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Joanne Bunting leads call for urgent practical action on violence…
East Belfast MLA Joanne Bunting calls for the Justice Minister to swiftly outline and implement practical measures to help people escape abusive relationships, after four women were murdered in six weeks and a further death in Donaghadee.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Recent murders of four women in Northern Ireland Original release: Joanne Bunting leads call for urgent practical action on violence… (opens in a new tab)
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“Systematic Problem in PSNI Approach to Domestic Violence” – Peter Irvine, Aontú Belfast
Aontú's Peter Irvine, described in the release as its Belfast representative for Collin, calls for accountability from the PSNI over its handling of violence against women after the deaths of four women in six weeks, including Mary Ward. He says reports were dismissed or mishandled and points to a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Mary Ward death and Police Ombudsman investigation into PSNI handling Original release: “Systematic Problem in PSNI Approach to Domestic Violence” – Peter Irvine, Aontú Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Minister launches Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched an online resource for pre-school providers to support newcomer children and families in Northern Ireland, built by the Education Authority's intercultural service with pre-school settings.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity launch for newcomer children Original release: Minister launches Pre-school Toolkit for Diversity (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an arson attack on a south Belfast home, which police are treating as racist, saying the family were unhurt and calling for racism to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl calls the racist attack on a young family on Thalia Street abhorrent, saying the door was set on fire and the perpetrators must be robustly condemned. She thanks NIFRS and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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Childcare initiatives deliver over £2million savings for Northern…
The DUP says Education Minister Paul Givan welcomes the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme saving parents almost £1million on September childcare bills, bringing combined savings with Tax-Free Childcare above £2million, and urges eligible parents to register.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme first month savings figures Original release: Childcare initiatives deliver over £2million savings for Northern… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Anti-Poverty Strategy needs published urgently’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to publish and start delivering the Anti-Poverty Strategy without delay, citing a Trussell report showing 1 in 9 people face hunger and hardship, rising to 1 in 7 children.
Social security and welfare Issue: Trussell hunger and hardship figures October 2024 Original release: ‘Anti-Poverty Strategy needs published urgently’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Executive must act on growing hunger
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls on the Executive to act on hunger and food poverty, citing Trussell Trust research on roughly 200,000 people in the North, including 62,000 children. He criticises the Executive for little action and for omitting poverty from its…
Social security and welfare Issue: Trussell hunger and hardship figures October 2024 Original release: McCrossan: Executive must act on growing hunger (opens in a new tab)
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Over 1,000 new jobs within DfC to generate £35million per year
DUP minister Gordon Lyons announces more than 1,000 new benefit delivery roles at four existing Department for Communities sites, expected to bring around £35million a year in inward investment, under an expanded arrangement with the UK welfare department.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Department for Communities 1,000 jobs announcement across Northern Ireland Original release: Over 1,000 new jobs within DfC to generate £35million per year (opens in a new tab)
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Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey expresses condolences to the family of a 22-year-old woman found dead in south Belfast, now treated as murder, and calls for anyone with information to contact the PSNI. She says violence against women and girls must be eradicated and points to the executive's…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for an urgent, focused societal response to violence against women and girls after a murder investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in Belfast's neighbourhood of Mary Ward. She says the fourth such killing in six weeks shows a failure to address the…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin expresses concern at potential energy costs rise
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin says Middle East unrest could raise global oil prices and energy costs for homes and businesses in the North, which relies heavily on oil heating. She has written to Economy Minister Conor Murphy asking what mitigations he is considering, citing the…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: Middle East conflict impact on oil prices and energy costs Original release: McLaughlin expresses concern at potential energy costs rise (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart urges young people to claim forgotten Government savings
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges young people across Northern Ireland to check whether they hold an unclaimed Child Trust Fund account, noting that hundreds of thousands of young adults may be owed savings, and asks parents to help them trace and claim the money online.
Social security and welfare Original release: Lockhart urges young people to claim forgotten Government savings (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes Minister Lyons’ clarification on Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Alliance Poverty spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA welcomes the Communities Minister's clarification that a new Anti-Poverty Strategy is expected to launch in January 2025, and says it must be fully funded and cross-departmental.
Social security and welfare Issue: Minister Lyons Anti-Poverty Strategy timeline clarification in Adjournment Debate Original release: Mulholland welcomes Minister Lyons’ clarification on Anti-Poverty Strategy. (opens in a new tab)