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Lack of budget for school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School highlights need for restoration of Executive, says Alliance representatives
Alliance South Belfast MLAs Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw say the lack of budget to recruit a school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School, after the Education Authority confirmed a recruitment pause continues, shows the Executive must be restored, and they call on the DUP to rejoin…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Education Authority school crossing patrol recruitment pause continues Original release: Lack of budget for school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School highlights need for restoration of Executive, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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We need long term solutions, says Long, welcoming meeting called to discuss Henry Jones Playing Fields incident
Alliance Group Leader Cllr Michael Long welcomes a meeting on Friday between Lisnasharragh councillors, the PSNI and Council representatives about a hoax device found at Henry Jones Playing Fields. He calls for extra security, including more extensive CCTV around the grounds.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Suspicious device found at Henry Jones playing fields, Castlereagh Original release: We need long term solutions, says Long, welcoming meeting called to discuss Henry Jones Playing Fields incident (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone has a part to play in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland, says Egan
Alliance MLA Connie Egan urges wider public response to the Executive Office's Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, now out to consultation, after two research reports on violence against women and girls. She calls for improved Relationship and Sex Education as prevention.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: NI Executive Office violence against women and girls research reports launch Original release: Everyone has a part to play in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to stand with victims to secure truth and justice
DUP Human Rights and Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little-Pengelly says the Commons vote passing the Government's Legacy Bill is a dark day for Troubles victims, condemning immunity for those responsible for serious violence. She vows the DUP will keep standing with victims and seek any chance to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: DUP will continue to stand with victims to secure truth and justice (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein councillor needs to come clean on dissident links
TUV councillor Allister Kyle calls on Sinn Féin Benbradagh councillor Sean McGlinchey to give police a account identifying those behind threatening posters in Dungiven, after McGlinchey was quoted as acting as an intermediary for them. Kyle also urges the PSNI to question him and says he will…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Dungiven threatening posters and Sean McGlinchey comments Original release: Sinn Fein councillor needs to come clean on dissident links (opens in a new tab)
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British Government Legacy Bill ‘cynical and cruel’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the British Government's Legacy Bill, passed through Westminster, 'cynical and cruel' for forcing it through despite opposition from victims and others. He calls on the Irish government to pursue an interstate case against Britain.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: British Government Legacy Bill ‘cynical and cruel’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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No perinatal inpatient care for mothers and babies on the island of Ireland – Mark Ward TD & Órlaithí Flynn MLA
Sinn Féin's Mark Ward TD and Órlaithí Flynn MLA say there is a lack of urgency on an inpatient perinatal mental health unit on the island of Ireland, after Departments of Health gave no definitive date. Ward cites a planned 10-bed unit at St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin and calls on…
Health Issue: Departments of Health responses on inpatient perinatal unit timeframe Original release: No perinatal inpatient care for mothers and babies on the island of Ireland – Mark Ward TD & Órlaithí Flynn MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says she met NICCY's chief executive to discuss special educational needs (SEND) shortfalls, citing waiting lists, cuts to mental health funding and failure to implement earlier reports. NICCY reportedly agreed to pass the concerns on and arrange a meeting with the…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica condemns the Legacy Bill passed at Westminster, saying it shows the moral turpitude of the UK Government and grants an effective amnesty to state forces and paramilitaries for conflict-era atrocities.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt comments on Police Federation votes of no confidence
UUP Policing Board spokesperson Mike Nesbitt MLA says the party was first to urge DCC Mark Hamilton to consider his position, stresses PSNI problems extend beyond one person, questions the value of senior officer roles and notes the issue will be on tomorrow's Policing Board agenda.
Justice and policing Issue: Police Federation no confidence votes Original release: Nesbitt comments on Police Federation votes of no confidence (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges Irish Government to challenge Legacy Bill
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges the Irish Government to pursue legal challenges against the British Government's Legacy Bill, which passed the House of Commons, arguing it undermines victims' access to truth and accountability.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Eastwood urges Irish Government to challenge Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA marks the new school year by praising classroom assistants who support children with special educational needs. He blames the lack of an Executive for vacant posts and funding gaps, and says a returned Assembly will push for a review of their pay and…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures (opens in a new tab)
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Essential those with disabilities have permanent seat at decision-making table, says Skinner, following passing of motion
Alliance Knockagh Councillor Aaron Skinner welcomes the passing of his motion at Mid and East Antrim Council to set up a disability lived experience group as a subcommittee. He says the group would give disabled people a formal route to advise councillors on accessibility, infrastructure and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim Council disability lived experience group motion Original release: Essential those with disabilities have permanent seat at decision-making table, says Skinner, following passing of motion (opens in a new tab)
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Security alert at Castlereagh playing fields extremely concerning, says McReynolds
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds says a suspicious device found at Henry Jones playing fields on Church Road, Castlereagh, is extremely worrying and calls the disruption to schools and nurseries disgraceful. He urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Suspicious device found at Henry Jones playing fields, Castlereagh Original release: Security alert at Castlereagh playing fields extremely concerning, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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Restored Executive must move quickly on regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a restored Executive must act quickly to keep Northern Ireland in step with England and Scotland on licensing non-surgical cosmetic procedures. She cites a UK consultation launched for England and calls for a similar scheme and a possible…
Health Issue: UK consultation on licensing non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England Original release: Restored Executive must move quickly on regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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NÍ Chuilín comments on neurology review update
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says MLAs questioned the Neurology Review Team on governance and Duty of Candour in future HSC neurology plans. She calls for new structures to be embedded from the outset, and says she will press the Belfast Trust and Department for Health on governance and budgets…
Health Issue: Neurology Review Team update to MLAs Original release: NÍ Chuilín comments on neurology review update (opens in a new tab)
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‘Priority must be refocusing on building police service that serves entire community’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says the resignation of PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne offers a chance to refocus on building a police service that has the confidence of the entire community. He calls on the incoming leadership and the Policing Board to rebuild trust.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: ‘Priority must be refocusing on building police service that serves entire community’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable’s resignation a step towards rebuilding confidence
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the Chief Constable's decision to step down, linking it to a court ruling that PSNI senior command unlawfully disciplined two officers, and calls for a fresh start in rebuilding confidence in policing.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: Chief Constable’s resignation a step towards rebuilding confidence (opens in a new tab)
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‘Good riddance’ Bryne, but what lessons have been learned?
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the departure of PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne, calling for the force to be freed from political influence by Sinn Fein, the NIO and Dublin. He also says the Policing Board is damaged for reappointing him four months ago.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne resignation Original release: ‘Good riddance’ Bryne, but what lessons have been learned? (opens in a new tab)
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Weir presses government to prioritise early diagnosis to improve…
DUP peer Lord Weir of Ballyholme presses the UK Government in the Lords on dementia services, calling for more public messaging to encourage diagnosis, subtype information with every diagnosis, and integrated post-diagnosis support ahead of new Alzheimer's treatments.