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Time to form an Executive to help fix problems in health service – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon expresses concern that ambulance crews are missing target response times for the most serious emergency calls. She blames understaffing and cuts, and calls for an Executive to be formed to fix health service problems.
Health Issue: Ambulance service missed response time targets for serious emergency calls Original release: Time to form an Executive to help fix problems in health service – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Unconditional return to power-sharing only rational decision for DUP – Kearney
Sinn Féin national chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says an unconditional return to Stormont's Executive and Assembly is the only rational option for the DUP as a worsening public finance crisis hits services. He urges that an Executive and financial package be in place by September, before the…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking of power-sharing and regional public finance crisis Original release: Unconditional return to power-sharing only rational decision for DUP – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the Caldwell family deserve a clear date for the Police Ombudsman's outcome on claims that police could have prevented the 2002 Real IRA murder of David Caldwell. He says the probe, now six years old, has missed a promised March conclusion and that the office does not…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Police Ombudsman investigation into David Caldwell murder claims delay Original release: Caldwell family deserve answers from Police Ombudsman: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Patients have shamefully been left paying the highest price of political stalemate – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says patients are paying the highest price for political stalemate after the Department of Health confirmed the 2021 Elective Care Framework waiting list plan will no longer be achievable. He blames the collapse of the Executive and the withdrawal of…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health confirmation that Elective Care Framework targets will not be achievable Original release: Patients have shamefully been left paying the highest price of political stalemate – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority to give families urgent certainty over preparations for school places in September for children with special educational needs, citing reports that almost 400 remain without a placement. He also calls for the Executive to be formed now.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Almost 400 SEN children without September school places reports Original release: ‘Families need urgent certainty over school places’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Children in need of mental health support can’t wait – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says children needing mental health support cannot wait and urges the DUP to end its blockade of the Executive so a new mental health plan can proceed. She says she met the Department of Health to push plans for children's mental health services, which she links to…
Health Issue: Children's mental health services plan and Executive blockade Original release: Children in need of mental health support can’t wait – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needs formed now to fix the problems in our health service – Dillion
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored now to fix health service problems, cut waiting lists and improve care, marking 75 years of the NHS at Stormont. She blames over 13 years of Tory cuts and chronic understaffing.
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NHS still underpinned by its most valuable resource – its people:…
DUP Health Spokesperson Paul Givan pays tribute to the NHS on its 75th anniversary, hosting celebrations at Parliament Buildings and calling for Northern Ireland's health reforms to be delivered and the service placed on a sustainable financial footing.
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Theft of wreaths demonstrates hated and ignorance: Middleton
DUP MLA Gary Middleton says those who stole wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry show sectarian hostility and misunderstand what the tributes stand for. He calls for civic leaders to make clear such acts are unacceptable, noting this is not the first such incident.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Theft of remembrance wreaths from Derry war memorial Original release: Theft of wreaths demonstrates hated and ignorance: Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Our Health Service will always be worth fighting for – Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA marks the NHS's 75th anniversary, saying the service faces unprecedented pressure from waiting times, demand, funding uncertainty and staff disputes. He calls for a renewed, adequately funded approach to health and social care with prevention at its core.
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A restored Executive must preserve the principles of NHS, says Alliance representatives
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA and East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly thank health and social care workers on the NHS’s 75th anniversary and call for a restored Assembly to transform and safeguard Health and Social Care for the future.
Health Issue: 75th anniversary of the NHS Original release: A restored Executive must preserve the principles of NHS, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast City Council representatives seeking meeting with Audit Office after diversionary funding granted to organisation which did not meet relevant criteria
Alliance Belfast City Council representatives say they have contacted the Audit Office seeking a meeting after bonfire diversionary funding was approved for an organisation that fell short of the agreed criteria. Councillor Sam Nelson, North Belfast, says the scheme should be replaced by…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council bonfire diversionary funding award to organisation below criteria Original release: Alliance Belfast City Council representatives seeking meeting with Audit Office after diversionary funding granted to organisation which did not meet relevant criteria (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: NHS must be safeguarded for future generations
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath marks the NHS's 75th anniversary, saying its future is at risk and calling on the British government to modernise it. He also urges health service reform in the North and cross-border cooperation on health.
Health Original release: McGrath: NHS must be safeguarded for future generations (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane slams ‘disgraceful’ British Government attempts to tear up the law
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the British Government is disgracefully rewriting its laws retrospectively to legitimise the 1970s unlawful detention of hundreds of people, and calls for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped and Stormont House mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government amendment to Legacy Bill on internment redress Original release: Finucane slams ‘disgraceful’ British Government attempts to tear up the law (opens in a new tab)
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Action to end violence against women and girls must be a priority for all — Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes the release of a draft strategy and action plan on tackling violence against women and girls and urges the public to respond to the consultation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Draft ending violence against women and girls strategy published for consultation Original release: Action to end violence against women and girls must be a priority for all — Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Consultation important step in delivering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the launch of a public consultation on the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework and Action Plan, which runs until 3 October, and urges people and community groups to take part. She says a restored Executive is needed to agree…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Draft ending violence against women and girls strategy published for consultation Original release: McLaughlin: Consultation important step in delivering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes ruling on continuing healthcare
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath welcomes a High Court decision to quash the Department of Health's policy requiring people to fund their own care in nursing homes and similar settings. He calls on the department to bring in a fairer approach that secures suitable care for people, and says…
Health Issue: High Court quashes continuing healthcare policy for self-funded care Original release: McGrath welcomes ruling on continuing healthcare (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that we remember the sacrifice made by those at the Somme, says Lowry
Alliance Councillor Sharon Lowry, of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, says it is vital to remember the sacrifice of those who fought at the Somme after attending a commemorative event in France marking the 107th anniversary of the battle.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Vital that we remember the sacrifice made by those at the Somme, says Lowry (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order a fresh inquest into the 1971 killing of Newry man Robert Anderson by the British Army. She says the original investigation had clear flaws and calls on the British government to scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General ruling on fresh inquest into Robert Anderson killing Original release: Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)