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Covid inquiry raising more questions than just the dysfunctionality of the Executive - Beattie
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says COVID inquiry revelations suggest an attempt to isolate the Health Minister and that DUP and Sinn Féin ministers resisted unpopular regulations. He says he will write to Head of the Civil Service Jayne Brady over a senior civil servant's suggestion that the Health…
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Covid inquiry raising more questions than just the dysfunctionality of the Executive - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Inadequate pay and conditions risk patient safety, says Donnelly, calling for urgent dialogue between DoH and junior doctors
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA urges the Health Minister to engage urgently with the BMA before planned junior doctor strikes on 22-24 May and 6-8 June. He warns that inadequate pay and conditions threaten recruitment, retention and patient safety in Northern Ireland.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA junior doctors strike action announced for May and June 2024 Original release: Inadequate pay and conditions risk patient safety, says Donnelly, calling for urgent dialogue between DoH and junior doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Building climate-resilient society offers significant opportunity, says Muir, after meeting with Climate Change Committee
Alliance Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA says building a climate-resilient society would bring major economic and environmental gains, following a meeting in Belfast with leaders of the UK Climate Change Committee.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Climate Change Committee visit to Belfast Original release: Building climate-resilient society offers significant opportunity, says Muir, after meeting with Climate Change Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes housing associations’ commitment to tackling carbon emissions
Alliance's Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations' plan to upgrade the energy ratings of over 13,000 social homes this autumn, saying it will meet climate targets, support construction jobs and lower running costs.
Housing Environment and climate Original release: Armstrong welcomes housing associations’ commitment to tackling carbon emissions (opens in a new tab)
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Government must step up efforts to confront Britain’s cynical and callous Legacy Act – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the government must step up efforts against the British Legacy Act, which took effect today and blocks bereaved families from court justice. She urges a clear, urgent timeline for the interstate case against the British government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act demonstration in Belfast and Irish government interstate case Original release: Government must step up efforts to confront Britain’s cynical and callous Legacy Act – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Autism reviewer must be appointed: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls for an autism reviewer to be appointed without further delay, arguing the post costs under £40,000 of the Health budget and that the Minister's deferral over funding pressures is unjustified.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Delay in appointing autism reviewer under Autism Act Original release: Autism reviewer must be appointed: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British Government to repeal the Legacy Act at a Belfast demonstration, saying victims and families will keep challenging it after court rulings and the Irish government's interstate case. He also welcomes Labour's pledge to repeal and replace the Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act demonstration in Belfast and Irish government interstate case Original release: ‘We will stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Number of cervical cancer serious adverse incidents extends well into…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed by letter that 13 to 19 cervical cancer cases from 2019 to 2022 are being investigated as serious adverse incidents, mostly in the Western Trust. She questions whether differing review approaches explain the variation and calls for…
Health Issue: Cervical cancer serious adverse incidents investigation numbers in Western Trust Original release: Number of cervical cancer serious adverse incidents extends well into… (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster must step-up for Health - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA says he met a senior NIO official to warn that the Assembly budget will further damage Health services. He calls for urgent talks with the Prime Minister and Chancellor to find extra Westminster funding to cover a £300 million Health shortfall.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly budget Health funding shortfall Original release: Westminster must step-up for Health - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the UK Government's Legacy Act coming into force is a dark day for justice that will halt Troubles-era inquests and leave victims devastated. He calls for suspension and, failing that, repeal and replacement by a new law designed with local parties and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for a comprehensive strategy to speed up transition to renewable energy
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for a comprehensive renewables strategy to speed up the move away from fossil fuels, and urges the Infrastructure Minister to address planning delays holding back renewable development.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford calls for a comprehensive strategy to speed up transition to renewable energy (opens in a new tab)
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More must be done to tackle inequalities facing people with disabilities, following report, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says more must be done at Westminster and Stormont to tackle inequalities facing disabled people after a UN committee report on UK compliance with the UNCRPD. He calls on the Executive Office and Department for Communities to act and urges Assembly action on…
Disability and equality Social security and welfare Issue: UN UNCRPD committee report on rights of persons with disabilities in the UK Original release: More must be done to tackle inequalities facing people with disabilities, following report, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Campaign for justice is ‘far from over’
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says the campaign for truth, justice and accountability for Troubles victims is far from over as the British Government's Legacy Act takes effect. He calls for the act to be repealed and replaced, and welcomes Labour's commitment to repeal it if elected.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: Eastwood: Campaign for justice is ‘far from over’ (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's Legacy Act, becoming law, is a day of great shame that will shut down inquests and legacy investigations and deny families truth and justice. She calls for the Act to be repealed and the Stormont House mechanisms implemented without delay.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: ‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Irwin welcomes action on Crossmaglen parade
Newry and Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin welcomes confirmation from the Police that an active policing operation was in place during a parade in Crossmaglen on 18 April, and that footage is being reviewed for suspected offences. He calls for anyone involved in glorifying a proscribed organisation to…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Crossmaglen parade honouring a republican terrorist on 18 April Original release: Irwin welcomes action on Crossmaglen parade (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes the education minister's announcement of £500 million to prioritise building special educational needs facilities. He says children with additional needs deserve first-class facilities and calls for every child with special educational needs to have a school…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational…
East Antrim DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes Education Minister Paul Givan's announcement of a Special Educational Needs Capital Investment Programme, saying the four‑strand plan on maintenance, equipment, specialist provisions and new schools will create a fairer, more inclusive environment for SEN
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational… (opens in a new tab)
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Investment programme in school facilities will support children with…
Education Minister Paul Givan announces a SEN Capital Programme for special schools, including up to eight new special schools over 10 years, new builds, extensions, specialist classes and £5million a year in maintenance plus £4million in equipment grants.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Investment programme in school facilities will support children with… (opens in a new tab)
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Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes the education minister's announcement that planning for a replacement Knockevin school in Downpatrick will start immediately. She says the project will transform provision for pupils with special educational needs across South Down.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Knockevin Special School planning go-ahead announced by education minister Original release: Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)