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Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say
Alliance Councillors Richard Stewart and Peter McCully condemn a protest against asylum seekers at the Portrush war memorial, saying those involved represent only an extremely small minority. They call on all political representatives to unite in calling for an end to such protests.
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say (opens in a new tab)
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Tory cuts to health service ‘cruel and immoral’ — Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns further cuts to health funding as cruel and immoral, urging the UK Government to deliver fair pay for health workers and calling for the Assembly to be restored so an Executive can invest in health.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Further health funding cuts announced by British Government Original release: Tory cuts to health service ‘cruel and immoral’ — Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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We urgently need to get back to work and deal with the crisis in education, says Egan, following results of local election
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA urges the immediate restoration of Stormont after the local elections, calling for an Education Minister and funding to address cuts to education programmes and services.
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Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says continued delay in restoring the Executive is preventing health and social care staff from receiving the £375 million pay award needed to close a £472 million funding gap, and pledges any restored Executive will enshrine legally‑binding guarantees
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive formation delay impacting health pay deal Original release: Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus visits Carrigallen Vocational School
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands Northwest Chris MacManus says he met students at Carrigallen Vocational School in County Leitrim, which takes part in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme. He praised the pupils' questions on topics including climate change and Irish unity.
Education International affairs Original release: MacManus visits Carrigallen Vocational School (opens in a new tab)
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Reports of doctors leaving Daisy Hill deeply concerning – Brady
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady says reports that several medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital are deeply concerning, particularly claims doctors lack proper support to work safely. He says the party will request an urgent meeting with the Southern Trust on recruitment and retention, and calls…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital medical staff departures Original release: Reports of doctors leaving Daisy Hill deeply concerning – Brady (opens in a new tab)
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Major Save Causeway Hospital Rally for Coleraine This Saturday
Aontú announces a rally in The Diamond, Coleraine, on Saturday 13 May at 1pm against the closure of Causeway Maternity, quoting Causeway Hospital Campaign chair Gemma Brolly on a petition of over 2,000 signatures, FOI evidence, and legal advice on the decision.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services proposed closure consultation Original release: Major Save Causeway Hospital Rally for Coleraine This Saturday (opens in a new tab)
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Hundreds Attend Save Causeway Hospital Protest.
Aontú reports that hundreds attended a Save Causeway Hospital protest at the Diamond in Coleraine over threatened maternity services cuts. Campaign chairperson Gemma Brolly says the closure would force nearly a thousand women a year on a longer journey and demands speaking rights at the Health and…
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services proposed closure consultation Original release: Hundreds Attend Save Causeway Hospital Protest. (opens in a new tab)
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7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says seven Northern Ireland party leaders refused his invitation to a public debate before the local elections, noting only Alliance's Naomi Long agreed to take part, and criticises the lack of debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Aontú invitation to public debate before local elections declined by party leaders Original release: 7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections (opens in a new tab)
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We need more investment in childcare, not less says Egan, as future of Bright Start funding put at risk
Alliance education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA warns that almost 50 childcare settings funded by Bright Start could close under proposals to end funding in June. She calls for greater childcare investment, a Childcare Strategy and a restored Executive to protect the programme.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Bright Start childcare funding proposed end in June Original release: We need more investment in childcare, not less says Egan, as future of Bright Start funding put at risk (opens in a new tab)
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Yet another blow to Daisy Hill
TUV councillor Harold McKee expresses deep concern about reports that several medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital, saying the Department and Trust have long neglected its services. Cusher candidate Keith Ratcliffe blames Stormont for failing to resource the NHS and dismisses the idea that…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital medical staff departures Original release: Yet another blow to Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to student nursing places ‘totally unacceptable’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns reported plans to cut 300 student nursing places, blaming UK Government cuts and calling on the British Government to end them and increase public service investment.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Reported cuts to 300 student nursing places Original release: Cuts to student nursing places ‘totally unacceptable’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Short-term cuts to nursing training will have disastrous long-term implications – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson and North Down MLA Alan Chambers says cutting nurse and midwife training places in Northern Ireland is a short-term saving that will bring financial damage and a workforce shortfall in three years. He blames the lack of a sitting Executive and Health Minister.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Reported cuts to 300 student nursing places Original release: Short-term cuts to nursing training will have disastrous long-term implications – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to student nursing places utterly counterproductive, says Alliance representatives
Alliance representatives say a reported cut of 300 student nurse places in Northern Ireland is utterly counterproductive and threatens the future of the health service. East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly warns it will reinforce two-tier access to healthcare, while spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA…
Health Issue: Reported cuts to 300 student nursing places Original release: Cuts to student nursing places utterly counterproductive, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Student nursing places cut extremely short sighted
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says cutting 300 student nursing places by the Department of Health will create greater problems later, given thousands of vacant nursing posts. He blames the budget pressures and the DUP's refusal to return to Stormont.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Reported cuts to 300 student nursing places Original release: McGrath: Student nursing places cut extremely short sighted (opens in a new tab)
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Most disadvantaged children bearing the brunt of Executive boycott – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says the most disadvantaged children are suffering most from the DUP's boycott of the Executive, citing the 28 Sure Start projects for under-4s in the least advantaged areas and calling for the Executive to be restored without further delay.
Education Issue: DUP boycott of the Northern Ireland Executive Original release: Most disadvantaged children bearing the brunt of Executive boycott – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw says dental care is at risk of becoming a luxury
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for a renewed Oral Health Strategy, a Dental Workforce Plan and a cost of service review, backing a British Dental Association request to the Department of Health amid warnings of NHS dentistry collapse.
Health Issue: British Dental Association request for cost of service review Original release: Bradshaw says dental care is at risk of becoming a luxury (opens in a new tab)
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Potential cuts to Sure Start services would be hugely damaging, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA warns potential cuts to Sure Start, which supports under-fours in disadvantaged areas, would be hugely damaging. She blames the lack of an Executive and Education Minister and calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the institutions.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Potential cuts to Sure Start services in Northern Ireland Original release: Potential cuts to Sure Start services would be hugely damaging, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Strike Back Against Education Cuts
People Before Profit says the Education Authority lacks authority to carry out the £200 million Tory education cuts, calling the proposal a despicable attack on vulnerable children and urging any incoming Executive to refuse to implement them.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed £200m education cuts Original release: Strike Back Against Education Cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Growing recognition of need for financial package to transform public…
Public finance and taxation Health Original release: Growing recognition of need for financial package to transform public… (opens in a new tab)