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Sir Jeffrey – “bill now needs to progress rapidly through legislative…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes the scheduling of the Commons second reading of the Northern Ireland Protocol legislation on Monday. He urges MPs to back it, says it should progress quickly before the summer recess, and warns against amendments that would weaken it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Second Reading in House of Commons Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “bill now needs to progress rapidly through legislative… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Increase in mileage for health workers welcome’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the health minister's rise in mileage reimbursement for Trust staff, but says care workers in the independent sector and agencies still face fuel costs. She calls for an Executive to be restored and urges the DUP to end its Assembly boycott.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: ‘Increase in mileage for health workers welcome’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed on returning GP services to pre-Covid arrangements
DUP East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley welcomes the Health Minister's stroke care and orthopaedic initiatives but calls on Robin Swann to act on returning GP surgeries to pre-Covid working arrangements, citing constituents unable to get appointments.
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Lack of concrete action on nurse and carer travel risks vital services, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns that delay in addressing nurse and carer travel rates risks services, especially in rural areas. She calls for travel rates to be raised permanently and possibly tied to fuel prices, saying Scotland and Wales had already acted.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Nurse and carer travel rates response amid rising petrol prices Original release: Lack of concrete action on nurse and carer travel risks vital services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Mileage increase will only go so far
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says the Health Minister's rise in mileage pay to 30p per mile above 3,500 miles for health and social care staff is welcome but only a first step, as it will not cover rising fuel costs. He calls for wider reform so staff are paid fairly.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: McGrath: Mileage increase will only go so far (opens in a new tab)
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‘British Government must not threaten our rights or our peace' - Sheerin - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says it is deplorable that the British government is pushing plans to repeal the Human Rights Act. She argues the move would avoid accountability to an independent court and threatens the European Convention on Human Rights, which she says underpins the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: British government plans to repeal the Human Rights Act Original release: ‘British Government must not threaten our rights or our peace' - Sheerin - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is protecting the north from worst excesses of Brexit - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Northern Ireland protocol is functioning and shielding the north from the harshest effects of Brexit, citing new LSE‑Resolution Foundation research. She urges the British government to negotiate in good faith with the EU to preserve business opportunities, ‑
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: LSE and Resolution Foundation Brexit economic impact report Original release: Protocol is protecting the north from worst excesses of Brexit - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Mileage allowance needs increased to support care workers - Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls on the Health Minister to increase the mileage allowance for care workers, saying rising petrol and diesel prices are making it hard for them to afford getting to work. She also urges the DUP to form an Executive.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Rising fuel prices and care worker mileage allowance Original release: Mileage allowance needs increased to support care workers - Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Domiciliary carers cannot be left out of pocket as fuel costs soar
SDLP health spokesperson Colin McGrath urges an immediate overhaul of mileage allowances for domiciliary carers and other HSC staff, arguing rates unchanged since 2014 leave workers out of pocket as fuel prices rise. He says Health Minister Robin Swann's response that options are under…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: McGrath: Domiciliary carers cannot be left out of pocket as fuel costs soar (opens in a new tab)
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Legislative change needed to restore NIs place within the United…
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell welcomes the Foreign Secretary's commitment to proceed with the NI Protocol Bill and urges the Government to press ahead, saying the Protocol is damaging Northern Ireland and must be replaced by arrangements restoring its place in the UK.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Legislative change needed to restore NIs place within the United… (opens in a new tab)
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Opportunities for a new Ireland despite Tory/DUP attack on the Good Friday Agreement – Kearney - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin National Party Chairperson Declan Kearney accuses the Tories and the DUP of attacking the Good Friday Agreement by blocking power sharing and the North-South Ministerial Council, and says it is time to prepare for constitutional change in Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Opportunities for a new Ireland despite Tory/DUP attack on the Good Friday Agreement – Kearney - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew commends courage and determination of Neurology victims - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Colm Gildernew commends the courage and determination of Neurology Scandal victims after the Independent Neurology Inquiry report on the recall of over 5,000 patients. He calls the health system failures shocking and appalling and urges the Health Minister to provide…
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: Gildernew commends courage and determination of Neurology victims - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader briefs members of the Foreign Press Association
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, after briefing Foreign Press Association members in London, says the Protocol lacked unionist backing and urges a replacement that wins cross-community support, welcoming the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as a step away from the current arrangements.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: DUP Leader briefs members of the Foreign Press Association (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes publication of Neurology Inquiry
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the publication of the Independent Neurology Inquiry, which made 76 recommendations after more than 4,000 patients were recalled over diagnoses by Dr Michael Watt. She calls for all organisations to act on the recommendations and urges progress on a compensation scheme…
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: Cameron welcomes publication of Neurology Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Fitting commemoration of Sir Henry Wilson set to take place at Brownlow House
TUV leader Jim Allister commends the Ancre Somme Association for commissioning a painting of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, unveiled in Brownlow House, Lurgan, and urges people to attend the free event. He also notes a portrait he long pressed for is now displayed at Stormont.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Henry Wilson portrait unveiling at Brownlow House, Lurgan Original release: Fitting commemoration of Sir Henry Wilson set to take place at Brownlow House (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable failings must lead to urgent reform, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for urgent reform and full implementation of the Independent Neurology Inquiry's recommendations, after the report found serious failings linked to neurologist Michael Watt's work and a mass patient recall.
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: Unacceptable failings must lead to urgent reform, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says latest figures showing 161 women travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for reproductive healthcare in 2021 are outrageous. She says the law on abortion is not being implemented and calls for those services to be provided locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Figures on Northern Ireland women travelling to GB for reproductive healthcare in 2021 Original release: Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath Welcomes Findings of Public Inquiry
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes the Neurology Inquiry findings, saying over a thousand patients were wrongly diagnosed. He calls for legislative change to hold medical practitioners accountable, a review of Trust and Department complaints processes, and an explanation from the Minister over the…
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: McGrath Welcomes Findings of Public Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Gary McKeown says masonry falling from the Scottish Mutual Building in central Belfast shows the listed structure must be protected and reopened. He calls for urgent regeneration plans and for building administrators to be told to survey it for safety quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Masonry fall from Scottish Mutual Building Belfast Original release: McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking RMT rail workers against pay cuts and job layoffs, accusing the Tories and rail bosses of demonising them. He urges Derry and Northern Ireland workers to join an ICTU march and rally on Stormont for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)