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Government must provide mental health supports for Mothers – Mark Ward TD
Sinn Féin mental health spokesperson Mark Ward TD says the HSE’s World Maternal Mental Health Day campaign highlights the need for a specialist perinatal inpatient unit and urges the Government to set a firm timetable for the 10‑bed unit at St Vincent’s, noting the 2024 target may be missed.
Health Issue: World Maternal Mental Health Day HSE campaign launch Original release: Government must provide mental health supports for Mothers – Mark Ward TD (opens in a new tab)
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An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson and North Down MLA Connie Egan calls for a standardised, inclusive, evidence-based RSE curriculum in schools, following an ETI report finding almost half of Northern Ireland schools teach little or nothing on consent, LGBTQ+ issues and related topics. She says she…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education and Training Inspectorate report on relationship and sexuality education Original release: An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says key infrastructure will be left to decay after a 14 per cent cut to the Department for Infrastructure's day-to-day spending, warning of threats to street lighting, water and public transport, and calls for the Executive to be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure 14 per cent day-to-day budget cut Original release: Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan warns that further deaths will follow on the A5 unless the upgrade proceeds, after three local people died in a crash last week. He urges objectors to the A5 Western Transport Corridor to drop their opposition immediately.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Three deaths in A5 crash prompt calls to progress A5 Western Transport Corridor Original release: McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Solutions needed to reverse bleak health picture
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that a near 10% health budget cut will worsen waiting lists, raise car parking charges and hit community and voluntary groups. He calls for the Triple Lock proposal to resist the cuts and says a future Executive should seek extra funding from London.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Department of Health flat cash budget allocation 2023 Original release: McGrath: Solutions needed to reverse bleak health picture (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On The Coronation
People Before Profit calls the coronation an insult to struggling workers, citing the reported £250 million cost, food bank use and austerity, and criticises the monarchy's wealth and colonial links. It also condemns Sinn Féin's decision to attend the ceremony as accommodation to sectarianism.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: People Before Profit Statement On The Coronation (opens in a new tab)
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Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny
MEP Chris MacManus and TD Martin Kenny say the all‑island rail review must be published immediately and reaffirm Sinn Féin’s support for reopening the Western Rail Corridor, urging the Minister to act without delay and to progress from the recommended partial Athenry‑Claremorris opening towards a
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All‑island rail review for Western Rail Corridor Original release: Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny (opens in a new tab)
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Poll results demonstrate need to move forward together and build…
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks says a recent Irish News opinion poll should act as a warning to those he claims are creating divisions within unionism. He warns that splitting the unionist vote could let Sinn Féin win more councils, and urges unionists to unite behind the DUP ahead of the…
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Irish News opinion poll on council election prospects Original release: Poll results demonstrate need to move forward together and build… (opens in a new tab)
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Father of three and TUV candidate speaks out on proposed loss of Causeway maternity services
TUV candidate Jonathan McAuley expresses disappointment at the proposed closure of the Causeway Hospital maternity ward, arguing Antrim cannot cope with current workload and that women are transferred from Antrim to Causeway. He says staff feel the 14-week consultation was a waste of time and…
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services proposed closure consultation Original release: Father of three and TUV candidate speaks out on proposed loss of Causeway maternity services (opens in a new tab)
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DUP failing Unionism - Empey
Lord Empey, Ulster Unionist Peer, says the DUP is failing Unionism by its Stormont boycott over the NI Protocol and Windsor Framework, citing poll figures showing Unionist voters are now a minority. He responds to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's call to 'finish the job'.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP Stormont boycott and opinion poll on Unionist support Original release: DUP failing Unionism - Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Lucid Talk Poll shows unionists won’t be fooled
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a Lucid Talk poll that he says shows hardening unionist opinion against the Protocol, and claims unionists see through the Windsor Framework, which he calls a whitewash.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lucid Talk poll on unionist opinion of the Protocol Original release: Lucid Talk Poll shows unionists won’t be fooled (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Sinn Fein hypocrisy
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sinn Féin's attendance at the Coronation will be judged on whether its leader takes part in the public oath of loyalty to the King during the service, and calls the attendance hypocrisy if she does not.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: TUV challenges Sinn Fein hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job”
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, canvassing in Causeway Coast & Glens, urges voters to back DUP candidates in the 18 May council elections, saying a strong mandate is needed to finish the job on the Windsor Framework and secure a return to the Executive.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Windsor Framework DUP assessment ahead of 2023 council elections Original release: Sir Jeffrey - “Help us finish the job” (opens in a new tab)
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Mobilise in support of fair pay, public services & power-sharing on May Day – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, Workers Rights spokesperson and National Party Chairperson, urges trade unionists and community groups to join the May Day march to Belfast City Hall for fair pay and public services. He blames the UK government budget and the DUP's boycott of the Executive for the…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Mobilise in support of fair pay, public services & power-sharing on May Day – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander
Alliance council candidate Robbie Alexander calls for every Northern Ireland council to create a green new deal to tackle climate change, citing carbon-neutral council facilities, ending single-use plastics, safe cycle lanes and living wage employment. The call comes ahead of Alliance's local…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Bradshaw hold "useful and helpful" meeting with hospital group
Alliance MLAs Naomi Long and Paula Bradshaw describe their Enniskillen meeting with campaign group SOAH as useful, saying they will follow up its concerns with the Western Trust and Department of Health over South West Acute Hospital services. Bradshaw calls for a locally accountable health…
Health Issue: Alliance meeting with SOAH group on South West Acute Hospital Original release: Long and Bradshaw hold "useful and helpful" meeting with hospital group (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD urges Ireland to position itself as a European leader in prosperity, peace and hope, in an address in Brussels. She argues EU membership should be driven by solidarity, affordable housing, public healthcare and education, and rejects calls to abandon…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Tory Budget devastating for workers, families and economy – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the UK Budget imposed today will devastate public services, the economy, workers and families, with education and economy spending cut and health funding flatlined. He blames the DUP's boycott of the Executive and calls for the Assembly and Executive to be restored.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: Tory Budget devastating for workers, families and economy – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to budget announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris of using the budget to pressure Unionists over Stormont and the Protocol, and says Stormont's own mismanagement and failure to agree a budget contributed to the shortfall, citing DFI spending on cycle lanes over road maintenance.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: TUV responds to budget announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, present at the scene, urges motorists and residents to cooperate with emergency services after a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A5 near Aughnacloy this morning, warning of local disruption.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 multi-vehicle collision near Aughnacloy Original release: Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)