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Kelly shocked and concerned at murderous attack on police officer
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a shooting of an off-duty police officer on the Killyclogher Road in Omagh, expresses concern for the officer and his family, and urges the public to co-operate with the police investigation and report any information.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Kelly shocked and concerned at murderous attack on police officer (opens in a new tab)
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‘Dáithí’s Law will give hope to many waiting for transplants’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the passing of Dáithí's Law at Westminster, which introduces an opt-out organ donation system, and praises the Donate4Dáithí campaign for securing it.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: ‘Dáithí’s Law will give hope to many waiting for transplants’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP Leader Doug Beattie on the shooting of a PSNI officer in Omagh
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he is praying for a man fighting for his life after a shooting, and sends his thoughts to a PSNI officer, his family, colleagues and medical staff following the attack in Omagh.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh shooting of police officer attempted murder Original release: Statement from UUP Leader Doug Beattie on the shooting of a PSNI officer in Omagh (opens in a new tab)
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Outcome of talks between UK Government and RCN must include NI health workers – Chambers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls for any outcome of UK Government and Royal College of Nursing talks to also apply to Northern Ireland health workers, and for the previous commitment to pay parity to be maintained.
Health Economy and employment Issue: UK Government and Royal College of Nursing talks on nurses' pay dispute Original release: Outcome of talks between UK Government and RCN must include NI health workers – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries
DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine calls on the Department of Health and the Western Trust to act to stop GP surgeries closing in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, after the Brookeborough and Tempo practices handed back their contract. She says she will meet GPs, the department and the…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Erskine calls for action to sustain GP surgeries (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell highlights attacks on emergency workers with Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has tabled a Commons motion condemning attacks on emergency service personnel and calling on judges to impose sentences that act as a deterrent. He cites surveys showing most such workers feared for their safety on duty.
Justice and policing Original release: Campbell highlights attacks on emergency workers with Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services
Sinn Féin MLA Aine Murphy urges the health department and Western Trust to act urgently to keep GP services running for around 8,000 patients in Brookeborough and Tempo after reports the surgery has returned its contract. She also argues rural GP provision must be protected and calls for a health…
Health Issue: Brookeborough and Tempo surgery hands back GP services contract Original release: Murphy calls on health department to protect Brookeborough and Tempo GP services (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls on the British Government to end cuts to public services and agree a fair pay settlement for teachers and health workers taking strike action across the north. He also says an Executive must be formed to protect workers' rights.
Economy and employment Health Issue: February 2023 public sector strike wave and rallies across the North Original release: Health workers and teachers deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons
SDLP says it will back Dáithí's Law when it reaches the House of Commons on Wednesday, with MPs attending to voice full support. Leader Colum Eastwood praises the MacGabhann family's campaign for the organ transplant legislation and says it should have passed Stormont earlier.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: SDLP to support Dáithí’s Law in Commons (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, the First Minister designate, praises campaigners for pushing Dáithí's Law through, welcoming its confirmed passage at Westminster this week as a step toward expanding organ transplant options.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: O’Neill congratulates Dáithí and family on ‘steadfast determination’ to pass life-saving law (opens in a new tab)
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To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on political parties to work together rather than put party first on World Social Justice Day, and welcomes the Independent Panel's Review of Welfare Mitigations recommendations on a Carers payment and family support.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes progress on Dáithí’s Law
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the UK Government's move to advance Dáithí's Law at Westminster, after an SDLP-backed amendment, and pledges his party's full support for the bill, which he says will help people awaiting organ transplants.
Health Issue: Dáithí's Law organ donation legislation passage at Westminster Original release: Eastwood welcomes progress on Dáithí’s Law (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes new domestic abuse scheme
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the piloting of the 'Ask for ANI' codeword scheme in Jobs and Benefits offices, offering private space to reach domestic abuse services. She calls for it to be rolled out quickly across the North, citing its operation in pharmacies since January…
Justice and policing Issue: Ask for ANI domestic abuse codeword scheme pilot in Jobs and Benefits offices Original release: McLaughlin welcomes new domestic abuse scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton – “Londonderry should stand with the police”
DUP MLA Gary Middleton condemns the masked individuals behind an attempted vehicle hijacking on Friday night and a viable device found in the Waterside area of Londonderry, and urges anyone with information to contact police. He commends the PSNI and the Army Technical Officers for their rapid…
Justice and policing Issue: Viable device discovered in Londonderry Waterside and attempted vehicle hijacking Original release: Middleton – “Londonderry should stand with the police” (opens in a new tab)
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Monaghan Row site purchase further secures future of Daisy Hill Hospital – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says the Southern Trust’s purchase of the Monaghan Row office site is a positive step for Daisy Hill Hospital, allowing admin and the Medical Training Unit to move and freeing space for new diagnostic equipment such as an MRI/CT suite after power upgrades, and adds Sinn Féĭ
Health Issue: Southern Trust purchase of Monaghan Row office site Original release: Monaghan Row site purchase further secures future of Daisy Hill Hospital – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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By Their Friends You Know Them
People Before Profit says the far right in Ireland has invited Tommy Robinson to advise on stirring up hatred of asylum seekers, citing a spokesperson's remarks and Robinson's criminal convictions and donations.
Immigration Justice and policing Original release: By Their Friends You Know Them (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Executive hampering climate and cost of living response, says Tennyson
Alliance climate spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's boycott of the Executive is holding back cost-of-living and climate work, after the Economy Department missed its end-2022 deadline for new home and business energy efficiency schemes.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Department for the Economy misses energy efficiency scheme launch deadline Original release: Lack of Executive hampering climate and cost of living response, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard reiterates call for Abdullah Öcalan’s release
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard calls for the release of Abdullah Öcalan and an end to isolation of political prisoners in Turkey, after an international human rights delegation he joined to Istanbul in January. He also extends solidarity to those affected by the earthquake in the region.
International affairs Justice and policing Original release: Hazzard reiterates call for Abdullah Öcalan’s release (opens in a new tab)
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UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year
UUP Alderman Glenn Barr calls on councils to recognise the Greenfinches of the Ulster Defence Regiment ahead of the 50th anniversary of their formation in July. He says he tabled a motion at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council and that UUP motions will follow across Northern Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: UUP call for recognition of role of the UDR Greenfinches in 50th anniversary year (opens in a new tab)
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An Executive is needed to drive the Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says a restored Executive is needed to fund and scrutinise the ten-year Mental Health Strategy as it enters its third year, citing uncertainty over funding raised by a mental health adviser on BBC radio. She calls for better workforce planning and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Mental Health Strategy funding uncertainty and need for restored Executive Original release: An Executive is needed to drive the Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)