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British government must end delays in delivering fair pay deal – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the British government to promptly provide a fair pay agreement for health and social care staff in the north, matching the England NHS offer, as workers strike over severe understaffing and burnout.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Coordinated one-day NHS and public sector strike across Northern Ireland, September 2023 Original release: British government must end delays in delivering fair pay deal – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony
Alliance MLA David Honeyford, sport and community development spokesperson, congratulated Special Olympics Ulster athletes for securing 22 medals at the 2023 Berlin summer games, praised their dedication and the vital role of families and volunteers, and stressed sport’s inclusive benefits for all.
Disability and equality Issue: Special Olympics Ulster success at 2023 Berlin summer games Original release: Honeyford congratulates Ulster Special Olympians on success in Berlin at Stormont ceremony (opens in a new tab)
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Review of net zero measures a sensible approach
DUP MP Ian Paisley backs the UK Government's move to revisit some of its net zero targets, arguing that rising living costs mean households cannot be expected to bear the expense of climate measures now. He says reviewing pace is reasonable while still wanting emissions reduction kept on track…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: UK Government review of net zero targets Original release: Review of net zero measures a sensible approach (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British government is punishing workers and families by consulting on new charges, including water, student fees and prescriptions, while cuts are imposed without an Executive. He calls for the DUP to end its blockade and for a restored Executive.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton Harris consultation on public service charges Original release: Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin presents results of her women's health survey, with 96% of over 500 respondents backing a Women's Health Strategy, to Department of Health officials and calls for a dedicated strategy in Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: SDLP Women's Health Survey results presented to Department of Health Original release: McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane supports legal challenges against ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane backs families' court challenges to the Legacy Bill, which he calls flawed and irredeemable, and urges the Irish government to bring an interstate case against Britain over alleged human rights breaches.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill legal challenges brought by eleven families Original release: Finucane supports legal challenges against ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McDowell honoured to host event for Justice for the 21
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says he was honoured to host an event at Belfast City Hall welcoming Glenn Randall and Ian Williams after their fundraising walk from Birmingham to Liverpool. He says a victim of IRA violence received the group and that the names of the 21 Birmingham pub bombing…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Justice for the 21 Birmingham pub bombings City Hall event Original release: McDowell honoured to host event for Justice for the 21 (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods welcomes the committee's passing of her amendment establishing a North Down Coastal Path Working Group, arguing membership should reflect interest and expertise rather than d'Hondt proportionality. She calls for small parties, independents and community and…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: North Down Coastal Path Working Group establishment at Community and Wellbeing Committee Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Ron McDowell to host event for Birmingham pub bombing victims at City Hall tomorrow at 11 am
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell announces an event at Belfast City Hall's Conor Room to mark the end of a fundraising campaign for Justice for the 21, the families' group seeking justice over the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. He says wreaths were refused for the building.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Justice for the 21 Birmingham pub bombings City Hall event Original release: Councillor Ron McDowell to host event for Birmingham pub bombing victims at City Hall tomorrow at 11 am (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls for an urgent taskforce, including Department of Health and trust representatives, to improve junior doctors' working conditions, citing inadequate staff rooms, late rotas and missed training.
Health Economy and employment Original release: McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions (opens in a new tab)
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MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to urgently investigate reports of unclean drinking water in Portglenone and confirm its safety, providing emergency supplies if needed, after blue green algae affected the River Bann.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Blue green algae affecting River Bann and Portglenone drinking water Original release: MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest
People Before Profit says Posie Parker (Kellie-Jay Keen) is a social media influencer whose campaign against trans people targets the Gender Recognition Act, and says her Irish events are linked to far-right figures, which is why the party is protesting her.
Disability and equality Issue: Posie Parker Belfast rally protest Original release: Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane calls on Irish government to confront the ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Bill, which passed its final Lords stage, arguing it denies victims truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Legacy Bill passing final Lords stage before Royal Assent Original release: Finucane calls on Irish government to confront the ‘cynical and cruel’ Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian hate crime at Kilntown Orange Hall
TUV spokesperson Sammy Morrison says two windows at Kilntown Orange Hall, LOL 113, were smashed on 7 August in what he calls a sectarian attack, damaging the newly laid floor and ceiling tiles. He appeals for information to Banbridge PSNI under crime reference CC1518.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Kilntown Orange Hall sectarian attack on windows, 7 August 2023 Original release: Sectarian hate crime at Kilntown Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the failure to provide school transport for pupils with special educational needs is the latest in a series of failures, citing nearly 400 children awaiting special school placement and halved funding for mainstream SEN support staff. He looks forward…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special educational needs school transport provision failure, September 2023 Original release: Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says better transport links are essential to tackle regional disadvantage in the Northwest. Following Donegal engagements with colleagues, he backs an Derry–Dublin air link, welcomes progress on TEN-T road schemes and calls for a Letterkenny–Derry rail link.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy Bill will face legal challenges, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader and North Down MP Stephen Farry says the Legacy Bill lacks legitimacy and is likely to face numerous legal challenges after clearing its final Lords stage, arguing it is unlikely to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill passing final Lords stage before Royal Assent Original release: Legacy Bill will face legal challenges, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus welcomes PEACE PLUS and urges maximum participation
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus welcomes the launch of the €1.1bn PEACE PLUS programme supporting peace building in the border counties up to 2027, and urges groups and communities to explore its funding opportunities. He says Brexit has damaged border communities and hopes the programme can mitigate…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PeacePlus programme official launch Original release: MacManus welcomes PEACE PLUS and urges maximum participation (opens in a new tab)