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The problems that have led to the initial service collapse at SWAH have not been fully addressed – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says he is deeply concerned by the Western Trust’s plan to launch a consultation on permanently removing Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital, noting that the problems that caused the 2022 service collapse have not been fully addressed and urging a thorough,
Health Issue: Western Trust consultation on removing Emergency General Surgery at SWAH Original release: The problems that have led to the initial service collapse at SWAH have not been fully addressed – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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“The Days of Dumping and Disappearing Must End” – Butler Demands Urgent Action on Waste Crime Crisis
UUP MLA Robbie Butler calls for immediate action after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report on waste crime, citing about £34 million in annual costs and only £1 million in court fines since 2019. He urges tougher penalties, asset seizure, cross-border enforcement and a Ministerial Statement from…
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on waste crime Original release: “The Days of Dumping and Disappearing Must End” – Butler Demands Urgent Action on Waste Crime Crisis (opens in a new tab)
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International community must step up and support children of Gaza – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen, MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, calls on Britain to issue visas so children from Gaza can receive life-saving medical treatment, after a London briefing on evacuating them and on the damage to Gaza's healthcare system.
International affairs Health Issue: London briefing on evacuating Gaza children for medical treatment Original release: International community must step up and support children of Gaza – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says First Minister Michelle O'Neill must improve the Executive's delivery record, citing failures on the A5, Casement Park, Lough Neagh, social housing targets and waiting lists before summer recess.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: O’Toole: First Minister must do better on poor delivery record (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes publication of Protect Life 2 Action Plan
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the publication of the Protect Life 2 Action Plan and Implementation Plan on suicide prevention and self-harm. He says a whole-government approach is needed and that the Minister has listened to an independent review and stakeholder…
Health Issue: Protect Life 2 suicide prevention action plan publication Original release: Chambers welcomes publication of Protect Life 2 Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan welcomes additional funding for departments
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes the Executive's £118 million allocation after the June monitoring round, citing £25 million each for health and education and £9 million for social and affordable homes. She also calls for an end to British government cuts.
Public finance and taxation Education Issue: Executive £118 million allocation following June monitoring round Original release: Dolan welcomes additional funding for departments (opens in a new tab)
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British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges the British government to scrap its proposed welfare reforms, which he says would remove support disabled people need to enter or stay in work and could affect carers allowance. He made the call after the party submitted its consultation response.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: British government welfare reform consultation Sinn Féin response Original release: British government should scrap ‘shameful’ welfare cuts – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding
Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD says he has been appointed rapporteur for the Oireachtas Health Committee on adult safeguarding, and will report back with recommendations for a legislative framework. He urges the government to bring forward an Adult Safeguarding Act, citing the RTÉ…
Health Issue: Oireachtas Health Committee adult safeguarding rapporteur appointment Original release: David Cullinane TD appointed Rapporteur on Adult Safeguarding (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health David Cullinane TD says the newly published discussion paper makes a case for an all‑island health and care service, urging the Irish Government to cooperate, consult stakeholders and convene a Citizens’ Assembly to plan constitutional change and improve services.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin all-island health proposals – David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD launches a discussion document calling for an all-island Irish National Health and Care Service, proposing a single hospital waiting list, joint digital health records, all-island workforce planning and a rural health commission.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: A World-class Health and Care Service for a New Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan
Philip McGuigan MLA welcomes Sinn Féin’s new health discussion paper, urging an all‑island Irish National Health and Care Service and proposing a Shared Island Unit, integrated waiting list, unified emergency services and a Rural Health Commission.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin discussion document on an Irish National Health and Care Service Original release: Sinn Féin health proposals are positive contribution – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Less time on social media videos and more on legislation could have saved A5
Aontú Deputy Leader Mrs Brolly says a court ruling halting the A5 on Climate Change Act grounds is a devastating result for families bereaved on the road. She blames SDLP, Sinn Féin, PBP and Alliance for backing the Act, claims they were warned of its impact, and calls for the Executive to get…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Brolly: Less time on social media videos and more on legislation could have saved A5 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for "urgent, universal collective action" to end Israeli impunity in Gaza after the Assembly backed a motion condemning it, citing deaths, child malnutrition and destroyed health and water systems.
International affairs Health Issue: Assembly motion condemning Israeli impunity in Gaza Original release: ‘Urgent, universal collective action’ needed to end Israeli impunity in Gaza – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara accuses the SDLP of populism over its call to unpick the Climate Act 2022 to fund a road project. He says the SDLP voted to split climate targets and backed Going for Growth, and calls for the money to fund A5 road safety and a Portadown to Derry rail line instead.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP call to unpick the Climate Act for A5 road Original release: Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Minister ignoring consequences of NI Water underfunding
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says the Infrastructure Minister is ignoring the scale of the crisis at NI Water, claiming current funding cannot fix ageing wastewater infrastructure and calling for the Minister to deliver the required money.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Water unauthorised overspend investigation report Original release: Durkan: Minister ignoring consequences of NI Water underfunding (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MLA responds to the ruling on the A5 road, saying farmers in West Tyrone will be relieved and blaming MLAs who backed the Climate Change Act for the fallout. He claims Northern Ireland is being strangled by net zero, with infrastructure, agriculture and industry…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: Jim Allister responds to A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Stormont Infrastructure Committee, says the A5 judicial review ruling creates uncertainty for families, farmers and landowners and calls for urgent clarity from DfI on the scheme's future. She says the handling of the scheme has been deeply flawed and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Justin McNulty MLA offers condolences following tragic Meigh house fire
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty expresses sympathy to the family and wider community after a fatal house fire that killed a woman and injured a young man. He wishes the injured man a swift recovery and pays tribute to the emergency responders.
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Clarke praises emergency services in aftermath of Carrickfergus incident
TUV councillor David Clarke thanks the RNLI, paramedics, air ambulance staff and police for their response after nine children and one adult were endangered when a boat capsized near Carrickfergus Marina. He also wishes a hospitalised child and family well and urges water safety ahead of summer.
Other Issue: Carrickfergus Marina boat capsize incident involving nine children Original release: Clarke praises emergency services in aftermath of Carrickfergus incident (opens in a new tab)
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A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, laments a "sad" week in which Westminster voted to decriminalise abortion at all stages and passed the Assisted Suicide Bill. He calls these decisions alarming and says he opposed both.
Health Issue: Westminster votes on abortion decriminalisation and Assisted Suicide Bill passage Original release: A Dark Week for Our Nation: Parliament Embraces Death at the Beginning and End of Life (opens in a new tab)