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Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly calls for full implementation of Acht Gaeilge, including appointment of a commissioner, marking one year since it became law. She says an Executive must be restored immediately to deal with a growing backlog of issues.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Acht Gaeilge one-year anniversary and call for commissioner appointment Original release: Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored without delay so a Women's Health Strategy can be delivered. She says there are no specialist services for endometriosis in the North, with women diagnosed late and not receiving proper treatment.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Party backs Safer Ageing Week campaign to end abuse of older people
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, backs Hourglass's Safe Ageing Week campaign on abuse of older people, arguing that the absence of a functioning Executive is holding back progress and calling for one to be formed alongside a strategy for older victims.
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Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme to be administered with victims as the priority, citing delays of up to 26 months. She asks the NI Affairs Committee to press the Secretary of State over backdating ending in August 2024 and over ineligibility for…
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme evidence to NI Affairs Committee Original release: Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to step up efforts against racist and hate attacks in Belfast, including those targeting the Belfast Multi Cultural Association. She urges referral of alleged recordings of community leaders at the charity to the Police Ombudsman, and says Sinn Féin…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes the UK Government’s consultation on a smoke-free generation proposals
UK Ulster Unionist health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the UK Government's consultation on a smoke-free generation, arguing it gives Northern Ireland a chance to raise concerns about rising smoking and vaping, particularly among young people.
Health Issue: UK Government consultation on smoke-free generation proposals Original release: Chambers welcomes the UK Government’s consultation on a smoke-free generation proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes help with health cost notification but presses for further action
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the notification to Universal Credit claimants about completing an HC1 form for help with dental and optical costs, but urges the Department of Health to develop a more seamless, longer-term solution.
Social security and welfare Health Issue: Universal Credit HC1 form notification for Help with Health Costs Original release: Allen welcomes help with health cost notification but presses for further action (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes victory for victims of contaminated blood scandal in Commons
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes a Commons amendment, backed by the opposition, that widens interim payments to more infected blood scandal victims and creates a new body to administer compensation. She calls for any new arrangements to be UK-wide and victims treated…
Health Issue: Commons amendment on infected blood scandal interim payments and compensation body Original release: Bradshaw welcomes victory for victims of contaminated blood scandal in Commons (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister
Alliance's Policing Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls the PSNI's reported advice to a racially attacked charity to clarify its work to loyalist leaders deeply concerning. She says she will raise it at the Policing Board and that Kate Nicholl MLA will table it at the APG on Ethnic Minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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DUP submit minority report on efffectiveness of devolved insitutions
The DUP's members on the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee submit a minority report opposing the committee's report on devolved institutions, with MP Carla Lockhart arguing that the consent and cross-community safeguards of the Belfast Agreement are the real threat to stability and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: DUP submit minority report on efffectiveness of devolved insitutions (opens in a new tab)
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Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says public patience has run out with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority over recurring foul smells from the Port, after meeting senior management. He welcomes an independent investigation and a forthcoming Environmental Officer, and calls for the report to be published…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Warrenpoint Port foul smells independent investigation and Environmental Officer Original release: Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster report a strong endorsement of the need for reform, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry welcomes the NI Affairs Committee's Westminster report on the institutions as a strong endorsement of reform, citing polls showing support for evolving the Good Friday Agreement. He calls for addressing Executive formation, sustainability and the designation system, and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: Westminster report a strong endorsement of the need for reform, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes NIAC support for SDLP reform proposals
SDLP MP Claire Hanna welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee's report endorsing SDLP proposals to reform Stormont's devolved institutions, including changes to how the Assembly elects its speaker and how First Ministers are titled and elected. She says the DUP is blocking progress.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: Hanna welcomes NIAC support for SDLP reform proposals (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Migration plans will decimate health and social care system
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that Westminster's proposed rise in the minimum salary threshold for overseas workers will deter health and social care recruitment, and says it will also harm manufacturing and agriculture. He says the SDLP will oppose the plans at Westminster.
Immigration Health Issue: UK Government raise skilled worker salary threshold Original release: McGrath: Migration plans will decimate health and social care system (opens in a new tab)
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Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson says the PSNI should face scrutiny at the UK Covid Inquiry over its handling of the Bobby Storey funeral compared with Black Lives Matter protests. He claims police gave Sinn Fein a defence against prosecution and says both the PSNI and Sinn Fein have significant…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI evidence to UK Covid Inquiry on Bobby Storey funeral Original release: Questions for PSNI & Sinn Fein at Covid Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges other parties to back the DUP's efforts to address problems arising from the NI Protocol, accusing some of benefiting from DUP gains without helping secure a better deal for Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Original release: What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI… (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Opt-out testing will help eliminate new HIV cases, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges a restored Executive to adopt England's goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030 and to explore opt-out testing, which she says has worked well in English pilots, on World AIDS Day.
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Rebuilding confidence in policing with the community the number one priority – McDonald
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald says rebuilding trust and confidence in policing must be the new PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's top priority, after a party delegation met him. She also raises concerns about PSNI delays in releasing information that hold up inquests, citing the Sean…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher Original release: Rebuilding confidence in policing with the community the number one priority – McDonald (opens in a new tab)