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Fine Gael Senator must publicly retract false ambulance claim and apologise – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls on Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie to publicly retract and apologise for claims that Northern Ireland paramedics were prevented from helping at the Creeslough explosion, which he says were refuted.
Health Issue: Creeslough explosion Northern Ireland paramedics claims by Senator Emer Currie Original release: Fine Gael Senator must publicly retract false ambulance claim and apologise – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Constitutional change has already happened without any consent, Mr Baker
TUV leader Jim Allister says constitutional change has already occurred in Northern Ireland without consent, pointing to the Protocol's suspension of Article 6 of the Acts of Union as confirmed by the Supreme Court, and criticises Steve Baker's support for it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Constitutional change has already happened without any consent, Mr Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Barr welcomes Anti-Domestic Violence Action within Mid and East Antrim
UUP Councillor Alan Barr welcomes a recent council motion in Mid and East Antrim committing the council to work with other agencies on tackling domestic violence, and says his amendment on violence against men and boys was accepted. He urges men affected to report it to police or contact the Men's…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim council domestic violence notice of motion Original release: Barr welcomes Anti-Domestic Violence Action within Mid and East Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Investment opportunities will come once political dysfunction resolved, says Eastwood
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood MLA says investment opportunities across key local sectors depend on resolving political dysfunction, as a trade delegation arrives with US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy. She calls for reform of the institutions and a shift towards export growth for local…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: US business delegation visit to the north led by Joe Kennedy Original release: Investment opportunities will come once political dysfunction resolved, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Health minister urgently needed to direct availability of vital prostate cancer drug, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for a health minister to be appointed quickly so that Abiraterone, a prostate cancer drug, can be made available in Northern Ireland as it already is in Scotland and Wales. She says she has written to the Permanent Secretary urging preparations…
Health Issue: Abiraterone prostate cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Health minister urgently needed to direct availability of vital prostate cancer drug, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes vital review of taxi fares
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a Department for Infrastructure review of taxi fares, which he says followed his intervention, and calls for a speedy decision before Christmas. He says a revised fare structure has been delayed for over two years since the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure taxi fares review Original release: Honeyford welcomes vital review of taxi fares (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to fully implement cancer strategy – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for an Executive to be restored now so the cancer strategy can be fully implemented, after meeting cancer charity Macmillan and hearing patients' experiences of long waits and palliative care.
Health Original release: Executive needed to fully implement cancer strategy – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Principle of Consent not up for debate
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP warns London that the principle of consent is non-negotiable, responding to remarks by Minister Steve Baker at the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. He says unionist votes cannot count for more than others, so a simple majority should suffice in any future unity…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Steve Baker remarks on consent principle at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly Original release: Eastwood: Principle of Consent not up for debate (opens in a new tab)
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‘Health and social care workers deserve fair pay’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British Government to urgently deliver a fair pay deal and better conditions for health and social care workers, extend the pay offer to Northern Ireland, and restore the Assembly to tackle waiting lists and systemic health service problems.
Health Economy and employment Issue: UK health and social care pay offer exclusion for Northern Ireland Original release: ‘Health and social care workers deserve fair pay’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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RQIA must review IVF treatment in NI, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls on the RQIA to urgently review private IVF services in Northern Ireland after reports of couples being sold unproven fertility add-ons. She also calls for NHS IVF provision here to match the three cycles offered in England, Scotland and Wales.
Health Issue: Reports of unproven IVF treatment add-ons sold to couples Original release: RQIA must review IVF treatment in NI, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives repeat call for Women's Health Strategy on World Menopause Day
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Paula Bradshaw call for a Women's Health Strategy including specialist menopause clinics in the public health system on World Menopause Day, citing difficulty accessing primary care support and medication.
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Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for the Assembly to be restored immediately to support women experiencing menopause, citing stigma, a lack of awareness and the absence of a women's health strategy in the north. She urges the DUP to end its boycott and return to work.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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British government should provide proper funding to support children with special educational needs – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Education Department approval for a new special school in Belfast and an expansion of Harberton school, adding 450 places, and calls for the Assembly to be restored so funding can start construction.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Belfast special school and Harberton expansion approval by Education Department Original release: British government should provide proper funding to support children with special educational needs – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Health Services cannot be delivered without adequate pay and conditions, says Alliance Health representatives
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says health and social care transformation will fail without fair pay awards and Safe Staffing legislation for workers. Alliance backs a letter from all six trust chiefs to the Secretary of State on pay, calling the situation urgent.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and social care trust chiefs' letter to Secretary of State on worker pay Original release: Health Services cannot be delivered without adequate pay and conditions, says Alliance Health representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes announcement of new Belfast special school
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the Department of Education's approval of a new Belfast special school and expansion of Harberton School, but says interim places must be in suitable accommodation. He says the projects depend on capital funding of over £80 million and…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Belfast special school and Harberton expansion approval by Education Department Original release: Mathison welcomes announcement of new Belfast special school (opens in a new tab)
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Staying the course – Robinson
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson, speaking to members in East Londonderry, says the Windsor Framework fell short of DUP manifesto commitments but progress was made, and calls on rivals to accept they were wrong to dismiss concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Staying the course – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help save the lives of cancer patients – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Assembly and Executive to be restored now to fund the new Cancer Strategy, after an event at Stormont campaigning for earlier bowel cancer screening.
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Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari
Former Uachtarán Sinn Féin Gerry Adams offers sincere condolences to the family of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, praising his role in the peace process and the arms‑decommissioning inspections that helped underpin the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Death of former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Original release: Adams extends condolences on death of Martti Ahtisaari (opens in a new tab)
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Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says political drift in the north cannot continue and calls for the Assembly election outcome to be respected and validated. She urges the DUP, the two governments and all parties to restore the Good Friday Agreement institutions without delay.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Stormont institutions restoration after 2023 Assembly election Original release: Political drift can’t continue and democracy must be respected – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2023 - Leader's Address
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the party stands firmly with Israel after the Hamas attacks in Southern Israel, urges Israel to avoid civilian harm while destroying Hamas, calls for prayers for Jerusalem and celebrates the recent coronation and strong council election results.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Hamas attack on Israel, October 2023 Original release: Conference 2023 - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)