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Covid Inquiry reinforces need to end government by silos and vetoes, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson and Committee Chair Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Covid Inquiry shows the Executive stalled in autumn 2020 because cross-community voting acted as a sectarian veto. She calls for proposals to remove vetoes and departmental silos from the First and deputy First…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Covid Inquiry reinforces need to end government by silos and vetoes, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: A5 cannot be allowed to claim anymore lives
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the A5 cannot claim more lives after two young people died in a crash on the Doogary Road near Omagh. He urges the Infrastructure Minister to release the PAC report and commit to a start date for work on the road before year end.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 near Omagh killing two teenagers Original release: McCrossan: A5 cannot be allowed to claim anymore lives (opens in a new tab)
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MOT exemption certificates must be stepping stone towards long-term…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, welcomes one-year temporary MOT exemption certificates but says they are only a short-term step. She calls for a long-term fix to the MOT backlog and questions the planned consultation on biennial testing.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT exemption certificates to reduce testing backlog Original release: MOT exemption certificates must be stepping stone towards long-term… (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes the education minister's announcement of £500 million to prioritise building special educational needs facilities. He says children with additional needs deserve first-class facilities and calls for every child with special educational needs to have a school…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational…
East Antrim DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes Education Minister Paul Givan's announcement of a Special Educational Needs Capital Investment Programme, saying the four‑strand plan on maintenance, equipment, specialist provisions and new schools will create a fairer, more inclusive environment for SEN
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Education Minister’s support for children with Special Educational… (opens in a new tab)
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Investment programme in school facilities will support children with…
Education Minister Paul Givan announces a SEN Capital Programme for special schools, including up to eight new special schools over 10 years, new builds, extensions, specialist classes and £5million a year in maintenance plus £4million in equipment grants.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister announces SEN Capital Investment Programme Original release: Investment programme in school facilities will support children with… (opens in a new tab)
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Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes the education minister's announcement that planning for a replacement Knockevin school in Downpatrick will start immediately. She says the project will transform provision for pupils with special educational needs across South Down.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Knockevin Special School planning go-ahead announced by education minister Original release: Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan welcomes MOT test temporary exemptions
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan welcomes Department for Infrastructure one-year temporary MOT exemption certificates for certain private cars, saying they ease 72-day test waiting times but calling for longer-term streamlining of the process.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT exemption certificates to reduce testing backlog Original release: Durkan welcomes MOT test temporary exemptions (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
Derry People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns racist and divisive abuse aimed at Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr after her selection as incoming mayor of Derry City and Strabane, and says the party stands in solidarity with black and minoritised communities.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Lilian Seenoi-Barr Derry Mayor appointment Original release: Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes opening of York Street station
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the opening of York Street station in north Belfast, saying it is now fully operational for passengers and will support the area's regeneration and local workers, students and community.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: York Street station opening in Belfast Original release: Finucane welcomes opening of York Street station (opens in a new tab)
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Securing UK borders means any migrant restrictions must be at international frontier, not Irish Sea
TUV leader Jim Allister warns unionists against the Prime Minister answering Dublin's immigration concerns by turning the Irish Sea into an immigration boundary. He says any migrant restrictions should sit at the international land frontier, and accuses the Republic of bringing its migration…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Sea border immigration controls after Republic's migration concerns Original release: Securing UK borders means any migrant restrictions must be at international frontier, not Irish Sea (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP makes history selecting Barr as next Mayor of Derry and Strabane
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says he is proud the party has chosen Councillor Lilian Barr as its nominee for Mayor of Derry and Strabane, which would make her the first black Mayor in the North. Eastwood praises her community work with migrants and her role in the council.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lilian Seenoi-Barr Derry Mayor appointment Original release: SDLP makes history selecting Barr as next Mayor of Derry and Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges O’Neill on Sinn Féin’s ‘open borders’ dog whistle
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges First Minister Michelle O'Neill to stand behind Sinn Féin's stated opposition to border openness, which he calls a far-right dog whistle. He says her answer in the Assembly offered only platitudes and that the party must clarify its…
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: Sinn Féin opposition to open borders comments in Assembly Original release: O’Toole challenges O’Neill on Sinn Féin’s ‘open borders’ dog whistle (opens in a new tab)
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Change starts here at the local and European elections – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have been in power too long and that the upcoming local and European elections are the first step to remove the ‘failed government’, announcing Sinn Féin’s record slate of 335 local candidates – the most ever and in every electoral‑by
Housing Health Issue: Sinn Féin Local and European elections campaign launch in Dublin Original release: Change starts here at the local and European elections – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin ready to lead Government of change north and south’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas Uachtarán, tells activists in Dublin the party is ready to lead a positive change agenda in government north and south, pitching this at its Local and European election campaign launch. She cites a northern budget set against a decade of Tory cuts, and lists…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Sinn Féin Local and European elections campaign launch in Dublin Original release: ‘Sinn Féin ready to lead Government of change north and south’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Allister repudiates DUP attack on Ben Habib and its implementation of Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking in Dromore, accuses the DUP's Gavin Robinson of disparaging Ben Habib and Baroness Kate Hoey and claims the DUP has become a Protocol implementer. He calls for reunification of the UK and for TUV/Reform UK to stand against the DUP/Donaldson Deal at the General…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP criticism of Ben Habib and Kate Hoey at Dromore event Original release: Allister repudiates DUP attack on Ben Habib and its implementation of Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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‘Women must be supported and assured throughout smear test review’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the Department of Health and relevant trusts to keep affected women informed and supported during the review of thousands of smear tests, and to clear the backlog quickly.
Health Issue: Review of thousands of cervical smear tests backlog Original release: ‘Women must be supported and assured throughout smear test review’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to ensure safe staffing levels for social work teams working with children – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the health minister to present a plan tackling children's social work staff shortages as social workers begin industrial action. She says the plan should boost recruitment, keep experienced staff and protect support for vulnerable families.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Children's social workers industrial action begins over staffing shortages Original release: Urgent action needed to ensure safe staffing levels for social work teams working with children – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie challenges Executive partners U-turn on Health commitment
UUP MLA Mr Beattie challenges Executive partners over a £184 million health cut, saying the party rejects the budget as presented over losses of almost 150 acute hospital beds, 1.1 million hours of domiciliary care and 500 care home beds. He calls for an urgent meeting of party leaders to resolve…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Executive budget allocations 2024 Original release: Beattie challenges Executive partners U-turn on Health commitment (opens in a new tab)