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OVER £17 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR FOR MATERNITY…
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says £17.4 million in extension-of-time payments to the contractor for the new Maternity Hospital in Belfast is public money requiring prudence, and warns the Children's Hospital project may face further costs after £1.4 million in similar payments.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Ministerial replies on Maternity Hospital contractor extension-of-time costs Original release: OVER £17 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR FOR MATERNITY… (opens in a new tab)
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Olympic decision restores fairness and protects women’s sport -…
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes an Olympic participation rules decision as a step towards fair competition and integrity in elite sport. She says she is taking forward a Private Members' Bill and public consultation on women's sport in Northern Ireland and urges support for her campaign.
Disability and equality Issue: Olympic participation rules decision on women's category eligibility Original release: Olympic decision restores fairness and protects women’s sport -… (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan calls on Health Minister to review funding process for Women’s Aid
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan asks the Health Minister to revisit the withdrawn core grant for Women's Aid, which he says was cut by half in 2023 and then removed entirely in 2024. He raised it at the Health Committee.
Justice and policing Health Original release: McGuigan calls on Health Minister to review funding process for Women’s Aid (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s failure to deliver schemes for children in special schools is ‘unacceptable’ – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says the DUP Education Minister’s failure to provide summer programmes for pupils in special schools is unacceptable, and she will write to the Health and Education Ministers urging them to devise a solution for these children and their families.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Failure to provide special school summer programmes Original release: Education Minister’s failure to deliver schemes for children in special schools is ‘unacceptable’ – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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65 Women Murdered Across Ireland Since 2020, This is No Country for Women – Senator Sarah O’Reilly
Aontú Senator Sarah O'Reilly raises gender-based violence in the Seanad, saying 65 women have been killed across the island since 2020 and calling for more refuge spaces, as Ireland falls well below Council of Europe recommendations. She also raises concerns over the death of Kelly Lynch in…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: 65 Women Murdered Across Ireland Since 2020, This is No Country for Women – Senator Sarah O’Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Murray calls for pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events to improve public safety
Alliance councillor Micky Murray says a motion he brought to Belfast City Council seeking pilot drug-checking services at major city events and festivals has cleared its first stage. He argues such testing would help health authorities warn the public about dangerous substances and reduce…
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on drug testing at city events Original release: Murray calls for pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events to improve public safety (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison urges Education and Health Ministers to act urgently to save Summer schemes at special schools
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison calls on the Education and Health Ministers to urgently secure a joint funding package so summer schemes can run in special schools this year, after the Education Authority cancelled schemes over healthcare concerns.
Education Health Issue: Failure to provide special school summer programmes Original release: Mathison urges Education and Health Ministers to act urgently to save Summer schemes at special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson challenges Government failure on legacy promises and PSNI…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP challenges the Secretary of State over delayed legacy legislation, saying victims were promised a replacement Legacy Act with cross-community support and that no clear timeline exists. He also says the PSNI faces a £200 million civil case burden without resources and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Robinson challenges Government failure on legacy promises and PSNI… (opens in a new tab)
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No Applause for Terrorists in stopping killing-Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell, speaking in Northern Ireland Questions in the Commons, rejects praise for the 1994 IRA and loyalist paramilitary ceasefires, saying murder was never justified and that stopping violence does not warrant applause.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: No Applause for Terrorists in stopping killing-Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly: Executive must provide clarity on Altnagelvin Hospital ED redevelopment
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says the Executive must provide clarity on the Altnagelvin Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed full works would cost £72.8m and depend on a multi-year budget and a 10-year capital plan.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Altnagelvin Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment cost and funding dependency Original release: Reilly: Executive must provide clarity on Altnagelvin Hospital ED redevelopment (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna raises violence against women and girls in House of Commons
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP used Northern Ireland Questions in the Commons to press for stronger action on violence against women and girls, citing recent killings and a murder conviction and urging the Executive and UK Government to act beyond expressions of concern.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Hanna raises violence against women and girls in House of Commons (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Public deserve to know money wasted on free hospital car parking delays
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the public should be informed of the expense incurred by the Executive’s repeated postponements of free hospital car parking, and notes an amendment obliges the Health Department to issue a cost report.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Delays to free hospital car parking implementation Original release: McGrath: Public deserve to know money wasted on free hospital car parking delays (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes progress on delivering Sign Language Bill
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes progress on the Sign Language Bill after it was approved at Consideration Stage. He says the Bill is an important step towards giving the deaf and deafblind community access to public services in their own language, and praises their input into shaping it.
Disability and equality Issue: Sign Language Bill approval at Consideration Stage Original release: Gildernew welcomes progress on delivering Sign Language Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan criticises DUP for ignoring scientific evidence in blocking Minimum Unit Pricing
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan criticises the DUP for blocking Minimum Unit Pricing legislation for alcohol despite scientific and medical evidence. He says MUP targets the cheapest, strongest drinks and calls it a missed opportunity to save lives.
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: McGuigan criticises DUP for ignoring scientific evidence in blocking Minimum Unit Pricing (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin publishes plan for new cancer strategy to tackle slipping standards – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin health spokesperson David Cullinane TD publishes a discussion paper with 42 recommendations for a new cancer strategy, urging a guaranteed €30 million annual fund, targeted investment to end postcode‑lottery access, equipment upgrades and extended service hours.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Sinn Féin publishes plan for new cancer strategy to tackle slipping standards – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley
Upper Bann MLA and DUP Director of Campaigns Jonathan Buckley says Northern Ireland requires a return to practical government after a visit to Fermanagh, criticising net zero targets and green taxes as adding to fuel and energy costs. He also accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DUP block on MUP will have serious consequences for public health
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says a DUP veto blocking minimum unit pricing for alcohol will seriously harm public health, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed the legislation cannot be brought forward this mandate. He urges the DUP to explain its change of position…
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: McGrath: DUP block on MUP will have serious consequences for public health (opens in a new tab)
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Political failure on Minimum Unit Pricing will be measured in lives lost
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA says the Executive's failure to pass Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol is a missed opportunity to save lives and reduce harm. He accuses the DUP of using its Executive veto to block progress and calls for an explanation of its change of position.
Health Issue: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol blocked in Executive Original release: Political failure on Minimum Unit Pricing will be measured in lives lost (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for alternative parking site to save Bangor green space
Alliance Councillor Chris McCracken urges Bangor Marine and Ards & North Down Borough Council to find an alternative seafront parking location, arguing that the proposed parking would replace a cherished green space near the Marina as waterfront gardens develop.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Bangor waterfront gardens seafront parking proposal Original release: Alliance calls for alternative parking site to save Bangor green space (opens in a new tab)
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Crisis in endometriosis care must be addressed immediately – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn, Chair of the Women's Health APG, calls for urgent action on endometriosis care after an event at Stormont and a report published today. She calls for fully resourced gynaecology services, faster referral pathways and better training, and says she will press the Health…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Endometriosis report published March 2026 calling for urgent action on care Original release: Crisis in endometriosis care must be addressed immediately – Flynn (opens in a new tab)