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Health workers deserve fair pay and conditions – Dillon tells London demo
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British Government must deliver fair pay and safe conditions for health and social care workers, urging an end to Tory cuts and a new investment deal to retain staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: SOS NHS demonstration in London Original release: Health workers deserve fair pay and conditions – Dillon tells London demo (opens in a new tab)
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Message in US will be one of hope and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, with deputy leader Michelle O'Neill MLA, announces a US trip for St Patrick's Day events, briefings for administration and Congressional figures, and business meetings promoting investment, marking the quarter-century of the 1998 peace accord. She urges the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Message in US will be one of hope and opportunity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes support from business leaders to restore the Executive
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy welcomes an open letter from business leaders backing the Windsor Framework agreement and a restored Executive, arguing that the EU single market and British market access offers an economic advantage. He says the party is willing to cooperate with other parties to…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Business leaders' open letter backing the protocol agreement and Executive restoration Original release: Murphy welcomes support from business leaders to restore the Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Washington will hear that progress must be built on solid foundations
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he will travel to Washington DC for meetings on Capitol Hill, urging US lawmakers that Northern Ireland progress needs respect for unionist views on the Windsor Framework. He also launches a consultation panel seeking written submissions from unionists.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson Washington DC visit and Windsor Framework consultation panel Original release: Washington will hear that progress must be built on solid foundations (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers calls for facts to be gathered before any rushed decision is taken to scrap key transport service
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls on the Department of Health to conduct an impact assessment of the dial‑a‑lift transport service, which provides about 200,000 journeys a year, before any decision to scrap it is made.
Infrastructure and transport Health Issue: Proposed scrapping of dial-a-lift health transport service Original release: Chambers calls for facts to be gathered before any rushed decision is taken to scrap key transport service (opens in a new tab)
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Seize the moment on economic opportunities – O’Neill tells business leaders
First Minister Elect Michelle O'Neill tells business leaders at a Belfast Chamber of Commerce event to seize trade opportunities after the Windsor framework deal, urging the DUP to rejoin Executive power-sharing and listing three economic priorities: Invest NI, skills and childcare.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Windsor Framework agreement between EU and UK Original release: Seize the moment on economic opportunities – O’Neill tells business leaders (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: SEN children must get support they need
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says children with special educational needs must get the support they need, after parents described their struggle to secure help. He cites reports that the Education Authority has conceded most SEN appeals and calls for a complete overhaul of the assessment…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Reports of Education Authority conceding most SEN appeals Original release: McCrossan: SEN children must get support they need (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin invite public to have their say on Mournes Project
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges residents to attend a Thursday information session in Newcastle on the proposed Mournes Gateway project. He says it needs rigorous appraisal of environmental, ecological and economic concerns, including visitor pressure on the Donard area and costs for ratepayers.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Mournes Gateway project information session in Newcastle Original release: Sinn Féin invite public to have their say on Mournes Project (opens in a new tab)
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International Women’s Day
People Before Profit marks International Women's Day by arguing that housing, cost of living and health service pressures disproportionately affect women, and that women still earn 14% less than men on average. It calls for a broader fight for women's rights, including full bodily autonomy North…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: International Women’s Day (opens in a new tab)
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We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister marks International Women's Day 2023 by paying tribute to female party colleagues, citing legislation under Naomi Long as Justice Minister and Michelle Kelly's Belfast City Council changes. She calls for continued work on equity, including accessible and…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Loss of community transport will leave vulnerable isolated
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter warns that uncertainty over Department for Infrastructure funding for the dial-a-lift community transport service could leave elderly and disabled people isolated. She says she has raised concerns with the department's Permanent Secretary and urges Stormont…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: DfI one-month community transport funding extension Original release: Hunter: Loss of community transport will leave vulnerable isolated (opens in a new tab)
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A restored Assembly must deliver for women – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin tells a Glasgow event marking March 8th that a restored Assembly and Executive must act to advance equality and deliver better for women, including those from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBT+ women and women with disabilities.
Disability and equality Original release: A restored Assembly must deliver for women – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey urges Heaton-Harris to engage with health unionsv
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey urges Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to engage directly with northern trade union leaders over the health pay dispute and reach a fair pay deal that avoids further strike action. He also calls for more public service investment and an Executive to be restored.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health workers' pay dispute and strike action in Northern Ireland Original release: Maskey urges Heaton-Harris to engage with health unionsv (opens in a new tab)
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Calm heads needed to work through Windsor Framework: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says calm heads are needed to assess the Windsor Framework, accusing some parties of spin and of undermining the Belfast Agreement, and says the DUP will obtain answers where gaps arise.
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK-EU Windsor Framework agreement and Stormont Brake Original release: Calm heads needed to work through Windsor Framework: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Parties need to explain rejection of enhanced health provision for public, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Andrew Muir and Paula Bradshaw urge other parties to explain their rejection of proposed enhanced urgent care at a new Dundonald centre, which they say would ease pressure on the Ulster Hospital emergency department.
Health Issue: Council debate on proposed Urgent Care Centre at Ulster Hospital Original release: Parties need to explain rejection of enhanced health provision for public, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey establishes consultative group
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he has established a consultation group with political, legal and business experience to consult across Northern Ireland on the Windsor Framework, reporting back by the end of March.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework publication and DUP consultation group Original release: Sir Jeffrey establishes consultative group (opens in a new tab)
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Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry - Aontú
Aontú's Daniel Connolly, Armagh DEA Rep, announces a public meeting in Newry on 13 March at 7.30pm, where Peadar Tóibín and local representatives will address rising living costs, council rates and Daisy Hill services.
Economy and employment Health Original release: Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry - Aontú (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech at centenary commemoration of Ballyseedy massacre
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the state to acknowledge the truth about the Ballyseedy massacre and amend the Dáil record, marking the centenary of the eight Republicans killed.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballyseedy massacre centenary commemoration Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech at centenary commemoration of Ballyseedy massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the passing of Rita O’Hare
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the death of Rita O'Hare, who died at her home in Dublin, and offers condolences to her husband Brendan and family. She describes Rita's roles in Sinn Féin, the Peace Process and US support work.
Other International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the passing of Rita O’Hare (opens in a new tab)
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High time SF & Alliance leaders apologised for ‘rigorous…
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says Michelle O'Neill and Naomi Long should apologise for backing strict enforcement of the NI Protocol during their September 2020 Dublin visit. She claims their pro-Protocol stance put EU approval ahead of Northern Ireland's interests.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: High time SF & Alliance leaders apologised for ‘rigorous… (opens in a new tab)