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the message above the door
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, in a Christmas message, reflects on words carved above his Westminster office door and on Christian faith at Christmas. He also says he assured the Royal College of Nursing of support for a decent pay rise and terms overhaul, and calls for agency spending to be…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: the message above the door (opens in a new tab)
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Sunak must end ‘unacceptable’ refusal to negotiate with health workers – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, calls on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to end his government's refusal to negotiate with NHS unions and agree a fair pay settlement to avoid further strikes by health workers. She says she has written to him urging engagement.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Sunak must end ‘unacceptable’ refusal to negotiate with health workers – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV warns against extension of “Gender Recognition” legislation to Northern Ireland
TUV spokesperson Lorna Smyth criticises Alliance MP Stephen Farry for welcoming Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill and wanting it extended to Northern Ireland. She claims the bill risks women's safe spaces, allows sex offenders to apply for recognition, and should be repealed.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: TUV warns against extension of “Gender Recognition” legislation to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine welcomes new rapid diagnosis centres
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the opening of rapid diagnostic centres, including one in Dungannon, saying it will speed up diagnosis and bring services closer to rural patients rather than Belfast.
Health Original release: Erskine welcomes new rapid diagnosis centres (opens in a new tab)
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“Nurses Unfairly Paid While MLAs Take Wage Despite Not Working” –Cllr Mullen
Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen calls for further health investment and fair pay for nurses during the strike, blaming Stormont dysfunction for a blocked 4.5 per cent pay rise and an eight-month wait for health workers' pay award. She also cites bowel and cervical screening lag and an 11-year hip…
Health Economy and employment Original release: “Nurses Unfairly Paid While MLAs Take Wage Despite Not Working” –Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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“Nurses Not Fairly Paid While MLAs Take Wage While Not Working” –Cllr Mullen
Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen calls for further investment in health services and for nurses' pay to match neighbouring jurisdictions, amid the nurses' strike. She blames Stormont political deadlock for blocking a 4.5 per cent pay award and says MLAs taking wages while the Assembly is not sitting is…
Health Economy and employment Original release: “Nurses Not Fairly Paid While MLAs Take Wage While Not Working” –Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Ambulance wait shows impact of health service crisis
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says a man's death after waiting over nine hours for an ambulance shows the crisis in the health service, and calls for long-term reform and an end to the DUP's boycott of Stormont.
Health Original release: McGrath: Ambulance wait shows impact of health service crisis (opens in a new tab)
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‘Nurses deserve fair pay and safe staffing’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on the British government to deliver a fair pay award for nurses and health workers as they begin a second day of strike action, saying workers should not have been forced onto picket lines.
Health Economy and employment Original release: ‘Nurses deserve fair pay and safe staffing’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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The RCN Strike
People Before Profit posts a transcript of an RCN strike-day interview at Ulster Hospital, in which RCN representatives say Northern Ireland nurses remain without pay parity with England, Scotland and Wales, driving staff losses and unsafe skill mixes on wards.
Health Economy and employment Issue: RCN strike at Ulster Hospital over pay parity Original release: The RCN Strike (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes ambitious plans for ambulance turnaround times
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron welcomes plans by Health and Social Care Trusts for a three-hour maximum ambulance handover limit at Emergency Departments, alongside a 48-hour discharge limit, and says each Trust must honour assurances of no cost for interim placements.
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£600 energy payment confirmation relief to people struggling to pay bills – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says confirmation that the £600 energy payment will arrive from January as a single payment will ease pressure on households struggling with heating and power bills. She calls for urgent clarity on voucher arrangements for prepaid meter customers and blames DUP and…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: £600 energy payment confirmation relief to people struggling to pay bills – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Imperative that the energy bill support scheme is delivered promptly - Allen
East Belfast UUP MLA and Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE cautiously welcomes the announcement that energy bill support for Northern Ireland households will start in January 2023. He calls for a question and answer guide from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: Imperative that the energy bill support scheme is delivered promptly - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong says urgent clarity needed over energy payments after more details emerge
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for urgent clarity on the UK Government's £600 energy payment, saying direct debit customers get paid first while the most vulnerable, including those in temporary accommodation, are left at the back of the queue.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: Armstrong says urgent clarity needed over energy payments after more details emerge (opens in a new tab)
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‘Don’t suffer in silence this Christmas’ McKernan message to those suffering domestic abuse
SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan urges people experiencing domestic abuse to seek support over the festive period, after a meeting with Women's Aid. She directs people to Armagh Down Women's Aid for confidential help.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: ‘Don’t suffer in silence this Christmas’ McKernan message to those suffering domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach
Sinn Féin TD Mary Lou McDonald, speaking after Leo Varadkar's election as Taoiseach, says the Fianna Fáil–Fine Gael–Green coalition has failed, citing the housing emergency, hospital waiting lists and foodbank reliance.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following nomination of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Taoiseach nomination of Leo Varadkar will not be supported, citing housing, healthcare and rent rises under Fine Gael and arguing the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael government has failed people.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald TD speech following nomination of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Get on with delivering energy payments: Lyons
DUP MLA Gordon Lyons says the Government must deliver the Energy Support Payments to Northern Ireland now, after speculation that the process could run until June. He criticises the late-added 'cash out' option and says a statement on payment dates is not enough.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: Get on with delivering energy payments: Lyons (opens in a new tab)
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Sunak must set out ‘definitive date’ for payment of £600 to families
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls on the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to give a definitive date for payment of the £600 energy payment during his Belfast visit, saying people cannot wait longer to heat their homes. She also blames DUP refusal to form an Executive…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: Sunak must set out ‘definitive date’ for payment of £600 to families (opens in a new tab)
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Issues at South West Acute Hospital reinforce need for planned transformation, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a meeting with the Western Health and Social Care Trust over recruitment difficulties at South West Acute Hospital showed the need for planned transformation, and calls for a functioning Executive with a cross-departmental plan.
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Planned cuts to youth services greatly concerning, says Alliance representatives, particularly for LGBTQIA+ young people
Alliance representatives express concern at planned Education Authority cuts to youth services, which could close LGBTQ youth groups. Connie Egan MLA says she has written to the EA seeking Section 75 protections in funding applications, while Andrew Muir MLA calls for the decision to be reversed.
Disability and equality Education Original release: Planned cuts to youth services greatly concerning, says Alliance representatives, particularly for LGBTQIA+ young people (opens in a new tab)