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Chambers: Doctors have a genuine ally in Health Minister Nesbitt
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA expresses disappointment at the BMA in Northern Ireland balloting members for industrial action, and urges doctors to recognise Health Minister Mike Nesbitt as an ally committed to delivering their pay award once an Executive budget is agreed.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: Chambers: Doctors have a genuine ally in Health Minister Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne Calls for Urgent Review of Grass Cutting Policy Amid Road…
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne urges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to reassess the department's roadside grass cutting approach, citing poor sight lines at junctions and on key routes after a wet, mild spell. He says the current twice-yearly cut is a safety concern and asks for more…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Dunne Calls for Urgent Review of Grass Cutting Policy Amid Road… (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke condemns online school threat
South Antrim DUP MLA Trevor Clarke condemns an online email that appears to threaten schools in the Antrim area, saying the wording raises questions. He says he has spoken to police, who have opened an investigation, and urges parents to follow police advice to school leaders.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Clarke condemns online school threat (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister comments on email threatening attacks on Co Antrim schools
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, expresses deep concern over reported threatening emails about attacks on schools in the Co Antrim area. He condemns any threat against pupils and staff, welcomes the PSNI's rapid investigation and patrols, and calls for those behind the apparent hoax…
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Jim Allister comments on email threatening attacks on Co Antrim schools (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Health and Education Ministers to deliver for children with complex and additional needs – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the Health and Education Ministers to cooperate on drafting a bill in the next mandate that would improve support for young people with complex and additional needs, urging them to act without delay.
Disability and equality Health Original release: Time for Health and Education Ministers to deliver for children with complex and additional needs – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Lynch condemns threat to Antrim schools
SDLP Antrim Councillor Roisin Lynch condemns a threatening email sent to schools in Antrim and a reported hoax attack, which she says caused fear among pupils and families. She welcomes the police and school response and urges anyone with information to cooperate with the investigation.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Lynch condemns threat to Antrim schools (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Executive must agree Budget to fund 24/7 thrombectomy services
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes the Health Minister's pledge to fund a dedicated 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service once his department's Budget is confirmed. He argues progress has been too slow and blames the lack of an agreed Executive budget, and repeats the call…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister commitment to 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service Original release: McGrath: Executive must agree Budget to fund 24/7 thrombectomy services (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes Assembly backing for post-19 SEN reform
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA welcomes Assembly backing for her party's Opposition Day motion, urging the Executive to legislate for legal entitlements and consistent, high-quality post-school support for young people with special educational needs up to age 25.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Assembly Opposition Day motion on post-19 special educational needs provision Original release: Hunter welcomes Assembly backing for post-19 SEN reform (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes Belfast Harbour's Horizons masterplan as a vote of confidence in the regional economy, but says planning constraints and the ONS classification of Trust Ports still hamper delivery. He urges the Department to keep to the timeline for the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast Harbour Horizons masterplan announcement Original release: Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed (opens in a new tab)
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Violence against teachers is a taboo we can no longer afford to ignore
UUP Leader and education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA urges the Education Minister to adopt an injury‑reduction plan for schools, citing 598 teachers and 1,974 classroom assistants assaulted last year, and calls for better training, support and parental respect.
Education Issue: Assaults on teachers and classroom assistants Original release: Violence against teachers is a taboo we can no longer afford to ignore (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns threatening email sent to schools in Antrim
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair condemns a threatening email containing a bomb threat sent to several schools in Antrim on 19 May, offering support to staff and pupils. He says the PSNI is investigating and has increased patrols, and urges anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Online email threat to Antrim schools Original release: Blair condemns threatening email sent to schools in Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to hold Endometriosis event
Sinn Féin announces an endometriosis awareness event at Shaftesbury Community & Recreation Centre on 23 May, highlighting diagnosis wait times of almost 10 years and calling on the Health Minister to act on faster referrals and specialist care.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Sinn Féin to hold Endometriosis event (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of domestic violence must be properly supported when applying for social housing – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says domestic abuse victims need proper backing when applying for social housing via the Housing Selection Scheme, and questioned the Communities Minister in the Assembly on what steps are being taken.
Housing Justice and policing Original release: Victims of domestic violence must be properly supported when applying for social housing – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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TUV ongoing concern over Coleraine campus
TUV leader Jim Allister says he shares concerns about the long-term commitment to Ulster University's Coleraine campus and will watch whether it loses out as redundancies are sought. TUV's Timothy Gaston calls on Executive parties to explain what support Coleraine is getting, arguing it has been…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: TUV ongoing concern over Coleraine campus (opens in a new tab)
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Coleraine central to Three Campus UU - DUP
DUP representatives warn that Coleraine campus must remain central to Ulster University's three-campus model amid proposed redundancies, following a meeting with the Vice Chancellor. East Londonderry MLA Alan Robinson calls for clarity for staff and students and says Coleraine must not be left…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: Coleraine central to Three Campus UU - DUP (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP launches integrated 111 service plan to reduce pressure on health service
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath unveils a policy proposal for an integrated 111 service across Northern Ireland, modelled on a Greater Manchester system that triages patients online and by phone. He says it would ease pressure on emergency departments and urgent care, and will be put to the Health Minister.
Health Issue: SDLP integrated 111 service policy proposal launch Original release: SDLP launches integrated 111 service plan to reduce pressure on health service (opens in a new tab)
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The Case for an Integrated 111 Service
SDLP calls for a single, integrated 111 urgent care service for Northern Ireland, offering 24/7 access, clinical triage and direct booking, to ease pressure on emergency departments and support the Department of Health's 'shift left' approach.
Health Original release: The Case for an Integrated 111 Service (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan requests urgent oral on advanced heart conditions recall
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan requests an urgent oral question on the advanced heart conditions recall, after the Belfast Health Trust identified over 160 patients may have undergone unnecessary procedures, and says he has written to the Minister to seek reassurance and answers.
Health Issue: Belfast Health Trust advanced heart conditions recall Original release: McGuigan requests urgent oral on advanced heart conditions recall (opens in a new tab)
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Strangford Lough bridge would drive economic and social development across East Down – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes a meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, where he pressed for a study into a permanent crossing between Portaferry and Strangford. He says it could improve year-round transport, support growth across the Ards Peninsula and Lecale, and explore tidal…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Strangford Lough fixed link proposal meeting with Infrastructure Minister Original release: Strangford Lough bridge would drive economic and social development across East Down – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon pays tribute to cervical screening campaigners
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon pays tribute to women who campaigned to uncover failings in the north's cervical screening service, and calls for every recommendation from the recent independent review and earlier reviews to be fully implemented and independently monitored to rebuild public confidence.
Health Issue: Atherton Report and decision against a statutory cervical screening inquiry Original release: Dillon pays tribute to cervical screening campaigners (opens in a new tab)