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ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Trusts lack the budget and political direction to commission ADHD diagnosis and support services, calling for a health minister, Health Committee and Assembly budget to be in place.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
Disability and equality Original release: Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Cycling Andrew Muir calls for a restored Executive to consider a 20mph default speed limit in residential areas, citing fewer collisions and more active travel, following Wales's move to lower limits in built-up areas.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wales 20mph built-up area speed limit reduction Original release: 20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes confirmation that drug to protect against breast cancer will be available in Northern Ireland
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw welcomes Department of Health confirmation that Anastrozole will be made available in Northern Ireland to help prevent breast cancer, mirroring its availability elsewhere in the UK, and says it will benefit women at elevated risk.
Health Issue: Anastrozole breast cancer prevention drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Bradshaw welcomes confirmation that drug to protect against breast cancer will be available in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths
Alliance Transport spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls on road users to curb dangerous driving after 58 road deaths so far this year, against 55 for all of 2022. He urges prioritising A1 and A5 road improvements and a multi-agency approach.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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No one should suffer in silence, says Donnelly, marking International Men’s Day
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly says no one should suffer in silence on International Men’s Day, highlighting that 74% of suicide deaths in 2021 were men and urging people to talk about mental health and use services such as Lifeline, Samaritans and Minding Your Head.
Health Issue: International Men’s Day 2023 Original release: No one should suffer in silence, says Donnelly, marking International Men’s Day (opens in a new tab)
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‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says regional balance and transforming the north west's economy will be priorities in a new Executive, calling for fresh leadership at the Department for Economy and a stronger local Invest NI presence. He lists completing the A5, expanding Magee University, supporting…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage
Green Party councillor Barry McKee welcomes Translink's notice that refurbishment of the sand chimney and outbuildings beside Bangor railway station starts on 1 November, after a campaign to save the last remnant of the original station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bangor railway station sand chimney refurbishment by Translink Original release: Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes IFA reaching out to Northern Ireland fans on Casement Park
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes the IFA's letter from CEO Patrick Nelson responding to supporters' concerns about using Casement Park as a Euro 2028 venue. He says dialogue is the way forward and calls for funding to be released for the sub-regional stadiums programme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: IFA letter on Casement Park Euro 2028 supporter concerns Original release: Honeyford welcomes IFA reaching out to Northern Ireland fans on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes return of night buses during the Christmas period
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes the return of Translink's Nightmovers night service over Christmas, after recently meeting Translink's chief executive, and calls for it to become permanent. He also urges a restored Assembly and Executive to address Translink's…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink Nightmovers return over Christmas period 2023 Original release: Alliance welcomes return of night buses during the Christmas period (opens in a new tab)
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‘Executive needed to deliver mother and baby unit’ – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithi Flynn says an Executive must be restored to fund a new mother and baby unit, welcoming the Department of Health's choice of Belfast City Hospital as its site. She urges an end to one party's boycott so that funding can be secured.
Health Issue: Belfast City Hospital selected as site for mother and baby unit Original release: ‘Executive needed to deliver mother and baby unit’ – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Support for homeowners impacted by flooding should be significantly increased – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says flood support for homeowners must be significantly increased, arguing the £1,000 grant does not go far enough, after a party delegation met senior civil servants at Stormont. He also calls on the British Secretary of State to press the Treasury for funding for…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont flood support scheme for homeowners and businesses Original release: Support for homeowners impacted by flooding should be significantly increased – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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‘Any delays in cervical smear review must be dealt with’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says any hold‑ups in the cervical smear review must be addressed and communicated to the 17,500 women affected, urges an urgent update from the Department of Health on the backlog, welcomes the pledge to start HPV testing in December and calls for the Assembly and an Exec
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical smear review delays and Belfast Trust cytology suspension Original release: ‘Any delays in cervical smear review must be dealt with’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley presses for approval for new Cystic Fibrosis drugs
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley says he has again raised NICE approval for new drugs for Cystic Fibrosis and certain cancers in the Commons. He says he will meet drug company Vertex on Wednesday to discuss its attempts to secure approval.
Health Original release: Paisley presses for approval for new Cystic Fibrosis drugs (opens in a new tab)
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£27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the release of £27million to victims and survivors so far through the Victims Pension Scheme and urges all eligible people to apply. She says about 300 applications lack a psychological injury, pointing to lasting mental health burdens from the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Original release: £27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers voices concerns on worsening health crisis
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers warns that primary care services are fragile, blaming underinvestment and the lack of a functioning Executive and Ministers. He says GPs still lack confirmation of a pay uplift that should have been confirmed months ago, and calls for the Executive to be…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Chambers voices concerns on worsening health crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: NI must follow guidelines on damp and mould
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says England and Wales' new damp and mould guidelines, including Awaab's Law, do not apply to NI landlords, leaving tenants unprotected. She calls for these protections to be extended once the Assembly returns and urges reform to weighted majority voting.
Housing Issue: Awaab's Law damp and mould rules not extended to Northern Ireland Original release: Armstrong: NI must follow guidelines on damp and mould (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes steps forward on mental health and specialist units in maternity care
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes confirmation that community perinatal mental health support is now available in every one of the five Health and Social Care Trust areas. She also welcomes the identification of the City Hospital as the site for a proposed regional mother…
Health Issue: Perinatal mental health services and regional mother and baby unit site confirmation Original release: Bradshaw welcomes steps forward on mental health and specialist units in maternity care (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan calls for action on growing number of drug-related deaths
SDLP Foyle MLA and APG on Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Chair Mark H Durkan calls for a meaningful way forward on rising drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland, citing a Queen's University report showing they have almost trebled in a decade. He says services must end the siloed approach across…
Health Issue: Queen's University report on drug-related deaths trebling in a decade Original release: Durkan calls for action on growing number of drug-related deaths (opens in a new tab)