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SF Tying Itself in Knots on Climate Laws
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Sinn Fein is struggling with contradictions over amending the Climate Change Act to allow major infrastructure, arguing Michelle O'Neill's remarks on road projects were a kite-flying exercise. She says the Infrastructure Minister gave no answer on the A5 Court of…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: SF Tying Itself in Knots on Climate Laws (opens in a new tab)
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Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for free health checks offered through Kingsbridge Private Hospital's GAA-focused Health Check Roadshow to be extended to football, rugby, cricket and other sports clubs. He says he wrote to the hospital in April and again last week without a reply.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart calls for PHA drugs post to be withdrawn
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Health Minister to have the Public Health Agency withdraw a social media post on illegal drug use at music festivals, which she says sends the wrong message. She has asked the Department of Health who approved the campaign and what approval process was followed.
Health Original release: Lockhart calls for PHA drugs post to be withdrawn (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns an Islamophobic mural unveiled in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey, which police are investigating as a hate incident and possible criminal damage. She says she will keep liaising with the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Givan's Education Bill is a Trojan Horse Attack on Teachers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the Education Minister's forthcoming bill as a Trojan horse that pairs religious education reform with a provision punishing teachers for lawful industrial action. He says he will oppose it in the Assembly debate.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Carroll: Givan's Education Bill is a Trojan Horse Attack on Teachers (opens in a new tab)
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Inspections Bill an attempt to undermine teachers’ workers’ rights- Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the Education Inspections Bill, ahead of its second stage debate, attacks teachers' employment rights and undermines lawful industrial action, and says the party will oppose it. He calls on Education Minister Paul Givan to drop the proposals and focus on teacher…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Inspections Bill an attempt to undermine teachers’ workers’ rights- Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Pat Sheehan comments on Education Committee remarks
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says Department officials do important work under their Minister's political direction, and that his role is to scrutinise that work. He says he does not intend to undermine officials, but to ensure the department and Minister are open and transparent.
Education Original release: Pat Sheehan comments on Education Committee remarks (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a racist banner erected in Moygashel, calling for its immediate removal. He says it was put up to sow division and targets part of the community, and notes it was placed at a children's play park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: ‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Finance Minister’s investment in pharmacy services
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes a £42 million investment in pharmacies, part of a wider £70 million health package announced by Finance Minister John O'Dowd, to fund digital prescriptions and expanded pharmacy services. He says it will ease pressure on GP surgeries and hospitals and calls…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Kearney welcomes Finance Minister’s investment in pharmacy services (opens in a new tab)
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Just Transition Commission must be led by those who live and work in our industries not just talk about them
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges DAERA to fill the three agriculture seats on the new Just Transition Commission with people who understand farming and food production, not just academics and advocates. He says food and energy security must shape its terms of reference.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Just Transition Commission must be led by those who live and work in our industries not just talk about them (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists welcome £80m ringfenced for NI elective care and waiting lists
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's plan to set aside £80 million this year for elective care and cutting waiting lists, and says the funding shows the Executive's priority on shorter waits. He points to the removal of four-year waits in several…
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‘Progress has been made by Executive, but much more work remains’ – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes progress in the Programme for Government Annual Report, citing 237,000 extra health procedures and childcare support, but says much more work is needed. She calls on the British government to provide proper funding for the Executive.
Public finance and taxation Health Original release: ‘Progress has been made by Executive, but much more work remains’ – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns racist graffiti spotted in Newtownabbey’s Abbots Cross, saying there is no place for hate‑filled markings, urging all leaders to denounce it and asking anyone with information to contact police so perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Disability and equality Original release: Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Agency costs expose years of workforce planning failures - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, a Health Committee member, says a Northern Ireland Audit Office report on agency staffing exposes years of failed workforce planning and calls on the Health Minister to set a timetable for the long-delayed Safer Staffing Bill.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Agency costs expose years of workforce planning failures - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Agency spending illustrates need for safe staffing legislation
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls on the Health Minister to introduce safe staffing legislation after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report found health trusts spent over £160 million on agency nurses in a year. He also cites a 2,100-plus nursing shortfall and £186 million in…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: McGrath: Agency spending illustrates need for safe staffing legislation (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes a High Court ruling that quashed a decision denying compensation to Jeanitta Larkin and her father Peter McCabe under the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme. He calls on the Victims' Payment Board to urgently clarify the judgment's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan praises vital role played by cancer charities across north
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan praises cancer charities across the North after attending a Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition gathering at Parliament Buildings. He calls for renewed focus on Cancer Strategy targets, tackling outcome inequalities and long-term funding for charities.
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Sinn Fein Net Zero U-Turn must be matched by action - Erskine
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Sinn Fein's apparent U-turn on net zero must be backed by action from the First Minister. She says the DUP repeatedly sought economic cost analysis of climate targets, which Sinn Fein, Alliance, the SDLP and UUP opposed.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Fein Net Zero U-Turn must be matched by action - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Transformation Funding Must Deliver Real Change - Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA welcomes Transformation Fund allocations, including £42 million for ePharmacy and digital reform and funding for Together for Families, while calling for measurable outcomes, shorter waiting times and accountable delivery.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Transformation Funding Must Deliver Real Change - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Baby Loss Certificates a compassionate step forward for grieving…
South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes the completion of the final legislative stage for baby loss certificates, which open for applications in June, giving formal recognition to parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks.