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International Women’s Day
People Before Profit marks International Women's Day by arguing that housing, cost of living and health service pressures disproportionately affect women, and that women still earn 14% less than men on average. It calls for a broader fight for women's rights, including full bodily autonomy North…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: International Women’s Day (opens in a new tab)
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As Israel Murders Palestinians: Western Hypocrisy Exposed
People Before Profit condemns Israeli forces for killing at least six Palestinians in a daytime raid on Jenin in the West Bank, describing a 'pressure cooker' procedure involving progressively heavier weapons. It accuses Western governments of double standards, contrasting support for Ukraine with…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Israeli raid on Jenin killing six Palestinians, March 2023 Original release: As Israel Murders Palestinians: Western Hypocrisy Exposed (opens in a new tab)
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We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister marks International Women's Day 2023 by paying tribute to female party colleagues, citing legislation under Naomi Long as Justice Minister and Michelle Kelly's Belfast City Council changes. She calls for continued work on equity, including accessible and…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent and wide-reaching action needed on badger baiting and other cruel animal hunting practices, says Blair
Alliance Agriculture Spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for urgent, wide-reaching action on badger baiting after a USPCA report, citing only 32 suggested offences for 2019-21 and 11 prosecutions since 2011 for killing or injuring wild animals.
Agriculture and rural affairs Justice and policing Issue: USPCA report on badger baiting in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent and wide-reaching action needed on badger baiting and other cruel animal hunting practices, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Loss of community transport will leave vulnerable isolated
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter warns that uncertainty over Department for Infrastructure funding for the dial-a-lift community transport service could leave elderly and disabled people isolated. She says she has raised concerns with the department's Permanent Secretary and urges Stormont…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: DfI one-month community transport funding extension Original release: Hunter: Loss of community transport will leave vulnerable isolated (opens in a new tab)
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A restored Assembly must deliver for women – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin tells a Glasgow event marking March 8th that a restored Assembly and Executive must act to advance equality and deliver better for women, including those from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBT+ women and women with disabilities.
Disability and equality Original release: A restored Assembly must deliver for women – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey urges Heaton-Harris to engage with health unionsv
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey urges Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to engage directly with northern trade union leaders over the health pay dispute and reach a fair pay deal that avoids further strike action. He also calls for more public service investment and an Executive to be restored.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health workers' pay dispute and strike action in Northern Ireland Original release: Maskey urges Heaton-Harris to engage with health unionsv (opens in a new tab)
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Threats to police officers families ‘absolutely despicable’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns threats reportedly issued by 'Arm na Poblachta' to police officers' families, calling them despicable and urging the group to withdraw them and disband. He says some such groups are involved in criminality and links to gangs, and urges anyone with information to…
Justice and policing Issue: Arm na Poblachta threats to police officers' families Original release: Threats to police officers families ‘absolutely despicable’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Threat to police officers families condemned
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and DUP Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA condemn a threat made against families of police officers, say the perpetrators must be brought to justice, urge stronger support for the PSNI and call on the Government to address policing budget shortfalls.
Justice and policing Issue: Arm na Poblachta threats to police officers' families Original release: Threat to police officers families condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Parties need to explain rejection of enhanced health provision for public, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Andrew Muir and Paula Bradshaw urge other parties to explain their rejection of proposed enhanced urgent care at a new Dundonald centre, which they say would ease pressure on the Ulster Hospital emergency department.
Health Issue: Council debate on proposed Urgent Care Centre at Ulster Hospital Original release: Parties need to explain rejection of enhanced health provision for public, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Those behind threat to relatives of police officers not welcome in our society, says McAllister
Alliance Policing Board member Nuala McAllister MLA says those behind a dissident threat to police officers' relatives are unwelcome in society, and urges the threat be withdrawn and any information passed to authorities. She cites the recent attempted murder of a detective in Omagh.
Justice and policing Issue: Arm na Poblachta threats to police officers' families Original release: Those behind threat to relatives of police officers not welcome in our society, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan condemns dissident republican threat against police families
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan condemns a threat by the dissident republican group Arm na Poblachta (ANP), which warned that police officers' families in Northern Ireland are targets. He calls the threat reprehensible and urges people to stand in solidarity with the families in rejecting it.
Justice and policing Issue: Arm na Poblachta threats to police officers' families Original release: Durkan condemns dissident republican threat against police families (opens in a new tab)
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Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry - Aontú
Aontú's Daniel Connolly, Armagh DEA Rep, announces a public meeting in Newry on 13 March at 7.30pm, where Peadar Tóibín and local representatives will address rising living costs, council rates and Daisy Hill services.
Economy and employment Health Original release: Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry - Aontú (opens in a new tab)
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Reckless jet skiers to face prison and fines
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir welcomes new legislation, taking effect on 31 March, that gives the coastguard agency wider powers to prosecute reckless jet ski and watercraft users, saying it will improve swimmer safety. He says he responded to the government consultation for North Down residents and…
Justice and policing Issue: Reckless jet ski and watercraft legislation taking effect 31 March Original release: Reckless jet skiers to face prison and fines (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the passing of Rita O’Hare
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the death of Rita O'Hare, who died at her home in Dublin, and offers condolences to her husband Brendan and family. She describes Rita's roles in Sinn Féin, the Peace Process and US support work.
Other International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the passing of Rita O’Hare (opens in a new tab)
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Speakers confirmed for Victims’ Day event
TUV leader Jim Allister announces speakers for the Victims' Day event in the Senate Chamber at Stormont on Tuesday, where three victims will tell their stories after a minute's silence. Speakers include Tanya Williams-Powell, Paul Wilson and Mary Hornsey.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Speakers confirmed for Victims’ Day event (opens in a new tab)
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Net-zero advice reinforces need for urgently restored Executive, says Tennyson
Alliance Climate Change Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the Climate Change Committee’s carbon‑budget advice underlines the urgent need to restore the Northern Ireland Executive, arguing ministerial direction is essential to meet the 2050 net‑zero target.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: CCC first three Carbon Budgets advice for NI Original release: Net-zero advice reinforces need for urgently restored Executive, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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"Closure of Maternity Services Will Put Lives at Risk"
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly urges people to respond to the Causeway Maternity Unit consultation before its 3 March 2023 closing date, after a listening event where she voiced concern about the process and the proposed closure of maternity services.
Health Issue: Causeway Maternity Unit consultation and listening event Original release: "Closure of Maternity Services Will Put Lives at Risk" (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent restoration of the Assembly and Executive needed to facilitate public inquiry for victims of mother and baby homes in NI, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for urgent restoration of the Stormont institutions so a public inquiry into mother and baby homes can proceed, after a Dáil-passed redress scheme in the Republic. She blames the DUP's boycott and says draft inquiry legislation should be progressed…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dáil passes mother and baby homes redress scheme Original release: Urgent restoration of the Assembly and Executive needed to facilitate public inquiry for victims of mother and baby homes in NI, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Bunting welcomes introduction of body scanners to prisons
DUP Justice Spokesperson and East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting welcomes the introduction of body scanners in Maghaberry, Magilligan and Hydebank prisons, saying they will help stop contraband smuggling and offer a faster alternative to traditional body searches.
Justice and policing Issue: Body scanners introduction in Maghaberry, Magilligan and Hydebank prisons Original release: Bunting welcomes introduction of body scanners to prisons (opens in a new tab)