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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America
People Before Profit councillor Fiona Ferguson, who organised a Belfast rally at City Hall tonight, says it shows solidarity with the US rollback of Roe v Wade and demands local abortion services. She accuses Health Minister Robin Swann of an abject failure over women still travelling to England.
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin call on Health Minister to act on waiting lists at Gender Identity Clinic - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls on the Department of Health to speed up care for trans people at the Brackenburn Clinic, citing 566 people waiting after a minister's update on the list. She says some are self-medicating from the internet.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn Clinic gender identity waiting list figures Original release: Sheerin call on Health Minister to act on waiting lists at Gender Identity Clinic - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says carers are being left out of the UK government's £650 cost of living payments, because carers' allowance is not a qualifying benefit. She calls on the Communities Minister to find ways to support carers facing the ongoing financial crisis.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: UK government £650 cost of living payments for benefit recipients Original release: Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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MOT waiting situation a complete shambles, says Muir
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says people face waits of up to five months for an MOT appointment and calls on the Infrastructure Minister to extend the reminder letter notification period and resource test centres.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: MOT waiting situation a complete shambles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith urges the Taoiseach in the Dáil to complete the ongoing review of the Termination of Pregnancy Act, citing the US Roe v Wade ruling as a warning against complacency on abortion rights.
Disability and equality Health Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison pledges work on school uniform legislation
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says any incoming Executive must prioritise the cost of living crisis, and plans to introduce a members' bill to set fairness rules for school uniform pricing. He urges the Education Department to legislate for a cap on uniform costs and criticises the DUP for not…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Mathison pledges work on school uniform legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth”
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Infrastructure Minister figures show regionally significant planning applications averaged 172.5 weeks to process between April 2016 and December 2021, against a 30-week target. He calls on the minister to act to restore confidence in the planning system.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Regionally significant planning application processing times figures released Original release: Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth” (opens in a new tab)
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‘Damaging transfer tests should be scrapped’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says new Ulster University research showing academic selection is traumatic for children strengthens the case for scrapping transfer tests. He calls on school Boards of Governors to back an inclusive, non-selective education system.
Education Issue: Ulster University research on academic selection and children's wellbeing Original release: ‘Damaging transfer tests should be scrapped’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Children with no school places need certainty from education minister’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister and Education Authority to give pupils with special educational needs and their families clarity on school placements for September, after reports that 300 such children lack a place. He also blames the DUP's boycott for stalling an Executive.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: ‘Children with no school places need certainty from education minister’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of Fuel could leave some motability car users housebound - Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle says rising fuel and maintenance costs are pushing some disabled Motability car users in Derry to consider handing back their vehicles, and calls on Motability to extend its fuel-price payment to existing customers with long-term agreements.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Original release: Cost of Fuel could leave some motability car users housebound - Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Children with special educational needs left behind yet again, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says children with special educational needs have been left behind again after reports that over 300 lack a school place for September. She blames area planning failures by the Education Minister and the Education Authority, and calls for the…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: Children with special educational needs left behind yet again, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan dismayed at lack of school places for SEN children
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan says he is dismayed that more than 300 children with special educational needs lack a school place for September, and blames the Education Authority for repeated failures and weak strategic planning. He calls for the placements to be confirmed…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: McCrossan dismayed at lack of school places for SEN children (opens in a new tab)
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Too much money not being spent on educating children, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says excessive spending on sectoral and employing bodies should be redirected to educate children, urging a shift to a child‑centric system after the Department of Education’s EA landscape review highlighted ongoing concerns.
Education Issue: Department of Education EA landscape review Original release: Too much money not being spent on educating children, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister must introduce Education Authority review recommendations
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls on Education Minister Michelle McIlveen to implement all 13 recommendations of the Education Authority review, and to publish a timescale and costed plan for reform of the EA.
Education Issue: Department of Education EA landscape review Original release: McCrossan: Minister must introduce Education Authority review recommendations (opens in a new tab)
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Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says latest figures showing 161 women travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for reproductive healthcare in 2021 are outrageous. She says the law on abortion is not being implemented and calls for those services to be provided locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Figures on Northern Ireland women travelling to GB for reproductive healthcare in 2021 Original release: Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Exam clarity relief for students and teachers
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Department of Education's outlining of CCEA qualification exam arrangements for the next school year, saying it avoids last-minute decisions. He also welcomes extra financial support for schools to help pupils prepare for examinations, and…
Education Issue: Department of Education CCEA exam arrangements for next school year Original release: McCrossan: Exam clarity relief for students and teachers (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Gary McKeown says masonry falling from the Scottish Mutual Building in central Belfast shows the listed structure must be protected and reopened. He calls for urgent regeneration plans and for building administrators to be told to survey it for safety quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Masonry fall from Scottish Mutual Building Belfast Original release: McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted
People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O'Neill says the PSNI's decision to make spit hood use permanent is unjustifiable, citing refusal to publish consultation findings on equality impact and reported disproportionate use on disabled people, Catholic-background people and children.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision to make spit hood use permanent Original release: PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking RMT rail workers against pay cuts and job layoffs, accusing the Tories and rail bosses of demonising them. He urges Derry and Northern Ireland workers to join an ICTU march and rally on Stormont for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)