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Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Department of Health and the Western Trust to act to stop GP surgeries closing in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, after the Brookeborough and Tempo practices handed back their contract. She says she will meet GPs, the department and the…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services
Sinn Féin MLA Aine Murphy urges the health department and Western Trust to act urgently to keep GP services running for around 8,000 patients in Brookeborough and Tempo after reports the surgery has returned its contract. She also argues rural GP provision must be protected and calls for a health…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the British Government to end cuts to public services and agree a fair pay settlement for teachers and health workers taking strike action across the north. He also says an Executive must be formed to protect workers' rights.
Economy and employment Health Issue: February 2023 public sector strike wave and rallies across the North Original release: Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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TUV will not be taking the knee to the Union-dismantling Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says unionism must stand firm and not accept a Protocol deal that keeps Northern Ireland under EU Customs Code and EU law, warning that any deal would leave it subject to foreign laws and lead to a Sinn Féin First Minister. He says TUV will not back the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU Windsor Framework negotiations on Northern Ireland Protocol leaks Original release: TUV will not be taking the knee to the Union-dismantling Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons
SDLP says it will back Dáithí's Law when it reaches the House of Commons on Wednesday, with MPs attending to voice full support. Leader Colum Eastwood praises the MacGabhann family's campaign for the organ transplant legislation and says it should have passed Stormont earlier.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, the First Minister designate, praises campaigners for pushing Dáithí's Law through, welcoming its confirmed passage at Westminster this week as a step toward expanding organ transplant options.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister warns against constitutionally damaging deal
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that any Sunak deal with the EU must be judged on constitutional grounds, arguing that EU customs rules and single market access would alter Northern Ireland's position under the Acts of Union. He cautions unionists against accepting single market access, which he…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Jim Allister warns against constitutionally damaging deal (opens in a new tab)
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To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on political parties to work together rather than put party first on World Social Justice Day, and welcomes the Independent Panel's Review of Welfare Mitigations recommendations on a Carers payment and family support.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes progress on Dáithí’s Law
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the UK Government's move to advance Dáithí's Law at Westminster, after an SDLP-backed amendment, and pledges his party's full support for the bill, which he says will help people awaiting organ transplants.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: Eastwood welcomes progress on Dáithí’s Law (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - Getting it right must be the goal
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the future of Northern Ireland hinges on the Prime Minister and EU Commission President’s decisions in the coming days, warning they could deepen division or open a path to healing; he notes no final text yet, stresses further work, will test any deal against DU
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Prime Minister meeting on NI protocol negotiations Original release: Sir Jeffrey - Getting it right must be the goal (opens in a new tab)
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The DUP Cannot be Allowed Hold the North to Ransom Anymore -Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says speculation of a close deal on the Protocol is good news, but accuses the DUP of holding the north to ransom and calls for political institutions to be reformed so one party cannot collapse the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Speculation of a near deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: The DUP Cannot be Allowed Hold the North to Ransom Anymore -Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Monaghan Row site purchase further secures future of Daisy Hill Hospital – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says the Southern Trust’s purchase of the Monaghan Row office site is a positive step for Daisy Hill Hospital, allowing admin and the Medical Training Unit to move and freeing space for new diagnostic equipment such as an MRI/CT suite after power upgrades, and adds Sinn Féĭ
Health Issue: Southern Trust purchase of Monaghan Row office site Original release: Monaghan Row site purchase further secures future of Daisy Hill Hospital – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Government must honour UK internal market commitments to NI hauliers
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett urges the Government to honour its UK internal market commitments by removing east-west trade barriers, after meeting Logistics UK about haulage concerns over the NI Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Government must honour UK internal market commitments to NI hauliers (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP blockade of Executive putting community jobs at risk’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the DUP's blocking of the Executive is harming community groups facing job and service losses after lost EU funding was not fully replaced by the British Government. She calls for urgent backing from Executive departments and for an Executive to be restored now.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Loss of EU funding for community and voluntary sector jobs Original release: ‘DUP blockade of Executive putting community jobs at risk’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Executive hampering climate and cost of living response, says Tennyson
Alliance climate spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's boycott of the Executive is holding back cost-of-living and climate work, after the Economy Department missed its end-2022 deadline for new home and business energy efficiency schemes.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Department for the Economy misses energy efficiency scheme launch deadline Original release: Lack of Executive hampering climate and cost of living response, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will decide if any deal meets our 7 tests
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says the party has not seen details of the deal the PM is concluding with the EU and will itself decide whether it meets the DUP's seven tests. He says the deal must also meet the Government's tests and NI Protocol Bill promises, and that failure to address the democratic…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK Windsor Framework deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: DUP will decide if any deal meets our 7 tests (opens in a new tab)
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“EU Report on Electoral Rights proves Democratic Deficit in North can be addressed” – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus welcomes a European Parliament report on electoral rights for mobile citizens, arguing it shows the democratic deficit affecting people in the North can be tackled. He calls on the Dublin government to extend EU election voting rights to voters in the North.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament report on electoral rights of mobile citizens Original release: “EU Report on Electoral Rights proves Democratic Deficit in North can be addressed” – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill pays tribute to outgoing Scottish FM Nicola Sturgeon
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon following her decision to step down after eight years as Scottish First Minister and SNP leader, praising her work on Scottish independence and opposition to Brexit.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Nicola Sturgeon decision to step down as Scottish First Minister Original release: O’Neill pays tribute to outgoing Scottish FM Nicola Sturgeon (opens in a new tab)
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DUP now at the mercy of events over Protocol – Empey
UUP peer Lord Empey says a UK-EU deal on the Protocol is expected but questions whether it will meet the DUP's seven tests, listing five tests on EU law, border checks, notifications, the European Court and the Treaty. He says the DUP has lost influence and calls for local politicians to be…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Expected UK-EU deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: DUP now at the mercy of events over Protocol – Empey (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year
UUP Alderman Glenn Barr calls on councils to recognise the Greenfinches of the Ulster Defence Regiment ahead of the 50th anniversary of their formation in July. He says he tabled a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council and that UUP motions will follow across Northern Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year (opens in a new tab)