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Executive formation cannot be held to ransom by Tory infighting and chaos – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says Westminster turmoil over Brandon Lewis's resignation as Secretary of State must not stall Executive formation, accusing him of bias and of enabling DUP obstruction.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Brandon Lewis resignation as Northern Ireland Secretary Original release: Executive formation cannot be held to ransom by Tory infighting and chaos – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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“There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing long assessment waits, reduced educational psychology time and rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs.
Education Disability and equality Original release: “There is a Crisis in Education with Learning Supports. Our Children Deserve Better” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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“The North of Ireland, Who is in Charge?- Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín welcomes Brandon Lewis's resignation as Northern Ireland Secretary, calls on the British government to clarify who now holds the post, and urges a New Ireland Forum to discuss all-Ireland solutions.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Brandon Lewis resignation as Northern Ireland Secretary Original release: “The North of Ireland, Who is in Charge?- Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Time to bring an end to Tory government
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes Boris Johnson's resignation and calls for him to leave government immediately, citing law-breaking and scandal. He argues the Tory government should end and that a Labour-led administration would better serve relations across these islands.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Eastwood: Time to bring an end to Tory government (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for General Election to remove Tories from power
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls for a general election to remove the Conservatives from power, saying Boris Johnson should have left government immediately and that his party will back a no confidence motion against him.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Johnson refusal to resign after loss of confidence Original release: Eastwood calls for General Election to remove Tories from power (opens in a new tab)
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The British government’s reckless actions will hurt the North – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the British Government's Protocol legislation stands condemned internationally and is reckless and in breach of international law. He calls on the British government to honour its agreements and urges the DUP to lift its veto and help reform…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament debate on the Irish Protocol and British Protocol Bill Original release: The British government’s reckless actions will hurt the North – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Translink's confirmation of a special train service from Derry for supporters heading to the All-Ireland senior football semi-final at Croke Park, including a return connection on Saturday night.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink special rail services for Derry supporters to Croke Park Original release: Delargy welcomes special transport services for Derry GAA fans (opens in a new tab)
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“Britain fast becoming a rogue state”, MacManus tells European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus tells the European Parliament that Britain is becoming a rogue state, accusing the British government of attacking the Protocol and the Good Friday Agreement, and of breaking international law. He argues the Protocol Bill would drag the North down and calls for Britain…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: MacManus address to European Parliament on Britain and the Protocol Original release: “Britain fast becoming a rogue state”, MacManus tells European Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron – important to prioritise mental health provision
DUP South Antrim MLA Pam Cameron says mental health provision must be prioritised by the Department of Health now that the £10m-a-year Confidence and Supply Agreement funding has ended. She calls on the department to engage with government so the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can replace lost European…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Ending of £10m-a-year mental health funding under Confidence and Supply Agreement Original release: Cameron – important to prioritise mental health provision (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed now to start fixing health service- Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for an Executive to be formed immediately so £1 billion can be invested in the health service and a three-year budget delivered, responding to a health minister's warning about the impact of the DUP's boycott.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health minister's warning on impact of Executive boycott Original release: Executive needed now to start fixing health service- Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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"Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry representative Gemma Brolly calls for permanent learning support in schools, citing rising numbers of pupils recorded with special educational needs and reduced educational psychology time.
Education Disability and equality Original release: "Pupils are being denied their basic human right to access the education they deserve."- Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of MLA Wages Exceed Half a Million Pounds - Cllr Doyle
Aontú councillor Emmet Doyle of Ballyarnett calls on the UK Secretary of State to halt MLA salaries until a Northern Ireland Executive is formed, saying the wage bill has passed £500,000 while the Assembly is not functioning.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Cost of MLA Wages Exceed Half a Million Pounds - Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Johnson’s time up as PM
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister now, arguing his premiership has been marred by failures over the pandemic, Brexit and the Protocol, and legacy amnesty proposals.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Eastwood: Johnson’s time up as PM (opens in a new tab)
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Time For Above-Inflation Pay Rises For All Care Workers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on care workers and all HSC staff to threaten industrial action for above-inflation pay rises, saying the Health Minister's 10p mileage increase above 3,500 miles is paltry. He also urges the DUP to end its Stormont boycott.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Health Minister Robin Swann mileage reimbursement increase Original release: Time For Above-Inflation Pay Rises For All Care Workers (opens in a new tab)
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Health Service budget must be used to tackle issues causing concern:…
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says constituents are angry about GP access, waiting lists of up to six years and reliance on private healthcare, and challenges Health Minister Robin Swann to explain how he will use the Health budget, which he says takes almost 50% of the NI budget, to reform services.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Health Service budget must be used to tackle issues causing concern:… (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Irish government's further €40m commitment to the Ulster Canal project, saying it will reopen the waterway between Clones and Upper Lough Erne, connect border communities, and boost tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Irish government €40m funding commitment for Ulster Canal Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls
Education Disability and equality Original release: Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Allowing those who want to form Executive to do so would kick-start devolution, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP calls for reform of the Assembly and Executive, including passing First or deputy First Minister nomination rights to the next largest party and weighted majority voting for cross-community votes, ahead of a Commons adjournment debate.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Allowing those who want to form Executive to do so would kick-start devolution, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has contacted Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train service for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so that it also runs from Derry. She argues a Derry service would make the match more accessible for local fans.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP blocking health service reform
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath accuses the DUP of blocking health reform by refusing to return to Stormont, saying the boycott leaves overdue changes stalled and will harm patients. He responds to Health Minister Robin Swann's warning on the health service's finances.
Health Issue: Health minister's warning on impact of Executive boycott Original release: McGrath: DUP blocking health service reform (opens in a new tab)