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Oireachtas Committee request inter-state case against British government’s Legacy Act – John Finucane MP
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a Good Friday Agreement Committee decision to ask the Taoiseach to pursue a state-to-state case against the British Legacy Act, urging action before the 18 January 2024 legal deadline.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee request on Legacy Act interstate case Original release: Oireachtas Committee request inter-state case against British government’s Legacy Act – John Finucane MP (opens in a new tab)
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Restoration of power sharing and sustainable public funds are essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA calls for immediate restoration of the Executive and British government funding to resolve public sector pay disputes and stabilise services. He also proposes a needs-based Barnett Formula, fiscal powers for a new Executive, and social dialogue…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Restoration of power sharing and sustainable public funds are essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol stymies effect of Rwanda Bill in Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Rwanda Bill will lack full effect in Northern Ireland because the Protocol keeps the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights enforceable there, and calls for amendments to the Bill to address this.
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Rwanda Bill impact in Northern Ireland under the Protocol Original release: Protocol stymies effect of Rwanda Bill in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins expresses concern at adults with learning disabilities being overcharged in Trust
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says it is deeply concerning that Southern Health and Social Care Trust overcharged adults with learning disabilities for their utility bills and will write to the Department of Health to investigate and ensure reimbursements are promptly made.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Kimmins expresses concern at adults with learning disabilities being overcharged in Trust (opens in a new tab)
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More investment needed in tackling homelessness in NI, says Armstrong, marking Homelessness Awareness Week
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls for investment in preventing homelessness across Northern Ireland, citing rising homelessness, a housing shortfall and heavy spending on temporary accommodation. She says a restored Executive would be the most effective action.
Housing Public finance and taxation Original release: More investment needed in tackling homelessness in NI, says Armstrong, marking Homelessness Awareness Week (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State should meet Unions urgently on public transport strikes says Honeyford
Alliance Transport Spokesperson David Honeyford, Lagan Valley MLA, urges the Secretary of State to meet trade unions quickly to head off further public transport strikes. He argues the Secretary of State shares responsibility for pay and conditions, citing his role in revenue-raising such as…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Public transport strikes and Secretary of State meeting with unions Original release: Secretary of State should meet Unions urgently on public transport strikes says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone meets Northern Trust to highlight concern at domiciliary care shortage
SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone, joined by Moyola councillor Denise Johnston, has met the Northern Health and Social Care Trust over shortages of domiciliary care packages in Mid Ulster. He says the shortfall in staff and hours is keeping otherwise healthy patients in hospital…
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Murphy challenges Tory measures which will damage local economy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says he has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly to challenge UK plans to restrict legal migration, warning they will damage the local economy and worsen staff shortages in health, social care, manufacturing and agri-food.
Immigration Economy and employment Issue: UK Government raise skilled worker salary threshold Original release: Murphy challenges Tory measures which will damage local economy (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly calls for full implementation of Acht Gaeilge, including appointment of a commissioner, marking one year since it became law. She says an Executive must be restored immediately to deal with a growing backlog of issues.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Acht Gaeilge one-year anniversary and call for commissioner appointment Original release: Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored without delay so a Women's Health Strategy can be delivered. She says there are no specialist services for endometriosis in the North, with women diagnosed late and not receiving proper treatment.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for a fair pay deal for bus and train staff after Unite, SIPTU and GMB announced three pre-Christmas pickets. He says the British Secretary of State has ignored union requests to meet and urges a new, properly-funded Executive.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bus and train staff pay dispute pre-Christmas strike action Original release: Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks secures cross-party support for Greenway plans
Alliance Councillor Tara Brooks says she has secured cross-party support for preliminary investigations into a proposed Blackstaff Greenway, a traffic-free route from Finaghy through Belfast city centre. She argues it would link the Royal hospital, Adelaide station and the Boucher estate.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff Greenway preliminary investigations cross-party support Original release: Brooks secures cross-party support for Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Party backs Safer Ageing Week campaign to end abuse of older people
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, backs Hourglass's Safe Ageing Week campaign on abuse of older people, arguing that the absence of a functioning Executive is holding back progress and calling for one to be formed alongside a strategy for older victims.
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McCrossan: Decision must be taken to progress A5
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges that a decision on the A5 Western Transport Corridor be taken imminently, after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is considering the Planning Appeals Commission report and developing next steps. He calls for the project to be delivered as…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor next steps after Planning Appeals Commission report Original release: McCrossan: Decision must be taken to progress A5 (opens in a new tab)
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British government failure to engage with transport unions is unacceptable – Kearney
Sinn Féin Workers’ Rights spokesperson Declan Kearney says the British Secretary of State for the north has failed to meet SIPTU, GMB and Unite representatives over Translink staff pay, calling the neglect unacceptable and urging immediate negotiations to avert further strike action.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: British Secretary of State's refusal to meet transport unions Original release: British government failure to engage with transport unions is unacceptable – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme to be administered with victims as the priority, citing delays of up to 26 months. She asks the NI Affairs Committee to press the Secretary of State over backdating ending in August 2024 and over ineligibility for…
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme evidence to NI Affairs Committee Original release: Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to step up efforts against racist and hate attacks in Belfast, including those targeting the Belfast Multi Cultural Association. She urges referral of alleged recordings of community leaders at the charity to the Police Ombudsman, and says Sinn Féin…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Department for Communities failed to answer his written questions on Casement Park after the removal of its main contractor, including its role, procurement oversight, costings and business case. He calls the department's reply evasive and asks why it is avoiding…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park main contractor removal and Department for Communities response Original release: Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes the UK Government’s consultation on a smoke-free generation proposals
UK Ulster Unionist health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the UK Government's consultation on a smoke-free generation, arguing it gives Northern Ireland a chance to raise concerns about rising smoking and vaping, particularly among young people.
Health Issue: UK Government consultation on smoke-free generation proposals Original release: Chambers welcomes the UK Government’s consultation on a smoke-free generation proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes help with health cost notification but presses for further action
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the notification to Universal Credit claimants about completing an HC1 form for help with dental and optical costs, but urges the Department of Health to develop a more seamless, longer-term solution.
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Universal Credit HC1 form notification for Help with Health Costs Original release: Allen welcomes help with health cost notification but presses for further action (opens in a new tab)