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Doug Beattie Calls for the Immediate Return to Stormont
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA calls for an immediate return to Stormont, arguing the DUP-led boycott of the Executive and Assembly has been ineffective and damaging. He claims the Windsor Framework would have been agreed regardless of the boycott.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont boycott and Windsor Framework timeline Original release: Doug Beattie Calls for the Immediate Return to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Egan expresses condolences to the family and loved ones of Chloe Mitchell following Ballymena vigil
Alliance spokesperson Connie Egan MLA expresses condolences to the family of Chloe Mitchell after attending a vigil in Ballymena, saying gender-based violence must be tackled and eliminated across society.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder of Chloe Mitchell in Ballymena Original release: Egan expresses condolences to the family and loved ones of Chloe Mitchell following Ballymena vigil (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Pride a crucial platform for LGBTQ people in rural communities west of the Bann, says Donnelly, ahead of event
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly praises the organisers of Omagh Pride and says the event matters for LGBTQ+ people in rural areas west of the Bann, ahead of Saturday's event. He argues more progress is needed across Northern Ireland and says isolation is felt in West Tyrone.
Disability and equality Issue: Omagh Pride event 2023 Original release: Omagh Pride a crucial platform for LGBTQ people in rural communities west of the Bann, says Donnelly, ahead of event (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help tackle growing crisis within children’s mental health services – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for the Executive to be restored to address rising waiting lists for children's mental health assessments, citing an increase of 1,255 children waiting and 1,086 waiting over nine weeks.
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Executive needs formed to address worsening crisis in health service – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for an Executive to be formed to tackle the worsening health service crisis, citing the worst waiting times across these islands and poor communication from Trusts with patients. She says political leadership and investment are needed.
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McGrath: Patients on waiting lists deserve better than silence
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls for patients on waiting lists to receive regular updates, after a Public Service Ombudsman report found systematic maladministration in how waiting lists are handled. He says the Ombudsman's recommendations should be carried out together with long-term…
Health Issue: Public Services Ombudsman report on health waiting list maladministration Original release: McGrath: Patients on waiting lists deserve better than silence (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes set up of five new cancer support centres
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the planned opening of five new regional cancer support centres by Cancer Focus NI and a rise to almost 400 patients receiving specialist radiotherapy by year end. She says the Cancer Strategy cannot progress without a functioning Executive, blaming the DUP for…
Health Issue: Cancer Focus NI five new regional support centres and radiotherapy expansion Original release: Dillon welcomes set up of five new cancer support centres (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes new Cancer Focus support centres
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes Cancer Focus's plan to open five regional cancer support centres over five years, aligned with the Northern Ireland Cancer Strategy. She says a Health Minister is needed to take the strategy forward swiftly.
Health Issue: Cancer Focus NI five new regional support centres and radiotherapy expansion Original release: Bradshaw welcomes new Cancer Focus support centres (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister says halving of community fund will seriously impact community relations
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says a planned 50 per cent cut to the Executive Office's Central Good Relations Fund will seriously harm community relations. She has contacted the department's top official asking for priorities to be reconsidered before any final decision.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Central Good Relations Fund 50 per cent funding cut Original release: McAllister says halving of community fund will seriously impact community relations (opens in a new tab)
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NI carers are being left behind, says Alliance representatives, as Carer’s Leave Act sets out extra support for GB
Alliance's Stewart Dickson MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA say working carers in Northern Ireland risk missing out on extra leave under the Carer's Leave Act 2023 because it applies only to Great Britain for now. Dickson says the Department for the Economy will not implement it until an Executive is…
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Carer's Leave Act 2023 extension to Northern Ireland Original release: NI carers are being left behind, says Alliance representatives, as Carer’s Leave Act sets out extra support for GB (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna urges PM to introduce Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund and implement a Northern Ireland Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, citing the murder of Chloe Mitchell in Ballymena and the lack of an Executive to deliver it.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder of Chloe Mitchell in Ballymena Original release: Hanna urges PM to introduce Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Heaton-Harris threats show idiocy of DUP handing power to Tories
SDLP Stormont Leader Matthew O'Toole says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris's threats to direct permanent secretaries on revenue-raising options show the idiocy of the DUP handing power to the Tories. He calls for the SDLP's Triple Lock proposals as an alternative that avoids harsh cuts and…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Heaton-Harris directs permanent secretaries on revenue-raising options Original release: O’Toole: Heaton-Harris threats show idiocy of DUP handing power to Tories (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to prioritise Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald welcomes a cross-party briefing on the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and hopes it goes out to public consultation soon. She calls for a functioning Executive with Ministers and a budget to drive the strategy forward.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Cross-party briefing on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy Original release: Executive needed to prioritise Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly pays tribute to Hooded Men for ‘determined campaign’ for truth and justice
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly pays tribute to the Hooded Men for their long campaign for truth and justice, welcoming the PSNI's public apology to them. He says the British government's legacy bill must not bury the demand, and calls for the 2014 Stormont House mechanisms to be put in place in line…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public apology to the Hooded Men Original release: Kelly pays tribute to Hooded Men for ‘determined campaign’ for truth and justice (opens in a new tab)
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British government should listen to victims and survivors and scrap cruel legacy bill – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill after meeting Steve Baker with party colleagues, arguing its proposed May 2024 deadline for concluding inquests would make it harder for families to get investigations. He also urges the Irish government to oppose…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government Legacy Bill and inquest deadline Original release: British government should listen to victims and survivors and scrap cruel legacy bill – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Thoughts with victims who haven’t received apologies
TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson says victims are re-traumatised by recent events and that the Government appears uninterested in protecting the reputation of the security services. He suggests the apology to the hooded men will bring significant compensation payouts while innocent…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public apology to the Hooded Men Original release: Thoughts with victims who haven’t received apologies (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein inconsistency only outshone by arrogance
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Sinn Féin's inconsistency on commemorations is matched by arrogance towards IRA victims, questioning Mary Lou McDonald's remarks on attending IRA commemorations and Michelle O'Neill's past attendance and speeches at such events.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald comments on attending IRA commemorations Original release: Sinn Fein inconsistency only outshone by arrogance (opens in a new tab)
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Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection's commitment to holding public bodies to account after a meeting with it, and warns that the continued absence of a minister and devolved Assembly could endanger environmental progress. He blames the DUP for stepping away…
Environment and climate Original release: Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hooded Men apology another step towards justice
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the PSNI’s apology to the Hooded Men and urges the British Government and Army to issue a formal apology as well, saying the SDLP will keep supporting the victims’ campaign for a full acknowledgement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI public apology to the Hooded Men Original release: Eastwood: Hooded Men apology another step towards justice (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Family of Sean Brown cannot be denied justice
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone says the Brown family deserves justice over the killing of Sean Brown, warning the British government's Legacy Bill could stop the inquest. He welcomes the coroner's call for sensitive material to be disclosed and urges the PSNI to cooperate fully.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown inquest and Legacy Bill delay concerns Original release: McGlone: Family of Sean Brown cannot be denied justice (opens in a new tab)