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Further confirmation of ringfenced funding for reproductive health services a welcome step, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the Secretary of State's ringfenced funding and formal instruction to the Department of Health to commission reproductive health services, calling it a further step, while urging swift full provision locally.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Further confirmation of ringfenced funding for reproductive health services a welcome step, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Securing future of Shantallow GP practice must be priority’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson calls on the Department of Health and Western Trust to urgently secure the future of the Shantallow GP practice after reports that Racecourse Practice has handed back its contract, with six months remaining on it.
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The UCU Strikes
People Before Profit interviews Aisling O'Beirn, a UCU representative at Ulster University, on the picket line over the strike. She describes casualised contracts, rising workloads, staff shortages and cuts to pension benefits as the central issues.
Education Economy and employment Issue: UCU strike at Ulster University Original release: The UCU Strikes (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs mark World Aids Day and argue that we need to combat the stigma around HIV
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl and Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA say the World AIDS Day event highlights the need to combat HIV stigma in Northern Ireland, urging a Sexual Health Strategy, comprehensive relationship and sex education in schools and wider access to PrEP and
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Coroner and PSNI should investigate neurology deaths – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says a report into 44 deaths of patients treated by ex-neurologist Michael Watt poses more queries than answers, and calls on the PSNI and Coroner to investigate.
Health Justice and policing Original release: Coroner and PSNI should investigate neurology deaths – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Muir seeks action on MOT chaos
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says he has contacted the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Infrastructure over MOT booking backlogs, which leave drivers unable to renew certificates or road tax and facing fines. He calls for swift improvement and firm measures from…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Muir seeks action on MOT chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson calls for a review of support mechanisms for staff experiencing domestic abuse
Alliance Economy Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA calls on employers to review their policies and procedures so staff experiencing domestic abuse get the right support, citing the 16 days of activism campaign. He urges employers to consider paid leave for appointments, workplace security and…
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Dickson calls for a review of support mechanisms for staff experiencing domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the PSNI's Tis' the Season Christmas campaign on domestic abuse, citing holiday-period call and crime figures, and calls for the Executive to be restored so parties can take forward violence-against-women measures.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill challenges governments’ inaction on restoring the Executive
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill asks the British Secretary of State to set out what steps he is taking to restore the Executive, and urges Chris Heaton-Harris to confirm when energy support payments will reach workers and families.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: O’Neill challenges governments’ inaction on restoring the Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of Michael Watt must be focus following report
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron calls the RQIA expert review of 44 deceased patients treated by former neurologist Michael Watt harrowing, says victims need bespoke wraparound care, and will urge Trusts and the Department of Health to provide it. DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston calls for a…
Health Original release: Victims of Michael Watt must be focus following report (opens in a new tab)
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Neurology review still leaves questions unanswered for huge numbers of people, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a review of 44 patient deaths under Dr Michael Watt leaves huge numbers of people with unanswered questions. She calls for wider access to services for bereaved families and survivors, and says she is meeting the Royal College of Physicians.
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Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, calling for enhanced protections for women human rights defenders, especially those at risk in migration contexts, from violence, discrimination and harassment.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to support women struggling with mental health conditions post pregnancy – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls for an Executive to fund a specialised mother and baby unit for women with mental health conditions after pregnancy, citing around 70 annual hospitalisations for post-partum psychosis. She also urges the DUP to engage so a three-year health budget can be set.
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Secretary of State should intervene immediately on workload and workforce pressures affecting GPs
Alliance calls on the Secretary of State to act urgently on GP workload and staffing pressures in Northern Ireland, following a meeting with the British Medical Association. Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says the Secretary of State should use his new budgetary powers to ease these pressures…
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Access to PrEP key to ending HIV stigma, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says broader access to PrEP and PEP would help end HIV stigma, following 76 new cases recorded in 2021. She calls for more work to change attitudes and make treatments more widely available.
Health Original release: Access to PrEP key to ending HIV stigma, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs endorse “Never Cross the Line” campaign
Alliance MLAs endorse Ulster GAA's "Never Cross the Line" campaign on violence against women, which aims to teach young people about consent. Sports Spokesperson David Honeyford calls for similar campaigns across other sports, and Connie Egan urges sporting bodies to host workshops.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Alliance MLAs endorse “Never Cross the Line” campaign (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP talking out of both sides of their mouth on Protocol’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane accuses the DUP of inconsistency on the Protocol, citing MLA Edwin Poots lobbying to amend the Protocol Bill to protect farm benefits, and calls for an end to the Executive boycott.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: ‘DUP talking out of both sides of their mouth on Protocol’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard discusses Newry Rail Services with Translink Chief
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says he met Translink CEO Chris Conway about rail services in Newry and asked Translink to work with Iarnród Éireann to expand Dublin connections. He calls for at least two direct morning trains reaching Belfast before 9am.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hazzard discusses Newry Rail Services with Translink Chief (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to invest in health services – Gildernew
Sinn Féin spokesperson for health Colm Gildernew says an Executive is needed to tackle growing pressures in health and social care and invest in services, responding to remarks by Health Permanent Secretary Peter May. He points to a three-year budget proposed by Conor Murphy with an extra £1…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Executive needed to invest in health services – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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A sad day for rights of the disabled – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, who chairs the All-Party Pro-Life Group at Westminster, says the Court of Appeal's rejection of Heidi Crowter's challenge to allow abortion up to birth for babies with Down's syndrome is a sad day for disabled people's rights. She hopes Crowter will take the case to the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: A sad day for rights of the disabled – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)