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Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the Irish Language Bill's progress through the House of Lords and calls for an Acht Gaeilge delivering official recognition, an Irish language commissioner, repeal of laws restricting Irish in courts, and access to public services through Irish.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes the passage of Irish language legislation through the House of Lords at Westminster, which also includes Ulster Scots protections. He calls for the Bill to pass the Commons without delay and says Irish language rights should have been introduced in the North rather…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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“There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle
Aontú Cllr for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle calls for urgent action to reduce the MOT test backlog, saying motorists are being fined £80 for untaxed vehicles while unable to book tests or renew tax. He urges increased capacity at all MOT centres ahead of rising demand.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test backlog and fines for untaxed vehicles Original release: “There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he has written to DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asking whether Sammy Wilson's claim that the Health Service is not underfunded reflects DUP policy, and whether the party will keep its manifesto health pledge.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Sammy Wilson claim that the Health Service is not underfunded Original release: Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’ (opens in a new tab)
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Is Infrastructure Minister acting on party colleagues demands to…
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan presses Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to revisit ways of cutting the MOT test backlog and asks whether he has acted on Sinn Féin calls over tax penalties for motorists unable to get a test.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test backlog and DVLA tax penalties Original release: Is Infrastructure Minister acting on party colleagues demands to… (opens in a new tab)
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“There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing long assessment waits, reduced educational psychology time and rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs.
Education Disability and equality Original release: “There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Translink's confirmation of a special train service from Derry for supporters heading to the All-Ireland senior football semi-final at Croke Park, including a return connection on Saturday night.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink special rail services for Derry supporters to Croke Park Original release: Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron – important to prioritise mental health provision
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron says mental health provision must be prioritised by the Department of Health now that the £10m-a-year Confidence and Supply Agreement funding has ended. She calls on the department to engage with government so the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can replace lost European…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Ending of £10m-a-year mental health funding under Confidence and Supply Agreement Original release: Cameron – important to prioritise mental health provision (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed now to start fixing health service- Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for an Executive to be formed immediately so £1 billion can be invested in the health service and a three-year budget delivered, responding to a health minister's warning about the impact of the DUP's boycott.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health minister's warning on impact of Executive boycott Original release: Executive needed now to start fixing health service- Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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"Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs and reduced educational psychology time.
Education Disability and equality Original release: "Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Time For Above-Inflation Pay Rises For All Care Workers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on care workers and all HSC staff to threaten industrial action for above-inflation pay rises, saying the Health Minister's 10p mileage increase above 3,500 miles is paltry. He also urges the DUP to end its Stormont boycott.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: Time For Above-Inflation Pay Rises For All Care Workers (opens in a new tab)
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Health Service budget must be used to tackle issues causing concern:…
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says constituents are angry about GP access, waiting lists of up to six years and reliance on private healthcare, and challenges Health Minister Robin Swann to explain how he will use the Health budget, which he says takes almost 50% of the NI budget, to reform services.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Health Service budget must be used to tackle issues causing concern:… (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Irish government's further €40m commitment to the Ulster Canal project, saying it will reopen the waterway between Clones and Upper Lough Erne, connect border communities, and boost tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Irish government €40m funding commitment for Ulster Canal Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls
Education Disability and equality Original release: Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has contacted Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train service for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so that it also runs from Derry. She argues a Derry service would make the match more accessible for local fans.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP blocking health service reform
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath accuses the DUP of blocking health reform by refusing to return to Stormont, saying the boycott leaves overdue changes stalled and will harm patients. He responds to Health Minister Robin Swann's warning on the health service's finances.
Health Issue: Health minister's warning on impact of Executive boycott Original release: McGrath: DUP blocking health service reform (opens in a new tab)
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's "special" train for the Derry v Galway semi-final, which would run from Belfast rather than Derry, is a deliberate insult to Derry. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and for a Derry-Dublin rail service.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry (opens in a new tab)
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"Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment"
Aontú Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly welcomes the Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement but urges similar urgent action for children awaiting support or assessment. She says the move only reaches pupils with statements, and calls for more staff to improve pupil-to-staff…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement for mainstream schools Original release: "Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment" (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown calls for firm action on fly-tipping in south Belfast, citing residents in Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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"Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign"
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly welcomes the overturning of Roe v Wade but says the wider campaign must continue, calling for better supports for pregnant women and rejecting claims that pro-life laws would block ectopic pregnancy surgery.
Disability and equality Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: "Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign" (opens in a new tab)