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McGrath: Lessons must be learned from neurology patient recall
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says the neurology patient recall involving 5,448 former Dr Michael Watt patients, 19% with insecure diagnoses, requires new safeguards, a swift redress scheme and clear RQIA findings to prevent recurrence.
Health Issue: Michael Watt voluntary erasure and neurology inquiry questions Original release: McGrath: Lessons must be learned from neurology patient recall (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew urges health department to address recognition payment delay - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says delays in getting the recognition payment to some health and social care workers are intolerable, and he will raise the issue with the Department of Health and urge it to pay workers quickly as living costs rise.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and social care recognition payment delays Original release: Gildernew urges health department to address recognition payment delay - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop
Green Party Cllr Stephen Dunlop calls for serious investment in active travel across Northern Ireland at the start of Bike Week, citing the absence of a Cycling Strategy or Active Travel Strategy and spending of £2 per person a year. He urges ambitious targets and joined-up working between the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop (opens in a new tab)
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Patients across Ireland benefiting from Cross Border Services - Gildernew - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew hails the cross-border health directive, which over 2,000 people have used in the last year, and calls on the Department of Health to ensure access continues beyond 1 July. He also urges exploring options to replace access lost to the European scheme after Brexit.
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Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action?
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting questions whether Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard's anti-sectarianism pledge will lead to action, urging him to rename his constituency office and the local Sinn Féin branch, both named after IRA members.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action? (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the Victims Commission's criticism of British government legacy plans reinforces the case for scrapping the legislation. She calls on the British government to listen to victims, families, parties and the Irish government, and urges full implementation of the 2014…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Victims Commission verdict on British government legacy plans Original release: British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the family of Internee Hugh Coney, shot at Long Kesh in 1974, should not wait longer for truth and justice, after a UK legal office failed to release related papers. She accuses the Tory government of cover-up, opposing its proposed amnesty, and calls for Stormont…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General's office fails to release papers in Hugh Coney killing Original release: Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín expresses disgust at a viral video of a group mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey and calls for scrutiny of state and council funding to the Orange Order and loyalist flute bands. He says Aontú is submitting questions to Stormont, councils, the EU and the southern…
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder at centenary event Original release: Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong repeats her call for all respite and day care services for disabled people and older people to reopen during Carers Week. She says carers are exhausted, notes the Health Minister has asked for a review of each Trust's reopening pathway, and says carers now need support.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath concerned at SWAH neonatal unit reduction
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath expresses concern at the reduction of neonatal cots at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen from six to two due to nurse shortages. He calls for health service transformation, and blames the DUP's boycott of the institutions for stalling action.
Health Issue: South West Acute Hospital neonatal unit cot reduction Original release: McGrath concerned at SWAH neonatal unit reduction (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Legacy Bill risks eroding confidence in institutions of justice
SDLP MP Claire Hanna says the UK government's planned legacy legislation could damage public trust in Northern Ireland's policing and justice institutions, citing Human Rights Commission evidence that the Bill cannot be made compliant. She calls for the Stormont House Agreement to be implemented…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Human Rights Commission evidence to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on legacy Bill Original release: Hanna: Legacy Bill risks eroding confidence in institutions of justice (opens in a new tab)
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‘Laws to tackle hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened’ – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says laws on hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened after recent sectarian scenes, pledging her party will ensure the Justice Minister's proposed hate crime legislation is strong enough to tackle incitement.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Recent sectarian incitement scenes and proposed hate crime legislation Original release: ‘Laws to tackle hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened’ – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes opening of Muckamore Inquiry
DUP MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the start of the public inquiry into alleged mistreatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey, paying tribute to families. He says the Belfast Trust adopted a closed, defensive stance and calls for real change within the Trust.
Health Issue: Muckamore Abbey Hospital public inquiry hearings begin Original release: Robinson welcomes opening of Muckamore Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Muckamore public inquiry needs to provide truth, transparency and accountability, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA sends best wishes to patients and families as public hearings open into alleged abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. She says the inquiry is long overdue and calls for answers on governance failures, including unanswered complaints and an unmonitored…
Health Issue: Muckamore Abbey Hospital public inquiry hearings begin Original release: Muckamore public inquiry needs to provide truth, transparency and accountability, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP nominates McLaughlin to Policing Board
SDLP nominates Sinéad McLaughlin MLA as its representative on the Policing Board, saying she will advocate for a representative police service that builds community confidence and hold the PSNI robustly to account.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: SDLP nomination of Sinéad McLaughlin to Policing Board Original release: SDLP nominates McLaughlin to Policing Board (opens in a new tab)
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Video mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey is abhorrent, disgusting and shameful – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA condemns a video of a centenary event in which a song mocked the murder of Michaela McAreavey, calling it abhorrent and shameful. He calls for the PSNI and the Orange Order to investigate and take action against those responsible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder at centenary event Original release: Video mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey is abhorrent, disgusting and shameful – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Nurses' formal pay dispute 'deeply worrying development' - Gildernew - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew describes the nurses' formal pay dispute as deeply concerning and accuses the UK government of treating frontline health workers with contempt. He calls for unions' concerns to be heard, fair pay secured, and the Department of Health to engage urgently with health…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Nurses' formal trade dispute over pay Original release: Nurses' formal pay dispute 'deeply worrying development' - Gildernew - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists mark the Centenary of the formation of the RUC
UUP's Mike Nesbitt MLA marks the centenary of the Royal Ulster Constabulary's founding, praising RUC officers' bravery during the Troubles and acknowledging the 302 officers murdered. North Down MLA Alan Chambers also recalls his 15 years as an RUC Reservist.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Ulster Unionists mark the Centenary of the formation of the RUC (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raise concerns about Platinum Jubilee goods not being sold in Northern Ireland
TUV Mid Ulster spokesman Glenn Moore says the party has received complaints that Platinum Jubilee goods are not stocked in Tesco, Home Bargain and Asda stores in Northern Ireland, and has written to the companies asking whether the reports are accurate and why any decision was made.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Platinum Jubilee goods not stocked in Northern Ireland stores Original release: TUV raise concerns about Platinum Jubilee goods not being sold in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes Casement Park court decision
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes a court ruling that allows the Casement Park redevelopment in West Belfast to go ahead, calling it a major step forward for Gaelic games and the local economy.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park redevelopment court ruling Original release: Maskey welcomes Casement Park court decision (opens in a new tab)