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Executive must be restored urgently to resolve health pay issues and deliver safe staffing, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Danny Donnelly call for the Executive to be restored urgently to address health sector pay and conditions, which they say affect patient safety. They also urge the UK Government to reform the system so that parties unwilling to govern can enter opposition.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health sector strike over pay and conditions amid Executive collapse Original release: Executive must be restored urgently to resolve health pay issues and deliver safe staffing, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Tens Of Thousands Strike
People Before Profit says a one-day strike by NIPSA and Royal College of Midwives members, joined by Unison and Unite healthcare workers, was among the largest coordinated strike days of the cost of living crisis. It calls for longer, escalating action until proper pay rises are offered.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Coordinated one-day NHS and public sector strike across Northern Ireland, September 2023 Original release: Tens Of Thousands Strike (opens in a new tab)
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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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Neither bullying nor bribery will get Unionists to accept Sea Border
TUV councillor Christopher Jameson says the NIO's latest move is an attempt to pressure Unionists into accepting the Windsor Framework, and that TUV will not accept bullying or bribery over the Irish Sea Border. He warns that accepting the border would bring greater financial pain to Northern…
Constitutional affairs Issue: NIO move on Windsor Framework and Stormont return Original release: Neither bullying nor bribery will get Unionists to accept Sea Border (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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Public must not be punished for political crisis, says Tennyson, responding to SoS proposals
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the public should not pay for the DUP's boycott of Stormont, criticising proposed revenue-raising measures such as water charges and higher university fees. He calls for the Secretary of State to address Northern Ireland's Treasury underfunding…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State instructs departments to consult on revenue-raising measures Original release: Public must not be punished for political crisis, says Tennyson, responding to SoS proposals (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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Latest wheeze to impose EU colonial rule must be rejected across Unionism
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on unionism to firmly reject a reported plan for Westminster to implement EU rules in Northern Ireland, arguing it would amount to joint authority with the EU and hollow out devolution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Reported Westminster plan to implement Protocol rules in NI Original release: Latest wheeze to impose EU colonial rule must be rejected across Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie warns that ‘Devil is in the Detail’ as changes to Windsor Framework delivery made public.
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the UK Government's plan to bring Windsor Framework changes under direct rule proves the case for restoring devolved government. He says the party will scrutinise the proposals and the financial detail once published, affecting departments including DAERA.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster legislation to administer Windsor Framework under direct rule Original release: Beattie warns that ‘Devil is in the Detail’ as changes to Windsor Framework delivery made public. (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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Kearney calls for ongoing and closer partnership with the EU
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the EU Foreign Affairs Committee should maintain a close partnership with the north, welcomes the committee’s support for the Windsor Framework and urges the DUP to end its assembly boycott and restore power‑sharing institutions.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework implementation Original release: Kearney calls for ongoing and closer partnership with the EU (opens in a new tab)
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Ignoring unionists will never deliver a balanced outcome
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says she briefed European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee members at Parliament Buildings and urged them to consider the unionist viewpoint. She says ignoring unionists will not produce durable outcomes and that Stormont cannot be restored until Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: MEPs Foreign Affairs Committee visit to Parliament Buildings Original release: Ignoring unionists will never deliver a balanced outcome (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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Varadkar should dial down the rhetoric: Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to tone down his talk of a border poll and instead use his influence in Brussels to secure arrangements that both unionists and nationalists can accept.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Varadkar should dial down the rhetoric: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin has no right to UK sovereign territory
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe, identified as chairman, says Dublin has no right to comment on Northern Ireland's constitutional status after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar linked his remarks to the Prime Minister describing himself as a Unionist. He accuses Varadkar of pursuing an all-Ireland agenda and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Varadkar comments on Northern Ireland constitutional status and Unionism Original release: Dublin has no right to UK sovereign territory (opens in a new tab)
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Time to respect democracy and get back to business – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says public tolerance of the political deadlock is wearing thin and calls on the British and Irish governments and the DUP to restore the Executive and respect the May Assembly election result.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Time to respect democracy and get back to business – O’Neill (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)