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Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says latest figures showing 161 women travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for reproductive healthcare in 2021 are outrageous. She says the law on abortion is not being implemented and calls for those services to be provided locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Figures on Northern Ireland women travelling to GB for reproductive healthcare in 2021 Original release: Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Gary McKeown says masonry falling from the Scottish Mutual Building in central Belfast shows the listed structure must be protected and reopened. He calls for urgent regeneration plans and for building administrators to be told to survey it for safety quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Masonry fall from Scottish Mutual Building Belfast Original release: McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted
People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O'Neill says the PSNI's decision to make spit hood use permanent is unjustifiable, citing refusal to publish consultation findings on equality impact and reported disproportionate use on disabled people, Catholic-background people and children.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision to make spit hood use permanent Original release: PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking RMT rail workers against pay cuts and job layoffs, accusing the Tories and rail bosses of demonising them. He urges Derry and Northern Ireland workers to join an ICTU march and rally on Stormont for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services
Cllr Simon Lee urges the Health Minister to acknowledge pandemic‑induced isolation and reduced provision for people with learning disabilities, and calls for a rapid rollout of a regional service model to end postcode‑based inequities.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Learning Disability Week service disruption Original release: Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Allister appeals for information about murder of Glenn Quinn
TUV leader Jim Allister appeals for anyone with information about the murder of Glenn Quinn, who was beaten to death at his Carrickfergus home, to come forward to police. He says the Quinn family's efforts to secure justice are impressive and that those responsible should face justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Allister appeals for information about murder of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey calls for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP appeals to anyone with knowledge of the 2020 killing of Glenn Quinn to come forward to police, saying he has pledged full support to the family in seeking justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Glenn Quinn killing police appeal for information Original release: Sir Jeffrey calls for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes US support for Good Friday Agreement, truth and justice and the Protocol - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes comments from US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer backing the Good Friday Agreement, the Protocol and Stormont House truth and justice mechanisms. He says the British government must drop its amnesty legislation and its attempts to breach the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: US Senate Majority Leader comments on Good Friday Agreement and Protocol Original release: Finucane welcomes US support for Good Friday Agreement, truth and justice and the Protocol - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Dereliction of Exec Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy Leader
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Malachai O'Hara accuses the Executive parties of neglecting air quality by not producing a Clean Air Strategy, as Clean Air Day passes. He calls for the adoption of WHO air pollution limits, a ban on polluting fuels, and enabling legislation for clean air zones.
Environment and climate Health Original release: Dereliction of Exec Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Dereliction of Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy
Green Party Deputy Leader Mal O'Hara accuses the Executive parties of neglecting their responsibilities by not producing a Clean Air Strategy for Northern Ireland, and calls for one that bans polluting fuels, enables clean air zones and adopts WHO pollution limits.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Clean Air Day and absence of a Northern Ireland Clean Air Strategy Original release: Dereliction of Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein attempting to hi-jack road safety for party politicking
DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston questions whether Sinn Féin's priority is road safety or party promotion over its 'road safety' signs in the Deerpark and Oldpark area of Belfast. He says the signs are a transparent bid to politicise road safety and urges the party to remove them.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin road safety signs in north Belfast Original release: Sinn Fein attempting to hi-jack road safety for party politicking (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes GB News 12th Live Coverage
Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds welcomes GB News’ decision to broadcast live coverage of the 2022 Twelfth, saying it benefits those unable to attend and praising the outlet for recognising the event, while condemning the BBC’s reduced coverage.
Community relations and legacy Issue: GB News live coverage of the 2022 Twelfth Original release: Dodds welcomes GB News 12th Live Coverage (opens in a new tab)
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TUV welcomes GB News live Twelfth coverage
TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe welcomes GB News's decision to broadcast the Twelfth live UK-wide after the BBC dropped its live coverage, and questions why licence fee payers fund the BBC.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: TUV welcomes GB News live Twelfth coverage (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Economy Caoimhe Archibald criticises the Department of the Economy's award of mineral licences to Dalradian Gold, saying local concerns about environmental and health impacts were not addressed. She calls for a public inquiry, an urgent review of the mineral licensing…
Environment and climate Issue: Dalradian Gold mineral licences awarded by Department of the Economy Original release: Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Bomber’s re-appointment to Education Authority reminds us of Alliance and SDLP culpability
TUV leader Jim Allister criticises the re-appointment of Paul Kavanagh, a convicted bomber, to the Education Authority board. He says his Bill to remove Kavanagh was defeated by Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Alliance, and accuses Alliance and the SDLP of blocking it.
Community relations and legacy Education Issue: Paul Kavanagh re-appointment to Education Authority board Original release: Bomber’s re-appointment to Education Authority reminds us of Alliance and SDLP culpability (opens in a new tab)
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Wrightbus order highlights benefits of protocol for businesses in north - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Wrightbus's contract to supply 120 fully electric double-decker buses to the south's National Transport Authority shows the benefits of the Northern Ireland Protocol. She calls on the British government to stop undermining the protocol and to negotiate…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus contract for 120 electric buses for National Transport Authority Original release: Wrightbus order highlights benefits of protocol for businesses in north - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes Wrightbus order in Republic of Ireland
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes a Wrightbus contract with the Republic of Ireland's transport authority, described as one of the biggest bus-building contracts agreed in Ireland, and congratulates the company and its workforce.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus contract for 120 electric buses for National Transport Authority Original release: Paisley welcomes Wrightbus order in Republic of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Further vindication for Ballymurphy families- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes a civil action verdict awarding significant damages to Ballymurphy families from the British Ministry of Defence. She urges the British government to implement the 2014 Stormont House Agreement in full rather than pursue its legacy plans, which she says are an…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballymurphy civil action verdict and damages award to families Original release: Further vindication for Ballymurphy families- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says excluding trans people from a planned ban on so-called conversion therapy has no justification and calls on the UK Government to extend any ban to Northern Ireland while the Executive is not functioning, ahead of a Westminster debate on a petition with over 145,000…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Westminster debate on excluding trans people from conversion therapy ban Original release: No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry (opens in a new tab)