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Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes Belfast Harbour's Horizons masterplan as a vote of confidence in the regional economy, but says planning constraints and the ONS classification of Trust Ports still hamper delivery. He urges the Department to keep to the timeline for the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes ruling on Police Ombudsman overreach
TUV leader Jim Allister MP welcomes a court ruling that the Police Ombudsman exceeded its legal powers in publicly labelling retired RUC officers as colluding, and pays tribute to the officers who brought the challenge. He says reports must now carry a notice acknowledging the overreach and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Allister welcomes ruling on Police Ombudsman overreach (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to hold Endometriosis event
Sinn Féin announces an endometriosis awareness event at Shaftesbury Community & Recreation Centre on 23 May, highlighting diagnosis wait times of almost 10 years and calling on the Health Minister to act on faster referrals and specialist care.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Sinn Féin to hold Endometriosis event (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin Cannot Demand Justice While Denying Victims the Truth - Frew
DUP MLA Paul Frew accuses the Irish Government of double standards on Troubles legacy, arguing Dublin lectures others on accountability while refusing full cooperation on Republic-linked cases ahead of an Assembly motion debate.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Dublin Cannot Demand Justice While Denying Victims the Truth - Frew (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of domestic violence must be properly supported when applying for social housing – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says domestic abuse victims need proper backing when applying for social housing via the Housing Selection Scheme, and questioned the Communities Minister in the Assembly on what steps are being taken.
Housing Justice and policing Original release: Victims of domestic violence must be properly supported when applying for social housing – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP launches integrated 111 service plan to reduce pressure on health service
The SDLP has launched a plan for an integrated 111 service, which it says is intended to reduce pressure on the health service. The release provides no further detail on the plan's content or timescale.
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High Court judgment another indictment of former Ombudsman
UUP leader Jon Burrows welcomes a High Court ruling that Police Ombudsman statements on RUC officers must carry a formal notice that the Ombudsman exceeded her legal powers. He calls it a significant judgment and urges reform of the Ombudsman's office.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: High Court judgment another indictment of former Ombudsman (opens in a new tab)
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The Case for an Integrated 111 Service
SDLP calls for a single, integrated 111 urgent care service for Northern Ireland, offering 24/7 access, clinical triage and direct booking, to ease pressure on emergency departments and support the Department of Health's 'shift left' approach.
Health Original release: The Case for an Integrated 111 Service (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan requests urgent oral on advanced heart conditions recall
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan requests an urgent oral question on the advanced heart conditions recall, after the Belfast Health Trust identified over 160 patients may have undergone unnecessary procedures, and says he has written to the Minister to seek reassurance and answers.
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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 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 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 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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Belfast City Council Irish Language Policy Making a Mockery of Consultation
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Belfast City Council is imposing Irish street signs despite failing to reach the 15% support threshold in the consultation, calling the process an abuse of process. He claims the signage deters Unionist and Protestant residents from moving into areas…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast City Council Irish Language Policy Making a Mockery of Consultation (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 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 MLA Eastwood condemns sectarian graffiti daubed on a Derry landmark, calling it an unacceptable attack on the community and urging those responsible to be held to account.
Community relations and legacy 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 calls on the health service to address repeated patient recalls and reviews, according to a release headed by a statement from McGrath. The release provides no further detail on the specific cases, data or actions requested.
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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…
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Gordon Lyons and the DUP are opposed to equality, rights and respect – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason accuses Communities Minister Gordon Lyons of hostility to the Irish language after his Communities Committee appearance, citing the Líofa decision, opposition to Acht Gaeilge and a stalled language strategy.
Disability and equality Original release: Gordon Lyons and the DUP are opposed to equality, rights and respect – Mason (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 Original release: Palantir Unlimited Access to NHS - Stormont Must Halt Health Service Privatisation (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must ensure Irish language strategy is delivered
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood's successor-style title aside, the release, titled by Durkan, says the Executive must ensure the Irish language strategy is delivered, calling on ministers to act on the commitment.
Disability and equality Original release: Durkan: Executive must ensure Irish language strategy is delivered (opens in a new tab)