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Archibald welcomes support for Professor Colin Harvey
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald welcomes Queen's University's public support for Professor Colin Harvey amid threats and abuse toward him. She calls on the university to publicly acknowledge that permission to use its logo on his publications was sought and granted, and urges political unionist…
Constitutional affairs Education Issue: Threats and abuse towards Professor Colin Harvey over constitutional publications Original release: Archibald welcomes support for Professor Colin Harvey (opens in a new tab)
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Savita Halappanavar: 10 Years On The Struggle Continues
People Before Profit marks ten years since Savita Halappanavar's death, arguing that reproductive justice is still unmet. It lists remaining barriers in the Republic, including a 3-day wait, a 12-week limit, and maternity hospitals not providing abortion, and says much of the North has no access.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Savita Halappanavar 10‑year anniversary Original release: Savita Halappanavar: 10 Years On The Struggle Continues (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader calls for clarity from Secretary of State
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara urges the Secretary of State to end uncertainty after announcing a possible Assembly election, saying people need stability and support through winter and the cost of living crisis. He says Greens are ready to contest an election and criticises the DUP's blockade of…
Constitutional affairs Environment and climate Issue: Secretary of State's comments on possible Assembly election Original release: Green Party Leader calls for clarity from Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone should be free to take part in discussion on the future – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says everyone should be free to join an informed debate on Ireland's constitutional future. She calls on unionist politicians to stop attempts to stifle academic debate after criticism of Professor Colin Harvey's Irish Unity report and his university logo, and urges…
Constitutional affairs Education Issue: Criticism of Professor Colin Harvey's Irish Unity report and university logo use Original release: Everyone should be free to take part in discussion on the future – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to tackle child waiting lists – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for a new Executive to be formed immediately after Department of Health figures showed a 184% rise in children awaiting a consultant, urging a three-year budget and £1 billion investment to reduce waiting lists.
Health Issue: Department of Health figures on children waiting to see a consultant Original release: Executive needed to tackle child waiting lists – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont needs to take action to preserve Emergency Surgical Services at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen – Cllr Mullen
Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen urges the acting Stormont Ministers to intervene this week to safeguard emergency surgical provision at the South West Acute Hospital, warning that cuts could jeopardise A&E and maternity care and force patients to travel long distances for treatment.
Health Issue: Potential loss of emergency surgical services at South West Acute Hospital Original release: Stormont needs to take action to preserve Emergency Surgical Services at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Historic day as legislation passes to give official recognition to the Irish language – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill welcomes legislation passing to give official recognition to the Irish language, saying it secures Irish speakers' rights to public services and court use. She credits grassroots activists and points to a planned Irish language commissioner with statutory powers.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish Language Act legislation passes Original release: Historic day as legislation passes to give official recognition to the Irish language – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes the enactment of the Integrated Education Act as a proud day for the integrated sector, saying it supports families seeking integrated schooling. She notes the act followed her private members bill and gives the Department for Education and Education…
Education Issue: Integrated Education Act becomes law Original release: Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education (opens in a new tab)
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Unconscionable to leave health system without clear leadership during severe winter ahead, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says leaving the health service without clear political leadership this winter is unacceptable, after Health Minister Robin Swann's statement on severe winter pressures. She calls for a comprehensive Executive plan across all departments and says other parties are…
Health Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann's statement on winter pressures on health and social care Original release: Unconscionable to leave health system without clear leadership during severe winter ahead, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK Government must ensure no further blockage of language rights
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna urges the UK Government to guarantee no further obstruction of Irish language protections after an SDLP amendment on the Identity and Language Bill was defeated in the Commons. She says the bill passed its final reading.
Disability and equality Issue: Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill final Commons reading and defeated SDLP amendment Original release: Hanna: UK Government must ensure no further blockage of language rights (opens in a new tab)
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Endometriosis sufferers still require urgent action: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says urgent action is still needed on endometriosis healthcare, calling for reinstatement of specialist care in the Western Trust and full accreditation for the Belfast centre. She also urges access to care across the UK for local patients, citing APPG and RCOG reports.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Endometriosis sufferers still require urgent action: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly to call for Executive to support struggling workers, families and business – Sheehan
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pat Sheehan calls for an Executive to be formed immediately to aid workers, families and businesses hit by high bills and health‑service waiting lists, urges the DUP to stop blocking the process and says Sinn Féin will invest £1 billion in health to tackle the cost‑of‑living‑cru
Economy and employment Health Issue: Assembly recall to elect Executive before 28 October deadline Original release: Assembly to call for Executive to support struggling workers, families and business – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Women’s Health Strategy needed to address gynaecological waiting lists, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges action on a Women's Health Strategy, citing a Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists report that about 36,900 women here are on gynaecology waiting lists, the longest in the UK.
Health Issue: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists report on NI gynaecology waiting lists Original release: Women’s Health Strategy needed to address gynaecological waiting lists, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes protection of Citypark in Craigavon
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson welcomes the Court of Appeal's ruling overturning planning permission for a Southern Regional College campus at Craigavon Lakes. He calls on SRC and the council to accept public opposition and find an alternative site in the area.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Court of Appeal overturns Southern Regional College Citypark campus planning approval Original release: Tennyson welcomes protection of Citypark in Craigavon (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna expresses concerns around removal of environment and public health protections
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna warns that the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, due for its Commons second reading, could strip environmental and nature protections in Northern Ireland. She has tabled an Early Day Motion asking ministers to halt the removal of these laws.
Environment and climate Issue: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill second reading Original release: Hanna expresses concerns around removal of environment and public health protections (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald calls for politics to work for all our people
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald calls on the DUP to join an Executive with Sinn Féin, UUP and Alliance, saying the DUP's refusal to form one amounts to political negligence during the cost of living crisis and health service pressures. She also urges an end to the boycott ahead of the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP refusal to nominate First Minister and Deputy First Minister Original release: Mary Lou McDonald calls for politics to work for all our people (opens in a new tab)
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Patient Safety Commissioner needs urgent action after lung cancer review
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw calls for an urgent consultation to set up a Patient Safety Commissioner for Northern Ireland, referencing the Royal College of Surgeons lung cancer review’s 24 recommendations on patient safety.
Health Issue: Royal College of Surgeons lung cancer review Original release: Patient Safety Commissioner needs urgent action after lung cancer review (opens in a new tab)
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Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the Secretary of State's confirmation that the UK Government will commission abortion services in Northern Ireland, but Bradshaw says no funding plan has yet been provided and calls for a clear roadmap.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland announced by Secretary of State Original release: Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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British government must end reckless threats – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to end what he calls reckless threats, responding to comments by Minister Steve Baker on the media. He urges the incoming government to prioritise restoring the Assembly and Executive and to work with the EU on Protocol solutions.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Steve Baker media comments on Protocol threats Original release: British government must end reckless threats – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the Westminster government collapse and the suspended Stormont Assembly are imposing a human cost on families facing poverty, hunger and cold homes. He calls for urgent reform of political institutions and for the Irish government to press the case with whoever…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)