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Beattie Comments on Boris Johnston Resignation
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says Boris Johnson's conduct as Prime Minister damaged the United Kingdom and that Northern Ireland is still struggling to reverse the Northern Ireland Protocol, which he blames on the UK Government's negotiations under Johnson. He says Johnson must take responsibility for the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Beattie Comments on Boris Johnston Resignation (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Comments on Boris Johnson Resignation
UUP MLA Doug Beattie says Boris Johnson's conduct as Prime Minister damaged the United Kingdom and the Union, and blames his government for negotiating the Northern Ireland Protocol. He says Johnson must take responsibility, with the damage to the Union rather than Partygate to be remembered most.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation as Prime Minister Original release: Beattie Comments on Boris Johnson Resignation (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs call for services to be maintained at Daisy Hill Hospital
The DUP says its MLAs have written to the Southern Health Trust chair, Eileen Mullan, urging that services at Daisy Hill Hospital be kept in place and safeguarded.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: DUP MLAs call for services to be maintained at Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Election of Leader & Deputy Leader
DUP Chairman Lord Morrow announces that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been returned as party leader and Gavin Robinson elected deputy leader after internal processes. Leader Donaldson thanks Paula Bradley for her service as deputy.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leadership and deputy leadership election outcome Original release: Election of Leader & Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Canadian Fires: Climate Change Reaps A Deadly Toll
People Before Profit says massive Canadian forest fires, with around 400 ablaze, are sending toxic smoke over New York and warns that warming temperatures are making forests more fire-prone. It calls for urgent action to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees and argues governments are…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Canadian wildfires smoke reaching New York in June 2023 Original release: Canadian Fires: Climate Change Reaps A Deadly Toll (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – “Northern Trust needs a long-term plan”
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says health reform must follow a structured, long-term plan after the Northern Trust moved all births in its catchment from Causeway hospital to Antrim. He says staffing failures point to planning problems and calls for the Trust and Department to set out…
Health Issue: Northern Trust consolidating births at Antrim hospital from Causeway Original release: Campbell – “Northern Trust needs a long-term plan” (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford pleased after Translink confirm it will review links with new health centre
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he is pleased Translink has committed to review bus routes across Lisburn and look at connections past Lagan Valley Hospital to serve the new health centre, which lost its nearby bus stop after relocation.
Infrastructure and transport Health Issue: Translink review of bus links to Lagan Valley Hospital health centre Original release: Honeyford pleased after Translink confirm it will review links with new health centre (opens in a new tab)
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Strong support from Congressional leaders for restoration of the Executive – O’Neill
First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says she has met congressional leaders in Washington, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who show cross-party backing for the 1998 peace deal and for restoring a power-sharing executive. She calls on the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Strong support from Congressional leaders for restoration of the Executive – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy comments highlight why Stormont shouldn’t return
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe says Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy's comments after meeting the Republic's Prime Minister show why Stormont should not return. He criticises Sinn Fein for organising a South Armagh commemoration event and questions whether a Sinn Fein First Minister could represent victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Conor Murphy comments on South Armagh republican commemoration event Original release: Murphy comments highlight why Stormont shouldn’t return (opens in a new tab)
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Romanticising the past offers justification to terrorists today:…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says those who eulogise or romanticise past terrorism offer tacit justification to people copying such tactics today. She cites a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session on the Belfast Agreement and calls for frank discussion of commemorations glorifying terrorists.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee evidence session on Belfast Agreement institutions Original release: Romanticising the past offers justification to terrorists today:… (opens in a new tab)
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Safeguarding laws must be updated – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls a nursing home neglect case involving Bradley Manor 'shameful' after the NIPSO raised concerns about the adult safeguarding system, and says current safeguarding law is inadequate and must be modernised now, with the Assembly restored to do so.
Health Issue: NIPSO concerns about adult safeguarding system following Bradley Manor care home case Original release: Safeguarding laws must be updated – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “there must be respect for unionists”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he spoke by phone with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, calling for a respectful relationship with Dublin and criticising its past disregard for unionist views on the NI Protocol. He also urges Martin to challenge Sinn Féin over glorifying the IRA and says legacy…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “there must be respect for unionists” (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Executive restoration is an urgent priority
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges the DUP to put forward a deputy First Minister and restart the devolved Executive, saying the restoration must be an urgent priority as health, education and other services face unprecedented pressure this summer.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: DUP deputy First Minister nomination Original release: Eastwood: Executive restoration is an urgent priority (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help support carers – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says an Executive is needed to support carers, who she says are working long hours unpaid with a deeply concerning impact on their health and wellbeing. She calls for investment in health services, more staff, care packages and action on waiting lists.
Health Original release: Executive needed to help support carers – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe blasts decision to slash number of beds at Daisy Hill
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe condemns the Southern Trust's decision to cut Daisy Hill beds from 107 to 40, calling it reprehensible and rejecting the "interim measure" description. He says it adds strain to other hospitals and demands honesty from the Trust about Daisy Hill's long-term future.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: Ratcliffe blasts decision to slash number of beds at Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)
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"Bed Cuts at Daisy Hill Spells Disaster for Patients and the Future of our Hospital"
Aontú's Sharon Loughran, Newry representative and Paediatric A&E nurse, expresses deep concern after the Southern Trust announced bed numbers at Daisy Hill Hospital will fall from 107 to 40, and calls for staff pay and conditions to be improved and for people to write to local MLAs and MPs.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: "Bed Cuts at Daisy Hill Spells Disaster for Patients and the Future of our Hospital" (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
The Green Party announces that Cllr Áine Groogan, Botanic councillor, will be Belfast's deputy Lord Mayor for 2023-2024. She says she will use the role to highlight community and voluntary organisations facing Stormont cuts, and calls for faster action on climate and biodiversity.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Áine Groogan named next deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Green Party Councillor for Botanic Áine Groogan will be the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for support for a New Deal for Unpaid Carers
Alliance Communities Spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA urges backing for Carers NI's New Deal for Unpaid Carers report, launched today, and wants parties and departments to build its recommendations into their work plans. She says the report sets out how Health and Social Care systems must change…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Carers NI New Deal for Unpaid Carers report launch Original release: Armstrong calls for support for a New Deal for Unpaid Carers (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls for greater cooperation to prevent further environmental damage
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for greater inter-agency cooperation to address threats to Northern Ireland's environment, rivers and oceans, citing plastic pollution on UN World Environment Day. He says the absence of a local minister and Executive has delayed progress and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Blair calls for greater cooperation to prevent further environmental damage (opens in a new tab)
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United Irishmen ideals of 1798 remain relevant today – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes Antrim and Newtownabbey Council's events marking the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Antrim, and says the United Irishmen's ideals remain relevant today. He calls for power-sharing institutions to be re-established and urges a permanent…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Antrim and Newtownabbey Council Battle of Antrim 225th anniversary events Original release: United Irishmen ideals of 1798 remain relevant today – Kearney (opens in a new tab)