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Unconscionable for any party to veto Executive formation when health system under so much pressure, says Bradshaw, as Alliance publishes action document
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says blocking Executive formation while health services face heavy strain is indefensible, and publishes an updated Fighting Fit document setting out winter health actions for the Executive and Health Minister, including a patient safety commissioner…
Health Issue: Alliance Fighting Fit health policy update on winter pressures Original release: Unconscionable for any party to veto Executive formation when health system under so much pressure, says Bradshaw, as Alliance publishes action document (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood secures £1m funding commitment for Northlands Centre
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the British government has committed £1m to fund addiction services in Derry, and calls on Stormont's Department of Health to bring forward a business case for the Northlands Centre's new treatment facility.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northlands Centre addiction treatment facility £1m funding commitment Original release: Eastwood secures £1m funding commitment for Northlands Centre (opens in a new tab)
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British Secretary of State indecision adds to political limbo – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has given no clarity on when he will call an Assembly election, adding to political limbo caused by the DUP's boycott. She calls for urgent action to support workers, families and health services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Heaton-Harris meeting on Assembly election timing Original release: British Secretary of State indecision adds to political limbo – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Burbank welcomes council decisions on fracking and the extraction of oil and gas
Alliance Councillor Jay Burbank welcomes a unanimous Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council motion backing a moratorium on oil and gas exploration and extraction in Northern Ireland, and opposing fracking. He questions the DUP's commitment after two of its MPs voted against Labour's fracking…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Antrim and Newtownabbey council motion on oil and gas moratorium and fracking Original release: Burbank welcomes council decisions on fracking and the extraction of oil and gas (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan calls on all Mid Ulster representatives to take a clear public stand against the arson attack on Ballynougher Orange Hall and sectarianism, blaming republican leadership failures for fuelling such attacks.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns attack on Orange Hall
Alliance Policing Board Spokesperson John Blair condemns the fire set at an Orange Hall in Magherafelt, calling it a hate crime, expressing disappointment, thanking those who contained it and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Blair condemns attack on Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone condemns an arson attack on Ballynougher Orange hall near Magherafelt, which police are treating as a hate crime. He urges anyone with information to contact police and says such attacks will not be tolerated.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Orange Hall just the latest manifestation of Republican hatred
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glen Moore condemns the destruction of Ballynougher Orange Hall near Magherafelt as a deliberate attack on the Protestant and Unionist community. He links it to recent intimidation in Innishrush and criticises Michelle O'Neill for not condemning IRA-glorifying songs…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Attack on Orange Hall just the latest manifestation of Republican hatred (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan condemns Orange Hall blaze
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan and Councillor Anne Forde urge leaders across Mid Ulster to speak out after a fire seriously damaged Ballynougher Orange Hall near Magherafelt, with the roof collapsed. Buchanan calls on anyone with information to contact police and condemns repeated attacks on…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Buchanan condemns Orange Hall blaze (opens in a new tab)
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Savita Halappanavar: 10 Years On The Struggle Continues
People Before Profit marks ten years since Savita Halappanavar's death, arguing that reproductive justice is still unmet. It lists remaining barriers in the Republic, including a 3-day wait, a 12-week limit, and maternity hospitals not providing abortion, and says much of the North has no access.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Savita Halappanavar 10‑year anniversary Original release: Savita Halappanavar: 10 Years On The Struggle Continues (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes constructive engagement with Translink on local transport services
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney describes his meeting with Translink management as very constructive, raising gaps in bus and rail provision, bus shelters in Antrim and Glenavy, reopening the Knockmore Line and better links to Belfast International Airport.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink meeting on South Antrim bus and rail provision Original release: Kearney welcomes constructive engagement with Translink on local transport services (opens in a new tab)
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DfI maligns and ignores 100,000 motorcyclists: Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley accuses the Department for Infrastructure of maligning and ignoring Northern Ireland's 100,000 motorcyclists, disputing a reported 36% rise in KSI collisions per distance travelled in 2021. He calls for proper data and says he will pursue the issue with the Department.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI New Road Safety Strategy consultation outcome report motorcycling figures Original release: DfI maligns and ignores 100,000 motorcyclists: Paisley (opens in a new tab)
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Republicans cause more trouble at Innishrush
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns a further attack on Innishrush, a small mostly Protestant village in South Londonderry, involving fireworks and pro-IRA chanting. He says the PSNI must improve its response and that local residents have blocked routes into the area.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Innishrush fireworks and chanting incident, October 2022 Original release: Republicans cause more trouble at Innishrush (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader calls for clarity from Secretary of State
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara urges the Secretary of State to end uncertainty after announcing a possible Assembly election, saying people need stability and support through winter and the cost of living crisis. He says Greens are ready to contest an election and criticises the DUP's blockade of…
Constitutional affairs Environment and climate Issue: Secretary of State's comments on possible Assembly election Original release: Green Party Leader calls for clarity from Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Action needed to save lives
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says action is needed before more lives are lost on local roads after a man died in a car and tractor collision on the Curr Road in Beragh. He calls for urgent intervention and for work on the A5 upgrade to start without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal car and tractor collision on Curr Road, Beragh Original release: McCrossan: Action needed to save lives (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill calls for Legacy Bill to be scrapped as Committee delivers damning verdict
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, welcomes a Westminster Joint Committee on Human Rights view that the British government's Legacy Bill risks breaching human rights law, and calls for the bill to be withdrawn.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Joint Committee on Human Rights report on legacy bill Original release: O’Neill calls for Legacy Bill to be scrapped as Committee delivers damning verdict (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “recall stunt will not bring progress”
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says Sinn Féin's recall of the Assembly was a stunt and urges focus on replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol instead. She claims the Protocol is hurting health medicine supply, steel costs for infrastructure, transport and shop prices, and green energy tax breaks.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly recall to nominate Speaker amid DUP boycott Original release: Dodds – “recall stunt will not bring progress” (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to tackle child waiting lists – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for a new Executive to be formed immediately after Department of Health figures showed a 184% rise in children awaiting a consultant, urging a three-year budget and £1 billion investment to reduce waiting lists.
Health Issue: Department of Health figures on children waiting to see a consultant Original release: Executive needed to tackle child waiting lists – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont needs to take action to preserve Emergency Surgical Services at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen – Cllr Mullen
Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen urges the acting Stormont Ministers to intervene this week to safeguard emergency surgical provision at the South West Acute Hospital, warning that cuts could jeopardise A&E and maternity care and force patients to travel long distances for treatment.
Health Issue: Potential loss of emergency surgical services at South West Acute Hospital Original release: Stormont needs to take action to preserve Emergency Surgical Services at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Historic day as legislation passes to give official recognition to the Irish language – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill welcomes legislation passing to give official recognition to the Irish language, saying it secures Irish speakers' rights to public services and court use. She credits grassroots activists and points to a planned Irish language commissioner with statutory powers.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish Language Act legislation passes Original release: Historic day as legislation passes to give official recognition to the Irish language – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)