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Removal of security fencing on city walls ‘welcome news’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the removal of sections of security fencing overlooking the Bogside on the Derry Walls, saying it reflects positive relationships across the city and will improve the walls' appearance for visitors.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Removal of security fencing on Derry Walls overlooking the Bogside Original release: Removal of security fencing on city walls ‘welcome news’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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SF blushes shouldn’t be a factor in publication of Stakeknife report
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, North Belfast, urges that the Operation Kenova report on IRA informer 'Stakeknife' not be heavily redacted, arguing that secrecy would not help deal with the past. He says Sinn Féin's concerns should not influence publication.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Operation Kenova Stakeknife report possible extensive redaction Original release: SF blushes shouldn’t be a factor in publication of Stakeknife report (opens in a new tab)
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“Delayed Pay Award Slap in the Face to Health Workers During Cost-Of-Living Crisis” – Connolly
Aontú's Daniel Connolly, Armagh Representative, accuses the Department of Health of delaying the NHS pay award during the cost-of-living crisis. He calls for it to be paid now, blames Stormont deadlock for blocking funding, and urges reform of Stormont and MLA pay.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health health worker pay award announcement December 2022 Original release: “Delayed Pay Award Slap in the Face to Health Workers During Cost-Of-Living Crisis” – Connolly (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs meet with Royal College of Emergency Medicine to discuss pressures in NI A&E departments
Alliance MLAs say they met the Royal College of Emergency Medicine about growing pressures in Northern Ireland's A&E departments. Paula Bradshaw MLA, Health Spokesperson, says a shortage of hospital beds for admission is the most pressing issue and calls for investment in capacity. Danny Donnelly…
Health Issue: Alliance meeting with Royal College of Emergency Medicine on A&E pressures Original release: Alliance MLAs meet with Royal College of Emergency Medicine to discuss pressures in NI A&E departments (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein will never decide who it was ok for the IRA to murder
DUP MP Gavin Robinson says Sinn Fein has no authority to decide which IRA murders were acceptable, responding to Mary Lou McDonald's remarks that the IRA should not have harmed Garda members. He links Sinn Fein's rhetoric to sectarian incidents involving phrases like "Up the RA".
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald comments on IRA harm to Garda members Original release: Sinn Fein will never decide who it was ok for the IRA to murder (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP should stop undermining postal workers ask for fair pay’ – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd tells the DUP to return to the Executive and back striking postal workers seeking fair pay, rejecting DUP MP Carla Lockhart's claims that postal strikes are hurting health services.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Royal Mail industrial action disrupting postal services December 2022 Original release: ‘DUP should stop undermining postal workers ask for fair pay’ – O’Dowd (opens in a new tab)
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The NHS Strikes
People Before Profit reports visiting Belfast City and Royal Victoria hospitals during a 24-hour NHS strike by over 2,000 workers across five trusts, with GMB, NIPSA and Unison taking part. The release quotes union officials calling for a full return to collective bargaining over pay and…
Health Economy and employment Issue: NHS 24‑hour strike across Belfast trusts Original release: The NHS Strikes (opens in a new tab)
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Risk of homelessness exacerbated by the combination of a number of different pressures, including the lack of an Executive, says Cllr Donnelly
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly warns that combined pressures, including rising energy prices and the lack of a Stormont Executive, will increase homelessness risk. He says the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Brexit Committee unanimously backed Alliance requests on public information…
Housing Local government Original release: Risk of homelessness exacerbated by the combination of a number of different pressures, including the lack of an Executive, says Cllr Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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High air pollution demonstrates need for urgent and consistent action on air quality, says Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs John Blair and Paula Bradshaw say high air pollution warnings in parts of the north west show air quality needs urgent action from the incoming Executive. Blair blames the outgoing minister for refusing extra monitoring sites and says the Clean Air Strategy has not been delivered.
Environment and climate Health Issue: North west Northern Ireland high air pollution warnings December 2022 Original release: High air pollution demonstrates need for urgent and consistent action on air quality, says Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Essential role for Europe in managing constitutional change in Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA urges European progressive parties to back planning for constitutional change in Ireland, including an all-island Citizens' Assembly, while speaking at the European Left congress in Vienna.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Essential role for Europe in managing constitutional change in Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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British government should withdraw Legacy Bill – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly welcomes a Council of Europe human rights commissioner's call for the British government to consider withdrawing its Legacy Bill, urging a return to previously agreed principles. He says the bill would grant soldiers who killed civilians an amnesty and close victims'…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Council of Europe commissioner calls for British Legacy Bill withdrawal Original release: British government should withdraw Legacy Bill – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong and Mathison meet with Action Mental Health to discuss funding
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Nick Mathison say they met Action Mental Health to discuss its funding after European Social Fund support ends in March and is replaced by the Shared Prosperity Fund, which they argue will not match current mental health provision.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Action Mental Health funding uncertainty after European Social Fund ends Original release: Armstrong and Mathison meet with Action Mental Health to discuss funding (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hume’s gift to Derry enduring reminder of road to peace
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the permanent display of John Hume's peace prizes in Derry's Guildhall, gifted by Pat Hume, and says they will remind people of the road to peace. He calls on those carrying Hume's legacy to keep working toward a shared Ireland and warns against division and…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Display of John Hume's peace prizes at Derry Guildhall Original release: Eastwood: Hume’s gift to Derry enduring reminder of road to peace (opens in a new tab)
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Health workers deserve fair pay rise and safe staffing – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the Department of Health's pay award for health workers falls short of what fair pay and safe staffing require. He notes the £1,400 payment matches what England and Wales received, and calls on the Tories to get real on public sector pay.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health health worker pay award announcement December 2022 Original release: Health workers deserve fair pay rise and safe staffing – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Postal strike impacting on health care – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges Royal Mail's management to negotiate constructively with unions to end industrial action disrupting postal services. She says late letters have caused constituents to miss health appointments and calls for both sides to reach a deal before Christmas.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Royal Mail industrial action disrupting postal services December 2022 Original release: Postal strike impacting on health care – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome decision by UEFA following IRA chanting
TUV spokeswoman Lorna Smyth welcomes UEFA's €20,000 fine on the FAI over an IRA chant by its women's team, and calls for reflection by those involved, public bodies funding events such as the West Belfast Festival, and the young women to meet IRA victims.
Community relations and legacy Issue: UEFA fine on FAI over women's team IRA chant Original release: Welcome decision by UEFA following IRA chanting (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe welcomes UEFA €20k sanction on FAI
South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes a UEFA €20,000 fine on the FAI after its senior women's team sang a pro-IRA song when qualifying for the World Cup, and says the Sinn Féin leadership glorifies the IRA.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UEFA fine on FAI over women's team IRA chant Original release: Forsythe welcomes UEFA €20k sanction on FAI (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín writes to Speaker over ‘unacceptable comments’
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says UUP leader Doug Beattie’s remarks about women on the Assembly floor were totally unacceptable and fell below expected standards, and she has written to the Speaker urging the incident be formally acknowledged.
Disability and equality Issue: Doug Beattie comments on women in Assembly Original release: Ní Chuilín writes to Speaker over ‘unacceptable comments’ (opens in a new tab)
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Swann welcomes confirmation of health pay awards
Former UUP health minister Robin Swann welcomes the Department of Health's decision to implement the pay review body's health staff recommendations, calling the confirmation belated and urging backdated increases in December pay. He warns funding could draw resources from waiting times and cancer…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health health worker pay award announcement December 2022 Original release: Swann welcomes confirmation of health pay awards (opens in a new tab)
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More conversation around homelessness sorely needed, says Armstrong, in recognition of Homelessness Awareness Week
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA, speaking during Homelessness Awareness Week, calls for more public conversation on homelessness, especially familial homelessness, citing 4,820 families presenting to the Housing Executive as homeless between October 2021 and September 2022. She urges continued…