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Recognition payments and pay awards absolutely urgent, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA gives a guarded welcome to a planned August one-off recognition payment for health workers, but calls for urgent action on payments for carers and implementation of the pay award for the lowest paid staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health worker one-off recognition payment and pay award announcement Original release: Recognition payments and pay awards absolutely urgent, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Service pay offer ‘derisory’
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls the recommended health service pay increase derisory, saying it will not address workforce retention and will not keep pace with inflation. He has written to Health Minister Robin Swann seeking an urgent statement on how the pay award will be funded.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health pay review body recommendations and Northern Ireland budget delay Original release: McGrath: Health Service pay offer ‘derisory’ (opens in a new tab)
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Mooney: Maritime Festival shows potential of River Foyle
SDLP councillor Sean Mooney says Derry's Maritime Festival and the Clipper Race fleet's arrival show how much the River Foyle could be used. He calls on the council to explore more opportunities, including redeveloping the Prehen boathouse for water-based sports.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Clipper Race fleet arrival and Derry Maritime Festival 2022 Original release: Mooney: Maritime Festival shows potential of River Foyle (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Horror of Bloody Friday can never be forgotten
SDLP South Belfast MLA Matthew O'Toole says the 1972 Bloody Friday bombings, which killed nine people across Belfast, can never be forgotten. Ahead of the 50th anniversary, he urges people to mark the day together and reflect on progress since then.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Bloody Friday bombings 50th anniversary memorial service Belfast Original release: O’Toole: Horror of Bloody Friday can never be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian attack on Protestant youths condemned
TUV West Belfast spokesperson Jordan Doran condemns a recent sectarian assault on two Protestant youths in North Belfast and calls for nationalist leaders to publicly denounce the behaviour. He also appeals for anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian assault on two Protestant youths in North Belfast Original release: Sectarian attack on Protestant youths condemned (opens in a new tab)
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McCusker calls for end to interface violence after second attack on youths
SDLP councillor Paul McCusker calls for an end to interface violence in north Belfast after a second attack on youths near Yorkgate, urging young people to act responsibly, community leaders to intervene and parents to keep children out of such activity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second youth attack near Yorkgate interface Original release: McCusker calls for end to interface violence after second attack on youths (opens in a new tab)
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We must make Belfast city centre a safer place and assist those in need – Black
Sinn Féin's Belfast Mayor Tina Black has convened a special meeting on Friday with council group leaders and statutory agencies over a series of city centre deaths. She calls for better mental health, addiction, shelter and accommodation services, and joint action on anti-social behaviour and drug…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Belfast city centre deaths and special council meeting Original release: We must make Belfast city centre a safer place and assist those in need – Black (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure should get on with completing A6 rather than pet…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Infrastructure Minister to finish the A6 road rather than pursue pet political projects, after reports the Minister is reviewing use of the name “Londonderry” on road signs. He says the unfinished dual carriageway remains open only as a single lane with a 40…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister review of Londonderry name on road signage Original release: Infrastructure should get on with completing A6 rather than pet… (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance selects Burbank as new Dunsilly Councillor
Alliance announces Jay Burbank as its new Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor for Dunsilly after he was selected by party members. He says he wants to support community groups and improve bus services, citing cost of living pressures and car access in Randalstown.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Alliance selects Jay Burbank as Dunsilly Councillor Original release: Alliance selects Burbank as new Dunsilly Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw says cost of living crisis makes need for longer term funding in health more pressing
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the cost of living crisis makes longer term funding and flexibility in mental health provision more pressing, following publication of the Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2022/23. She welcomes the plan but says it cannot implement…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2022/23 publication Original release: Bradshaw says cost of living crisis makes need for longer term funding in health more pressing (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew welcomes a US Congress hearing on British government plans to end judicial investigations of Troubles-era actions and bar victims from courts, saying the proposals grant an amnesty to soldiers and intelligence agencies.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: US Congress hearing on British government legacy proposals Original release: Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the £1 billion Peace Plus programme for 2021-2027, and hopes the British and Irish governments will quickly conclude a financing agreement so funding reaches projects.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: European Commission adoption of Peace Plus programme 2021-2027 Original release: Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the Irish Language Bill's progress through the House of Lords and calls for an Acht Gaeilge delivering official recognition, an Irish language commissioner, repeal of laws restricting Irish in courts, and access to public services through Irish.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Response to Kellie Armstrong
TUV leader Jim Allister says burning effigies of living persons is wrong and offensive and should play no part in cultural celebrations. He rejects Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong's suggestion that he linked to the Glenfield bonfire, accusing her of political point scoring.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Effigies of political leaders burned on loyalist bonfires Original release: Response to Kellie Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes the passage of Irish language legislation through the House of Lords at Westminster, which also includes Ulster Scots protections. He calls for the Bill to pass the Commons without delay and says Irish language rights should have been introduced in the North rather…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - celebrate our culture - don't denigrate others'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson commends Loyal Orders and cultural groups for Twelfth celebrations, saying record-breaking events were held, and condemns burning of posters and flags, sectarian displays and hate crimes, including decorations destroyed in County Tyrone. He criticises Sinn Fein for…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Twelfth celebrations 2022 and hate crimes against Loyal Orders Original release: Donaldson - celebrate our culture - don't denigrate others' (opens in a new tab)
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Regulation and political leadership needed to stamp out hate crimes at bonfires – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns the burning of effigies of party leaders and other political figures on loyalist bonfires as a hate crime. He calls on unionist leaders to speak out, says the PSNI is gathering evidence, and urges safeguarding regulations for bonfires.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Effigies of political leaders burned on loyalist bonfires Original release: Regulation and political leadership needed to stamp out hate crimes at bonfires – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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“There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle
Aontú Cllr for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle calls for urgent action to reduce the MOT test backlog, saying motorists are being fined £80 for untaxed vehicles while unable to book tests or renew tax. He urges increased capacity at all MOT centres ahead of rising demand.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test backlog and fines for untaxed vehicles Original release: “There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Offensive erection of flags in Antrim Town must stop – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney expresses frustration after flags linked to the UDA, a paratroop regiment and unionist flute bands were left at Antrim Town's chapel corner near St Comgall's, calling the refusal to remove the flute band flags unacceptable and urging an end to such intimidation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Flags erected near St Comgall's Chapel in Antrim Town Original release: Offensive erection of flags in Antrim Town must stop – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says she is working towards a society of many colours and multiculturalism, speaking at the Eid al-Adha Festival in West Belfast. She pledges that Muslim residents will feel welcome, safe and respected, and condemns attacks on the Belfast Muslim…
Community relations and legacy Original release: We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)