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Bradshaw says cost of living crisis makes need for longer term funding in health more pressing
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the cost of living crisis makes longer term funding and flexibility in mental health provision more pressing, following publication of the Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2022/23. She welcomes the plan but says it cannot implement…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2022/23 publication Original release: Bradshaw says cost of living crisis makes need for longer term funding in health more pressing (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter warns that the current heatwave across Ireland and Britain shows the need to act on the climate crisis, and urges action after reports Conservative leadership contenders may weaken the UK's 2050 net zero goal.
Environment and climate Issue: Tory leadership candidates' reported stance on UK net zero 2050 target Original release: Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill to call on US to uphold Good Friday Agreement during Washington visit
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, says she will use meetings in Washington to press US officials for the immediate restoration of Northern Ireland's political institutions and for the Good Friday Agreement to be upheld in full.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: O’Neill to call on US to uphold Good Friday Agreement during Washington visit (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew welcomes a US Congress hearing on British government plans to end judicial investigations of Troubles-era actions and bar victims from courts, saying the proposals grant an amnesty to soldiers and intelligence agencies.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: US Congress hearing on British government legacy proposals Original release: Gildernew welcomes US Congress hearing on flawed British amnesty proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the £1 billion Peace Plus programme for 2021-2027, and hopes the British and Irish governments will quickly conclude a financing agreement so funding reaches projects.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: European Commission adoption of Peace Plus programme 2021-2027 Original release: Peace Plus programme shows EU’s continued commitment to peace and prosperity – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the Irish Language Bill's progress through the House of Lords and calls for an Acht Gaeilge delivering official recognition, an Irish language commissioner, repeal of laws restricting Irish in courts, and access to public services through Irish.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: Reilly welcomes step forward towards Acht Gaeilge (opens in a new tab)
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Response to Kellie Armstrong
TUV leader Jim Allister says burning effigies of living persons is wrong and offensive and should play no part in cultural celebrations. He rejects Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong's suggestion that he linked to the Glenfield bonfire, accusing her of political point scoring.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Effigies of political leaders burned on loyalist bonfires Original release: Response to Kellie Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says she will travel to Australia for meetings and events across several cities, including a keynote at the National Press Club in Canberra. She also plans to meet trade unionists, Indigenous organisations and young Irish emigrants.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin Leader to travel to Australia for intensive series of engagements (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes the passage of Irish language legislation through the House of Lords at Westminster, which also includes Ulster Scots protections. He calls for the Bill to pass the Commons without delay and says Irish language rights should have been introduced in the North rather…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language legislation passing through the House of Lords Original release: McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - celebrate our culture - don't denigrate others'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson commends Loyal Orders and cultural groups for Twelfth celebrations, saying record-breaking events were held, and condemns burning of posters and flags, sectarian displays and hate crimes, including decorations destroyed in County Tyrone. He criticises Sinn Fein for…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Twelfth celebrations 2022 and hate crimes against Loyal Orders Original release: Donaldson - celebrate our culture - don't denigrate others' (opens in a new tab)
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Regulation and political leadership needed to stamp out hate crimes at bonfires – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns the burning of effigies of party leaders and other political figures on loyalist bonfires as a hate crime. He calls on unionist leaders to speak out, says the PSNI is gathering evidence, and urges safeguarding regulations for bonfires.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Effigies of political leaders burned on loyalist bonfires Original release: Regulation and political leadership needed to stamp out hate crimes at bonfires – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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“There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle
Aontú Cllr for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle calls for urgent action to reduce the MOT test backlog, saying motorists are being fined £80 for untaxed vehicles while unable to book tests or renew tax. He urges increased capacity at all MOT centres ahead of rising demand.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT test backlog and fines for untaxed vehicles Original release: “There must be urgent action to reduce the backlog for MOT tests” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Reckless attempts to bin Protocol damaging north’s economy – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the British government's Protocol Bill is harming the north's economy, citing the latest Ulster Bank PMI showing falling sales, and calls for the Executive to be restored urgently.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Ulster Bank PMI report on northern economy and Protocol Bill Original release: Reckless attempts to bin Protocol damaging north’s economy – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Offensive erection of flags in Antrim Town must stop – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney expresses frustration after flags linked to the UDA, a paratroop regiment and unionist flute bands were left at Antrim Town's chapel corner near St Comgall's, calling the refusal to remove the flute band flags unacceptable and urging an end to such intimidation.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Flags erected near St Comgall's Chapel in Antrim Town Original release: Offensive erection of flags in Antrim Town must stop – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says she is working towards a society of many colours and multiculturalism, speaking at the Eid al-Adha Festival in West Belfast. She pledges that Muslim residents will feel welcome, safe and respected, and condemns attacks on the Belfast Muslim…
Community relations and legacy Original release: We are building a society not of Orange and Green but a rainbow of colours – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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New British government must prioritise restoration of Assembly and Executive – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges the incoming British government to prioritise restoring the Assembly, Executive and North South bodies, and tells the DUP to stop blocking a government as ministers attend the British-Irish Council in Guernsey.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British-Irish Council meeting in Guernsey and Assembly restoration Original release: New British government must prioritise restoration of Assembly and Executive – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Springhill families entitled to truth and justice’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane expresses support for the Springhill families before the 50th anniversary of the killings, saying they deserve truth and justice. He condemns the UK government's proposed amnesty for soldiers and calls for the 2014 Stormont House mechanisms to be implemented in full.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Springhill Massacre 50th anniversary and proposed UK legacy amnesty Original release: ‘Springhill families entitled to truth and justice’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - "we need stable foundations for devolution"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he urged new Secretary of State Shailesh Vara to restore stability by dealing with the Protocol, and welcomes plans to keep the Bill on track at Committee stage next week.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee stage progress Original release: Donaldson - "we need stable foundations for devolution" (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he has written to DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asking whether Sammy Wilson's claim that the Health Service is not underfunded reflects DUP policy, and whether the party will keep its manifesto health pledge.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Sammy Wilson claim that the Health Service is not underfunded Original release: Beattie calls on Donaldson to explain Sammy Wilson’s claim that ‘the Health Service is not underfunded’ (opens in a new tab)
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New British government must respect international law and honour agreements – O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls on a new British Prime Minister to immediately restore the Assembly, Executive and North South bodies, honour international agreements and drop threats to break international law, following Boris Johnson's resignation as Tory leader.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: New British government must respect international law and honour agreements – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)