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BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA
Ulster Unionist MLA John Stewart calls on BBC Northern Ireland management, including interim director Adam Smyth, to reverse their decision to end live television coverage of the Belfast Twelfth of July parade. He says the broadcast serves housebound and elderly viewers.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to drop live coverage of the Twelfth demonstrations Original release: BBC management should reverse irrational decision to drop Twelfth coverage – John Stewart MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw backs Royal College of Nursing’s call for a functioning Executive and Assembly
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA backs the Royal College of Nursing's push for restored devolved institutions, warning that healthcare staff are at breaking point and that time is running out to fix the health service.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Royal College of Nursing emergency debate on healthcare crisis and institutions Original release: Bradshaw backs Royal College of Nursing’s call for a functioning Executive and Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte welcomes a six-month extension of the Union Street pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre from June 11, with a later decision on making it permanent. He says the scheme boosts businesses and public safety, and calls for other city centre areas to be considered.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Union Street pedestrianisation six-month extension confirmed by Department for Infrastructure Original release: Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation (opens in a new tab)
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Chris MacManus MEP To Hold Western Rail Corridor Online Public Meeting - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus is hosting an online public meeting on 20 June about reopening the Western Rail Corridor, with speakers including Conor Feighan and Rose Conway-Walsh TD. He urges the public to attend to show support for the line, and says the all-island rail review must commit to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Western Rail Corridor online public meeting and all-island rail review Original release: Chris MacManus MEP To Hold Western Rail Corridor Online Public Meeting - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Michael Watt patients entitled to full accountability and transparency - Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says patients misdiagnosed in the neurology scandal deserve a full inquiry after Dr Michael Watt was allowed voluntary erasure, which stopped him being compelled to answer questions. She calls for thorough, transparent investigation and pledges continued support for…
Health Issue: Michael Watt voluntary erasure and neurology inquiry questions Original release: Michael Watt patients entitled to full accountability and transparency - Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe – SF hypocritical on hate crime
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over hate crime, saying it condemns online abuse of politicians while defending past attacks on elected representatives, including the IRA killing of Edgar Graham. She calls for a consistent approach and for Sinn Fein, including Chris Hazzard…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Forsythe – SF hypocritical on hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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'Minister reaffirms commitment to A5 upgrade' – Begley - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's stated intention to push ahead with the A5 upgrade, and calls for construction to start straight after the autumn public inquiry without further holdups. She also points to interim safety measures, including new signage…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: 'Minister reaffirms commitment to A5 upgrade' – Begley - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Working together key to fixing health service- Gildernew - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on the DUP to end its boycott and return to the Executive to prioritise health. He cites reports that up to 500 patients waited over 12 hours in A&E for beds and says Sinn Féin will invest an extra £1 billion in waiting lists, staffing, cancer and mental health.
Health Issue: Reports of long A&E waits for hospital beds in Northern Ireland Original release: Working together key to fixing health service- Gildernew - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Western Trust's plan to restart early abortion services in July after their April 2021 suspension, but says the service should never have been suspended. She blames the Health Minister's inaction on commissioning and calls for a fully…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Western Trust early abortion services resumption announcement Original release: ‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Lessons must be learned from neurology patient recall
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says the neurology patient recall involving 5,448 former Dr Michael Watt patients, 19% with insecure diagnoses, requires new safeguards, a swift redress scheme and clear RQIA findings to prevent recurrence.
Health Issue: Michael Watt voluntary erasure and neurology inquiry questions Original release: McGrath: Lessons must be learned from neurology patient recall (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew urges health department to address recognition payment delay - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says delays in getting the recognition payment to some health and social care workers are intolerable, and he will raise the issue with the Department of Health and urge it to pay workers quickly as living costs rise.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health and social care recognition payment delays Original release: Gildernew urges health department to address recognition payment delay - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop
Green Party Cllr Stephen Dunlop calls for serious investment in active travel across Northern Ireland at the start of Bike Week, citing the absence of a Cycling Strategy or Active Travel Strategy and spending of £2 per person a year. He urges ambitious targets and joined-up working between the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop (opens in a new tab)
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Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara says Northern Ireland still has a long way to go to cut greenhouse gas emissions, citing 2020 statistics showing a 23.9% fall since 1990 that lags behind England, Scotland and Wales. He calls for implementation of the Climate Change Act and changes to…
Environment and climate Issue: Northern Ireland greenhouse gas emissions statistics 2020 publication Original release: Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Patients across Ireland benefiting from Cross Border Services - Gildernew - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew hails the cross-border health directive, which over 2,000 people have used in the last year, and calls on the Department of Health to ensure access continues beyond 1 July. He also urges exploring options to replace access lost to the European scheme after Brexit.
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Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action?
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting questions whether Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard's anti-sectarianism pledge will lead to action, urging him to rename his constituency office and the local Sinn Féin branch, both named after IRA members.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Will SF's call to tackle sectarianism be matched by action? (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the Victims Commission's criticism of British government legacy plans reinforces the case for scrapping the legislation. She calls on the British government to listen to victims, families, parties and the Irish government, and urges full implementation of the 2014…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Victims Commission verdict on British government legacy plans Original release: British Government must scrap 'fatally flawed' legacy plans- Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the family of Internee Hugh Coney, shot at Long Kesh in 1974, should not wait longer for truth and justice, after a UK legal office failed to release related papers. She accuses the Tory government of cover-up, opposing its proposed amnesty, and calls for Stormont…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General's office fails to release papers in Hugh Coney killing Original release: Family of Hugh Coney deserve truth and justice – Dillon - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín
Aontú's Peadar Tóibín expresses disgust at a viral video of a group mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey and calls for scrutiny of state and council funding to the Orange Order and loyalist flute bands. He says Aontú is submitting questions to Stormont, councils, the EU and the southern…
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder at centenary event Original release: Investigation Needed into Funding of Orange Order and Flute Band at the Centre of Vile McAreavey Song. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed
Green Party councillors in North Down welcome Ards and North Down Borough Council's approval of a new Sustainability Policy, with Cllr Barry McKee calling it a first step and urging immediate action on fuel poverty, insulation and retrofitting. Cllr Stephen Dunlop and Cllr Lauren Kendall back a…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Borough Council Sustainability Policy approval Original release: Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong repeats her call for all respite and day care services for disabled people and older people to reopen during Carers Week. She says carers are exhausted, notes the Health Minister has asked for a review of each Trust's reopening pathway, and says carers now need support.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen (opens in a new tab)