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The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years
TUV, publishing a News Letter article by Dr Dan Boucher, argues that the forthcoming Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol should not be decided by simple majority, as this breaches a convention in place since 1972. It says the Government's 'excepted matters' argument is absurd.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years (opens in a new tab)
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‘Plan needed to tackle unacceptably long waiting times’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls for the health minister to set out a plan to tackle unacceptably long waiting times, reacting to the latest waiting times figures released by the Department of Health. She also calls on the British government to properly fund the Executive.
Health Issue: Department of Health latest waiting times figures release Original release: ‘Plan needed to tackle unacceptably long waiting times’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill wishes Colum Eastwood well following resignation
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill sends best wishes to Colum Eastwood and his family as he stands down as SDLP leader, and says she looks forward to working with his successor constructively.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Colum Eastwood stepping down as SDLP leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill wishes Colum Eastwood well following resignation (opens in a new tab)
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McAuley hails Charlotte Street progress
TUV Ballymoney councillor Jonathan McAuley welcomes confirmation that Charlotte Street in Ballymoney will be resurfaced and its kerbs and footpaths relaid, after the public realm scheme in the town centre, expected before Christmas or early 2025. He says the street's potholes are unacceptable and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Charlotte Street Ballymoney resurfacing and footpath relaying confirmed Original release: McAuley hails Charlotte Street progress (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership and transformation key to tackling shocking health waiting times, says McAllister.
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister calls for strong political leadership and transformation to tackle health waiting times, responding to Department of Health figures showing outpatient waits in the Northern, Southern and Western Trusts rose nearly 10% in a year. She urges the Health…
Health Issue: Department of Health latest waiting times figures release Original release: Leadership and transformation key to tackling shocking health waiting times, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw.
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Stormont executive's slow progress on race relations is unacceptable amid rising racially motivated attacks, calling for urgent work on the Race Relations Order, Racial Equality Strategy and Refugee Integration Strategy.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity demanded from Alliance on puberty blockers
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle calls on the Alliance Party to state its position on the medical advice regarding puberty blockers for children. He cites the Alliance Lord Mayor of Belfast attending a protest against the ban and asks whether leader Naomi Long supports the claim that the Executive…
Health Issue: Puberty blockers ban protest in Belfast and Alliance position Original release: Clarity demanded from Alliance on puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson welcomes the appeal outcome upholding clubs' right to refuse Sunday play, citing Loughgall's case and a Ballymena United statement. He calls it a victory for religious freedom and urges local football authorities to respect people's rights in future.
Disability and equality Issue: Loughgall appeal on right of clubs to refuse Sunday play Original release: Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Writes to PM Following Winter Fuel Payment Regulation Announcement
UUP MLA and Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MBE says he has written to the Prime Minister urging a review of Pension Credit eligibility criteria, arguing the Winter Fuel Payment changes for England and Wales put pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive's budget. He calls on the Department…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Winter Fuel Payment Regulations for England and Wales Original release: Allen Writes to PM Following Winter Fuel Payment Regulation Announcement (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Deputy Chair of the Executive Office Committee, backs women's sector calls for urgent approval and funding of the EVAWG framework, and says she has written to the First and deputy First Minister over the lack of progress.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, speaking at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry, honours the 1981 hunger strikers and their families, invites attendees to Ballina for Michael Gaughan's 50th anniversary, and links Irish solidarity to Palestine.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA.
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says a revised and refreshed UUP leadership team under Mike Nesbitt offers an opportunity to modernise party structures with members and to give pro-Union and non-voting people a political home.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP leadership team revision under Mike Nesbitt Original release: Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA. (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)
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People in crisis deserve appropriate mental health care – Mark Ward TD
Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward calls for 24/7 community crisis services, such as crisis cafés, de‑escalation teams with mental‑health professionals and paramedics, liaison psychiatrists in every emergency department and new funding for the National Clinical Programme for Suicide Intervention, after the roll
Health Issue: Sinn Féin Mental Health Action Plan launch Original release: People in crisis deserve appropriate mental health care – Mark Ward TD (opens in a new tab)
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Extension of puberty blocker ban a sensible decision: Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the extension of the puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland, arguing it reflects expert medical advice and cautious international reviews. She says it also prevents the province being used as a route to obtain the drugs.
Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: Extension of puberty blocker ban a sensible decision: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Call for clarity on future of Causeway Hospital
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Northern Health Trust to specify which additional services will move to Causeway Hospital, following a consultation on moving emergency general surgery to Antrim Hospital. He says the Trust must show tangible service growth at Causeway.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital emergency general surgery consultation Antrim consolidation Original release: Call for clarity on future of Causeway Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)