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Businesses impacted by toxic algae should look into Hardship Rate Relief – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says businesses affected by toxic algae in the River Bann and along the north coast should check eligibility for Hardship Rate Relief, which supports recovery from temporary financial crisis caused by exceptional circumstances.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Toxic algae impact on north coast and River Bann businesses Original release: Businesses impacted by toxic algae should look into Hardship Rate Relief – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Disappointment in Royal Victoria Emergency Department report further demonstrates need to prioritise patient safety, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, says disappointment voiced by staff and unions over an RQIA report on the Royal Victoria Hospital Emergency Department shows patient safety is not being prioritised. She calls for an independent Patient Safety Commissioner, a Scrutiny…
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Royal Victoria Hospital Emergency Department Original release: Disappointment in Royal Victoria Emergency Department report further demonstrates need to prioritise patient safety, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Irish Government cannot be found lacking over the Omagh bombing inquiry, and has urged the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to fully engage with the British inquiry and set out inter-governmental talks. He also calls for a separate Irish public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry recommendations by Mr Justice Horner Original release: McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for review of home to school transport across Northern Ireland
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan, North Down MLA, calls for the Department of Education to restart its paused review of home to school transport, arguing current policy is not fit for purpose and that parents are still waiting for change four years after consultation began.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Education pause of home to school transport review Original release: Egan calls for review of home to school transport across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Questions still remain surrounding blue-green algae, says Blair, following response from DAERA
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA says questions remain over blue-green algal blooms and water quality after a DAERA written response. He asks whether pollution contributed to the blooms, seeks transparency from the Department and Councils, and wants public awareness processes reviewed urgently.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA written response on blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh Original release: Questions still remain surrounding blue-green algae, says Blair, following response from DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Defend Free Travel Passes – Join The Protest, Saturday 19Th August, 1pm, Belfast City Hall
People Before Profit calls on supporters to join a protest in Belfast on Saturday 19 August against a Department for Infrastructure consultation that considers raising the age for free travel passes. The party says the proposals would hit isolated and vulnerable people and calls for free public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DFI consultation on raising free bus pass eligibility age Original release: Defend Free Travel Passes – Join The Protest, Saturday 19Th August, 1pm, Belfast City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Toxic algae highlights need for action on water quality – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says repeated toxic algae in sea and river locations this summer, including Castlerock and Portstewart, shows the need for action on water quality. She reports NIEA says meetings on River Basin Management Plan measures to cut nutrients at source will start in…
Environment and climate Issue: Toxic algae occurrences in Northern Ireland waters summer 2023 Original release: Toxic algae highlights need for action on water quality – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott Meets Attorney General About Troubles Legacy Cases
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott says he met Attorney General Dame Brenda King to voice concern about an perceived imbalance in Troubles legacy cases directed to coroner inquests. He says most AG referrals involve allegations against security services and has requested figures on referrals and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Elliott Meets Attorney General About Troubles Legacy Cases (opens in a new tab)
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‘No place for displays of hate’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly describes images from 15 August bonfires in Derry as disgraceful and calls for displays of hate to end, condemning the burning of flags, wreaths and posters. He contrasts this with the city's community festivals.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry 15 August bonfires displays of hate Original release: ‘No place for displays of hate’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Swann Welcomes Progress on Tackling Health Agency Costs
Ulster Unionist MLA for North Antrim Robin Swann welcomes Department of Health figures showing off-Framework nursing agency use in Trusts fell from 72% before May 2023 to 1.5% in July 2023. He warns that the lack of an Executive could slow progress and criticises cuts to nursing and midwifery…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health figures on off-Framework nursing agency use Original release: Swann Welcomes Progress on Tackling Health Agency Costs (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on cross-departmental collaboration for managing budget, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Civil Service head to explain how departments are coordinating budget decisions, linking unbuilt housing targets in Strangford to unfunded waste water treatment and calling for Stormont's return.
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Civil Service roads list and budget cross-departmental planning concerns Original release: Clarity needed on cross-departmental collaboration for managing budget, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes continuation of GP services at Brookeborough and Tempo practice
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes confirmation that the Western Trust will take over the Brookeborough and Tempo Surgery contract from 1 September so patients can keep using the surgery. She urges the Department of Health to secure a permanent GP provider and calls for a health minister and…
Health Issue: Western Trust takeover of Brookeborough and Tempo Surgery GP contract Original release: Murphy welcomes continuation of GP services at Brookeborough and Tempo practice (opens in a new tab)
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Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest
TUV leader Jim Allister says the West Belfast Festival turned into a glorification of IRA terror with its closing 'Up the Ra' finale, and criticises the Charity Commission for failing to act against the festival's charitable status and continued public funding.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast Festival 'Up the Ra' finale and Charity Commission response Original release: Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest (opens in a new tab)
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Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly says the community spirit that grew in Omagh after the bombing will be its enduring legacy, marking 25 years since the Real IRA attack. Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for anyone with information to come forward and for armed groups to end their campaigns.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing Original release: Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pays tribute to the Omagh bombing families ahead of the 25th anniversary on Tuesday, and calls for an inquiry into the bombing to begin as soon as possible, with full cooperation from the Irish Government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families (opens in a new tab)
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Council inundated with complaints of vapes being sold to children, says Nelson
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Sam Nelson calls on vape shops in Belfast to take their responsibilities seriously and stop selling vapes to children. He says council test purchases found about 50% of child volunteers were able to buy one, and wants tougher regulation and education.
Health Local government Original release: Council inundated with complaints of vapes being sold to children, says Nelson (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says UEFA's refusal to let Derry City host a Europa Conference League qualifier at Windsor Park shows Brandywell upgrades are overdue. He has written to UEFA seeking support for redevelopment plans and urges release of frozen Sub-Regional Stadia funding.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: UEFA refusal of Derry City Windsor Park Europa Conference League venue Original release: Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (opens in a new tab)
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Outcomes welcome but serious questions remain over Urology Review, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says published outcomes from the recall of patients seen by a urology consultant are welcome, but calls for answers on serious questions and urgent reform, including an independent Patient Safety Commissioner.
Health Issue: Urology review patient recall outcomes publication Original release: Outcomes welcome but serious questions remain over Urology Review, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Royal College of Nursing to clarify whether it is appropriate for the college to take part in Northern Ireland's constitutional debate, after its General Secretary Pat Cullen reportedly said reunification was the NHS's only hope at a West Belfast event.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast event Original release: RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer services spiralling into ever deeper crisis due to ongoing political impasse – Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA warns that cancer patients are being failed as the 10 year cancer plan stalls without an Executive, with reforms and investments paused. He calls for the Executive to reform immediately and fund cancer services.