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Minister must outline pathway to opening of new Maternity hospital –…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, a Stormont Health Committee member, asks Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to attend a committee meeting on the Royal Victoria new Maternity Hospital's opening. She seeks clarity on steps to address Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in the water system, timescales, costs and budget.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in Royal Victoria new Maternity Hospital water system Original release: Minister must outline pathway to opening of new Maternity hospital –… (opens in a new tab)
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Airbrushing freedoms from public spaces is antithesis of inclusivity
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton rejects an SDLP call, made by Sinead McLaughlin, for a ban on religious services at Ebrington Square. He says the pre-planned open-air church services were approved by the Executive Office and that restricting them would be against inclusivity.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ebrington Square open-air church services objection Original release: Airbrushing freedoms from public spaces is antithesis of inclusivity (opens in a new tab)
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PEOPLE NEEDING CATERACT SURGERY URGED TO AVAIL OF TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY BEFORE RATES CUT - LAWLESS
Aontú Cllr Paul Lawless welcomes the HSE's decision to extend until 21 August the date for cross-border cataract surgery reimbursement at current rates, ahead of cuts to €1,171 from 1 September. He urges people to have surgery beforehand and says the next Mayo Cataract Bus will leave on 2 August.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: HSE extension of cross-border cataract surgery reimbursement rates Original release: PEOPLE NEEDING CATERACT SURGERY URGED TO AVAIL OF TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY BEFORE RATES CUT - LAWLESS (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland
Alliance benefits spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA calls on the new UK Government to drop the Conservative proposals to reform Personal Independence Payments, after the DWP consultation closed. She says the plans to tie eligibility to a medical diagnosis and replace monthly payments with vouchers…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: DWP consultation on Personal Independence Payments reform closes Original release: UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion says she will stand up for workers and families after being appointed to the Regional Development, Employment and FEMM (Women's Rights) committees. She pledges regionally balanced investment and collective bargaining rights.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to European Parliament committees Original release: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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New Bogside museum another rewriting of history attempt - Campbell
The DUP's Gregory Campbell says a new Peacemakers Museum opening in the Bogside next week gives a partial account of the 1972-2007 period, omitting those who opposed paramilitary violence and the unionist exodus from the West Bank.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Peacemakers Museum opening in the Bogside, Derry Original release: New Bogside museum another rewriting of history attempt - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes derogation
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland, saying it followed DUP warnings to the Northern Ireland Secretary about using Stormont mechanisms. He calls for the Democratic Scrutiny Committee to have time to examine the derogation.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson welcomes derogation (opens in a new tab)
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UUP welcome clarification on issues from NIO
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says his party met NIO officials to seek clarity on Kings Speech legislation, urging the new Labour Government to avoid reviving Stormont House-style legacy 'solutions' and welcoming MoD contract commitments to Harland and Wolff.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Kings Speech legacy legislation and Harland and Wolff clarification sought from NIO Original release: UUP welcome clarification on issues from NIO (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam.
Alliance EU Affairs spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes a derogation on the proposed EU dental amalgam ban, which allows a phased reduction with Northern Ireland ending amalgam use by 31 December 2034. He credits DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and UK Government colleagues for the outcome.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam. (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the Department of Health’s improved pay offer for consultants, says it recognises the workforce’s value and urges the Minister to address junior and specialist doctors’ pay.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health consultant pay offer Original release: McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the go-ahead for the Strule campus in Omagh, which she says is set to open in September 2028 and will bring over 4,000 children together to learn side by side.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus Omagh construction green light Original release: Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he has written to the Belfast Trust chief executive seeking an update and the facts after press reports of further delays to the new Royal Hospitals maternity facility in west Belfast. He calls for the work to be progressed efficiently and quickly.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Royal Victoria maternity hospital further delays reported in news coverage Original release: Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken.
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA challenges the Covid inquiry's decision to accept a written statement rather than summon ex-Finance Minister Conor Murphy, and questions whether PPE procurement communications have been fully supplied.
Health Issue: Covid inquiry decision on Conor Murphy giving evidence Original release: Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken. (opens in a new tab)
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Broadway unrest shows urgency of improved Good Relations plans, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says the unrest in South Belfast’s Broadway area after the Twelfth shows an urgent need to review past Good Relations programmes and deliver a fully funded, enhanced Good Relations strategy, urging the First Minister and deputy First Minister to
Community relations and legacy Issue: Broadway unrest after the Twelfth Original release: Broadway unrest shows urgency of improved Good Relations plans, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, Opposition Health Spokesperson, says political fallouts hampered Northern Ireland's pandemic preparedness, following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's first report. He calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to commit to not collapsing the institutions again and urges the Executive to act…
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response (opens in a new tab)
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Hope of justice must never be extinguished - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Government's decision to repeal the Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, saying it extinguished hope of justice for innocent victims. He urges the Government not to repeat past mistakes and calls on the new Prime Minister to press Dublin for…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: Hope of justice must never be extinguished - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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King’s Speech offers new opportunities for Northern Ireland, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the King's Speech as a fresh start with the new Labour Government, but says the detail is needed and flags omissions on the two-child limit and WASPI compensation. She highlights energy and apprenticeship levy reforms and urges timely progress on replacing the…
Economy and employment Community relations and legacy Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: King’s Speech offers new opportunities for Northern Ireland, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome pledge to repeal Legacy Act
Alliance welcomes the UK Government's pledge, in the King's Speech, to repeal the Legacy Act. Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA and Paula Bradshaw MLA say Troubles victims and survivors must be central to any replacement, which should be human rights compliant.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: Alliance representatives welcome pledge to repeal Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes commitment to repealing Legacy Act
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the Labour Government's commitment, in the King's Speech, to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, and also welcomes its focus on economic growth and reducing hospital waiting lists. He says the SDLP will press for formal recognition of Palestine and an end to…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Eastwood welcomes commitment to repealing Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)