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Bradshaw welcomes new HPV cervical cancer screening
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes the rollout of a new HPV-based primary cervical cancer screening programme, saying it reflects investment in prevention and early intervention. She says Northern Ireland is the last UK and Irish jurisdiction to introduce it due to budget constraints, and calls…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland HPV primary cervical cancer screening rollout Original release: Bradshaw welcomes new HPV cervical cancer screening (opens in a new tab)
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Political stability just as important as financial stability, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the UK Government's financial package for the return of an Executive will not create financial sustainability in its current form. She calls for the amounts allocated to each element and their funding sources to be reviewed, and for institutional reform so no…
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: UK government £3 billion financial offer conditional on DUP Stormont return Original release: Political stability just as important as financial stability, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader’s statement ahead of roundtable talks
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls for substantive dialogue at Monday's Hillsborough talks with the British Government, setting three priorities: restoring the Executive, a plan to rescue public services, and funding for public sector pay settlements.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Political roundtable meeting on restoring the Executive Original release: SDLP Leader’s statement ahead of roundtable talks (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says Euro 2028 can leave a lasting sport legacy for Northern Ireland, calling for sub-regional stadium funding promised to local clubs to be delivered and more youth sport opportunities. She thanked the IFA after meeting it at Windsor Park alongside SDLP Leader…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin remain opposed to domestic water charges’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the party remains opposed to domestic water charges after the British Secretary of State forced a public consultation on them. He argues the charges would add to the cost of living and doing business, and calls for the Executive to be restored to protect households.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on water and sewerage charges Original release: ‘Sinn Féin remain opposed to domestic water charges’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Union Connectivity Review Delivers £5million for Northern Ireland
DUP infrastructure spokesman Phillip Brett welcomes the Government's response to the Union Connectivity Review, including almost £5million for Northern Ireland, and backs plans for Belfast-Border rail electrification and feasibility studies to reopen the Antrim-Lisburn and Portadown-Armagh lines.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Government response to Union Connectivity Review funding for Northern Ireland Original release: Union Connectivity Review Delivers £5million for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 funding for a feasibility study to reinstate railway line from Armagh City to Portadown
UUP Councillor for Craigavon Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 from the UK Transport Secretary for a feasibility study into restoring a rail link between Armagh and Portadown, arguing it would boost connectivity, tourism and jobs.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Armagh to Portadown rail link feasibility study funding Original release: Councillor Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 funding for a feasibility study to reinstate railway line from Armagh City to Portadown (opens in a new tab)
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Dialogue must be concluded within days and Executive immediately restored – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party will attend Monday's political roundtable but wants dialogue concluded within days and the Executive and Assembly immediately restored. She calls on Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to end prolonged talks with the DUP and…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Political roundtable meeting on restoring the Executive Original release: Dialogue must be concluded within days and Executive immediately restored – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to stand up for NI households: Brett
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett opposes the Department for Infrastructure's consultation on options for water and sewerage charges, saying households already pay through rates. He says the DUP will press the Treasury to fund Northern Ireland public services, including Northern Ireland…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on water and sewerage charges Original release: DUP will continue to stand up for NI households: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance should work to get a better deal for NI
DUP Director of Elections and East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons accuses Alliance of backing the EU and Sinn Féin over the Protocol, saying the party should apologise for hindering a better deal and admit the DUP's Brussels campaign was correct, following Stephen Farry's remarks on the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stephen Farry comments on Windsor Framework progress Original release: Alliance should work to get a better deal for NI (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas Committee request inter-state case against British government’s Legacy Act – John Finucane MP
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a Good Friday Agreement Committee decision to ask the Taoiseach to pursue a state-to-state case against the British Legacy Act, urging action before the 18 January 2024 legal deadline.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee request on Legacy Act interstate case Original release: Oireachtas Committee request inter-state case against British government’s Legacy Act – John Finucane MP (opens in a new tab)
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Restoration of power sharing and sustainable public funds are essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA calls for immediate restoration of the Executive and British government funding to resolve public sector pay disputes and stabilise services. He also proposes a needs-based Barnett Formula, fiscal powers for a new Executive, and social dialogue…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Restoration of power sharing and sustainable public funds are essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol stymies effect of Rwanda Bill in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Rwanda Bill will lack full effect in Northern Ireland because the Protocol keeps the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights enforceable there, and calls for amendments to the Bill to address this.
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Rwanda Bill impact in Northern Ireland under the Protocol Original release: Protocol stymies effect of Rwanda Bill in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins expresses concern at adults with learning disabilities being overcharged in Trust
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says it is deeply concerning that Southern Health and Social Care Trust overcharged adults with learning disabilities for their utility bills and will write to the Department of Health to investigate and ensure reimbursements are promptly made.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Kimmins expresses concern at adults with learning disabilities being overcharged in Trust (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State should meet Unions urgently on public transport strikes says Honeyford
Alliance Transport Spokesperson David Honeyford, Lagan Valley MLA, urges the Secretary of State to meet trade unions quickly to head off further public transport strikes. He argues the Secretary of State shares responsibility for pay and conditions, citing his role in revenue-raising such as…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Public transport strikes and Secretary of State meeting with unions Original release: Secretary of State should meet Unions urgently on public transport strikes says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone meets Northern Trust to highlight concern at domiciliary care shortage
SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone, joined by Moyola councillor Denise Johnston, has met the Northern Health and Social Care Trust over shortages of domiciliary care packages in Mid Ulster. He says the shortfall in staff and hours is keeping otherwise healthy patients in hospital…
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Murphy challenges Tory measures which will damage local economy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says he has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly to challenge UK plans to restrict legal migration, warning they will damage the local economy and worsen staff shortages in health, social care, manufacturing and agri-food.
Immigration Economy and employment Issue: UK Government raise skilled worker salary threshold Original release: Murphy challenges Tory measures which will damage local economy (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly calls for full implementation of Acht Gaeilge, including appointment of a commissioner, marking one year since it became law. She says an Executive must be restored immediately to deal with a growing backlog of issues.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Acht Gaeilge one-year anniversary and call for commissioner appointment Original release: Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored without delay so a Women's Health Strategy can be delivered. She says there are no specialist services for endometriosis in the North, with women diagnosed late and not receiving proper treatment.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for a fair pay deal for bus and train staff after Unite, SIPTU and GMB announced three pre-Christmas pickets. He says the British Secretary of State has ignored union requests to meet and urges a new, properly-funded Executive.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bus and train staff pay dispute pre-Christmas strike action Original release: Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)