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Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont
The DUP, UUP and TUV leaders welcome the Assembly Commission's approval of a Centenary Stone at Stormont, a map-shaped monument on a Portland stone base to be sited west of Parliament Buildings. They say it was funded privately by unionist MLAs and criticise Sinn Féin for blocking the earlier…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly Commission approval of Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings Original release: Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year
UUP Alderman Glenn Barr calls on councils to recognise the Greenfinches of the Ulster Defence Regiment ahead of the 50th anniversary of their formation in July. He says he tabled a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council and that UUP motions will follow across Northern Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year (opens in a new tab)
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Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont
The UUP, DUP and TUV joint statement welcomes the Assembly Commission's approval of a Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, after a renewed request, saying it will be funded by unionist MLAs rather than the public purse. The parties say Sinn Féin previously blocked the proposal.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly Commission approval of Centenary Stone at Parliament Buildings Original release: Centenary Stone finally approved for Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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An Executive is needed to drive the Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a restored Executive is needed to fund and scrutinise the ten-year Mental Health Strategy as it enters its third year, citing uncertainty over funding raised by a mental health adviser on BBC radio. She calls for better workforce planning and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Mental Health Strategy funding uncertainty and need for restored Executive Original release: An Executive is needed to drive the Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says it is disgraceful the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association has had to sell its Donegall Pass home after continued racist attacks. She calls for more action from the PSNI to pursue those responsible and pledges to help the BMCA find a new home.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Multi-Cultural Association sale of Donegall Pass home after racist attacks Original release: Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association (opens in a new tab)
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Focus on delivering Daithi’s Law not scoring political points
DUP MLA Paul Givan urges focus on fully enacting Daithi's Law rather than political point-scoring after the recalled Assembly sitting, and calls on the Secretary of State to legislate for it in Parliament. He blames the Government for failing to fulfil its commitment on Northern Ireland's place in…
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: Focus on delivering Daithi’s Law not scoring political points (opens in a new tab)
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Reports access to NHS dental care could be at risk ‘deeply concerning’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says all efforts must be made to keep NHS dental care accessible after reports it could be at risk. He blames the DUP's walk-out from the Executive for blocking a plan to recruit more dentists and dental nurses, and urges its return to work.
Health Issue: Reports NHS dental care access could be at risk Original release: Reports access to NHS dental care could be at risk ‘deeply concerning’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín v
Sinn Féin MLA Caral Ní Chuilín calls on the Department of Health to guarantee that women involved in the cervical‑smear review receive complete information and regular updates, and urges an urgent meeting to learn how the Trust will provide access to the findings.
Health Issue: Cervical smear testing misreading review in Northern Ireland Original release: Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín Women impacted by cervical smear review must have full disclosure – Ní Chuilín v (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil
Aontú’s leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2022 has cleared the Dáil’s first stage, urging a full all‑Ireland inquiry into British‑state collusion from 1968‑1998 and calling on the Irish, US and EU governments to press
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Commission of Investigation Bill first stage passed in Dáil Original release: Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee
Green councillors Rachel Woods and Stephen Dunlop say a North Down Borough Council committee has backed a viability report on a pilot of car-free days in the borough's towns, villages and city. They argue streets should prioritise people over vehicles, citing air pollution, safety and business…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: North Down Borough Council committee vote on car-free days pilot motion Original release: North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Women need effective and efficient cervical screening service – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls for an Executive to be restored now to modernise cervical screening in the north, arguing that the lack of HPV testing is failing women after a woman's missed abnormal smear result.
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McGuigan welcomes plan to produce hydrogen buses at Wrightbus
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus plans to develop a Ballymena facility to power hydrogen buses, projected to power 300 vehicles. He says it will cut transport emissions, create jobs and grow the local business.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus Ballymena hydrogen bus power facility plans Original release: McGuigan welcomes plan to produce hydrogen buses at Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, the Meath West TD, calls on the GAA to reverse its move away from cash ticket sales at matches, saying it excludes older fans. He welcomes the Taoiseach's support in the Dáil and urges at least one cash turnstile per match.
Disability and equality Issue: GAA cash ticket purchase ban at matches Original release: Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches (opens in a new tab)
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DUP refusal to move on quickest, surest route to organ donation law implementation is unedifying, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the DUP's refusal to let the Assembly meet to approve Dáithí's Law is pointless, and urges an immediate Speaker election so organ donation regulations can take effect.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: DUP refusal to move on quickest, surest route to organ donation law implementation is unedifying, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Politics needs to start delivering for people
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls on MLAs to use the Assembly recall to progress Dáithí's Law on organ donation, and accuses the DUP of resisting efforts to address cost of living and health problems.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: McGrath: Politics needs to start delivering for people (opens in a new tab)
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Huge disruption as security alert continues on Lone Moor Road – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says a police security alert in the Brandywell area of Derry is causing major disruption tonight, affecting elderly residents and fans heading to a Derry City match. He urges people to follow police advice and avoid the cordoned-off streets, and points to the nearby…
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Brandywell area police security alert closing streets, Derry Original release: Huge disruption as security alert continues on Lone Moor Road – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful political exploitation of tragic family situation
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Assembly recall to activate Daithi's Law would not assure Daithi a transplant, calling the Secretary of State's proposal political exploitation and urging Westminster to approve the outstanding regulations.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: Shameful political exploitation of tragic family situation (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges parties to implement ‘Dáithí’s Law’ as Assembly recall tabled
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges all parties to elect a Speaker so the Assembly can be recalled and agree the regulations needed to fully implement Dáithí's Law, which concerns organ transplant waiting times.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law implementation and Assembly recall to elect Speaker Original release: Sheehan urges parties to implement ‘Dáithí’s Law’ as Assembly recall tabled (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe responds to Cancellation of Tandragee 100
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe says he is shocked by the cancellation of the 2023 Tandragee 100 road race and calls for answers on why a commitment to road resurfacing works was not secured. He cites 10,925 reported potholes in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in 2022, and pledges support…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Cancellation of the 2023 Tandragee 100 road race Original release: Ratcliffe responds to Cancellation of Tandragee 100 (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call on Pay Review Bodies to make new pay award recommendations for health service workers
UUP Health spokesperson Alan Chambers calls on the Pay Review Bodies to make a revised, increased pay offer for health service workers that takes higher inflation into account. He urges the UK Government to fund it through the Treasury so frontline services are not affected.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health service pay review body recommendations and inflation pay offer Original release: UUP call on Pay Review Bodies to make new pay award recommendations for health service workers (opens in a new tab)