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Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says a predicted shortfall in special school places for children with special educational needs in September is deeply concerning, blaming Tory budget cuts and calling for the Executive to be restored.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Predicted shortfall in special school places for September 2023 Original release: Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Events of the weekend show very things which are under attack from the Protocol and pan-Nationalist front
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking from London after the Coronation, says displays of British culture and identity are being undermined by the Protocol and a pan-Nationalist agenda. He calls on Unionists to push for Northern Ireland's full restoration to the UK and rejects any return to Stormont…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Coronation weekend celebrations and Protocol criticism Original release: Events of the weekend show very things which are under attack from the Protocol and pan-Nationalist front (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the Newry Civic Centre
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland objects to the planning application for a Newry Civic and Regional Hub, saying it lacks ratepayer support, would raise taxes, harms the local economy, breaches planning policies and should be decided by the Department of Infrastructure rather than the council.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Newry Civic and Regional Hub planning application Original release: Stop the Newry Civic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Momentous occasion, but to whom is Alliance loyal?
TUV leader Jim Allister says he was honoured to attend the Coronation Service in Westminster Abbey, but criticises Alliance leader Naomi Long for not joining the public affirmation of allegiance alongside Sinn Fein and the SDLP. He urges unionists considering voting Alliance to question where its…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at King Charles III coronation Original release: Momentous occasion, but to whom is Alliance loyal? (opens in a new tab)
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Future of GP services at Racecourse Medical secured – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes confirmation that a new contractor will deliver GP services at Racecourse Medical Centre in Shantallow, securing the future of one of the city’s biggest surgeries and giving certainty to hundreds of patients. She calls for an Executive and a health minister tobe
Health Issue: New contractor appointed for Racecourse Medical Centre GP services Original release: Future of GP services at Racecourse Medical secured – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister comments ahead of Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
TUV leader Jim Allister says he is delighted and honoured to be invited to the Coronation of King Charles III, describing it as an event that will unite the four parts of the UK and showcase shared culture and history.
Constitutional affairs Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: Jim Allister comments ahead of Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III (opens in a new tab)
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British Government urged to reconsider ‘Legacy’ Bill – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan says the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers urged the British Government to reconsider the so-called Legacy Bill, citing concerns it may breach the European Convention on Human Rights. He calls for the Bill to be withdrawn before the Committee's meeting on 8…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Council of Europe Committee of Ministers response on UK Legacy Bill Original release: British Government urged to reconsider ‘Legacy’ Bill – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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There will Be Deaths as a Result of British Government Slash and Burn Budget – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín raises the impending British Government austerity budget for the north in the Dáil, warning of cuts of up to 20% and deaths, and asks the Taoiseach what he is doing to stop it.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: There will Be Deaths as a Result of British Government Slash and Burn Budget – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should tell the public now whether they intend to return to Stormont after the election – Stewart
UUP Chief Whip John Stewart MLA accuses the DUP of avoiding its position on returning to Stormont before the 18 May election, asking it to say now whether it will return after the poll, citing the Windsor Framework and its panel report.
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP should tell the public now whether they intend to return to Stormont after the election – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Voters have a chance to send a message on May 18 by voting Alliance, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the May 18 council election gives voters a chance to elect candidates focused on health, education, the environment, transport and safety, and to send a clear message that people deserve a functioning Assembly and Executive, ending the current ‘ransom’ politics.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 Northern Ireland council elections Original release: Voters have a chance to send a message on May 18 by voting Alliance, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Catney: Period products must be available to all
SDLP Lisburn North candidate Pat Catney says free sanitary provisions should reach everyone who needs them, after the Department of Education cut school funding for such products by over 40%. He urges the bill he introduced to be brought into force.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Department of Education cuts school period product funding by over 40% Original release: Catney: Period products must be available to all (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls for the Pathway Fund to be protected from cuts, warning that interim funding for early years providers ends in June and that over 10,000 children could lose support.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed removal of the Pathway Fund Original release: McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Bengoa reforms cannot proceed due to Barnett funding squeeze: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says an incoming Executive could not fund the Bengoa health reforms under current budgets and calls on the Government to reform the Barnett formula, citing evidence from the NICS Head of Civil Service to the NI Affairs Committee.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: NI Affairs Committee evidence on Barnett formula funding and Bengoa reforms Original release: Bengoa reforms cannot proceed due to Barnett funding squeeze: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Government must provide mental health supports for Mothers – Mark Ward TD
Sinn Féin mental health spokesperson Mark Ward TD says the HSE’s World Maternal Mental Health Day campaign highlights the need for a specialist perinatal inpatient unit and urges the Government to set a firm timetable for the 10‑bed unit at St Vincent’s, noting the 2024 target may be missed.
Health Issue: World Maternal Mental Health Day HSE campaign launch Original release: Government must provide mental health supports for Mothers – Mark Ward TD (opens in a new tab)
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An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson and North Down MLA Connie Egan calls for a standardised, inclusive, evidence-based RSE curriculum in schools, following an ETI report finding almost half of Northern Ireland schools teach little or nothing on consent, LGBTQ+ issues and related topics. She says she…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education and Training Inspectorate report on relationship and sexuality education Original release: An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says key infrastructure will be left to decay after a 14 per cent cut to the Department for Infrastructure's day-to-day spending, warning of threats to street lighting, water and public transport, and calls for the Executive to be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure 14 per cent day-to-day budget cut Original release: Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan warns that further deaths will follow on the A5 unless the upgrade proceeds, after three local people died in a crash last week. He urges objectors to the A5 Western Transport Corridor to drop their opposition immediately.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Three deaths in A5 crash prompt calls to progress A5 Western Transport Corridor Original release: McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Solutions needed to reverse bleak health picture
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that a near 10% health budget cut will worsen waiting lists, raise car parking charges and hit community and voluntary groups. He calls for the Triple Lock proposal to resist the cuts and says a future Executive should seek extra funding from London.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Department of Health flat cash budget allocation 2023 Original release: McGrath: Solutions needed to reverse bleak health picture (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On The Coronation
People Before Profit calls the coronation an insult to struggling workers, citing the reported £250 million cost, food bank use and austerity, and criticises the monarchy's wealth and colonial links. It also condemns Sinn Féin's decision to attend the ceremony as accommodation to sectarianism.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: People Before Profit Statement On The Coronation (opens in a new tab)
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Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny
MEP Chris MacManus and TD Martin Kenny say the all‑island rail review must be published immediately and reaffirm Sinn Féin’s support for reopening the Western Rail Corridor, urging the Minister to act without delay and to progress from the recommended partial Athenry‑Claremorris opening towards a
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All‑island rail review for Western Rail Corridor Original release: Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny (opens in a new tab)