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More jobs and further upskilling must be a priority for Allied Health Professionals, say Alliance representatives, ahead of AHP Day
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Danny Donnelly commend Allied Health Professionals ahead of AHP Day on 14 October, welcoming NIAS plans to recruit 48 paramedics by September 2024. Donnelly says the AHP Strategy calls for workforce training, staff retention and restructuring to sustain services.
Health Issue: Allied Health Professionals Day 2023 recognition Original release: More jobs and further upskilling must be a priority for Allied Health Professionals, say Alliance representatives, ahead of AHP Day (opens in a new tab)
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Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, in his Ard Fheis keynote, says Ireland faces a crossroads and accuses Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens of letting crime and anti-social behaviour rise. He points to Garda numbers, rising sexual offences and hospital waiting lists.
Justice and policing Health Original release: Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw and Donnelly welcome the announcement of new paramedic jobs for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Danny Donnelly welcome the Department of Health's announcement of 48 additional paramedic posts for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, which Donnelly calls long overdue.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health announcement of 48 new paramedic posts for NIAS Original release: Bradshaw and Donnelly welcome the announcement of new paramedic jobs for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (opens in a new tab)
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Tory proposals for punitive charges is about punishing workers and families – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British Secretary of State's proposed consultation on charges for public services would punish workers and families, and warns that water charges, higher student fees and prescription charges would add to cost-of-living pressures. He calls for the DUP to end its…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton Harris consultation on public service charges Original release: Tory proposals for punitive charges is about punishing workers and families – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools
DUP MLA Diane Dodds welcomes £5 million in reprofiled Department of Education funding for maintenance in Special Schools but says it is only a small step. She calls for new Special School builds and a fix to placement problems for children with Statements of Educational Need.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Schools £5 million maintenance funding reprofiling Original release: Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools (opens in a new tab)
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Royal College of Physicians report reinforces urgent need for workforce planning – Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly says a Royal College of Physicians report on consultants' working conditions in Northern Ireland shows comprehensive workforce planning is needed to fill posts and improve conditions. Paula Bradshaw MLA says the system is letting consultants and patients…
Health Issue: Royal College of Physicians report on Northern Ireland consultants' experience Original release: Royal College of Physicians report reinforces urgent need for workforce planning – Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Early intervention key to tackle mental health problems
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe says early intervention is key to tackling mental health problems among young people, citing a survey finding 12.6% of NI children experience common mood disorders. She calls for a fundamental review of funding and increased CAMHS funding.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Youth Wellbeing survey on childhood mood disorders Original release: Early intervention key to tackle mental health problems (opens in a new tab)
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Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, identified as First Minister Designate, welcomes UEFA's confirmation that the island and Britain will co-host Euro 2028 matches, calling it a chance to create jobs, boost tourism and secure a new Casement Park stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Questions remain about Casement project
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says taxpayers should not fund the Casement Park redevelopment, calling the project ill conceived and over budget, and says the GAA can finance its completion. He urges a clawback clause on future Casement profits if public money is used.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park redevelopment funding decision Original release: Questions remain about Casement project (opens in a new tab)
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‘Public need an Executive to tackle growing waiting lists’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon responds to an Audit Office report on health waiting lists, saying one in four people is now waiting and that patients are being harmed. She blames a party's blockade of the political institutions for stopping ministers acting, and calls for a functioning Executive to…
Health Issue: Audit Office report on health waiting lists Original release: ‘Public need an Executive to tackle growing waiting lists’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Alan Chambers MLA responds to the NI Audit Office's Report on Tackling Waiting Lists
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA responds to the NI Audit Office report on waiting lists, saying the Department of Health has admitted the 2021 five-year plan can no longer be delivered. He calls for an Executive and local Ministers to be restored now.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Audit Office report on health waiting lists Original release: Alan Chambers MLA responds to the NI Audit Office's Report on Tackling Waiting Lists (opens in a new tab)
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Audit Office raises concern that elective care becoming poor relation of Health Service, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns that an Audit Office report shows elective care is becoming the poor relation in healthcare prioritisation, citing near-tripled waiting numbers and calling for a sustainable funding plan and restored Executive and Health Committee.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Audit Office report on health waiting lists Original release: Audit Office raises concern that elective care becoming poor relation of Health Service, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says hosting Euro 2028 matches will bring social and economic benefits, and calls for an immediate start to the Casement Park redevelopment in Belfast. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott so the Executive can be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Euro 2028 huge opportunity for North
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says the successful Ireland-Britain bid to host Euro 2028 offers Northern Ireland and the island a major chance to showcase itself. He calls for talks to begin immediately on financing the Casement Park redevelopment so work can start without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: McNulty: Euro 2028 huge opportunity for North (opens in a new tab)
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Women must be supported as thousands of smear tests set to be re-checked – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says around 17,500 women whose smear tests are to be re-checked after the Southern Trust cervical screening review must be contacted urgently and fully supported. She has written to the Department of Health seeking clarity on speeding up the backlog and on the impact on…
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical cancer screening review smear test re-checks Original release: Women must be supported as thousands of smear tests set to be re-checked – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Patient confidence in cervical screening process must be restored –…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says 17,500 women due letters from the Southern Trust about re-checks of smear tests from a review dating back to 2008 will face significant distress. She calls for priority for women needing repeat tests, resources for re-testing, and answers from the Trust.
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical cancer screening review smear test re-checks Original release: Patient confidence in cervical screening process must be restored –… (opens in a new tab)
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Smear test results recall greatly concerning but assistance is available for those affected, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges people with Southern Trust smear tests from 2008 to 2021 to heed recall letters after a BBC News NI investigation found underperforming staff and flawed checks. She says she will press the Trust to prioritise the Royal College of Pathologists'…
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical cancer screening review smear test re-checks Original release: Smear test results recall greatly concerning but assistance is available for those affected, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Disappointing to see Translink's late-night Christmas service cancelled, says Murray
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Micky Murray says he is disappointed Translink has cancelled late-night Christmas services and argues the lack of late transport after 11pm is holding back Belfast's night-time economy. He is asking the council's growth committee to press Translink to restore the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink cancellation of late-night Christmas services in Belfast Original release: Disappointing to see Translink's late-night Christmas service cancelled, says Murray (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill says the plan to end violence against women and girls should be advanced urgently, welcomes the first‑year action plan, and urges full funding and swift implementation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Year 1 Action plan for Ending Violence against Women and Girls Original release: ‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes the launch of the Belfast Tree Strategy, saying it is the first such plan by a Northern Ireland council and gives a framework for expanding tree cover. He calls for adequate resources for it and for related initiatives such as a one million trees…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast Tree Strategy launch Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy (opens in a new tab)