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Opportunities for a new Ireland despite Tory/DUP attack on the Good Friday Agreement – Kearney - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin National Party Chairperson Declan Kearney accuses the Tories and the DUP of attacking the Good Friday Agreement by blocking power sharing and the North-South Ministerial Council, and says it is time to prepare for constitutional change in Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Opportunities for a new Ireland despite Tory/DUP attack on the Good Friday Agreement – Kearney - Sinn Féin (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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DUP Leader briefs members of the Foreign Press Association
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, after briefing Foreign Press Association members in London, says the Protocol lacked unionist backing and urges a replacement that wins cross-community support, welcoming the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as a step away from the current arrangements.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: DUP Leader briefs members of the Foreign Press Association (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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Fitting commemoration of Sir Henry Wilson set to take place at Brownlow House
TUV leader Jim Allister commends the Ancre Somme Association for commissioning a painting of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, unveiled in Brownlow House, Lurgan, and urges people to attend the free event. He also notes a portrait he long pressed for is now displayed at Stormont.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Sir Henry Wilson portrait unveiling at Brownlow House, Lurgan Original release: Fitting commemoration of Sir Henry Wilson set to take place at Brownlow House (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)
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McGrath Welcomes Findings of Public Inquiry
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes the Neurology Inquiry findings, saying over a thousand patients were wrongly diagnosed. He calls for legislative change to hold medical practitioners accountable, a review of Trust and Department complaints processes, and an explanation from the Minister over the…
Health Issue: Independent Neurology Inquiry report on Michael Watt's work Original release: McGrath Welcomes Findings of Public Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Gary McKeown says masonry falling from the Scottish Mutual Building in central Belfast shows the listed structure must be protected and reopened. He calls for urgent regeneration plans and for building administrators to be told to survey it for safety quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Masonry fall from Scottish Mutual Building Belfast Original release: McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted
People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O'Neill says the PSNI's decision to make spit hood use permanent is unjustifiable, citing refusal to publish consultation findings on equality impact and reported disproportionate use on disabled people, Catholic-background people and children.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision to make spit hood use permanent Original release: PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking RMT rail workers against pay cuts and job layoffs, accusing the Tories and rail bosses of demonising them. He urges Derry and Northern Ireland workers to join an ICTU march and rally on Stormont for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)
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DUP mixed messages sapping confidence they will stay the anti-Protocol course
TUV leader Jim Allister says a meeting between parties on an executive Programme for Government sends the wrong message and questions whether the DUP is serious about removing the Protocol or preparing to enter government with Michelle O'Neill as First Minister. He argues the DUP's shift reflects…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP talks on executive Programme for Government with other parties Original release: DUP mixed messages sapping confidence they will stay the anti-Protocol course (opens in a new tab)
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Pat Sheehan MLA to attend UN Peace Building Conference in New York - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says he will attend a UN and Berghof Foundation peace-building conference in New York, calling the Good Friday Agreement a symbol of hope. He argues that progress is held hostage by a Tory leadership contest and urges respect for the democratic choice to form a government.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Pat Sheehan MLA attends UN peace-building conference in New York Original release: Pat Sheehan MLA to attend UN Peace Building Conference in New York - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Executive required to improve stroke services across the North - Gildernew - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for an Executive to be restored immediately so a newly published plan to improve stroke services can be implemented, and for a three-year budget that prioritises health to be agreed.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Stroke services reform proposals announced by Health Minister Robin Swann Original release: Executive required to improve stroke services across the North - Gildernew - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Interloper Martin relishes constitutional vandalism of the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says he is happy to encourage the 'constitutional vandalism' of the Protocol, arguing Dublin fears any UK reclaim of sovereignty will reverse the Republic's trade advantage. He says no settlement is possible until the EU gives up sovereignty over Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Interloper Martin relishes constitutional vandalism of the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services
Cllr Simon Lee urges the Health Minister to acknowledge pandemic‑induced isolation and reduced provision for people with learning disabilities, and calls for a rapid rollout of a regional service model to end postcode‑based inequities.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Learning Disability Week service disruption Original release: Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services (opens in a new tab)
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Stroke action plan must proceed swiftly, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges the Department of Health to move quickly and in a joined-up way on its stroke action plan, following Health Minister Robin Swann's announced reform of stroke services. She says the consultation has taken three years and ties the reshaping to…
Health Issue: Stroke services reform proposals announced by Health Minister Robin Swann Original release: Stroke action plan must proceed swiftly, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Further progress needed on health service reform
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath welcomes the Stroke Action Plan but calls for a clear implementation timeline, three years after the consultation launched. He also welcomes the extension of the reimbursement scheme for treatment in the South and urges progress on orthopaedic waiting lists.
Health Issue: Stroke services reform proposals announced by Health Minister Robin Swann Original release: McGrath: Further progress needed on health service reform (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needs formed immediately to prioritise health and mental health - Delargy - Sinn Féin
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy urges an Executive to be formed quickly and a three-year budget agreed that puts health and mental health first, after figures showed some children waiting over three years for a psychology assessment.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Children's psychology assessment waiting times figures from Health Minister Original release: Executive needs formed immediately to prioritise health and mental health - Delargy - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)