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McGrath welcomes ruling on continuing healthcare
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath welcomes a High Court decision to quash the Department of Health's policy requiring people to fund their own care in nursing homes and similar settings. He calls on the department to bring in a fairer approach that secures suitable care for people, and says…
Health Issue: High Court quashes continuing healthcare policy for self-funded care Original release: McGrath welcomes ruling on continuing healthcare (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Back Dfi Roads Service Workers Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs Department for Infrastructure Roads Service workers on strike again over pay, saying they have his full solidarity. He accuses DfI officials of citing Stormont's collapse to claim they lack the means to act, and calls for the draconian bonus system to…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI Roads Service workers strike over pay July 2023 Original release: Harkin: Back Dfi Roads Service Workers Strikers (opens in a new tab)
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SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes completion of the €35million cross-border SWELL scheme at Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Plant, calling it the perfect platform to restore Carlingford Lough's ecosystem. He says a new Omeath treatment plant will soon end untreated wastewater discharge.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SWELL cross-border water quality scheme completion at Carlingford Lough Original release: SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the finalised Department for Infrastructure budget paints a grim picture, citing cuts to road safety, cycling proficiency, Translink and NI Water, and calls on the Secretary of State to act to restore Stormont with a financial package.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: DfI failure to resolve pay dispute impacting road safety
SDLP Fairer Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan expresses solidarity with striking road service workers at the Department for Infrastructure and says the department's budget cuts and pay dispute are compromising road safety. He calls for the pay dispute to be resolved as a matter of urgency.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: DfI Roads Service workers strike over pay July 2023 Original release: Durkan: DfI failure to resolve pay dispute impacting road safety (opens in a new tab)
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A5 upgrade must proceed to prevent further lives from being lost – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty TD calls on the government to honour its pledge to fund half the A5 road upgrade, ahead of a Dáil motion, citing more than 50 deaths on the route since 2006.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dáil motion on funding the A5 road upgrade Original release: A5 upgrade must proceed to prevent further lives from being lost – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that we remember the sacrifice made by those at the Somme, says Lowry
Alliance Councillor Sharon Lowry, of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, says it is vital to remember the sacrifice of those who fought at the Somme after attending a commemorative event in France marking the 107th anniversary of the battle.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Vital that we remember the sacrifice made by those at the Somme, says Lowry (opens in a new tab)
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Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett welcomes confirmation that community transport 'dial-a-lift' providers will receive a core funding extension for the full current financial year. He says the service provides around 200,000 journeys annually for rural and isolated communities.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dial-a-lift community transport funding extension confirmed for current financial year Original release: Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order a fresh inquest into the 1971 killing of Newry man Robert Anderson by the British Army. She says the original investigation had clear flaws and calls on the British government to scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General ruling on fresh inquest into Robert Anderson killing Original release: Kimmins welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Robert Anderson (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)
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€4.3 Million PEACE Allocation To Cavan Will Be Hugely Beneficial – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says €4.3 million allocated to County Cavan under the PEACE PLUS programme will strongly benefit local community groups, after meeting Cavan County Council officials to review the funding.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: €4.3 Million PEACE Allocation To Cavan Will Be Hugely Beneficial – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Patsy Kelly
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the decision to hold a new inquest into the 1974 killing of councillor Patsy Kelly in Trillick, saying it reflects the damning Police Ombudsman report on the abduction, alleged collusion and RUC failings, and pledges continued support for the family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General reconsidering refusal of fresh inquest into Patsy Kelly killing Original release: Begley welcomes news fresh inquest will be held into murder of Patsy Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cancer patients on waiting lists cannot wait, responding to Department of Health figures on cancer treatment waiting times. She calls for urgent action and the restoration of the Executive, and criticises the delay in the cancer strategy.
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer treatment waiting times figures June 2023 Original release: Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes determination on contentious loyalist parade in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes a Parades Commission determination that an Orange Lodge parade in Ligoniel on 12 July will not pass beyond the Woodvale Parade and Woodvale Junction junction. She calls it a breach of a 2016 agreement and says residents objected with Sinn Féin's support.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission determination on Ligoniel Orange Lodge parade, North Belfast Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes determination on contentious loyalist parade in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy pays tribute to family of Daniel Hegarty
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy pays tribute to the Hegarty family for their long campaign on Daniel Hegarty's killing and says they have his full support, while calling on the British government to scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on decision not to prosecute soldier who killed Daniel Hegarty Original release: Delargy pays tribute to family of Daniel Hegarty (opens in a new tab)
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Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Westminster vote on NIO proposals to bring abortion-promoting relationships and sex education into schools is a backward step for Northern Ireland. She argues the region's abortion laws should not be taught to children and calls for more life-affirming laws.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Westminster vote on NIO proposals for RSE in schools Original release: Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Flags removed in a bid to stoke up tensions
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says members of the public have reported that Union flags put up by local Orangemen in Ballyhackamore for the Annual Somme parade were stolen from lampposts in Kirkliston Park, and claims those preaching tolerance are trying to stoke tensions. He urges anyone with details
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Theft of Union flags in Kirkliston Park before Somme parade Original release: Flags removed in a bid to stoke up tensions (opens in a new tab)
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Murray disappointed and frustrated by risk posed to potential cycling infrastructure
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he is disappointed and frustrated that planned Belfast cycling infrastructure, including Lisburn Road and Malone Road routes, may be displaced by the Department for Infrastructure's new Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan. He questions the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Cycle Network Plan displacement by Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan Original release: Murray disappointed and frustrated by risk posed to potential cycling infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Parades Commission turning a deaf ear to Orange concerns – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Parades Commission shows no wish to resolve the Garvaghy Road issue after meeting it ahead of Portadown District LOL 1's Drumcree parade. She criticises the Commission for penalising engagement, and for giving no basis for its public disorder assessment.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission ban on Portadown Drumcree Church Parade 2023 Original release: Parades Commission turning a deaf ear to Orange concerns – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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25 years on, obstinance and threat of disorder continues to dictate…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says it is a 'sad indictment' that the Parades Commission has again blocked the Portadown District LOL 1 Drumcree Church Parade this Sunday, and calls the Commission's reliance on the threat of disorder a dangerous precedent. She says she will meet the Commission.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission ban on Portadown Drumcree Church Parade 2023 Original release: 25 years on, obstinance and threat of disorder continues to dictate… (opens in a new tab)