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Dodds – “it’s essential that GP issues are resolved”
DUP Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds responds to the RCGPNI report 'A Workforce Fit for the Future', calling the morning phone rush for GP appointments unacceptable and urging expanded multidisciplinary teams, more GP incentives and faster indemnity for primary care.
Health Issue: RCGPNI 'A Workforce Fit for the Future' report on GP retention Original release: Dodds – “it’s essential that GP issues are resolved” (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference (opens in a new tab)
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We’re developing a two-tier health system in NI, says McAllister, regarding children’s waiting lists report
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says children's health waiting lists are unacceptable and calls for appropriate funding and an expert-informed action plan with transparency over how money is spent. She cites an RCPCH report showing a record 22,272 children waiting and claims a…
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on children's waiting lists Original release: We’re developing a two-tier health system in NI, says McAllister, regarding children’s waiting lists report (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must take action to avoid deepening GP workforce crisis, says McAllister
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to act on the Royal College of GPs' new strategy on GP workforce retention, citing low-cost options such as visa support for recruiting staff, a state-backed indemnity scheme and a review of uptake of the Attract…
Health Issue: Royal College of GPs report on general practice pressures Original release: Health Minister must take action to avoid deepening GP workforce crisis, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed to tackle children’s waiting lists – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls for a plan to tackle children's waiting lists after a Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report, noting over 22,000 children are waiting for various treatments. She urges the health minister to set out steps to reduce the backlog.
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on children's waiting lists Original release: Action needed to tackle children’s waiting lists – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs offer support for inquiry into Kingsmill massacre
The DUP says several of its MLAs spoke in an Assembly 'matter of the day' debate following publication of the Kingsmill inquest findings, and backs an inquiry into the attack, which it describes as sectarian and carried out by the Provisional IRA. Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly also…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: DUP MLAs offer support for inquiry into Kingsmill massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Religious orders and institutions "paying lip service" to contributing to redress and recognition of victims of child abuse, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says religious orders and institutions are offering only token engagement on redress for historical institutional child abuse, with no contributions made despite earlier commitments. She calls for payments without further delay and says action…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Religious orders redress contributions for historical institutional child abuse Original release: Religious orders and institutions "paying lip service" to contributing to redress and recognition of victims of child abuse, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Children being failed by health system
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says children are being failed by long waits for healthcare, citing the RCPCH report on paediatric waiting times in Northern Ireland. He calls on the Health Minister to take forward its solutions and bring legislative changes to the Executive.
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on children's waiting lists Original release: McGrath: Children being failed by health system (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe speaks in support of Kingsmills families
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a councillor, responds to the Kingsmills inquest findings, saying the process fell far short of tangible justice and backing the families' demand for a fuller public inquiry. He condemns the killings and accuses republican figures of hypocrisy.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Ratcliffe speaks in support of Kingsmills families (opens in a new tab)
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There was always an alternative to sectarian murder at Kingsmill
DUP MLA William Irwin says the Kingsmill inquest has vindicated families who lost confidence in the process, and calls the 1976 killings sectarian murder by republicans. DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting says she has asked the Police Ombudsman for a status update and assurances the report…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: There was always an alternative to sectarian murder at Kingsmill (opens in a new tab)
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Kingsmill families are entitled to truth – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing Spokesperson Gerry Kelly says the Kingsmill families deserve truth and justice, condemns the British Government’s Legacy Act for blocking access, and calls for its repeal and full, human‑rights‑compliant implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Kingsmill families are entitled to truth – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Coroner finding stark reminder of IRA campaign of sectarian terror
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to a coroner's finding that the Kingsmill massacre was an overtly sectarian IRA attack, criticising Sinn Fein over a play park named after Raymond McCreesh and Dublin's cooperation in the inquest, and calling for a full public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Coroner finding stark reminder of IRA campaign of sectarian terror (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Respond to Kingsmill Coroners findings
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the Kingsmill inquest has failed the families and calls on the UK Government to hold an inquiry and release security service information on the 1976 massacre of 10 workmen. He also pays tribute to Alan Black and the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: UUP Respond to Kingsmill Coroners findings (opens in a new tab)
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Coagh families have right to truth and justice – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls again on the British government to repeal the Legacy Act, arguing it will end inquests like Coagh within weeks. She says Sinn Féin will back the Coagh families as they weigh their options for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coagh inquest findings delivered Original release: Coagh families have right to truth and justice – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry into Sean Brown killing should happen without delay – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls for a public inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown without delay, accusing the British Government of obstructing the family's pursuit of truth and justice. She also calls for the Legacy Act to be repealed and Stormont House legacy mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Public inquiry into Sean Brown killing should happen without delay – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Introduction of baby loss certificate important for bereaved families – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a certificate acknowledging pregnancy loss before 24 weeks would recognise bereaved families, and announces a motion at the Assembly on Monday backing a Baby Loss Certificate scheme. She welcomes the finance minister's commitment to review the scheme with the health…
Health Issue: Finance Minister review of early baby loss certificate scheme Original release: Introduction of baby loss certificate important for bereaved families – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome for Coagh inquest decision and challenge to BBC report
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glenn Moore welcomes an inquest finding that the 1991 Coagh killing of three IRA members by the SAS was justified. He calls on the BBC to explain why its online report on the finding omitted facts including weapons in the car and a prisoner on the run.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coagh inquest findings delivered Original release: Welcome for Coagh inquest decision and challenge to BBC report (opens in a new tab)
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“Over 600 beds unavailable every day” – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says 628 patients were kept in hospital unnecessarily on 15 March despite being fit to leave, calls for a dedicated team to be put in charge of resolving the bed blockage immediately, and says the figure is likely higher.
Health Issue: Health Minister figures on patients medically fit for discharge remaining in hospital Original release: “Over 600 beds unavailable every day” – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes opening of opt-in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Alliance Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the launch of online sign-up for the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme, a payment support scheme that encourages beef farms to cut the slaughter age of finished cattle. He urges farmers to engage with his Department.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme online sign-up launch Original release: Muir welcomes opening of opt-in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, says emergency crisis management in special educational needs placements has become the norm, after officials said almost 7,000 children need new placements and only 80 of 291 schools agreed to specialist provisions.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee briefing on SEN placements and specialist provisions in mainstream schools Original release: Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)