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Outcome of talks between UK Government and RCN must include NI health workers – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls for any outcome of UK Government and Royal College of Nursing talks to also apply to Northern Ireland health workers, and for the previous commitment to pay parity to be maintained.
Health Economy and employment Issue: UK Government and Royal College of Nursing talks on nurses' pay dispute Original release: Outcome of talks between UK Government and RCN must include NI health workers – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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O'Lynn pays tribute to colleagues, staff and constituents as she announces resignation
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn announces she will resign as an MLA on 31 March to take up a role with Queen's University, paying tribute to colleagues, party members and staff. Party leader Naomi Long pays tribute to her service.
Other Issue: Patricia O'Lynn resignation as North Antrim MLA Original release: O'Lynn pays tribute to colleagues, staff and constituents as she announces resignation (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Department of Health and the Western Trust to act to stop GP surgeries closing in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, after the Brookeborough and Tempo practices handed back their contract. She says she will meet GPs, the department and the…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services
Sinn Féin MLA Aine Murphy urges the health department and Western Trust to act urgently to keep GP services running for around 8,000 patients in Brookeborough and Tempo after reports the surgery has returned its contract. She also argues rural GP provision must be protected and calls for a health…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the British Government to end cuts to public services and agree a fair pay settlement for teachers and health workers taking strike action across the north. He also says an Executive must be formed to protect workers' rights.
Economy and employment Health Issue: February 2023 public sector strike wave and rallies across the North Original release: Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons
SDLP says it will back Dáithí's Law when it reaches the House of Commons on Wednesday, with MPs attending to voice full support. Leader Colum Eastwood praises the MacGabhann family's campaign for the organ transplant legislation and says it should have passed Stormont earlier.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, the First Minister designate, praises campaigners for pushing Dáithí's Law through, welcoming its confirmed passage at Westminster this week as a step toward expanding organ transplant options.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law (opens in a new tab)
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To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on political parties to work together rather than put party first on World Social Justice Day, and welcomes the Independent Panel's Review of Welfare Mitigations recommendations on a Carers payment and family support.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes progress on Dáithí’s Law
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the UK Government's move to advance Dáithí's Law at Westminster, after an SDLP-backed amendment, and pledges his party's full support for the bill, which he says will help people awaiting organ transplants.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: Eastwood welcomes progress on Dáithí’s Law (opens in a new tab)
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Monaghan Row site purchase further secures future of Daisy Hill Hospital – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says the Southern Trust’s purchase of the Monaghan Row office site is a positive step for Daisy Hill Hospital, allowing admin and the Medical Training Unit to move and freeing space for new diagnostic equipment such as an MRI/CT suite after power upgrades, and adds Sinn Féĭ
Health Issue: Southern Trust purchase of Monaghan Row office site Original release: Monaghan Row site purchase further secures future of Daisy Hill Hospital – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Executive hampering climate and cost of living response, says Tennyson
Alliance climate spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's boycott of the Executive is holding back cost-of-living and climate work, after the Economy Department missed its end-2022 deadline for new home and business energy efficiency schemes.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Department for the Economy misses energy efficiency scheme launch deadline Original release: Lack of Executive hampering climate and cost of living response, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year
UUP Alderman Glenn Barr calls on councils to recognise the Greenfinches of the Ulster Defence Regiment ahead of the 50th anniversary of their formation in July. He says he tabled a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council and that UUP motions will follow across Northern Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year (opens in a new tab)
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An Executive is needed to drive the Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a restored Executive is needed to fund and scrutinise the ten-year Mental Health Strategy as it enters its third year, citing uncertainty over funding raised by a mental health adviser on BBC radio. She calls for better workforce planning and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Mental Health Strategy funding uncertainty and need for restored Executive Original release: An Executive is needed to drive the Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon after her decision to resign, praising her record in Scotland and her influence on the independence movement. He says her approach offers lessons for those backing a New Ireland and sends her best wishes.
Other Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says it is disgraceful the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association has had to sell its Donegall Pass home after continued racist attacks. She calls for more action from the PSNI to pursue those responsible and pledges to help the BMCA find a new home.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Multi-Cultural Association sale of Donegall Pass home after racist attacks Original release: Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association (opens in a new tab)
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Focus on delivering Daithi’s Law not scoring political points
DUP MLA Paul Givan urges focus on fully enacting Daithi's Law rather than political point-scoring after the recalled Assembly sitting, and calls on the Secretary of State to legislate for it in Parliament. He blames the Government for failing to fulfil its commitment on Northern Ireland's place in…
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: Focus on delivering Daithi’s Law not scoring political points (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney expresses concern over Crumlin River fish kill
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney expresses concern at a severe fish kill over a large stretch of the Crumlin River, linked to reported slurry pollution. He calls for a full investigation, for those responsible to be held accountable, and for penalties to be as severe as the law allows.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Crumlin River slurry spill and fish kill investigation Original release: Kearney expresses concern over Crumlin River fish kill (opens in a new tab)
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Reports access to NHS dental care could be at risk ‘deeply concerning’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says all efforts must be made to keep NHS dental care accessible after reports it could be at risk. He blames the DUP's walk-out from the Executive for blocking a plan to recruit more dentists and dental nurses, and urges its return to work.
Health Issue: Reports NHS dental care access could be at risk Original release: Reports access to NHS dental care could be at risk ‘deeply concerning’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín v
Sinn Féin MLA Caral Ní Chuilín calls on the Department of Health to guarantee that women involved in the cervical‑smear review receive complete information and regular updates, and urges an urgent meeting to learn how the Trust will provide access to the findings.
Health Issue: Cervical smear testing misreading review in Northern Ireland Original release: Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín v (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee
Green councillors Rachel Woods and Stephen Dunlop say a North Down Borough Council committee has backed a viability report on a pilot of car-free days in the borough's towns, villages and city. They argue streets should prioritise people over vehicles, citing air pollution, safety and business…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: North Down Borough Council committee vote on car-free days pilot motion Original release: North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee (opens in a new tab)