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Toxic algae on North Coast beaches concerning – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says she is concerned about potentially toxic algae at Castlerock and suspected at Portstewart, both red-flagged for swimming. She has written to DAERA and the NI Environment Agency asking about causes, including possible pollution, and whether nearby beaches are…
Environment and climate Issue: Toxic algae red flags at Castlerock and Portstewart beaches Original release: Toxic algae on North Coast beaches concerning – Archibald (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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GPNI reacts to devastating Infrastructure Department budget consultation
Green Party NI, through Cllr Rachel Woods, expresses deep concern at the Department for Infrastructure's final budget allocations, citing a shortfall over £100m and cuts to cycling, planning advice grants, active travel and community transport, and warns against switching off streetlights or…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: GPNI reacts to devastating Infrastructure Department budget consultation (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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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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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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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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EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly reminded of need for consensus
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP tells the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly that progress in Northern Ireland has only come through agreements unionists can back. He says the Windsor Framework falls short of commitments made to unionists and calls for a deal acceptable to all sides…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly question session on the Windsor Framework Original release: EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly reminded of need for consensus (opens in a new tab)
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SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes completion of the €35million cross-border SWELL scheme at Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Plant, calling it the perfect platform to restore Carlingford Lough's ecosystem. He says a new Omeath treatment plant will soon end untreated wastewater discharge.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SWELL cross-border water quality scheme completion at Carlingford Lough Original release: SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no slippage in Unionist demands on restoration of full two-way trade with GB
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks to the NI Committee on the Windsor Framework's internal market access leave room for ambiguity, arguing that current restrictions on trade from Great Britain into Northern Ireland must be removed entirely for Article 6 of the Acts of…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks to the NI Committee on internal market access Original release: There can be no slippage in Unionist demands on restoration of full two-way trade with GB (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the finalised Department for Infrastructure budget paints a grim picture, citing cuts to road safety, cycling proficiency, Translink and NI Water, and calls on the Secretary of State to act to restore Stormont with a financial package.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Reform of the Assembly and Executive the only way to ensure the survival of the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA argues that altering the Assembly and Executive is essential to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions over the long term.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Reform of the Assembly and Executive the only way to ensure the survival of the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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DUP’s Assembly boycott in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the DUP's continued refusal to take part in the Assembly goes against what most people want. He cites Queen's University polling and recent economic data, and calls for the boycott to end immediately so the Windsor Framework's benefits can be realised.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Assembly boycott over Windsor Framework Original release: DUP’s Assembly boycott in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority – Kearney (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)
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Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cancer patients on waiting lists cannot wait, responding to Department of Health figures on cancer treatment waiting times. She calls for urgent action and the restoration of the Executive, and criticises the delay in the cancer strategy.
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer treatment waiting times figures June 2023 Original release: Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon (opens in a new tab)