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Interstate case will strengthen challenge to shameful Legacy Act – McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the Irish Government's decision to bring an interstate case under the European Convention on Human Rights challenging the British Legacy Act. She says the legislation was rushed through despite opposition from victims, families and human rights…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government interstate challenge to UK Legacy Act Original release: Interstate case will strengthen challenge to shameful Legacy Act – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says expanding the safe access zone around Causeway Hospital by 250 metres, which the Northern Trust is considering, will have no effect and further erodes the right to protest. She also criticises abortion providers promoting their work on social media.
Disability and equality Issue: Northern Trust considering extending Causeway Hospital safe access zone by 250 metres Original release: Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area
Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey welcomes an update on City Deal proposals for Health, Education and Leisure provision in Strabane, including a new leisure centre, a North West Regional College campus and a Health Hub.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane City Deal Health, Education and Leisure proposals update Original release: Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter
UUP councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes the Ulster Unionist Party's vaping policy statement and says she has brought a motion to Ards and North Down Council. She calls for a council review of options on disposable vapes, tighter enforcement on illicit imports and sales, and Stormont legislation…
Health Local government Issue: Ulster Unionist Party vaping policy statement Original release: Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter (opens in a new tab)
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Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for the Executive to be restored urgently so the Mental Health Strategy can be properly resourced and scrutinised, citing the Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey showing rising mental health concerns among 11-16 year olds.
Health Issue: Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey publication Original release: Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes inter-state case on legacy legislation
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes confirmation from the Tánaiste that Dublin will bring an inter-state case against the British Government's legacy legislation. He says the legislation shuts victims out of justice and calls for the challenge to be pursued robustly.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government interstate challenge to UK Legacy Act Original release: SDLP welcomes inter-state case on legacy legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party deputy leader criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children in NI
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children who have suffered sexual abuse, after Nexus said it can no longer see 4–7-year-olds and has paused help for a large group of older children. She argues underinvestment will shift costs onto…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Green Party deputy leader criticises cuts to free, centralised counselling for children in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to provide free counselling to children who have experienced sexual abuse, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call on the Department of Health to fully fund free counselling for children and young people under 16 who have experienced sexual abuse, after charity Nexus withdrew its service because of budget pressures.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Urgent action needed to provide free counselling to children who have experienced sexual abuse, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes promotion for access to health care costs
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes a Department for Communities awareness campaign helping Universal Credit claimants learn how to get help with health costs. She says a form-based system is not perfect but gives access to dental and sight test support, and argues a…
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Department for Communities health costs awareness campaign for Universal Credit claimants Original release: Armstrong welcomes promotion for access to health care costs (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Child abuse victims must get support
SDLP children and young people spokesperson Cara Hunter calls for proper funding for services supporting child sexual abuse victims, after Nexus said it can no longer support 4-7-year-olds and is pausing support for 8-16-year-olds.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Nexus withdraws child sexual abuse counselling services Original release: Hunter: Child abuse victims must get support (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on sports grounds ‘disgusting’ and should be condemned across society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an attack in which oil was poured over goal mounts at East Belfast GAA's pitches, calling it disgusting and urging all sporting bodies and local representatives to reject intimidation.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Oil poured over goal mounts at East Belfast GAA pitches Original release: Attack on sports grounds ‘disgusting’ and should be condemned across society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Prosecution decision highlights disparity in legacy investigations:…
East Londonderry DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the decision to prosecute 'Solder F' highlights disparity in legacy investigations, arguing the Bloody Sunday Inquiry opened further action against the State. He points to unprosecuted killings of two RUC officers and of David Montgomery and Peter…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F trial ordered over Bloody Sunday killings Original release: Prosecution decision highlights disparity in legacy investigations:… (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy extends solidarity to Bloody Sunday families
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families after Soldier F was ordered to stand trial, and calls on the Irish Government to take an interstate case against the Legacy Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F trial ordered over Bloody Sunday killings Original release: Delargy extends solidarity to Bloody Sunday families (opens in a new tab)
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Women’s Health Strategy must end “raw deal” for women with endometriosis, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says a Women's Health Strategy including a regional endometriosis service is needed, after a consultant gynaecologist criticised current provision. She says the Belfast Trust confirmed there is no regional or specific endometriosis funding and calls for…
Health Issue: Consultant gynaecologist Hans Nagar's remarks on endometriosis care Original release: Women’s Health Strategy must end “raw deal” for women with endometriosis, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Long calls on all parties to show support for East Belfast GAA after latest attack on club
Alliance Councillor Michael Long urges all parties to publicly back East Belfast GAA after oil was poured over the club's goalmouths at Henry Jones Playing Fields, an incident police are treating as sectarian. He also appeals to anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Oil poured over goal mounts at East Belfast GAA pitches Original release: Long calls on all parties to show support for East Belfast GAA after latest attack on club (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood expresses solidarity with Bloody Sunday families
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP expresses solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families after it was announced that Soldier F will face prosecution over the deaths of William McKinney and James Wray. He praises the families' courage over five decades and pledges continued SDLP support.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F trial ordered over Bloody Sunday killings Original release: Eastwood expresses solidarity with Bloody Sunday families (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the Taoiseach to pursue an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, which he says denies human rights and breaches international law. He notes an Oireachtas committee's unanimous call for action and says families were forced into…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Taoiseach's decision on interstate case against Legacy Act Original release: Irish government must take interstate case against shameful Legacy Act – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to deliver new mental health strategies – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for an Executive to be formed now so parties can deliver new mental health and substance use strategies, citing a growing mental health crisis and rising waiting lists for support. She ties the delay to one party's boycott of the Assembly.
Health Issue: All Party Group meeting on addiction and mental health issues Original release: Executive needed to deliver new mental health strategies – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA, a wheelchair user, congratulates this year's recipients of the fifth annual Jackie Magee memorial awards in Belfast. He praises the Northern Ireland Regional Wheelchair Service and says peer support and co-design are vital for inclusive services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Jacqueline Magee Memorial Awards 2023 for wheelchair service recipients Original release: Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie comments on the Trimble bust unveiling in Leinster House
UUP leader Doug Beattie welcomes the unveiling of a bust of the late David Trimble in Leinster House, which he says recognises the peace-process role of Trimble and the UUP. He praises Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghail and Senator Niall Blaney for their efforts.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Bust of David Trimble unveiled in Leinster House Original release: Doug Beattie comments on the Trimble bust unveiling in Leinster House (opens in a new tab)