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Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says public patience has run out with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority over recurring foul smells from the Port, after meeting senior management. He welcomes an independent investigation and a forthcoming Environmental Officer, and calls for the report to be published…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Warrenpoint Port foul smells independent investigation and Environmental Officer Original release: Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster report a strong endorsement of the need for reform, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry welcomes the NI Affairs Committee's Westminster report on the institutions as a strong endorsement of reform, citing polls showing support for evolving the Good Friday Agreement. He calls for addressing Executive formation, sustainability and the designation system, and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: Westminster report a strong endorsement of the need for reform, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes NIAC support for SDLP reform proposals
SDLP MP Claire Hanna welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee's report endorsing SDLP proposals to reform Stormont's devolved institutions, including changes to how the Assembly elects its speaker and how First Ministers are titled and elected. She says the DUP is blocking progress.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: Hanna welcomes NIAC support for SDLP reform proposals (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Migration plans will decimate health and social care system
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that Westminster's proposed rise in the minimum salary threshold for overseas workers will deter health and social care recruitment, and says it will also harm manufacturing and agriculture. He says the SDLP will oppose the plans at Westminster.
Immigration Health Issue: UK Government raise skilled worker salary threshold Original release: McGrath: Migration plans will decimate health and social care system (opens in a new tab)
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What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges other parties to back the DUP's efforts to address problems arising from the NI Protocol, accusing some of benefiting from DUP gains without helping secure a better deal for Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Original release: What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI… (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Opt-out testing will help eliminate new HIV cases, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges a restored Executive to adopt England's goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030 and to explore opt-out testing, which she says has worked well in English pilots, on World AIDS Day.
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to tackle chronic waiting lists – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says it is extremely concerning that over one in four people are waiting for inpatient or outpatient appointments, citing new Department of Health waiting list figures showing 428,000 people. He blames a boycott of the Executive for blocking ministers from tackling the…
Health Issue: Department of Health waiting list figures release November 2023 Original release: Executive needed to tackle chronic waiting lists – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Strength, not weakness must continue
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that a return to Stormont without reversing the Protocol's constitutional and economic damage would entrench the Protocol and an Irish Sea border. He says a deal leaving Acts of Union provisions suspended would aid its implementation, and urges unionism to keep a firm…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Strength, not weakness must continue (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting list figures demonstrate need for fundamental change, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns that the latest waiting list figures show a need for fundamental public health change and calls for faster investment in primary care, better waiting list data and individual area plans, plus a new Executive.
Health Issue: Department of Health waiting list figures release November 2023 Original release: Waiting list figures demonstrate need for fundamental change, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Dame Priti Patel intervention latest evidence that talk of return to Stormont is madness
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a Priti Patel article published by Unionist Voice shows talk of an imminent Stormont return deal makes no sense from a unionist perspective. He argues unionism should not surrender its leverage over the Windsor Framework and Sinn Fein-led Stormont.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Priti Patel article on Stormont return and Windsor Framework Original release: Dame Priti Patel intervention latest evidence that talk of return to Stormont is madness (opens in a new tab)
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‘Progress and timely action required to restore Executive’ – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the DUP and the British Government to end delays and restore the Executive, urging parties to work together on budgets and press the Treasury over underfunding of public services, as the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference meets.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference meeting on restoring the Executive Original release: ‘Progress and timely action required to restore Executive’ – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes investigation by senior police into Michael Watt
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes a senior police investigation into former neurologist Michael Watt's clinical practice, urging former patients with concerns to contact officers via a new PSNI online reporting platform.
Justice and policing Health Issue: PSNI investigation into Michael Watt clinical practice Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes investigation by senior police into Michael Watt (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to tighten legal safeguards for existing trees and woodland. Speaking at a Woodland Trust report launch, he cites stronger protection for the oldest trees, tree protection orders, and ancient woodland affected by permitted…
Environment and climate Issue: Woodland Trust report on trees and nature's recovery in Northern Ireland Original release: McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to support cancer patients – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored urgently, arguing a boycott is blocking the new cancer strategy and leaving patients waiting too long. She also backs introducing a lung cancer screening programme as soon as possible.
Health Issue: Calls for lung cancer screening programme in Northern Ireland Original release: Executive needed to support cancer patients – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the commencement of new northern laws criminalising upskirting and cyber-flashing, and says enhanced offences on online child impersonation and sharing intimate images without consent will also take effect.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland Original release: Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Targeted lung cancer screening must follow progress in other areas, Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, calls for targeted lung cancer screening in Northern Ireland to follow progress made elsewhere, citing England's early screening. She says she will write to the Department to ask why action is lagging.
Health Issue: Targeted lung cancer screening in Northern Ireland lagging behind England Original release: Targeted lung cancer screening must follow progress in other areas, Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Has 20 Years of DUP leadership made Northern Ireland Better?
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt reflects on 20 years since the DUP became the largest Unionist party, arguing its opposition to the 1998 Agreement, its handling of Brexit, its Tory ties and its boycott of devolution have been mistakes that weakened Unionism.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Has 20 Years of DUP leadership made Northern Ireland Better? (opens in a new tab)