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Kearney calls on DfI to properly maintain rural road junction sight lines
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has asked the Department for Infrastructure to review grass verge and hedgerow maintenance at road junctions and roundabouts in Randalstown and Antrim. He says overgrown verges are blocking sight lines and creating safety risks for drivers, and that DfI officials have…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Kearney calls on DfI to properly maintain rural road junction sight lines (opens in a new tab)
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When will truth be told about human rights abuses of those on ‘active…
DUP legacy spokesperson Emma Little-Pengelly says Joe Clarke was given a full IRA funeral and asks when the truth will be told about human rights abuses committed during his active service. She argues legacy inquiries cannot assess IRA victims because the IRA keeps no records accessible to the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Joe Clarke funeral with IRA honours Original release: When will truth be told about human rights abuses of those on ‘active… (opens in a new tab)
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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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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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Government must ensure addition of West and Northwest to TEN-T Core Network – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on the Government to ensure the Atlantic Corridor is added to the TEN-T Core Network, after an European Parliament vote on a report on large EU transport infrastructure projects. He says the Irish Government has refused to endorse adding the Western Rail Corridor…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: European Parliament vote on TEN-T large transport infrastructure report Original release: Government must ensure addition of West and Northwest to TEN-T Core Network – MacManus (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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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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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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European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, with European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair Younous Omarjee, says they will press the European Commission for flexibility on the 31 December 2023 deadline for the Riverine footbridge project between Lifford and Strabane. The project, awarded almost…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Riverine Project delays and PEACE funding deadline Original release: European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays (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)
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Department must step in to stabilise services at Daisy Hill – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the Department of Health must urgently step in to stabilise services at Daisy Hill Hospital in the short term and set out a clear plan for its future. He says he raised this with the Permanent Secretary after meeting the Daisy Hill Future group, blaming Southern…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital bed reduction from 107 to 40 Original release: Department must step in to stabilise services at Daisy Hill – Murphy (opens in a new tab)