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UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says he will bring a Private Member's Bill banning so-called conversion practices if Executive legislation is not forthcoming, after the King's Speech omitted the measure. He and MP Stephen Farry criticise the UK Government over the omission.
Disability and equality Issue: King's Speech omission of conversion practices ban Original release: UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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NI must not be left behind on smoke-free generation - Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Northern Ireland risks falling behind the rest of the UK on the smoke-free generation plans confirmed in the King's Speech, including restrictions on e-cigarette sales and marketing. She calls for the Executive to be restored urgently.
Health Issue: King's Speech smoke-free generation and e-cigarette restrictions Original release: NI must not be left behind on smoke-free generation - Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: King’s Speech demonstrates DUP’s privatised process has failed
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the King's Speech omitted any mention of restoring Northern Ireland's institutions, showing the DUP-British Government arrangement is failing. He calls for a new power-sharing model involving both Dublin and London if talks stall.
Constitutional affairs Issue: King's Speech 2023 reference to the Union Original release: Eastwood: King’s Speech demonstrates DUP’s privatised process has failed (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne saddened by death of Dr Bill Woods OBE - missionary to Brazil
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne expresses sadness at the death of missionary and medical doctor Dr Bill Woods OBE, who worked on leprosy control in Brazil, and offers sympathy to his family and friends.
Other Health Original release: Dunne saddened by death of Dr Bill Woods OBE - missionary to Brazil (opens in a new tab)
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Removal of Michael Watt from medical register ‘welcome step’ – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the removal of Michael Watt from the medical register, a step she says is welcome for former patients and families affected by the neurology scandal. She calls for answers and full truth, and says Sinn Féin will keep supporting families seeking disclosure…
Health Issue: Michael Watt removed from medical register over neurology scandal Original release: Removal of Michael Watt from medical register ‘welcome step’ – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Cervical smear delays will be devastating for women
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says delays to the cervical smear review in the Southern Trust, alongside the temporary suspension of cytology services in the Belfast Trust, will be devastating for women. She has asked the Health Department for an urgent update and calls for HPV testing to be assured…
Health Issue: Southern Trust cervical smear review delays and Belfast Trust cytology suspension Original release: Cervical smear delays will be devastating for women (opens in a new tab)
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The Public call for a Stormont return is growing louder - Butler
UUP MLA Robin Butler says calls for a Stormont return are growing, arguing unionist voters, not commentators, are pushing the DUP back into government. He cites pay freezes, roads, health services and cost-of-living pressures, and says canvassing in Lagan Valley shows strong support for Stormont…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: The Public call for a Stormont return is growing louder - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party meet church leaders to discuss concerns with a continued lack of Executive
UUP leader Doug Beattie says a delegation met local church leaders to discuss the lack of a functioning Executive, reporting shared concern over failing services and rising financial hardship. He calls for an urgent return to Stormont and says the party will keep pressing for the institutions to…
Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP delegation meeting with church leaders on Stormont Executive deadlock Original release: Ulster Unionist Party meet church leaders to discuss concerns with a continued lack of Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Suspension of Belfast Trust accreditation for cytology services a worrying development for women's health in NI, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says she is worried by the suspension of the Belfast Trust's cervical cytology accreditation, and calls for close working with the Royal College of Pathologists and UKAS. She also calls for a Women's Health Strategy.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust cervical cytology accreditation suspension Original release: Suspension of Belfast Trust accreditation for cytology services a worrying development for women's health in NI, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Strong Response Needed to Attacks on Police & First Responders
DUP East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting says it is unacceptable that PSNI officers face six to eight month waits for occupational health services, and calls for concrete action on the OHW waiting lists alongside a strong criminal justice response to attacks on officers.
Justice and policing Health Original release: Strong Response Needed to Attacks on Police & First Responders (opens in a new tab)
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Together We Will Succeed
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, in a letter to the Belfast News Letter, rejects a Morning View editorial's pessimism about a Stormont return, arguing unionists must broaden support for the Union rather than retreat, and that devolution should be restored.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Together We Will Succeed (opens in a new tab)
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Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA welcomes new parking restrictions taking effect that ban stopping on pavements at several named locations. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to finish preparing options on inconsiderate pavement parking so a new Minister can act quickly, and…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: New pavement parking restrictions taking effect at specified locations Original release: Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland once the Assembly returns, after an Ombudsman report found no prosecutions for tree preservation order breaches. He says the Bill will cover stronger protection for ancient…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Public Service Ombudsman report on tree preservation order enforcement Original release: McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Accommodation for families with sick children within reach
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan welcomes progress on a Ronald McDonald House for families of sick children in the North, noting Department of Health support and engagement by the SPPG and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, and announces a review to extend the Hospital Travel Costs Scheme to parents.
Health Housing Issue: Ronald McDonald House accommodation proposal in Belfast Original release: Durkan: Accommodation for families with sick children within reach (opens in a new tab)
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All parties must take a clear stand on antisemitism: Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says all Northern Ireland parties must clearly oppose antisemitism after meeting the UK's antisemitism adviser, Lord Mann. He also asks Sinn Féin to explain why none of its members met him and when it was first told of the visit.
Disability and equality Issue: DUP delegation meeting with Lord Mann on antisemitism Original release: All parties must take a clear stand on antisemitism: Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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UUP leader meets with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
UUP leader says a meeting with Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds MP confirmed Labour would not change the Windsor Framework, and sets out party concerns on green lane checks, a veterinary medicines deal, an 'Intertrade U.K.' body and Northern Ireland funding. The party also urges a return to devolved…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: UUP meeting with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP on the Windsor Framework Original release: UUP leader meets with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (opens in a new tab)
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Posters erected in Belvoir do not represent the people of South Belfast, say Nicholl and Bradshaw
Alliance MLAs Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw condemn signs in the Belvoir estate telling certain people they are no longer welcome, which have been reported to the PSNI, Department for Communities and Housing Executive for removal. They call for a functioning Executive to accelerate housing…
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Signs in Belvoir estate telling certain people they are unwelcome Original release: Posters erected in Belvoir do not represent the people of South Belfast, say Nicholl and Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Veterinary strike explodes Windsor Whitewash Spin
TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamison says disruption to livestock movements from the veterinary strike has undermined government claims that the Irish Sea border has been removed. He says Sea Border vet checks are the core of the dispute and calls the Protocol a constitutional problem that…
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Veterinary strike disruption to livestock movements at the Sea Border Original release: Veterinary strike explodes Windsor Whitewash Spin (opens in a new tab)
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Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye
The Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces Lauren Kendall as its new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye, replacing Rachel, with Cllr Kendall pledging a focus on sustainability, community voices and urgent action on climate breakdown.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye (opens in a new tab)
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‘It will be the people of this island who will decide our future in a referendum’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the people of the island will decide Ireland's future in a referendum under the Good Friday Agreement, responding to the Tánaiste's comments. He calls on the Irish government to immediately establish a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘It will be the people of this island who will decide our future in a referendum’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)