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Eastwood calls for public service rescue package
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund a rescue package for public services, tied to restoring devolved government, and calls on the DUP to end its Stormont boycott.
Health Original release: Eastwood calls for public service rescue package (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne saddened at death of motorcyclist in Donaghadee
The DUP's Dunne expresses sadness and condolences over the death of a motorcyclist in Donaghadee, saying road dangers are a reminder to all. He pledges to work with police and the infrastructure department to improve road safety.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Donaghadee motorcyclist death Original release: Dunne saddened at death of motorcyclist in Donaghadee (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or racist displays – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns racism and racist displays after a Sunday protest in Portrush that included National Front flags. She says those involved do not represent the people of Portrush or the north coast, and calls for a safe, inclusive society for all, including asylum seekers.
Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: No place for racism or racist displays – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Security alert causing disruption – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Padráig Donnelly says a security alert has disrupted residents near two sites in the area, closing a primary school and a road junction, and urges people to avoid the area and follow police advice.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Security alert and school closure near Church Road, Newtownabbey Original release: Security alert causing disruption – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs need to get to work on Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says MLAs must restore the Executive so the 2021-31 Mental Health Strategy can be funded and implemented, after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report found delivery stalled by budgetary uncertainty.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on Mental Health Strategy implementation Original release: MLAs need to get to work on Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say
Alliance Councillors Richard Stewart and Peter McCully condemn a protest against asylum seekers at the Portrush war memorial, saying those involved represent only an extremely small minority. They call on all political representatives to unite in calling for an end to such protests.
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say (opens in a new tab)
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Tory cuts to health service ‘cruel and immoral’ — Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns further cuts to health funding as cruel and immoral, urging the UK Government to deliver fair pay for health workers and calling for the Assembly to be restored so an Executive can invest in health.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Further health funding cuts announced by British Government Original release: Tory cuts to health service ‘cruel and immoral’ — Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Patsy Kelly should have fresh investigation – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley says the family of murdered councillor Patsy Kelly is entitled to a fresh investigation after the Attorney General refused to order a new inquest, citing Police Ombudsman findings on collusion and RUC failures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General refusal of fresh inquest into Patsy Kelly murder Original release: Family of Patsy Kelly should have fresh investigation – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says continued delay in restoring the Executive is preventing health and social care staff from receiving the £375 million pay award needed to close a £472 million funding gap, and pledges any restored Executive will enshrine legally‑binding guarantees
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive formation delay impacting health pay deal Original release: Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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"North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded"
Aontú Councillor for Mid-Ulster Cllr Denise Mullen calls for the North South Interconnector to be placed underground, not overground, citing 409 pylons, property prices and tourism, agriculture and health concerns. The party says the Irish government should drop the project after the Minister for…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: North South Interconnector Projects of Common Interest list consideration Original release: "North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded" (opens in a new tab)
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Remember The Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
People Before Profit marks the anniversary of the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which killed more than 30 people, and says no one has been charged. It points to alleged British intelligence involvement, calls for the release of British government documents, and criticises the Irish state's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Remember The Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (opens in a new tab)
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Reports of doctors leaving Daisy Hill deeply concerning – Brady
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady says reports that several medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital are deeply concerning, particularly claims doctors lack proper support to work safely. He says the party will request an urgent meeting with the Southern Trust on recruitment and retention, and calls…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital medical staff departures Original release: Reports of doctors leaving Daisy Hill deeply concerning – Brady (opens in a new tab)
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Major Save Causeway Hospital Rally for Coleraine This Saturday
Aontú announces a rally in The Diamond, Coleraine, on Saturday 13 May at 1pm against the closure of Causeway Maternity, quoting Causeway Hospital Campaign chair Gemma Brolly on a petition of over 2,000 signatures, FOI evidence, and legal advice on the decision.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services proposed closure consultation Original release: Major Save Causeway Hospital Rally for Coleraine This Saturday (opens in a new tab)
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Hundreds Attend Save Causeway Hospital Protest.
Aontú reports that hundreds attended a Save Causeway Hospital protest at the Diamond in Coleraine over threatened maternity services cuts. Campaign chairperson Gemma Brolly says the closure would force nearly a thousand women a year on a longer journey and demands speaking rights at the Health and…
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services proposed closure consultation Original release: Hundreds Attend Save Causeway Hospital Protest. (opens in a new tab)
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7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says seven Northern Ireland party leaders refused his invitation to a public debate before the local elections, noting only Alliance's Naomi Long agreed to take part, and criticises the lack of debate.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Aontú invitation to public debate before local elections declined by party leaders Original release: 7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections (opens in a new tab)
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Yet another blow to Daisy Hill
TUV councillor Harold McKee expresses deep concern about reports that several medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital, saying the Department and Trust have long neglected its services. Cusher candidate Keith Ratcliffe blames Stormont for failing to resource the NHS and dismisses the idea that…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital medical staff departures Original release: Yet another blow to Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)
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A5 Public Inquiry important opportunity for communities to voice their support for critical road project – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD says the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh is an opportunity for communities to back the A5 upgrade. He urges businesses and residents to attend and calls for the Irish Government to recommit to funding it on a 50:50 basis.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh Original release: A5 Public Inquiry important opportunity for communities to voice their support for critical road project – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to student nursing places ‘totally unacceptable’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns reported plans to cut 300 student nursing places, blaming UK Government cuts and calling on the British Government to end them and increase public service investment.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Reported cuts to 300 student nursing places Original release: Cuts to student nursing places ‘totally unacceptable’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley urges local businesses and residents to attend the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh and voice support for the road project. She says the new road would reduce deaths, cut journey times, create jobs and boost links to the rest of the island, and calls for work to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh Original release: A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Short-term cuts to nursing training will have disastrous long-term implications – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson and North Down MLA Alan Chambers says cutting nurse and midwife training places in Northern Ireland is a short-term saving that will bring financial damage and a workforce shortfall in three years. He blames the lack of a sitting Executive and Health Minister.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Reported cuts to 300 student nursing places Original release: Short-term cuts to nursing training will have disastrous long-term implications – Chambers (opens in a new tab)