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Flynn welcomes progress on Belfast mother and baby unit
Sinn Féin’s mental health spokesperson, MLA Órlaithí Flynn says she welcomes the Health Minister’s indication that a mother‑and‑baby mental health unit at Belfast’s City Hospital will be built this financial year, a project the party has long called for.
Health Issue: Announcement of Belfast mother and baby mental health unit Original release: Flynn welcomes progress on Belfast mother and baby unit (opens in a new tab)
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Homelessness organisations doing essential work - Minister
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, speaking at Belfast's Stella Maris centre run by Depaul, says homelessness has no simple fix and that accommodation must come with support services. He outlines recent steps including the Housing Supply Strategy and an extra £6.7m for the Housing Executive.
Housing Issue: Minister Gordon Lyons visit to Stella Maris homelessness centre Belfast Original release: Homelessness organisations doing essential work - Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes Health Minister’s commitment to progressing new Altnagelvin emergency department
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the Health Minister's intention to press ahead with a replacement emergency unit at Altnagelvin, announced after a Health Committee meeting. He says the existing unit, the oldest in the north, needs rebuilding to cut waiting times.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Altnagelvin emergency department rebuild announced by Health Minister Original release: Delargy welcomes Health Minister’s commitment to progressing new Altnagelvin emergency department (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes ‘candid’ engagement of Arts sector representatives
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Committee for Communities, welcomes a Stormont event where arts sector representatives set out their most pressing challenges. He says the committee will use the input to develop recommendations and will engage the Minister, the Department and the Arts…
Economy and employment Issue: Stormont arts sector engagement event on sector challenges Original release: Gildernew welcomes ‘candid’ engagement of Arts sector representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds Questions Ballooning Costs of RVH Children's Hospital
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says she is shocked by escalating projected costs for the RVH children's hospital, noting estimates rose from £250 million in 2013 to over £600m, with Committee papers suggesting over £1bn. She calls for clearer oversight and financial control.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: RVH children's hospital cost estimate rise raised at Health Committee Original release: Dodds Questions Ballooning Costs of RVH Children's Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Weir marks Holocaust Memorial Day
DUP Peer Lord Weir, speaking in the House of Lords on Holocaust Memorial Day, marks the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation and warns that genocide and antisemitism remain relevant today, including in Northern Ireland. He highlights Millisle's refuge and Millisle Primary's memorial…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Weir marks Holocaust Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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Foyle Pride highlight incompatibility of public bodies participating…
Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton says a Foyle Pride statement backs up the DUP's long-standing view that police, the BBC and other public bodies are incompatible with taking part in the Pride Parade, which he calls a protest. He also calls for health services to focus on helping young people harmed by…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Foyle Pride statement on public sector involvement in Pride Parade Original release: Foyle Pride highlight incompatibility of public bodies participating… (opens in a new tab)
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Anti-Trump Protests Begin in US
People Before Profit says anti-Trump protests have begun in the US after the '50 Protests in 50 States' events, and calls for protests in Ireland too. It says the IPSC will march on the US Embassy in Ballsbridge this weekend over Trump's declared intent to take over Gaza.
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: Anti-Trump '50 Protests in 50 States' demonstrations and Ballsbridge US Embassy march Original release: Anti-Trump Protests Begin in US (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes the return of ancestral human remains to Hawaii
Sinn Féin Culture, Arts and Sport spokesperson Nicola Brogan MLA welcomes the Ulster Museum's decision to repatriate ancestral human remains and sacred objects to Hawaii, praising the leadership shown and urging other museums, such as the British Museum, to follow suit.
Other Issue: Ulster Museum repatriation of Hawaiian ancestral remains Original release: Brogan welcomes the return of ancestral human remains to Hawaii (opens in a new tab)
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Protect right to use cash: Wilson
The DUP's East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Government to legislate protecting people's right to pay with cash, citing a YouGov survey where 71% backed a new law and criticising banks and businesses for restricting cash use.
Economy and employment Original release: Protect right to use cash: Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Who will pay for Police Ombudsman appeal? : Bunting
DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting queries who will fund the Police Ombudsman's appeal of a High Court ruling that it exceeded its legal powers in making 'collusive behaviour' findings against police officers. She says funding would come from either the Ombudsman's budget or the Department…
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: High Court judicial review ruling on Police Ombudsman's remit Original release: Who will pay for Police Ombudsman appeal? : Bunting (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition urges action on Universal Credit five-week wait and ties to illegal lending
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan warns that the five-week Universal Credit wait is pushing vulnerable people into debt and towards illegal lending. He calls for the Contingency Fund to be renamed, promoted and expanded, and criticises Minister Lyons over a lack of research and plans.
Social security and welfare Issue: Universal Credit five-week wait and illegal lending link Original release: SDLP Opposition urges action on Universal Credit five-week wait and ties to illegal lending (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Renewed efforts needed to build representative police service
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says renewed effort is needed to make the PSNI representative, after Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said Catholic officer applications to the latest recruitment drive fell short. He links the shortfall to the 2023 data leak and unresolved legacy issues, and calls for strong…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI recruitment drive applications from Catholic officers lower than hoped Original release: Durkan: Renewed efforts needed to build representative police service (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter questions Minister’s top marks on Irish language
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA questions Education Minister Paul Givan's self-assessed 'A' grade on Irish language education, citing mobile classrooms, unimplemented 2008 review recommendations, Foras na Gaelige funding cuts and a lack of Irish language representation on a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Minister Givan's Irish language education performance grade in Assembly Original release: Hunter questions Minister’s top marks on Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan to bring forward legislation to protect environment
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says he is bringing a Private Member’s Bill to Stormont that would set binding air, water, soil and biodiversity targets for government bodies, impose a duty to conserve and create Nature Recovery Networks, and urge DAERA to set long‑term and interim environmental goals.
Environment and climate Issue: SDLP Private Member’s Bill on environmental targets Original release: Durkan to bring forward legislation to protect environment (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart - “What a waste of a PMQ!”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says Alliance's Sorcha Eastwood wasted her Prime Minister's Question Time slot on an anti-DUP soundbite. She argues Alliance should instead back removing trade barriers between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, which she says would protect jobs.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Sorcha Eastwood's question at Prime Minister's Question Time Original release: Lockhart - “What a waste of a PMQ!” (opens in a new tab)
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‘There should be no further delays to Anti-Poverty Strategy publication’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Communities Committee chair, calls on the Communities Minister to bring forward the Anti-Poverty Strategy without further postponement, after the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group presented its priorities at Stormont.
Social security and welfare Issue: Anti-Poverty Strategy Group priorities launch at Stormont Original release: ‘There should be no further delays to Anti-Poverty Strategy publication’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Conor Murphy appointed Sinn Féin Seanad Leader
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy, newly appointed Sinn Féin Seanad leader, sets out priorities including the all-Ireland economy, extending presidential voting rights to northern and overseas Irish citizens, and preparing for a Irish unity referendum.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Conor Murphy appointed Sinn Féin Seanad leader Original release: Senator Conor Murphy appointed Sinn Féin Seanad Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Government must be more robust in defending the national interest
DUP peer Lord Dodds calls on the UK Government to be much more robust in defending the national interest, including Northern Ireland, after a Lords question revealed eight ongoing EU infringement proceedings against the UK, five relating to Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords question on EU infringement proceedings against the UK Original release: Government must be more robust in defending the national interest (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly attacks a recent report costing legacy of the Troubles, calling it a financial price placed on truth and justice for victims' families. She urges the Secretary of State to reverse redaction or meet families, and questions the think-tank behind the figures over its…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Cost of Legacy report on Troubles legacy costs Original release: Cost of Legacy report ‘another delay tactic’ towards justice – Brolly (opens in a new tab)