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SDLP meets with Royal College of Nursing
SDLP health spokesperson Colin McGrath says the party backs nurses and other health staff in their fight for fair pay and safe conditions, after meeting the Royal College of Nursing ahead of planned strike action. He blames the British government for failing to address long-running concerns and…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Royal College of Nursing planned strike action later this month Original release: SDLP meets with Royal College of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges progress on tackling sexual offences
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin says new PPS figures on sexual offences, showing prosecution rates rose from 23.6% to 31.6% in 2021/22, show the need for a violence against women and girls plan from a reformed Executive.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PPS annual report on sexual offence prosecutions 2021/22 Original release: McLaughlin urges progress on tackling sexual offences (opens in a new tab)
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Coroner and PSNI should investigate neurology deaths – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says a report into 44 deaths of patients treated by ex-neurologist Michael Watt poses more queries than answers, and calls on the PSNI and Coroner to investigate.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Neurology review of Dr Michael Watt patient deaths Original release: Coroner and PSNI should investigate neurology deaths – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Ruling on ‘collusive behaviour’ claims a positive first step
DUP Lead Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA welcomes a High Court decision allowing retired police officers to challenge Police Ombudsman findings of 'collusive behaviour' against the RUC, saying the ruling is a first step toward defending officers' reputations. He criticises the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: High Court permission for challenge to Police Ombudsman collusion findings Original release: Ruling on ‘collusive behaviour’ claims a positive first step (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald’s comments are an insult to the Irish People – Stewart
UUP East Antrim MLA John Stewart says Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald's television remarks that the right of the Irish people to fight British imperialism was justified insult the Irish people, arguing IRA atrocities were carried out without any mandate from them.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald television remarks on IRA violence justification Original release: Mary Lou McDonald’s comments are an insult to the Irish People – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson calls for a review of support mechanisms for staff experiencing domestic abuse
Alliance Economy Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA calls on employers to review their policies and procedures so staff experiencing domestic abuse get the right support, citing the 16 days of activism campaign. He urges employers to consider paid leave for appointments, workplace security and…
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Dickson calls for a review of support mechanisms for staff experiencing domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Increase in suicides highlights need for funded mental health strategy
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says tackling the mental health crisis is impossible without a functioning Stormont, calling for an Assembly and Executive to fund a robust mental health strategy after NISRA figures showed 237 suicide deaths last year.
Health Issue: NISRA suicide statistics showing 237 deaths last year Original release: McGrath: Increase in suicides highlights need for funded mental health strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the PSNI's Tis' the Season Christmas campaign on domestic abuse, citing holiday-period call and crime figures, and calls for the Executive to be restored so parties can take forward violence-against-women measures.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI Tis' the Season Christmas domestic abuse awareness campaign Original release: Dillon welcomes campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin
DUP Newry and Armagh MLA William Irwin condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed over Crosskeys Orange Hall in County Armagh, calling the attack sickening and urging the perpetrators to desist and face the courts. He also calls on Sinn Fein leadership to challenge its glorification of the IRA and asks…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill challenges governments’ inaction on restoring the Executive
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill asks the British Secretary of State to set out what steps he is taking to restore the Executive, and urges Chris Heaton-Harris to confirm when energy support payments will reach workers and families.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: O’Neill challenges governments’ inaction on restoring the Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of Michael Watt must be focus following report
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron calls the RQIA expert review of 44 deceased patients treated by former neurologist Michael Watt harrowing, says victims need bespoke wraparound care, and will urge Trusts and the Department of Health to provide it. DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston calls for a…
Health Issue: Neurology review of Dr Michael Watt patient deaths Original release: Victims of Michael Watt must be focus following report (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe condemns over-night attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall and calls out Republican leadership
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe condemns overnight spray-painting of sectarian and IRA slogans on the Crosskeys Orange Hall in South Armagh. He blames Sinn Féin for glorifying the IRA and calls for Republicans to be challenged more clearly, and urges police to act.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Ratcliffe condemns over-night attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall and calls out Republican leadership (opens in a new tab)
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“British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle criticises a British Court of Appeal ruling that allows abortion on grounds of Down syndrome up to birth, saying it will apply in Northern Ireland. He calls on Stormont to oppose abortion in the North and accuses Sinn Féin and the SDLP of supporting the change.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Court of Appeal rejects Heidi Crowter challenge on Down's syndrome abortion law Original release: “British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholson slams 'disgusting’ attack on local Orange hall
Armagh UUP councillor Sam Nicholson condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed on the front of Crosskeys LOL 88's Orange hall in Keady, calling it bigotry and an attack on Unionists. He calls on all political leaders to condemn attacks on Orange halls and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Nicholson slams 'disgusting’ attack on local Orange hall (opens in a new tab)
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Neurology review still leaves questions unanswered for huge numbers of people, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a review of 44 patient deaths under Dr Michael Watt leaves huge numbers of people with unanswered questions. She calls for wider access to services for bereaved families and survivors, and says she is meeting the Royal College of Physicians.
Health Issue: Neurology review of Dr Michael Watt patient deaths Original release: Neurology review still leaves questions unanswered for huge numbers of people, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, calling for enhanced protections for women human rights defenders, especially those at risk in migration contexts, from violence, discrimination and harassment.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (opens in a new tab)
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Newry and Armagh SDLP condemns attack on Keady Orange Hall
SDLP Newry and Armagh elected representatives condemn pro-IRA graffiti daubed on the Orange Hall on the Crosskeys Road in Keady. MLA Justin McNulty calls it a disgraceful, sectarian attack and urges political leaders to be mindful of their words.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Newry and Armagh SDLP condemns attack on Keady Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to support women struggling with mental health conditions post pregnancy – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls for an Executive to fund a specialised mother and baby unit for women with mental health conditions after pregnancy, citing around 70 annual hospitalisations for post-partum psychosis. She also urges the DUP to engage so a three-year health budget can be set.
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Call for investigation into “replica AK47"
The DUP's East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson calls for the PSNI to interview Sinead Murtagh about the provenance of a weapon described as a "replica AK47" in photographs she posted online. He says no evidence was published showing the newspaper was satisfied it was a replica.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinead Murtagh photographs with "replica AK47" weapon Original release: Call for investigation into “replica AK47" (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrate Agreement’s anniversary by replacing Protocol: Brett
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says that if the Northern Ireland Protocol is not swapped for arrangements backed by all communities, the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement will pass without a functioning Stormont government, power‑sharing Assembly or active North‑South bodies, urging an im‑
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement Original release: Celebrate Agreement’s anniversary by replacing Protocol: Brett (opens in a new tab)