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Donnelly expresses concern over disparity in cancer death rates between areas
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern over a Cancer Research UK report showing cancer death rates about 45% higher in Northern Ireland's most deprived areas. He urges the Department of Health to introduce lung cancer screening for high-risk people aged 55 to 74 and…
Health Issue: Cancer Research UK report on cancer mortality and deprivation in Northern Ireland Original release: Donnelly expresses concern over disparity in cancer death rates between areas (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons welcomes conviction but questions sentence
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons welcomes the conviction of Gregory Mullan at Dungannon Magistrates Court for a threatening communication sent to him, but says he is surprised the penalty was only a £500 fine. He says he will write to the Lady Chief Justice about the sentence.
Justice and policing Issue: Conviction of Gregory Mullan for threatening communication to Gordon Lyons Original release: Lyons welcomes conviction but questions sentence (opens in a new tab)
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£10million in parking fines written off over 5 years
Strangford MLA Michelle McIlveen says nearly £10million in parking fines written off over five financial years is evidence of public money being lost under financial pressure. She calls for all steps to be taken to recover debts, citing £1.31million written off in the last year.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Parking fines written off over five financial years figures Original release: £10million in parking fines written off over 5 years (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – “will the DPP focus on PIRA men or the real soldiers?”
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP questions whether the Director of Public Prosecutions will pursue IRA members who escaped after the Clonoe attack, saying he has contacted the Irish Justice Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary to ask what was done to hold them accountable. He calls the focus on the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Coroner's Clonoe report sent to Director of Public Prosecutions Original release: Robinson – “will the DPP focus on PIRA men or the real soldiers?” (opens in a new tab)
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Gruesome prospect of soldiers facing trial for Clone
TUV leader Jim Allister says the referral of a file on SAS soldiers to the Director of Public Prosecutions, following the coroner's finding on the Clonoe incident, risks soldiers facing trial. He claims the attackers were a band of terrorists intent on murder and says the system puts security…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Coroner's Clonoe report sent to Director of Public Prosecutions Original release: Gruesome prospect of soldiers facing trial for Clone (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hourly Belfast-Dublin train service has been a huge success’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says the hourly Belfast-Dublin train service has been a huge success after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins reported passenger numbers rose nearly 50% to just under 400,000 between October 2024 and January 2025. He calls for building on the service and says plans for…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast-Dublin hourly train service passenger numbers rise Original release: ‘Hourly Belfast-Dublin train service has been a huge success’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan condemns threats against school principal
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan condemns threats sent by email to the principal of Lisneal College, Michael Allen, and welcomes the police charging a 62-year-old man with harassment over the emails.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Lisneal College principal abusive messages PSNI action Original release: Sheehan condemns threats against school principal (opens in a new tab)
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TUV urge public to have their say on planned MLA pay rise
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston urges the public to respond to the Assembly committee's call for evidence on the Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill, which he says would give MLAs a massive pay rise, and shares the TUV's submission opposing the proposals.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill call for evidence Original release: TUV urge public to have their say on planned MLA pay rise (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Children’s Hospital project needs close monitoring as one of world’s most expensive – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for intensive monitoring of the Belfast Children's Hospital build to keep it on time and within budget, citing costs rising from an initial £250m to £671m and comparisons with the Dublin National Children's Hospital.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Children's Hospital cost increase and build delay Original release: Belfast Children’s Hospital project needs close monitoring as one of world’s most expensive – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Immediate action needed to address gaps in community SEN services – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges health and justice officials to coordinate so young people and adults with complex needs are not held in the justice system. She cites a teenage girl remanded in custody despite being bail-eligible, citing gaps in respite and residential provision.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Remand of teenage girl with complex needs due to lack of support services Original release: Immediate action needed to address gaps in community SEN services – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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‘On-site nurse must be restored to Knockevin Special School’ – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls on the Departments of Education and Health to work with the South Eastern Trust to quickly reinstate the on-site nurse at Knockevin Special School, after the Trust withdrew that support. She says the school was not consulted.
Health Education Issue: Knockevin Special School on-site nurse withdrawal by South Eastern Trust Original release: ‘On-site nurse must be restored to Knockevin Special School’ – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to Bríd Rodgers on 90th birthday
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP marks 90th birthday of party president Bríd Rodgers, praising her as an inspiration and recognising her role in the civil rights movement, the Good Friday Agreement and early Stormont Executive. A birthday event in her honour is due in Derry.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Bríd Rodgers on 90th birthday (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive’s concern should be with delivering long-delayed Children’s Hospital
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Executive should focus on delivering the Belfast Children's Hospital, which he says was first proposed in 2013 and is now years behind schedule with costs more than doubled. He claims it will not open until 2030 at the earliest and…
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive approval of new children's hospital at Royal Victoria Hospital Original release: McGrath: Executive’s concern should be with delivering long-delayed Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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No Principal should ever be subject to abuse - Middleton
DUP MLA for Foyle Gary Middleton backs the principal of Lisneal College after abusive messages about the school, welcoming PSNI action and urging that those responsible be held accountable. He also says some political figures should consider their focus on that single school over others nearby.
Education Issue: Lisneal College principal abusive messages PSNI action Original release: No Principal should ever be subject to abuse - Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes release of Leonard Peltier
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA welcomes the release of Leonard Peltier, now 80, after nearly fifty years in US federal custody, and says his commuted sentence lets him serve the rest at home. He credits campaigners in the US and internationally for the long-awaited decision.
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Leonard Peltier sentence commutation and release to home confinement Original release: Kearney welcomes release of Leonard Peltier (opens in a new tab)
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Arrogant Labour showing disdain for farmers' concerns – McIlveen
DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA says the Labour Government’s meeting with UK farming unions on inheritance tax shows no regard for family farms or food security, calling the proposals disgraceful and pledging to keep campaigning for relief.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: UK farming unions meeting on inheritance tax Original release: Arrogant Labour showing disdain for farmers' concerns – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Givan opens new £1.1million investment project at Foley Primary School
Education Minister Paul Givan has opened a £1.1million school investment at Foley Primary School, including a new sports hall for PE and drama, extra classroom units, upgraded heating and a secured perimeter.
Education Issue: Foley Primary School £1.1million investment project opening Original release: Givan opens new £1.1million investment project at Foley Primary School (opens in a new tab)
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A day of hope, and for lessons to be learned – Dodds
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: A day of hope, and for lessons to be learned – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes ‘groundbreaking investment’ in new children’s hospital
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, chair of the Assembly's Health Committee, welcomes the Executive's approval of a new children's hospital at the Royal Victoria site, calling it a major step for child healthcare with construction set to start shortly.
Health Issue: Executive approval of new children's hospital at Royal Victoria Hospital Original release: McGuigan welcomes ‘groundbreaking investment’ in new children’s hospital (opens in a new tab)
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‘Fleadh Cheoil would mark important milestone in Belfast’s ongoing transformation’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says Belfast hosting the Fleadh Cheoil in 2026 would be a historic celebration of arts and culture, bringing visitors and investment, ahead of a formal confirmation expected in early March.
Economy and employment Issue: Fleadh Cheoil expected coming to Belfast in 2026 Original release: ‘Fleadh Cheoil would mark important milestone in Belfast’s ongoing transformation’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)