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Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, co-opted to the North Antrim Assembly seat after Jim Allister's election to Westminster, says he will continue opposing the Sea Border, press for financial scrutiny, and campaign for transparency on abortion statistics in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Timothy Gaston co-opted to North Antrim Assembly seat Original release: Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat (opens in a new tab)
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Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh welcomes cross-party consensus on planning for Irish unity after a Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement report on finance and economics. She calls on government to begin planning now, including a Green Paper and consultation with all…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Joint Committee report on finance and economics of constitutional change Original release: Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity (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)
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Finucane urges department to protect local waterways
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir seeking an urgent on-site meeting and an action plan over blue-green algae found in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil, and urges swift action to stop its spread to nearby waterways.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae discovery in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil Original release: Finucane urges department to protect local waterways (opens in a new tab)
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As we move closer to the unification of our country, the voice of citizens in the north cannot be lost – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the voice of citizens in the north must not be lost as Ireland moves toward unification, speaking as newly elected Westminster MPs met Oireachtas counterparts. She calls for northern MPs to be allowed speaking rights in the Oireachtas.
Constitutional affairs Original release: As we move closer to the unification of our country, the voice of citizens in the north cannot be lost – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes proposed actions by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to tackle odour concerns in Warrenpoint, including expanded water quality testing and a multi-agency response led by DAERA. He also asks residents to document issues and send them to a designated address.
Environment and climate Issue: Warrenpoint odour concerns meeting with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Original release: McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the new Live Better initiative aimed at improving health and wellbeing in communities. She calls for it to also improve patient health services and expand preventative and early intervention, and says community and voluntary groups have a key role in delivering it.
Health Issue: Live Better health and wellbeing initiative announcement Original release: Kimmins welcome announcement of Live Better health programme (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Bangor West Councillor Peter Martin on his nomination to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton after Easton's election as North Down MP. Robinson credits joint pro-Union campaigning and DUP support for the result.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Martin nominated to fill North Down Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA (opens in a new tab)
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EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows
TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that an amended EU regulation banning dental amalgam, due from 1 January 2025, could threaten NHS dentistry in Northern Ireland, and calls for urgent reassurance from Stormont and Westminster to the profession.
Health International affairs Issue: EU mercury regulation ban on dental amalgam publication in Official Journal Original release: EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows (opens in a new tab)
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‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says newly released cancer waiting times figures for the north show the need to implement the cancer strategy without delay. She calls for action to cut waiting lists and says families cannot wait any longer.
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: ‘Cancer strategy must be implemented without delay’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the announced return of Professor Rafael Bengoa to Northern Ireland in the autumn for a conference on health reform. She urges faster implementation of the Bengoa Report recommendations and asks for the Health Minister's three-year…
Health Issue: Professor Bengoa autumn return and health conference announcement Original release: Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation (opens in a new tab)
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McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans
Sinn Féin councillor Clare McConville-Walker welcomes the reversal of a planning approval for a landfill extension at Maghery, saying key details were missing from the application. She says the community and Lough Neagh will continue to be defended.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Maghery landfill extension planning decision overturned Original release: McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer waiting times reinforce need for health service reform: Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says latest cancer waiting time statistics underline the need for urgent health service reform, noting fewer than 30% of patients begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral. She calls on the Health Minister to bring forward long-promised reform…
Health Issue: Cancer waiting time statistics for July 2024 Original release: Cancer waiting times reinforce need for health service reform: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly has expressed concern at latest cancer figures
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly expresses concern at Department of Health figures showing only 34.1% of urgent suspected breast cancer referrals seen within 14 days in January to March 2023. He welcomes Minister Nesbitt's inclusion of cancer as a priority but calls for transformation…
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer waiting times statistics January to March 2023 Original release: Donnelly has expressed concern at latest cancer figures (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Executive failure to agree Lough Neagh Action Plan not sustainable
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone warns the Executive that its continued failure to agree the Lough Neagh Action Plan is not sustainable, saying it will condemn the Lough to further decline. He calls for a united Executive approach covering wastewater investment, enforcement review…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh Action Plan Executive agreement delay Original release: McGlone: Executive failure to agree Lough Neagh Action Plan not sustainable (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan comments on audit office waste report
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says accurate waste data is crucial to cutting waste and meeting climate targets, citing councils' results in the Audit Office report on waste management. She says NIEA is not required to track landfill capacity and urges the DAERA Minister to set a firm timeline for…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Audit Office report on waste management Original release: Brogan comments on audit office waste report (opens in a new tab)
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New opportunities to foster positive relations between Britain and Ireland – McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says a meeting with new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer offers a chance to foster positive Britain-Ireland relations. She calls for fair funding for public services, Casement Park funding and an end to the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: McDonald's meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: New opportunities to foster positive relations between Britain and Ireland – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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New Prime Minister will hopefully mark a new start for relationships, says Long.
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA describes her meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Parliament Buildings as positive and constructive, saying she hopes it signals a fresh start in relations between Belfast, London and Dublin. She says Alliance raised legacy, Windsor Framework implementation…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Alliance meeting with incoming UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Original release: New Prime Minister will hopefully mark a new start for relationships, says Long. (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP meets Labour Secretary of State
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says he and Claire Hanna MP held a constructive first meeting with new Secretary of State Hilary Benn, pressing for emergency health funding, repeal of the Legacy Act and questions on Casement Park investment.
Health Issue: SDLP meeting with new Labour Secretary of State Hilary Benn Original release: SDLP meets Labour Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he looks forward to meeting the Prime Minister at Parliament Buildings, welcomes Hilary Benn as Secretary of State and calls for working with the new government on investment and fair funding for public services. He also urges the Prime Minister to set out plans…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's visit to Northern Ireland July 2024 Original release: Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson (opens in a new tab)