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Conor Murphy advised to rest pending medical tests – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas-Uachtarán, says Conor Murphy has been told by his doctor to rest ahead of scheduled medical tests, and wishes him a swift recovery. She notes he has withdrawn from an Assembly economy motion and a Covid Inquiry hearing this week.
Health Issue: Conor Murphy medical rest advice and absences from Assembly and Covid Inquiry Original release: Conor Murphy advised to rest pending medical tests – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes progress on GP contracts
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes a new GP contract agreement that includes indemnity charge costs, and calls on the Health Minister to progress outstanding negotiations with junior doctors, consultants and dentists to avoid further industrial action.
Health Issue: New GP contract agreement including indemnity charges Original release: McAllister welcomes progress on GP contracts (opens in a new tab)
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Every child deserves access to literature, says Bower, as motion passes on reading materials for refugee children
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Christine Bower says her motion, passed at the People & Communities Committee, asks the Council to examine free native-language reading materials and literacy tools for refugee children. A report on costings and delivery will return to committee for a final vote.
Education Local government Issue: Council motion on free native-language reading materials for refugee children Original release: Every child deserves access to literature, says Bower, as motion passes on reading materials for refugee children (opens in a new tab)
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Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for effective legal authority to address flags and emblems used to entrench sectarian segregation or intimidate, citing the FICT Report and the flying of Israeli flags in Antrim town.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Council needs to urgently investigate after show of strength, says Long
Alliance Group Leader on Belfast City Council Michael Long calls for an urgent investigation after media reports of masked loyalists appearing at a funeral service at Roselawn Crematorium. He says Alliance will raise it with council officers and expects a full explanation.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Roselawn Crematorium masked loyalists funeral show of strength Original release: Council needs to urgently investigate after show of strength, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Where Stormont never fails – dysfunctionalism
TUV leader Jim Allister says Covid Inquiry revelations show the flaws of mandatory coalition, citing rivalry, blame-avoidance and destroyed WhatsApp records, and calls for a police investigation into possible misconduct in public office.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Where Stormont never fails – dysfunctionalism (opens in a new tab)
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Covid inquiry raising more questions than just the dysfunctionality of the Executive - Beattie
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says COVID inquiry revelations suggest an attempt to isolate the Health Minister and that DUP and Sinn Féin ministers resisted unpopular regulations. He says he will write to Head of the Civil Service Jayne Brady over a senior civil servant's suggestion that the Health…
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Covid inquiry raising more questions than just the dysfunctionality of the Executive - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Inadequate pay and conditions risk patient safety, says Donnelly, calling for urgent dialogue between DoH and junior doctors
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA urges the Health Minister to engage urgently with the BMA before planned junior doctor strikes on 22-24 May and 6-8 June. He warns that inadequate pay and conditions threaten recruitment, retention and patient safety in Northern Ireland.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA junior doctors strike action announced for May and June 2024 Original release: Inadequate pay and conditions risk patient safety, says Donnelly, calling for urgent dialogue between DoH and junior doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Building climate-resilient society offers significant opportunity, says Muir, after meeting with Climate Change Committee
Alliance Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA says building a climate-resilient society would bring major economic and environmental gains, following a meeting in Belfast with leaders of the UK Climate Change Committee.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Climate Change Committee visit to Belfast Original release: Building climate-resilient society offers significant opportunity, says Muir, after meeting with Climate Change Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes housing associations’ commitment to tackling carbon emissions
Alliance's Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations' plan to upgrade the energy ratings of over 13,000 social homes this autumn, saying it will meet climate targets, support construction jobs and lower running costs.
Housing Environment and climate Original release: Armstrong welcomes housing associations’ commitment to tackling carbon emissions (opens in a new tab)
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Teenage road deaths have left communities heartbroken – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew expresses condolences to the families of two teenagers killed in a collision on the A5 road and calls for the road to be upgraded with no more delays, noting one of them had campaigned for the upgrade at her school the day before.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 near Omagh killing two teenagers Original release: Teenage road deaths have left communities heartbroken – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Government must step up efforts to confront Britain’s cynical and callous Legacy Act – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the government must step up efforts against the British Legacy Act, which took effect today and blocks bereaved families from court justice. She urges a clear, urgent timeline for the interstate case against the British government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act demonstration in Belfast and Irish government interstate case Original release: Government must step up efforts to confront Britain’s cynical and callous Legacy Act – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan expresses shock and sadness following latest A5 fatalities
West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan expresses shock and sadness after a fatal crash on the A5 that killed two teenagers near Omagh, and offers his thoughts and prayers to both families.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 near Omagh killing two teenagers Original release: Buchanan expresses shock and sadness following latest A5 fatalities (opens in a new tab)
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Autism reviewer must be appointed: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls for an autism reviewer to be appointed without further delay, arguing the post costs under £40,000 of the Health budget and that the Minister's deferral over funding pressures is unjustified.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Delay in appointing autism reviewer under Autism Act Original release: Autism reviewer must be appointed: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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‘We will stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British Government to repeal the Legacy Act at a Belfast demonstration, saying victims and families will keep challenging it after court rulings and the Irish government's interstate case. He also welcomes Labour's pledge to repeal and replace the Act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act demonstration in Belfast and Irish government interstate case Original release: ‘We will stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Number of cervical cancer serious adverse incidents extends well into…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed by letter that 13 to 19 cervical cancer cases from 2019 to 2022 are being investigated as serious adverse incidents, mostly in the Western Trust. She questions whether differing review approaches explain the variation and calls for…
Health Issue: Cervical cancer serious adverse incidents investigation numbers in Western Trust Original release: Number of cervical cancer serious adverse incidents extends well into… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Shock and heartbreak after death of two young people on A5’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley says the community is shocked and devastated after two young people died in a collision on the Doogary Road on the A5. She pays tribute to the emergency services and calls for the A5 to be built without further delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 near Omagh killing two teenagers Original release: ‘Shock and heartbreak after death of two young people on A5’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster must step-up for Health - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA says he met a senior NIO official to warn that the Assembly budget will further damage Health services. He calls for urgent talks with the Prime Minister and Chancellor to find extra Westminster funding to cover a £300 million Health shortfall.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly budget Health funding shortfall Original release: Westminster must step-up for Health - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the UK Government's Legacy Act coming into force is a dark day for justice that will halt Troubles-era inquests and leave victims devastated. He calls for suspension and, failing that, repeal and replacement by a new law designed with local parties and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Act becoming law and closure of inquests and investigations Original release: A dark day for justice, as Legacy Act comes into force, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for a comprehensive strategy to speed up transition to renewable energy
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for a comprehensive renewables strategy to speed up the move away from fossil fuels, and urges the Infrastructure Minister to address planning delays holding back renewable development.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford calls for a comprehensive strategy to speed up transition to renewable energy (opens in a new tab)