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Paisley presses for approval for new Cystic Fibrosis drugs
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley says he has again raised NICE approval for new drugs for Cystic Fibrosis and certain cancers in the Commons. He says he will meet drug company Vertex on Wednesday to discuss its attempts to secure approval.
Health Original release: Paisley presses for approval for new Cystic Fibrosis drugs (opens in a new tab)
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£27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the release of £27million to victims and survivors so far through the Victims Pension Scheme and urges all eligible people to apply. She says about 300 applications lack a psychological injury, pointing to lasting mental health burdens from the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Original release: £27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly (opens in a new tab)
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Allister writes to Lord Hunt over “assault on the integrity of the United Kingdom”
TUV leader Jim Allister writes to the Lords Statutory Instrument Scrutiny Committee urging it to require the plant health regulations on potato imports to respect Northern Ireland's constitutional position, objecting to NI being classed as a 'third country' for trade with Great Britain.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Plant health potato imports regulations classing Northern Ireland as third country Original release: Allister writes to Lord Hunt over “assault on the integrity of the United Kingdom” (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers voices concerns on worsening health crisis
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers warns that primary care services are fragile, blaming underinvestment and the lack of a functioning Executive and Ministers. He says GPs still lack confirmation of a pay uplift that should have been confirmed months ago, and calls for the Executive to be…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Chambers voices concerns on worsening health crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes steps forward on mental health and specialist units in maternity care
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes confirmation that community perinatal mental health support is now available in every one of the five Health and Social Care Trust areas. She also welcomes the identification of the City Hospital as the site for a proposed regional mother…
Health Issue: Perinatal mental health services and regional mother and baby unit site confirmation Original release: Bradshaw welcomes steps forward on mental health and specialist units in maternity care (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan calls for action on growing number of drug-related deaths
SDLP Foyle MLA and APG on Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Chair Mark H Durkan calls for a meaningful way forward on rising drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland, citing a Queen's University report showing they have almost trebled in a decade. He says services must end the siloed approach across…
Health Issue: Queen's University report on drug-related deaths trebling in a decade Original release: Durkan calls for action on growing number of drug-related deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attack on women in Belfast City Centre
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a recent assault on two women in central Belfast and wishes both victims a swift recovery. She calls for a collective effort to end violence against women and girls and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast City Centre assault on two women Original release: Hargey condemns attack on women in Belfast City Centre (opens in a new tab)
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A2 Safety Review must now be prioritised – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has written to the Department for Infrastructure asking DFI Roads to urgently investigate the A2 coastal route between Newcastle and Warrenpoint after landslides and road slips closed it at Kilkeel and Killowen. He wants a comprehensive review to plan maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A2 coastal route closures at Kilkeel and Killowen after storms Original release: A2 Safety Review must now be prioritised – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Reshuffle speaks to a government out of ideas and running out of road
TUV leader Jim Allister says Rishi Sunak's appointment of David Cameron in a reshuffle shows a government out of ideas, and argues it signals no intent to restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK or to undo the Windsor Framework's constitutional effects. He claims this gives Unionists no…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sunak government reshuffle appointing David Cameron Original release: Reshuffle speaks to a government out of ideas and running out of road (opens in a new tab)
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The Protocol is Sinn Fein’s means to the end of Irish unity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol has greatly aided moves towards Irish unity by pulling Northern Ireland into the EU/ROI economic orbit, and warns unionists against operating a Protocol-subservient Stormont or enthroning a Sinn Féin First Minister.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: The Protocol is Sinn Fein’s means to the end of Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges greater support for unpaid carers after a Carers NI report found 48% of those surveyed had experienced depression symptoms and 79% often felt lonely. She points to disrupted respite since the pandemic and a shortage of social and community care…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Carers NI report on unpaid carers' wellbeing Original release: More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, pledges to fix housing through rent cuts, a three-year ban on rent increases and more homes, and claims a €1.3 billion shortfall now exists in health funding.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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One party’s reckless boycott hurting workers, businesses and public services – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the boycott of the Northern Ireland Executive by another party is harming workers, businesses and public services after floods devastated parts of South Down, and urges immediate restoration of the Executive and cooperation among all parties.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: South Down flooding and Executive boycott affecting services Original release: One party’s reckless boycott hurting workers, businesses and public services – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin ready to lead government for change – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the party is ready to lead a government for change, calling for a government that will fix housing and healthcare, build a fairer economy and respond to young people's challenges. He also urges unconvinced voters to take part in discussion on Irish reunification.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin ready to lead government for change – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses 2023 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill addresses the 2023 Ard Fheis in Athlone, urging the DUP to end its Assembly boycott and restore the Executive so ministers can tackle public sector pay, waiting lists and childcare.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses 2023 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone (opens in a new tab)
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Unions Reps In Translink Unite To Fight 0% Offer
People Before Profit says Translink union reps from Unite, GMB and SIPTU are united against a 0% pay offer for 2023 and are preparing industrial action on bus and rail from 1 December. Unite rep Damien Doherty describes the offer as insulting.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink 0% pay offer Original release: Unions Reps In Translink Unite To Fight 0% Offer (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes positive report findings on attitudes to electric vehicles
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes a 2022/23 Continuous Household Survey finding that a third of respondents would seriously weigh an e-vehicle for their next purchase. He calls for faster rollout of public EV charge points, warning Northern Ireland is falling…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: 2022/23 Continuous Household Survey electric vehicle attitudes findings Original release: McReynolds welcomes positive report findings on attitudes to electric vehicles (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes introduction of new digital record system for healthcare in Northern Ireland
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the introduction of Encompass, a new digital records system for healthcare in Northern Ireland, which will let patients access records via the MyCare app. She says it is first live in the South Eastern Trust and will roll out to other trusts…
Health Issue: Encompass digital health records system introduction in Northern Ireland Original release: Bradshaw welcomes introduction of new digital record system for healthcare in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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British Government attempting to walk away from responsibility to deliver flood scheme – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government is trying to walk away from delivering a Downpatrick flood relief scheme and has provided no emergency funding. He calls for a significant, urgent funding package and criticises the Secretary of State for not meeting affected local businesses.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Downpatrick flooding emergency funding call Original release: British Government attempting to walk away from responsibility to deliver flood scheme – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Cervical Cancer Scandal in North Raises Questions Over Our Reviews in South - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD says the cervical screening scandal in the North raises questions about government and HSE attitudes in the South. He calls for the RCOG report into CervicalCheck to be re-examined and says a delayed major review in the Southern Trust must be investigated fully.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland cervical screening scandal and Southern Trust laboratory review Original release: Cervical Cancer Scandal in North Raises Questions Over Our Reviews in South - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)