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Chambers calls for an urgent review of how social care is delivered and its impact on local unpaid care providers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA urges a swift review of social care delivery in Northern Ireland, citing its effect on unpaid carers, and says carers should have a voice in future reform after a Carers NI research launch.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Carers NI economic value of unpaid care research launch Original release: Chambers calls for an urgent review of how social care is delivered and its impact on local unpaid care providers (opens in a new tab)
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Essential reform of adult social care sector hampered by stop-start government, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says essential reform of adult social care is blocked by stop-start politics, responding to BBC figures on unmet care packages across Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care Trusts. She calls on the DUP to end its Assembly boycott so an Executive…
Health Issue: BBC figures on unmet social care packages across Health and Social Care Trusts Original release: Essential reform of adult social care sector hampered by stop-start government, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Patients and families of deceased patients of Michael Watt deserve answers – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls for full truth and answers for patients and bereaved relatives affected by Michael Watt's misdiagnosis cases, and points families to RQIA for clinical record reviews.
Health Issue: Michael Watt misdiagnosis cases RQIA clinical record review Original release: Patients and families of deceased patients of Michael Watt deserve answers – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Angry voices with no ‘Plan B’ need to accept they are at the end of the road.
UUP leader Doug Beattie criticises senior Westminster-based DUP figures over their response to the Windsor Framework, saying their rhetoric ignores the cost-of-living pressures facing people. He says a possible deal is being undermined as unworkable and defeatist, and asks what the DUP's 'Plan B'…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP response to possible Windsor Framework deal and Stormont return Original release: Angry voices with no ‘Plan B’ need to accept they are at the end of the road. (opens in a new tab)
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Grief education and bereavement support in schools needed for student mental health, says Mathison
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA says change is needed in how schools handle bereavement support and grief education, after sponsoring a Marie Curie child grief event at Parliament Buildings. He backs Marie Curie's push to add grief education to the Northern Ireland curriculum.
Education Health Issue: Marie Curie Children's Grief Awareness Week event at Parliament Buildings Original release: Grief education and bereavement support in schools needed for student mental health, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Trusts lack the budget and political direction to commission ADHD diagnosis and support services, calling for a health minister, Health Committee and Assembly budget to be in place.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
Disability and equality Original release: Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson’s folly
TUV leader Jim Allister says Peter Robinson's intervention is orchestrated and his analysis flawed, arguing that unionists cannot secure further Protocol changes through Stormont because Sinn Féin holds an entrenched veto.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Robinson intervention on Stormont and the Protocol Original release: Robinson’s folly (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson launched like a political distress flare to save DUP from itself
UUP leader Lord Empey says Peter Robinson's intervention is a bid to help the DUP escape a dead end it created, arguing the Stormont boycott has failed and blaming the DUP for backing Brexit and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Peter Robinson intervention on Stormont and the Protocol Original release: Robinson launched like a political distress flare to save DUP from itself (opens in a new tab)
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20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Cycling Andrew Muir calls for a restored Executive to consider a 20mph default speed limit in residential areas, citing fewer collisions and more active travel, following Wales's move to lower limits in built-up areas.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wales 20mph built-up area speed limit reduction Original release: 20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes confirmation that drug to protect against breast cancer will be available in Northern Ireland
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw welcomes Department of Health confirmation that Anastrozole will be made available in Northern Ireland to help prevent breast cancer, mirroring its availability elsewhere in the UK, and says it will benefit women at elevated risk.
Health Issue: Anastrozole breast cancer prevention drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Bradshaw welcomes confirmation that drug to protect against breast cancer will be available in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths
Alliance Transport spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls on road users to curb dangerous driving after 58 road deaths so far this year, against 55 for all of 2022. He urges prioritising A1 and A5 road improvements and a multi-agency approach.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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‘Workers and families continue to pay the price for one party’s boycott’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British government's withholding of Levelling Up funding for the north, tied to the DUP's Executive boycott, is disgraceful. He calls for locally elected ministers to return to the Executive to press for more money for public services.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government withholding Levelling Up funding from Northern Ireland Original release: ‘Workers and families continue to pay the price for one party’s boycott’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the next phase of the peace process requires tackling sectarianism, repurposing institutions and preparing for Irish unity, urging a Citizens Assembly on reunification and calling self‑determination and unity referenda in the national interest, as outlined in the ‘A
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Publication of ‘A New Ireland for All’ policy Original release: Self-determination and unity referenda are in the national interest – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: DUP boycott costing Northern Ireland millions
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says the UK Government's exclusion of Northern Ireland from the latest Levelling Up funding round shows the cost of the DUP's refusal to return to Stormont. She claims the boycott gave Westminster cover to underinvest and calls for a return to power-sharing.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: British government withholding Levelling Up funding from Northern Ireland Original release: Hanna: DUP boycott costing Northern Ireland millions (opens in a new tab)
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No one should suffer in silence, says Donnelly, marking International Men’s Day
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly says no one should suffer in silence on International Men’s Day, highlighting that 74% of suicide deaths in 2021 were men and urging people to talk about mental health and use services such as Lifeline, Samaritans and Minding Your Head.
Health Issue: International Men’s Day 2023 Original release: No one should suffer in silence, says Donnelly, marking International Men’s Day (opens in a new tab)
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‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says regional balance and transforming the north west's economy will be priorities in a new Executive, calling for fresh leadership at the Department for Economy and a stronger local Invest NI presence. He lists completing the A5, expanding Magee University, supporting…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage
Green Party councillor Barry McKee welcomes Translink's notice that refurbishment of the sand chimney and outbuildings beside Bangor railway station starts on 1 November, after a campaign to save the last remnant of the original station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bangor railway station sand chimney refurbishment by Translink Original release: Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage (opens in a new tab)
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Non-teaching staff deserve fair pay and employment terms - Allen
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA calls on EA and the Westminster government to resolve the non-teaching staff pay dispute, and has written to the Secretary of State urging funding be allocated now rather than awaiting restoration of Stormont.
Education Economy and employment Issue: School support staff strike over pay on 16 November 2023 Original release: Non-teaching staff deserve fair pay and employment terms - Allen (opens in a new tab)