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Strangford Lough bridge would drive economic and social development across East Down – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes a meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, where he pressed for a study into a permanent crossing between Portaferry and Strangford. He says it could improve year-round transport, support growth across the Ards Peninsula and Lecale, and explore tidal…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Strangford Lough fixed link proposal meeting with Infrastructure Minister Original release: Strangford Lough bridge would drive economic and social development across East Down – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon pays tribute to cervical screening campaigners
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon pays tribute to women who campaigned to uncover failings in the north's cervical screening service, and calls for every recommendation from the recent independent review and earlier reviews to be fully implemented and independently monitored to rebuild public confidence.
Health Issue: Atherton Report and decision against a statutory cervical screening inquiry Original release: Dillon pays tribute to cervical screening campaigners (opens in a new tab)
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Funding crisis for victims’ groups – but over £324,000 to preserve IRA shrine at the Maze
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says over £324,000 spent maintaining the Maze prison buildings is a scandal, given protests by victims' groups at Stormont over sector funding. He calls for the listed structures to be delisted and demolished, and questions the DUP's conduct at the Executive Office.
Public finance and taxation Community relations and legacy Issue: Maze prison buildings £324,000 maintenance spending revealed in assembly answer Original release: Funding crisis for victims’ groups – but over £324,000 to preserve IRA shrine at the Maze (opens in a new tab)
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TUV blasts Health Minister’s failure to call public inquiry
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe criticises the Health Minister for not calling a full public inquiry into the ladies' letters scandal, saying only an inquiry under the 2005 Act can provide answers. He says the announcement avoided Assembly scrutiny and that his party colleague has asked the…
Health Issue: Atherton Report and decision against a statutory cervical screening inquiry Original release: TUV blasts Health Minister’s failure to call public inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood condemns sectarian graffiti on Derry landmark
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood condemns sectarian graffiti that appeared overnight on Free Derry Wall in Derry, which he says targets Bloody Sunday families. He appeals to anyone with information to contact the police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian graffiti on Free Derry Wall, Derry Original release: Eastwood condemns sectarian graffiti on Derry landmark (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health service must address repeated patient recalls and reviews
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says repeated patient recalls – including the Belfast Trust’s recall of more than 160 heart patients possibly fitted with unnecessary CRT devices – raise serious questions about the health service, urges anyone affected to contact the Trust and呼s
Health Issue: Belfast Health Trust advanced heart conditions recall Original release: McGrath: Health service must address repeated patient recalls and reviews (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MLA responds to publication of cervical screening report
UUP MLA Doug Beattie responds to the Atherton report on the Northern Ireland cervical screening programme, saying it exposed serious governance failings and damaged public trust. He is disappointed no statutory public inquiry will proceed, while backing the Health Minister's reasoning and urging…
Health Issue: Atherton Report and decision against a statutory cervical screening inquiry Original release: Doug Beattie MLA responds to publication of cervical screening report (opens in a new tab)
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Palantir Unlimited Access to NHS - Stormont Must Halt Health Service Privatisation
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on Stormont to halt health service privatisation, citing Palantir's access to NHS England patient data and warning it could extend to Northern Ireland. He urges backing for the UNISON campaign ahead of a Health and Community Committee deputation.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Palantir access to NHS England patient data Original release: Palantir Unlimited Access to NHS - Stormont Must Halt Health Service Privatisation (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Sinn Féin incompetence has cost Strabane Athletic FC dearly
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan accuses Sinn Féin, including the Infrastructure Minister, of incompetence and delay over the Strabane Athletic FC development, claiming its land was bought by the Education Authority without the club being informed. He asks how long Sinn Féin knew and why the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strabane Athletic FC development land purchase by Education Authority Original release: McCrossan: Sinn Féin incompetence has cost Strabane Athletic FC dearly (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Cervical screening public inquiry decision will cause further hurt
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Health Minister's refusal to order a public inquiry into the Southern Trust cervical screening failures will hurt affected women, despite findings from Professor Sir Frank Atherton's review.
Health Issue: Atherton Report and decision against a statutory cervical screening inquiry Original release: McGrath: Cervical screening public inquiry decision will cause further hurt (opens in a new tab)
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Denial of public inquiry into cervical screening scandal fails those impacted, says McAllister
Alliance's Nuala McAllister MLA says refusing a full public inquiry into the Southern Trust cervical screening scandal fails those affected, after the Atherton Report was published. She has tabled an urgent oral question asking the Health Minister to explain his rationale to the Assembly.
Health Issue: Atherton Report and decision against a statutory cervical screening inquiry Original release: Denial of public inquiry into cervical screening scandal fails those impacted, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Why We Are Marching For Lough Neagh
People Before Profit calls for a mass march for Lough Neagh on Sunday 17 May, starting at The Batter Bar and ending at Ardboe High Cross, citing toxic algae blooms, pollution from intensive farming and sewage, and unsafe drinking water. It is held 40 years after a 1980s march against lignite mining.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Why We Are Marching For Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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May Review exposes serious failings at the heart of the ICRIR – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the May Review exposes serious governance, leadership and operational failings at the ICRIR and undermines the British government's claim it was a credible, victim-centred approach. He calls for a HIU-style independent investigation unit and the reinstatement of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Independent review of ICRIR governance and internal culture Original release: May Review exposes serious failings at the heart of the ICRIR – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson reacts to King’s Speech
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says the King's Speech fails to change Labour's course on tax, fuel and energy costs and regulation, and calls on the Government to set out a clear, honest plan for legacy in Northern Ireland after broken promises to repeal the Legacy Act.
Economy and employment Community relations and legacy Issue: King's Speech 2026 reaction from Westminster Original release: Robinson reacts to King’s Speech (opens in a new tab)
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RHI scandal ‘a monument to arrogance in government’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the official closure of the RHI scheme, calling it a scandal that cost the public purse an estimated £500 million and damaged public trust. He accuses the DUP of arrogance and hypocrisy, citing its current conduct in the Assembly.
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: RHI scheme closure announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald Original release: RHI scandal ‘a monument to arrogance in government’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister: Musgrave Park ‘Mega Clinic’ life changing for long-waiting patients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt welcomes a weekend 'Mega Clinic' at Musgrave Park Hospital for adult patients awaiting a first spinal appointment, saying it will review around 123 long-waiting patients and cut waiting times by 11 weeks. He calls for recurrent funding to sustain such projects.
Health Issue: Musgrave Park Mega Clinic for spinal patients weekend Original release: Health Minister: Musgrave Park ‘Mega Clinic’ life changing for long-waiting patients (opens in a new tab)
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Behind every figure is a person as NI drug-related deaths continue to rise
UUP Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong responds to NISRA's annual drug-related death figures, which show 251 deaths registered in 2024, and says the rising trend reflects a collective failure, criticising the drugs taskforce for inaction.
Health Issue: NISRA annual drug-related deaths statistics 2024 Original release: Behind every figure is a person as NI drug-related deaths continue to rise (opens in a new tab)
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Robin Swann reacts to King’s Speech
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes elements of the King's Speech on economic growth, energy security and defence, but questions whether the Government has the authority to deliver its 37-plus bills. He says the Troubles Bill's near absence from the speech shows its low priority and that it fails to…
Community relations and legacy Issue: King's Speech 2026 reaction from Westminster Original release: Robin Swann reacts to King’s Speech (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes closure of botched RHI scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the closure of the RHI scheme announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, saying it should be followed by learning from past failings. He blames the scheme's design under a DUP minister for incentivising burning of public money, and says future renewable…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: RHI scheme closure announced by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald Original release: Delargy welcomes closure of botched RHI scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must recognise real issues facing homecare – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to fulfil his pledge for real Living Wage pay for care workers and to produce a comprehensive plan that improves and future‑proofs homecare services, ahead of a Sinn Féin motion in the Assembly.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister real Living Wage for care workers Original release: Health Minister must recognise real issues facing homecare – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)