the Lough to further decline. He calls for a united Executive approach covering wastewater investment, enforcement review…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh Action Plan Executive agreement delay Original release: McGlone: Executive failure to agree Lough Neagh Action Plan not sustainable (opens in a new tab)