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Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Infected Blood scandal is a stain on the government and health service, citing almost 3,000 deaths before the inquiry's outcome. DUP MP Paul Girvan calls for an apology and proper compensation alongside answers and lessons learned.
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service (opens in a new tab)
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Audit Office report highlights reality of Sea Border
TUV Carrick Councillor David Clarke says the Audit Office report shows the Irish Sea border will continue, with permanent border inspection posts due by 2025, contrary to DUP leader Gavin Robinson's claim that all checks will be removed in the autumn.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Audit Office report on Irish Sea border inspection posts Original release: Audit Office report highlights reality of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to work with local agencies on projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. He also urges better local roads, paths and cycle routes and more investment in Kilbroney Forest Park.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Local councils must seize Narrow Water Bridge opportunity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Deputy Leader responds to the final days of the covid inquiry
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica responds to the Covid inquiry's closing days, saying the failings at Stormont have worsened the NHS and calling on all parties to be accountable. She also says the Assembly lacks a budget, Programme for Government and legislative schedule.
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Green Party Deputy Leader responds to the final days of the covid inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Apology welcome but cannot compensate for the loss of loved ones from infected blood, says Donnelly
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes an apology from the UK Government over the infected blood scandal following the final public inquiry report, but says nothing can fully make up for lost lives. He calls for action on the findings and for Northern Ireland's inclusion in the…
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Apology welcome but cannot compensate for the loss of loved ones from infected blood, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Infected Blood victims deserve justice
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on the British Government to issue an immediate apology, set out an enhanced compensation scheme and commit to preventing a repeat, ahead of the infected blood inquiry findings.
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Eastwood: Infected Blood victims deserve justice (opens in a new tab)
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We have fought to champion Health needs, other parties must do the same - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the party has engaged with party leaders, senior civil servants and Number 10 officials to resolve the Health funding deficit in the Assembly budget. He calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to honour manifesto pledges and says the UUP will vote against the budget unless the…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Executive budget Health allocation cut Original release: We have fought to champion Health needs, other parties must do the same - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Blair deeply concerned after fish kill incident
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says he is alarmed by a suspected pollution event that reportedly killed numerous fish in the Four Mile Burn near Parkgate, Co Antrim. He calls for higher fines for polluters, pointing to Alliance's five-point Lough Neagh plan.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Four Mile Burn fish kill near Parkgate, Co Antrim Original release: Blair deeply concerned after fish kill incident (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister reiterates call for personal engagement between Minister and junior doctors, ahead of Alliance Assembly motion
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA urges Health Minister to personally and urgently re-engage with the BMA's Junior Doctor Committee on pay and conditions before her party's Assembly motion is debated Tuesday. She says the Department's claim it is ready for talks is disingenuous.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Junior doctors strike and Alliance Assembly motion on pay talks Original release: McAllister reiterates call for personal engagement between Minister and junior doctors, ahead of Alliance Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is towing NI out of the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Ballyclare rally, says the Protocol is pulling Northern Ireland out of the Union after this week's High Court judgement on immigration laws. He calls on the DUP to disavow the Donaldson Deal and says unionism must choose to fight back against EU rule.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: High Court Belfast ruling on Rwanda scheme in Northern Ireland Original release: Protocol is towing NI out of the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West Chris MacManus accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of paying lip service to reopening the Western Rail Corridor, after a Sligo conference heard a Dr John Bradley report calling for the Galway-Sligo line to reopen.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Dr John Bradley report calling for Galway-Sligo rail line reopening Original release: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed to recognise the Western Rail Corridor as an asset – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocking development in the Midlands North West – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus accuses successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments of failing to invest properly in the Midlands North West, citing housing and transport deficiencies. He says Sinn Féin is committed to reopening the Western Rail Corridor and delivering large-scale social and…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocking development in the Midlands North West – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Utter Confusion between NI Executive & NIO
Ulster Unionist MLA and DAERA Committee Chair Tom Elliott calls the situation over animal health powers 'a fiasco', saying Westminster officials dispute DAERA Minister Muir's position on who controls disease prevention under the Windsor Framework regulations. He says the committee will invite both…
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Windsor Framework animal health powers dispute between DAERA and Westminster Original release: Utter Confusion between NI Executive & NIO (opens in a new tab)
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Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan say a reported rise in race hate incidents in 2023/24, shown in PSNI and NISRA figures, makes the case for publishing and implementing a revised race relations framework and modernised laws, and urge the First and deputy First Minister to act.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI and NISRA race hate incident figures for 2023/24 Original release: Rise in race hate crimes reinforces need for new Race Relations Strategy, says Alliance TEO representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Major questions for Dublin and Home Office following illegal migrant revelations
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe says a Garda Commissioner report on illegal migrants returned to Belfast and Holyhead raises questions for Dublin and the Home Office, accusing Dublin of hypocrisy over the border and the Home Office of a joint operation with gardaí. He claims Northern Ireland is being…
Immigration International affairs Issue: Garda Commissioner report on illegal migrant returns to Belfast and Holyhead Original release: Major questions for Dublin and Home Office following illegal migrant revelations (opens in a new tab)
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More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Kate Nicholl say more work is needed on the Department of Education's draft statutory guidance on restraint and seclusion in schools, citing concerns over SEND children, teacher training and misalignment with Department of Health guidance.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education draft restraint and seclusion statutory guidance Original release: More work needed on restraint and seclusion guidance, say Mathison and Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for action against AI-generated 'deep fake' video and other offensive content, particularly where it could be used to influence the General Election outcome. He raised the issue with the Minister for Women and Equalities in Parliament and urges continued action and…
Disability and equality Original release: Call for action against ‘deep fake’ content influencing elections (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Deal now sees TB eradication removed from DAERA
TUV leader Jim Allister says a DAERA ministerial answer shows responsibility for eradicating animal diseases, including bovine TB, under the Windsor Framework Implementation Regulations 2024 now sits with the Secretary of State. He accuses the DUP of agreeing a deal that removed local powers and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Windsor Framework Implementation Regulations 2024 transfer of animal disease powers Original release: DUP Deal now sees TB eradication removed from DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Economy Minister rubbishes DUP claims about Safeguarding the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says a written answer from Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey shows the Command Paper has no meaningful effect on the all-Ireland economy, which he argues contradicts DUP claims about the Safeguarding the Union deal and its 'all-island economy' commitments.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister written answer on Safeguarding the Union and all-Ireland economy Original release: Sinn Fein Economy Minister rubbishes DUP claims about Safeguarding the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must take action to ensure continued supply of ADHD medication, says Donnelly
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on the Health Minister to take steps to ensure continued supply of ADHD medication such as methylphenidate, citing manufacturing problems and rising global demand. He says he has submitted urgent questions on actions, contingency plans and…
Health Issue: ADHD medication shortage methylphenidate supply Original release: Health Minister must take action to ensure continued supply of ADHD medication, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)