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Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Government's Legacy Bill is a charter for abandoning justice, arguing its amnesty in Clause 18 and bar on criminal investigations in Clause 33 favour terrorists over victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes Trust securing Dromore and Trillick GP contract - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes confirmation that the Western Trust will provide a locum GP for Dromore and Trillick surgery from 1 July. He calls for a permanent GP contractor to secure the practice's future and urges a functioning Executive to invest an extra £1billion over three years in…
Health Issue: Western Trust locum GP cover for Dromore and Trillick surgery Original release: Gildernew welcomes Trust securing Dromore and Trillick GP contract - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Neurology families must have access to the truth’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says families of deceased patients affected by the neurology scandal must receive the truth, urging thorough, transparent investigations after a review of 44 cases and the tribunal’s erasure of Dr Michael Watt.
Health Issue: Medical Practitioners Tribunal erasure of Dr Michael Watt Original release: ‘Neurology families must have access to the truth’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie congratulates Swann on ‘Politician of the Year’ award
UUP leader Doug Beattie congratulates party colleague Robin Swann on winning a Politician of the Year prize from the Civility in Politics organisation, praising his public service and his handling of the health service through the pandemic.
Other Health Issue: Robin Swann wins Civility in Politics Politician of the Year award Original release: Beattie congratulates Swann on ‘Politician of the Year’ award (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the Inquest verdict into the 1971 killing of Kathleen Thompson in Derry as a vindication for her family. He calls on the British Government to withdraw the Legacy Bill, which he says would end legacy inquests and investigations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America
People Before Profit councillor Fiona Ferguson, who organised a Belfast rally at City Hall tonight, says it shows solidarity with the US rollback of Roe v Wade and demands local abortion services. She accuses Health Minister Robin Swann of an abject failure over women still travelling to England.
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin call on Health Minister to act on waiting lists at Gender Identity Clinic - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls on the Department of Health to speed up care for trans people at the Brackenburn Clinic, citing 566 people waiting after a minister's update on the list. She says some are self-medicating from the internet.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Brackenburn Clinic gender identity waiting list figures Original release: Sheerin call on Health Minister to act on waiting lists at Gender Identity Clinic - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks on emergency services put entire community at risk: Middleton
The DUP's Foyle MLA Gary Middleton condemns attacks on emergency workers and vehicles in Galliagh, Londonderry, saying they endanger the whole community. He welcomes a continued visible police presence in the area and urges focus on the city's positives.
Justice and policing Issue: Attacks on emergency workers in Galliagh, Londonderry Original release: Attacks on emergency services put entire community at risk: Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says carers are being left out of the UK government's £650 cost of living payments, because carers' allowance is not a qualifying benefit. She calls on the Communities Minister to find ways to support carers facing the ongoing financial crisis.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: UK government £650 cost of living payments for benefit recipients Original release: Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath welcomes trial of body-worn cameras for ambulance staff
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath welcomes the new pilot using body‑worn cameras on ambulance crews, saying it should deter assaults and aid prosecutions after a surge to 603 attacks in 2020/21, and urges wider rollout.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Body-worn camera trial for ambulance staff Original release: McGrath welcomes trial of body-worn cameras for ambulance staff (opens in a new tab)
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Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith urges the Taoiseach in the Dáil to complete the ongoing review of the Termination of Pregnancy Act, citing the US Roe v Wade ruling as a warning against complacency on abortion rights.
Disability and equality Health Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on other parties, and nationalist and republican leaders in particular, to publicly condemn recent criminal damage at Moy War Memorial, saying the latest attack followed an earlier incident for which three people were arrested. She urges anyone with information to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Moy War Memorial criminal damage attacks Original release: Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes Ulster GAA's consent campaign
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes Ulster GAA's new 'Never Cross the Line' consent campaign with White Ribbon NI, launched at Stormont, and calls on other sports and community leaders to speak out on consent and violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Issue: Ulster GAA and White Ribbon NI 'Never Cross the Line' consent campaign launch Original release: Hunter welcomes Ulster GAA's consent campaign (opens in a new tab)
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MP points to the absurdity of the abortion debate.
DUP North Antrim MP Ian Paisley says the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade contrasts with Northern Ireland's abortion law changes, which he says were imposed by the Secretary of State and the NIO. He says Northern Ireland should have had its opinions respected and calls for alternative…
Health International affairs Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: MP points to the absurdity of the abortion debate. (opens in a new tab)
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Comments from PSNI Chief Operating Officer on Police numbers should act as major wake-up call – Nesbitt
UUP Policing Board representative Mike Nesbitt MLA warns that PSNI Chief Operating Officer Pamela McCreedy's comments on a £60m budget shortfall and 700 fewer officers by year three cannot be ignored. He calls for parties to negotiate a Programme for Government before forming an Executive, and…
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI Chief Operating Officer warning on police budget shortfall and officer numbers Original release: Comments from PSNI Chief Operating Officer on Police numbers should act as major wake-up call – Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin expresses concern at PSNI officer corruption arrests
SDLP Policing Board member Sinéad McLaughlin says the arrest and suspension of two PSNI officers on misconduct charges is extremely concerning and urges the force to fully investigate the allegations while stressing the need for higher recruitment under the New Decade New Approach.
Justice and policing Issue: Arrest of two PSNI officers in misconduct investigation Original release: McLaughlin expresses concern at PSNI officer corruption arrests (opens in a new tab)
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Human rights laws in the North undermined by know-nothing Tories - Senator Paul Gavan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan condemns the British Government's plan for a so-called British Bill of Rights, saying it would weaken human rights law in the North, undermine the European Court of Human Rights and the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: British government plans to repeal the Human Rights Act Original release: Human rights laws in the North undermined by know-nothing Tories - Senator Paul Gavan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Small step forward, but health workers still being short-changed –…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges Health Minister Robin Swann to revisit the mileage rate paid to home care and community nursing staff, after he announced a modest rise for mileage above 3,500 miles. She calls the change temporary and wants a permanent fix and a firm payment deadline.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: Small step forward, but health workers still being short-changed –… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Increase in mileage for health workers welcome’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the health minister's rise in mileage reimbursement for Trust staff, but says care workers in the independent sector and agencies still face fuel costs. She calls for an Executive to be restored and urges the DUP to end its Assembly boycott.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: ‘Increase in mileage for health workers welcome’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Action needed on returning GP services to pre-Covid arrangements
DUP East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley welcomes the Health Minister's stroke care and orthopaedic initiatives but calls on Robin Swann to act on returning GP surgeries to pre-Covid working arrangements, citing constituents unable to get appointments.