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Free fares Minister presses for retention of Scheme
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell urges the public to respond to the DfI consultation on changes to concessionary fares for over-60s, and calls on the Department to protect the scheme, citing Translink figures showing over nine million senior journeys in 2022.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DFI consultation on raising free bus pass eligibility age Original release: Free fares Minister presses for retention of Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to specialist GP services will pile more pressure on health service – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cuts to the GP Elective Care Service will add pressure to the health service and lengthen waiting lists for dermatology, gynaecology and minor surgery. She has written to the Department of Health about the impact on patients and urges the Executive to be restored.
Health Issue: GP Elective Care Service funding cut Original release: Cuts to specialist GP services will pile more pressure on health service – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart – “it’s time to stop human trafficking”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart commends police for rescuing six women from sexual exploitation in Northern Ireland, calls for greater public awareness of trafficking, and urges full support for victims to prevent re-trafficking.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Belfast human trafficking rescue of six women and three arrests Original release: Lockhart – “it’s time to stop human trafficking” (opens in a new tab)
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We all have our part to play combating discrimination and supporting those who are marginalised, says Nicholl, ahead of Belfast Pride
Alliance's Kate Nicholl MLA, who speaks on diversity and migration, wishes attendees a safe Pride ahead of Belfast Pride's parade and says hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people are rising, urging these attitudes be challenged early.
Disability and equality Original release: We all have our part to play combating discrimination and supporting those who are marginalised, says Nicholl, ahead of Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Police action on human trafficking is welcome, but highlights ongoing human trafficking and modern slavery issues, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl welcomes the PSNI-led operation that rescued six women and led to three arrests in the Belfast area over suspected human trafficking. She says the case highlights wider modern slavery issues, including in Northern Ireland, and urges the public to help expose such crimes…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Belfast human trafficking rescue of six women and three arrests Original release: Police action on human trafficking is welcome, but highlights ongoing human trafficking and modern slavery issues, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Environmental crisis in NI only being fuelled by lack of Executive, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland has again failed on its environmental commitments after DAERA missed the deadline for its first Environment Improvement Plan. He blames the lack of a functioning Executive and calls for Assembly scrutiny and a Minister to lead.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA misses deadline for first Environment Improvement Plan Original release: Environmental crisis in NI only being fuelled by lack of Executive, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Threat to judiciary condemned
DUP Strangford MP Jim Shannon condemns an attack on Newtownards court building and a threat to a member of the judiciary, saying the act is criminal and urging the community to work with the PSNI to identify those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Threatening graffiti and vandalism at Newtownards courthouse Original release: Threat to judiciary condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Appropriate adult mental health services must be a priority for a restored Executive – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for an end to the differing approach to Adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment across health trusts, after meeting Northern Trust management. He says the stalled pilot for validating private diagnoses must be expedited and that a resolution is needed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Northern Trust Adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment provision meeting Original release: Appropriate adult mental health services must be a priority for a restored Executive – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Heavy on infrastructure ideas but light on delivery
DUP infrastructure spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says the All-Island Strategic Rail Review and Union Connectivity Review offer useful vision but lack practical follow-through. He cites the York Street Interchange, funded in 2017 yet still not started, and says the party will…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Heavy on infrastructure ideas but light on delivery (opens in a new tab)
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No reason why folic acid legislation cannot include NI
DUP peer Lord Dodds questions why Northern Ireland is excluded from folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour and calls on the UK Government to legislate to include it, to reduce neural tube defects in babies.
Health Original release: No reason why folic acid legislation cannot include NI (opens in a new tab)
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Muir and McRandal condemn recent petrol bomb incident in Holywood
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir and Councillor Martin McRandal denounce a recent petrol bomb attack in the Loughview area of Holywood, saying it has unsettled residents and calling the act reckless violence.
Justice and policing Issue: Petrol bomb attack in Loughview, Holywood Original release: Muir and McRandal condemn recent petrol bomb incident in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison condemns threats against senior judge in Newtownards courthouse attack
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison condemns threatening graffiti and smashed windows found outside Newtownards courthouse, aimed at a senior judge, and urges anyone with useful information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Threatening graffiti and vandalism at Newtownards courthouse Original release: Mathison condemns threats against senior judge in Newtownards courthouse attack (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Stark RVH report cannot be ignored
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says a stark RQIA inspection report into the Royal Victoria Hospital emergency department should be a catalyst for change. He calls for transformation of health services and restored Stormont institutions to implement it before winter pressures worsen.
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Royal Victoria Hospital emergency department Original release: McGrath: Stark RVH report cannot be ignored (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must act and invest as called for in All Island Strategic Rail Review – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on the Transport Minister to invest in rail after the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, welcoming the proposed Western Rail Corridor restoration and hourly services between major cities. He criticises the lack of investment north of Claremorris and says Donegal…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Minister must act and invest as called for in All Island Strategic Rail Review – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to publish all-Ireland rail review – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges that an Executive be formed without delay so the draft all-Ireland rail review can be fully published and its recommendations weighed. He welcomes the draft's release as a step forward and calls for more investment in northern rail, particularly in the north-west.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Executive needed to publish all-Ireland rail review – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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All Island Rail Review shows government must now step up to grow Ireland’s rail networks – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD welcomes the draft All Island Rail Review and urges the government to produce a timed action plan to invest in rail, citing planned frequency, decarbonisation and freight capacity gains. He also calls for progress on the Western Rail Corridor and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: All Island Rail Review shows government must now step up to grow Ireland’s rail networks – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke - "integrity of the police must be safeguarded"
DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke MLA says that if the Investigatory Powers Tribunal finds the PSNI broke the law, it would seriously damage policing's reputation. He calls for protocols to prevent a similar situation recurring.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI alleged access to journalist's phone records Investigatory Powers Tribunal investigation Original release: Clarke - "integrity of the police must be safeguarded" (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Once in a generation opportunity to restore rail infrastructure
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the All Island Strategic Rail Review offers a rare chance to rebuild rail across the North before its draft is published. He highlights a £30bn plan and a recommended Letterkenny–Derry–Portadown route.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Eastwood: Once in a generation opportunity to restore rail infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government working with local universities train more health professionals positive news- Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Irish Government’s decision to fund student places for health‑care training in the north, including 50 new slots for physiotherapy, occupational and speech‑language therapy, plus additional places for nursing and midwifery, calling it a vital boost for the a‑s
Health Education Issue: Irish Government funds health professional training places in the north Original release: Irish Government working with local universities train more health professionals positive news- Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister raises "major concerns" over journalist's phone records accessed by PSNI
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister says she has major concerns after the PSNI allegedly searched a journalist's phone records. She says she will question PSNI leadership at the Policing Board on how widespread the practice was and call for scrutiny of past and current practices, while…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI alleged access to journalist's phone records Investigatory Powers Tribunal investigation Original release: McAllister raises "major concerns" over journalist's phone records accessed by PSNI (opens in a new tab)