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Honeyford welcomes vital review of taxi fares
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a Department for Infrastructure review of taxi fares, which he says followed his intervention, and calls for a speedy decision before Christmas. He says a revised fare structure has been delayed for over two years since the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure taxi fares review Original release: Honeyford welcomes vital review of taxi fares (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to fully implement cancer strategy – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for an Executive to be restored now so the cancer strategy can be fully implemented, after meeting cancer charity Macmillan and hearing patients' experiences of long waits and palliative care.
Health Original release: Executive needed to fully implement cancer strategy – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative
Councillor Rachel Woods will resign at the end of October, standing down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative after seven years of service as a councillor and former MLA, to take up a new role.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Principle of Consent not up for debate
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP warns London that the principle of consent is non-negotiable, responding to remarks by Minister Steve Baker at the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. He says unionist votes cannot count for more than others, so a simple majority should suffice in any future unity…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker remarks on consent principle at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly Original release: Eastwood: Principle of Consent not up for debate (opens in a new tab)
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Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally
Alliance MLA John Blair, South Antrim, says DAERA, NIEA and other agencies must tackle the Lough Neagh algae crisis long term and calls for a DAERA-led inter-departmental action plan. He backs an independent Environmental Protection Agency and urges the DUP to let ministers return to work.
Environment and climate Issue: Save Lough Neagh rally in Belfast Original release: Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally (opens in a new tab)
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‘Health and social care workers deserve fair pay’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British Government to urgently deliver a fair pay deal and better conditions for health and social care workers, extend the pay offer to Northern Ireland, and restore the Assembly to tackle waiting lists and systemic health service problems.
Health Economy and employment Issue: UK health and social care pay offer exclusion for Northern Ireland Original release: ‘Health and social care workers deserve fair pay’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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RQIA must review IVF treatment in NI, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the RQIA to urgently review private IVF services in Northern Ireland after reports of couples being sold unproven fertility add-ons. She also calls for NHS IVF provision here to match the three cycles offered in England, Scotland and Wales.
Health Issue: Reports of unproven IVF treatment add-ons sold to couples Original release: RQIA must review IVF treatment in NI, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives repeat call for Women's Health Strategy on World Menopause Day
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Paula Bradshaw call for a Women's Health Strategy including specialist menopause clinics in the public health system on World Menopause Day, citing difficulty accessing primary care support and medication.
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Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for the Assembly to be restored immediately to support women experiencing menopause, citing stigma, a lack of awareness and the absence of a women's health strategy in the north. She urges the DUP to end its boycott and return to work.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Health Services cannot be delivered without adequate pay and conditions, says Alliance Health representatives
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says health and social care transformation will fail without fair pay awards and Safe Staffing legislation for workers. Alliance backs a letter from all six trust chiefs to the Secretary of State on pay, calling the situation urgent.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and social care trust chiefs' letter to Secretary of State on worker pay Original release: Health Services cannot be delivered without adequate pay and conditions, says Alliance Health representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Staying the course – Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking to members in East Londonderry, says the Windsor Framework fell short of DUP manifesto commitments but progress was made, and calls on rivals to accept they were wrong to dismiss concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Staying the course – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help save the lives of cancer patients – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Assembly and Executive to be restored now to fund the new Cancer Strategy, after an event at Stormont campaigning for earlier bowel cancer screening.
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Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari
Former Uachtarán Sinn Féin Gerry Adams offers sincere condolences to the family of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, praising his role in the peace process and the arms‑decommissioning inspections that helped underpin the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Death of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Original release: Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA, who speaks on energy and climate change, welcomes SONI's Winter Outlook projection that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should meet winter demand. He warns of a hard winter amid cost of living pressures and says progress on renewables and climate targets…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: SONI Winter Outlook 2023/24 electricity supply projection Original release: Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook (opens in a new tab)
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Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says political drift in the north cannot continue and calls for the Assembly election outcome to be respected and validated. She urges the DUP, the two governments and all parties to restore the Good Friday Agreement institutions without delay.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont institutions restoration after 2023 Assembly election Original release: Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Leader's Address
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the party stands firmly with Israel after the Hamas attacks in Southern Israel, urges Israel to avoid civilian harm while destroying Hamas, calls for prayers for Jerusalem and celebrates the recent coronation and strong council election results.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Hamas attack on Israel, October 2023 Original release: Conference 2023 - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Deputy Leader's Address
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the party will build on its legacy, protect Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom and push for reduced trade friction, a resolved democratic deficit and repaired constitutional harm, while condemning critics.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Conference 2023 - Deputy Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Carla Lockhart MP
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, speaking at the 2023 DUP Annual Conference, tells delegates the party will hold firm on the Windsor Framework and says more work is needed on it, backing leaders Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Gavin Robinson to act for the Union.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2023 - Carla Lockhart MP (opens in a new tab)
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“Varadkar comments highlight the need for a citizens assembly on Unity” – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North-West Matt MacManus says remarks by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a United Ireland, made on RTÉ Prime Time, show a citizens assembly on Irish unity is needed so people across the island can take part in the debate.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Varadkar RTÉ Prime Time comments on a United Ireland Original release: “Varadkar comments highlight the need for a citizens assembly on Unity” – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls for immediate restoration of power sharing to maximise economic opportunities
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney urges an immediate return to power sharing so the Windsor Framework's economic potential can be used, after briefing an European Parliament trade delegation at Stormont. He says political instability is deterring investors and calls for a restored Executive and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: European Parliament International Trade Committee visit to Stormont Original release: Kearney calls for immediate restoration of power sharing to maximise economic opportunities (opens in a new tab)