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More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges greater support for unpaid carers after a Carers NI report found 48% of those surveyed had experienced depression symptoms and 79% often felt lonely. She points to disrupted respite since the pandemic and a shortage of social and community care…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Carers NI report on unpaid carers' wellbeing Original release: More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, pledges to fix housing through rent cuts, a three-year ban on rent increases and more homes, and claims a €1.3 billion shortfall now exists in health funding.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses 2023 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill addresses the 2023 Ard Fheis in Athlone, urging the DUP to end its Assembly boycott and restore the Executive so ministers can tackle public sector pay, waiting lists and childcare.
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses 2023 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – Republican hypocrisy on Braverman
DUP MP Gregory Campbell accuses Sinn Fein and the SDLP of hypocrisy over their criticism of Suella Braverman's article on two-tier policing, citing the Police Ombudsman's pandemic findings and a recent High Court ruling on police decisions involving Sinn Fein.
Justice and policing Issue: Suella Braverman Times article comparing Armistice Day protests to Northern Ireland marches Original release: Campbell – Republican hypocrisy on Braverman (opens in a new tab)
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Unions Reps In Translink Unite To Fight 0% Offer
People Before Profit says Translink union reps from Unite, GMB and SIPTU are united against a 0% pay offer for 2023 and are preparing industrial action on bus and rail from 1 December. Unite rep Damien Doherty describes the offer as insulting.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink 0% pay offer Original release: Unions Reps In Translink Unite To Fight 0% Offer (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes positive report findings on attitudes to electric vehicles
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes a 2022/23 Continuous Household Survey finding that a third of respondents would seriously weigh an e-vehicle for their next purchase. He calls for faster rollout of public EV charge points, warning Northern Ireland is falling…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: 2022/23 Continuous Household Survey electric vehicle attitudes findings Original release: McReynolds welcomes positive report findings on attitudes to electric vehicles (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes introduction of new digital record system for healthcare in Northern Ireland
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the introduction of Encompass, a new digital records system for healthcare in Northern Ireland, which will let patients access records via the MyCare app. She says it is first live in the South Eastern Trust and will roll out to other trusts…
Health Issue: Encompass digital health records system introduction in Northern Ireland Original release: Bradshaw welcomes introduction of new digital record system for healthcare in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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British Government attempting to walk away from responsibility to deliver flood scheme – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government is trying to walk away from delivering a Downpatrick flood relief scheme and has provided no emergency funding. He calls for a significant, urgent funding package and criticises the Secretary of State for not meeting affected local businesses.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Downpatrick flooding emergency funding call Original release: British Government attempting to walk away from responsibility to deliver flood scheme – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Cervical Cancer Scandal in North Raises Questions Over Our Reviews in South - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD says the cervical screening scandal in the North raises questions about government and HSE attitudes in the South. He calls for the RCOG report into CervicalCheck to be re-examined and says a delayed major review in the Southern Trust must be investigated fully.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland cervical screening scandal and Southern Trust laboratory review Original release: Cervical Cancer Scandal in North Raises Questions Over Our Reviews in South - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Blair congratulates Boutcher on appointment as PSNI Chief Constable but warns challenges remain
Alliance MLA John Blair congratulates John Boutcher on his appointment as PSNI Chief Constable and wishes him success, but says the force faces pressing challenges including a stretched budget, workforce strain and low community confidence after high-profile incidents.
Justice and policing Issue: Jon Boutcher appointment as PSNI Chief Constable Original release: Blair congratulates Boutcher on appointment as PSNI Chief Constable but warns challenges remain (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland must not be left behind again on diabetes, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns Northern Ireland risks falling behind after NICE approval of the Closed Loop System, or artificial pancreas, for Type 1 diabetes patients elsewhere in the UK.
Health Issue: NICE approval of Closed Loop System artificial pancreas for Type 1 diabetes Original release: Northern Ireland must not be left behind again on diabetes, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Assembly impacting SEN provision, says Mathison
Alliance education spokesperson Nick Mathison says the lack of a functioning Assembly is hurting children with special educational needs, as sector witnesses appeared before a Westminster committee. He calls for urgent prioritisation and an action plan from the Department's SEN review and urges…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hearing on special educational needs provision Original release: Lack of Assembly impacting SEN provision, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes financial package from Secretary of State for those affected by recent floods, but says long-term investment needed
Alliance Upper Bann MLA and Finance Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson welcomes a £15million Secretary of State support package for areas hit by recent flooding in Downpatrick, Newry and Portadown. He says it is a start but calls for long-term investment led by an Executive in climate adaptation, flood…
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: British government flooding funding announcement November 2023 Original release: Tennyson welcomes financial package from Secretary of State for those affected by recent floods, but says long-term investment needed (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes appointment of Jon Boutcher as PSNI Chief Constable
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood welcomes Jon Boutcher's confirmation as permanent PSNI Chief Constable, citing stability since his interim period and calling for work on the PSNI data breach, budget pressures and a return to 50:50 recruitment.
Justice and policing Issue: Jon Boutcher appointment as PSNI Chief Constable Original release: Eastwood welcomes appointment of Jon Boutcher as PSNI Chief Constable (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - “focus must be on policing rather than politics”
The DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes Jon Boutcher's appointment as permanent PSNI Chief Constable and calls for a renewed government commitment to extra policing resources, citing budget shortfalls and falling officer numbers.
Justice and policing Issue: Jon Boutcher appointment as PSNI Chief Constable Original release: Sir Jeffrey - “focus must be on policing rather than politics” (opens in a new tab)
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Theft of memorial stone a display of hatred & intolerance: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell condemns the theft of a memorial stone and poppy wreath honouring John Doherty, the first RUC officer killed by the Provisional IRA in the Republic, calling it hatred and intolerance and urging condemnation across Donegal.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Theft of John Doherty memorial stone at Castlefin cemetery Original release: Theft of memorial stone a display of hatred & intolerance: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt welcomes appointment of Chief Constable
UUP policing board representative Mike Nesbitt MLA welcomes the appointment of Jon Boutcher as PSNI Chief Constable, saying he has made a strong start as interim chief and expecting more of the same under his leadership.
Justice and policing Issue: Jon Boutcher appointment as PSNI Chief Constable Original release: Nesbitt welcomes appointment of Chief Constable (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says he will bring a Private Member's Bill banning so-called conversion practices if Executive legislation is not forthcoming, after the King's Speech omitted the measure. He and MP Stephen Farry criticise the UK Government over the omission.
Disability and equality Issue: King's Speech omission of conversion practices ban Original release: UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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NI must not be left behind on smoke-free generation - Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Northern Ireland risks falling behind the rest of the UK on the smoke-free generation plans confirmed in the King's Speech, including restrictions on e-cigarette sales and marketing. She calls for the Executive to be restored urgently.
Health Issue: King's Speech smoke-free generation and e-cigarette restrictions Original release: NI must not be left behind on smoke-free generation - Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for publication of A5 report
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for the Department for Infrastructure to publish the Planning Appeals Commission report on the A5 so that work can begin early next year, with completion targeted by 2025 at the latest.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Planning Appeals Commission A5 report delivered to Department for Infrastructure Original release: McCrossan calls for publication of A5 report (opens in a new tab)