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‘New children’s hospital will be transformative for north’s healthcare’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Executive's approval of a new children's hospital at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital, estimated at £671 million, with construction expected to begin within days. He says it will be a game-changer for families and transformative for healthcare in the north.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Executive approval of new children's hospital at Royal Victoria Hospital Original release: ‘New children’s hospital will be transformative for north’s healthcare’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says Donnelly, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered
Alliance health spokesperson and Health Committee deputy Chair Danny Donnelly MLA voices concern over unfilled posts in nursing and midwifery across the health service, citing Department of Health figures showing 22 percent of vacancies in those roles, and urges swift delivery of Safe and…
Health Issue: Department of Health recruitment and workforce statistics February 2025 Original release: Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says Donnelly, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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Sign Language Bill will deliver positive change for deaf community – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Assembly's vote to move the Sign Language Bill to the next stage of scrutiny, saying it will recognise Irish and British Sign Language and improve deaf people's access to education, health and justice services.
Disability and equality Issue: Sign Language Bill second stage Assembly vote Original release: Sign Language Bill will deliver positive change for deaf community – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan meets BMA on issues facing GP practices
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls for action on pressures facing GP practices after meeting the British Medical Association, urging the Health Minister to prioritise GP core funding and resolve indemnity negotiations quickly.
Health Original release: McGuigan meets BMA on issues facing GP practices (opens in a new tab)
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‘Solider F trial testament to unwavering strength and resilience of Bloody Sunday families’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes an indication from a Crown Court judge that the trial of 'Soldier F' is expected to begin in September, and says it is a positive step for Bloody Sunday families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F trial expected to commence in September Original release: ‘Solider F trial testament to unwavering strength and resilience of Bloody Sunday families’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Publish Kingsmills report without any further delay – Bunting
DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting MLA urges the Police Ombudsman's office to release its long-delayed Kingsmills report without further postponement, calling continued delay cruel to the families of the ten men killed in the 1976 attack.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmills massacre Police Ombudsman report delay Original release: Publish Kingsmills report without any further delay – Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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SF hypocrisy on Omagh Bomb is nauseating – Clarke
DUP MLA for South Antrim Trevor Clarke accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over comments by MLA Nicola Brogan on the Omagh Bomb Inquiry, claiming the party selectively acknowledges terrorism while excusing IRA violence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein MLA Nicola Brogan comments on Omagh Bomb Inquiry in Assembly Original release: SF hypocrisy on Omagh Bomb is nauseating – Clarke (opens in a new tab)
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‘Over 100 new jobs a vote of confidence in north’s flourishing economy’ – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the announcement of over 100 new technology jobs in Belfast by Napier AI, which cites the region's talent pool and universities. She says it reflects confidence in the north's economy and praises Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's work.
Economy and employment Issue: Napier AI announces over 100 new technology jobs in Belfast Original release: ‘Over 100 new jobs a vote of confidence in north’s flourishing economy’ – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Time for leadership on policing in Lurgan – Lockhart
DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart condemns anti-PSNI posters put up in Lurgan before a police community event in North Lurgan, saying they aim to intimidate. She calls on Sinn Féin, the SDLP and others to publicly denounce them and encourage engagement with police.
Justice and policing Issue: Anti-PSNI posters in Lurgan before North Lurgan police engagement event Original release: Time for leadership on policing in Lurgan – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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British-Irish parliamentary links post reunification mutually beneficial – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an Irish Times and ARINS Project survey finding most people North and South want the east-west link maintained after reunification. She calls for British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference meetings to be regularised and prioritised.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Times and ARINS Project east-west link survey Original release: British-Irish parliamentary links post reunification mutually beneficial – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson launches consultation on banning unfair letting fees
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson urges the public to respond to a consultation on her Private Members' Bill to ban unfair letting fees charged by landlords or letting agents, which also would require the Department for Communities to issue guidance on prohibited payments. The consultation is open…
Housing Issue: Ferguson letting fees Private Members' Bill consultation launch Original release: Ferguson launches consultation on banning unfair letting fees (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers highlights issues around headlight glare from new generation LED lights
UUP Policing Board member Alan Chambers calls on the UK Government to examine mitigating action over headlight glare from new generation LED lights, citing an RAC survey showing drivers cutting back night driving and PSNI collision data.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: RAC survey on headlight glare from new LED headlights Original release: Chambers highlights issues around headlight glare from new generation LED lights (opens in a new tab)
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More than 5,400 apply to Police Service Student Officer and Call Handler Recruitment campaigns 2025 – Chambers
UUP MLA Alan Chambers, a Policing Board member, welcomes figures showing 4,822 applications for the latest PSNI student officer recruitment drive and 587 for call handler roles. He credits the PSNI's pre-launch outreach for attracting a diverse pool of candidates.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI student officer and call handler recruitment figures 2025 Original release: More than 5,400 apply to Police Service Student Officer and Call Handler Recruitment campaigns 2025 – Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson condemns targeted anti-PSNI advertisements in Lurgan
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns anti-PSNI posters circulated in Lurgan ahead of a local police engagement event, calling them intimidating and saying the party backs PSNI officers and staff and their work to build a diverse service.
Justice and policing Issue: Anti-PSNI posters in Lurgan before North Lurgan police engagement event Original release: Tennyson condemns targeted anti-PSNI advertisements in Lurgan (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer, now High Sheriff of Belfast, says she will support Eastside Greenways during her term, praising its work on the Connswater Community Greenway in east Belfast.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes Minister’s commitment to explore access to muscular dystrophy drugs
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's pledge to engage the Belfast Trust on getting Givinostat, a drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, to young patients such as 12-year-old Alfie Pentony from Newry.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Givinostat access for Duchenne patients raised in Assembly topical question Original release: McGrath welcomes Minister’s commitment to explore access to muscular dystrophy drugs (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: Health budget must prioritise patients
DUP MLA Diane Dodds criticises the Belfast Trust's spending of over £130 per teacher on an RSE course, arguing the money should go to waiting lists, cancer diagnosis and emergency care. She says she pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on the matter in committee.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Trust spending on teacher RSE training course Original release: Dodds: Health budget must prioritise patients (opens in a new tab)
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Protecting Women and Girls' Spaces.
DUP MLA Peter Martin praises the Northern Ireland Women's Rights Network for its evidence to the Executive Office Committee and says the party will continue to protect women and girls' spaces, criticising other Assembly parties' stance.
Disability and equality Issue: Northern Ireland Women's Rights Network evidence to Executive Office Committee Original release: Protecting Women and Girls' Spaces. (opens in a new tab)
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Brett welcomes confirmation of Shore Road Skills Centre funding
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett welcomes confirmation of £2.2 million for the Shore Road Skills Centre at Crusaders FC's Seaview Stadium, the last outstanding City and Growth Deals project, which he says was in jeopardy after being paused last September.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shore Road Skills Centre City and Growth Deals funding confirmation Original release: Brett welcomes confirmation of Shore Road Skills Centre funding (opens in a new tab)
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Stronger workers’ rights essential to grow the regional economy – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says a well-paid, secure workforce is essential for growth, responding to an Ulster University Economic Policy Centre report that the north needs 5,000 to 8,000 additional workers yearly for 10 years. He calls for strong workers' rights built into law through the Good…
Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University Economic Policy Centre report on regional workforce needs Original release: Stronger workers’ rights essential to grow the regional economy – Kearney (opens in a new tab)