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Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth”
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Infrastructure Minister figures show regionally significant planning applications averaged 172.5 weeks to process between April 2016 and December 2021, against a 30-week target. He calls on the minister to act to restore confidence in the planning system.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Regionally significant planning application processing times figures released Original release: Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth” (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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Stand With The People Of Sri Lanka
People Before Profit condemn the persecution of protestors in Sri Lanka and call for the unconditional cancellation of all national debt, sanctions on the government, and immediate humanitarian aid sent directly to hospitals and community centres.
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sri Lanka national protests and cabinet resignation Original release: Stand With The People Of Sri Lanka (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.
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‘Children with no school places need certainty from education minister’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister and Education Authority to give pupils with special educational needs and their families clarity on school placements for September, after reports that 300 such children lack a place. He also blames the DUP's boycott for stalling an Executive.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: ‘Children with no school places need certainty from education minister’ – Sheehan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of Fuel could leave some motability car users housebound - Doyle
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle says rising fuel and maintenance costs are pushing some disabled Motability car users in Derry to consider handing back their vehicles, and calls on Motability to extend its fuel-price payment to existing customers with long-term agreements.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Original release: Cost of Fuel could leave some motability car users housebound - Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Children with special educational needs left behind yet again, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says children with special educational needs have been left behind again after reports that over 300 lack a school place for September. She blames area planning failures by the Education Minister and the Education Authority, and calls for the…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: Children with special educational needs left behind yet again, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of concrete action on nurse and carer travel risks vital services, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns that delay in addressing nurse and carer travel rates risks services, especially in rural areas. She calls for travel rates to be raised permanently and possibly tied to fuel prices, saying Scotland and Wales had already acted.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Nurse and carer travel rates response amid rising petrol prices Original release: Lack of concrete action on nurse and carer travel risks vital services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Mileage increase will only go so far
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says the Health Minister's rise in mileage pay to 30p per mile above 3,500 miles for health and social care staff is welcome but only a first step, as it will not cover rising fuel costs. He calls for wider reform so staff are paid fairly.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: McGrath: Mileage increase will only go so far (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan dismayed at lack of school places for SEN children
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan says he is dismayed that more than 300 children with special educational needs lack a school place for September, and blames the Education Authority for repeated failures and weak strategic planning. He calls for the placements to be confirmed…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Over 300 SEN pupils without school places for September Original release: McCrossan dismayed at lack of school places for SEN children (opens in a new tab)
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Mileage allowance needs increased to support care workers - Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls on the Health Minister to increase the mileage allowance for care workers, saying rising petrol and diesel prices are making it hard for them to afford getting to work. She also urges the DUP to form an Executive.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Rising fuel prices and care worker mileage allowance Original release: Mileage allowance needs increased to support care workers - Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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British Government need to tackle rising living costs - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says inflation at a four-decade high of 9.1% requires the British government to do much more on the cost of living. She calls for immediate cuts to fuel duty and VAT, protection for low-paid workers, and reform of the Executive to release £435 million held in a…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK inflation reaches 9.1% four-decade high Original release: British Government need to tackle rising living costs - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Domiciliary carers cannot be left out of pocket as fuel costs soar
SDLP health spokesperson Colin McGrath urges an immediate overhaul of mileage allowances for domiciliary carers and other HSC staff, arguing rates unchanged since 2014 leave workers out of pocket as fuel prices rise. He says Health Minister Robin Swann's response that options are under…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: McGrath: Domiciliary carers cannot be left out of pocket as fuel costs soar (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew commends courage and determination of Neurology victims - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Colm Gildernew commends the courage and determination of Neurology Scandal victims after the Independent Neurology Inquiry report on the recall of over 5,000 patients. He calls the health system failures shocking and appalling and urges the Health Minister to provide…
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: Gildernew commends courage and determination of Neurology victims - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes publication of Neurology Inquiry
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the publication of the Independent Neurology Inquiry, which made 76 recommendations after more than 4,000 patients were recalled over diagnoses by Dr Michael Watt. She calls for all organisations to act on the recommendations and urges progress on a compensation scheme…
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: Cameron welcomes publication of Neurology Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable failings must lead to urgent reform, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for urgent reform and full implementation of the Independent Neurology Inquiry's recommendations, after the report found serious failings linked to neurologist Michael Watt's work and a mass patient recall.
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: Unacceptable failings must lead to urgent reform, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says latest figures showing 161 women travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for reproductive healthcare in 2021 are outrageous. She says the law on abortion is not being implemented and calls for those services to be provided locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Figures on Northern Ireland women travelling to GB for reproductive healthcare in 2021 Original release: Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)