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Mulholland welcomes Standards Commissioner ruling on Lyons social media post
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes the Standards Commissioner's ruling that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code with a social media post made during last year's rioting.
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‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ report published
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘Delivering Rural Health and Care in a New Ireland’ report published (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls on Health Minister to examine screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SDLP MLA Patsy McCrossan calls on the Health Minister to examine introducing screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare genetic condition affecting muscle movement.
Health Disability and equality Original release: McCrossan calls on Health Minister to examine screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive failing people on suicide prevention
SDLP's Durkan says the Executive is failing people on suicide prevention in Northern Ireland, criticising the government's performance in this area as set out in the release headline.
Health Original release: Durkan: Executive failing people on suicide prevention (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling poverty central to any effort to raise wellbeing standards, says Bradshaw
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says Northern Ireland wellbeing figures are encouraging overall but show persistent gaps for disabled people and those in deprived circumstances. She calls for early investment in healthcare, housing, education and mental health, and for the Executive…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Tackling poverty central to any effort to raise wellbeing standards, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs call for removal of illegal Sinn Fein billboard
The DUP says the Assembly backed its motion condemning an unauthorised Sinn Fein billboard at Newry’s Egyptian arch and urges the Infrastructure Minister to allocate resources and authority to have it removed.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Assembly backs call for removal of illegal Sinn Fein billboard (opens in a new tab)
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Casement Park development must match funding available
The DUP's sport spokesman, Stephen Dunne MLA, says the UK Government has clarified its contribution to Casement Park but a large funding gap remains. He says it is now for the GAA to either add funding or scale back its project to fit the money available.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: Casement Park development must match funding available (opens in a new tab)
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New inquiry launched to improve suicide prevention services in the north – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes a new cross-party inquiry into funding for suicide prevention in the north, set up by the All-Party Group she chairs. She says the inquiry will look at services beyond a purely health-focused approach, involving schools, prisons and youth clubs, and will hear…
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Hanna welcomes consultation on measures to protect young people online
SDLP's Hanna welcomes a consultation on new steps to shield young people from online harm, and the release offers no further detail on its scope or timing.
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Doherty: Casement progress welcome but project must be delivered
SDLP MLA Patsy Doherty welcomes progress on the Casement Park redevelopment but says the project must now be delivered. The release does not set out the specific progress made.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Doherty: Casement progress welcome but project must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Minister’s winter preparedness plan has clearly failed
SDLP's McGrath says the Health Minister's plan for winter readiness has evidently failed.
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Patients and health staff deserve better than winter preparedness delay and disorganisation, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says patients and staff deserve better after the Winter Preparedness Plan was published in mid-October, months after it was due in August. She calls for the Health Minister to set a timeline so 2026-27 winter planning starts earlier, with detailed…
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to former Sinn Féin MP and MLA Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill mourns the death of former MP and MLA Mickey Brady, praising his decades of community and welfare work in Newry and Armagh. She describes him as a committed republican and a figure with a famously sharp wit.
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of former MP Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald says she is deeply saddened by the death of former MP and MLA Mickey Brady, extending condolences to his wife Caroline and family and praising his decades of service to Newry and Armagh.
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All-island approach to paediatric pathology is necessary – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says an all-Ireland approach to paediatric pathology is needed, after an Assembly motion on all-island collaboration passed. She says families currently travelling to England face extra strain, and that recruitment for specialist vacancies has been difficult.
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Work on Layde Cliff Path due to begin in May – McMullan
Sinn Féin Councillor Oliver McMullan says Causeway Coast and Glens Council officers have told him work on the Layde Cliff Path will start in May, brought forward by several months. He says the design team has visited the site and tendering is under way, and he will seek a further update.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Work on Layde Cliff Path due to begin in May – McMullan (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw expresses ongoing concern at inaction by First and deputy First Ministers on key aspects of Covid-19 Inquiry
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says she remains concerned at the lack of visible action by the First and deputy First Minister on the Covid-19 Inquiry, including reforming institutions to respond better to future emergencies.
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Leza Houston, Strabane
Aontú presents Leza Houston as its Strabane candidate, saying she backs family policies such as affordable childcare and SEN provision, children's rights, pro-life measures with more non-violent options for women in crisis pregnancies, and sustainable environmental practices.
Disability and equality Original release: Leza Houston, Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Breast cancer waiting times a scandal - Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds says new Department of Health figures, showing only 3.5% of urgently referred women with suspected breast cancer seen within the 14-day target, reveal a failing system. She calls on the Health Minister to set out a plan to expand diagnostic capacity and cut…
Health Original release: Breast cancer waiting times a scandal - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Cancer waiting times show Executive has lost focus
SDLP health spokesperson McGrath says cancer waiting times show the Executive has lost focus on health services. The release gives no further detail on the figures or specific measures being called for.
Health Original release: McGrath: Cancer waiting times show Executive has lost focus (opens in a new tab)