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Bradshaw welcomes movement on allowing Palestinian children medical treatment in NI
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes progress on plans to permit injured Palestinian children to travel to Northern Ireland for urgent medical treatment.
Health International affairs Issue: Allowing injured Palestinian children medical treatment in Northern Ireland Original release: Bradshaw welcomes movement on allowing Palestinian children medical treatment in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister failing people on Universal Credit, says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says the Health Minister has not yet amended the 'Help with Health and Travel Costs' legislation so Universal Credit claimants receive automatic entitlement, as already applies elsewhere in the UK. She urges the Minister to make the change.
Health Social security and welfare Issue: Help with Health and Travel Costs Universal Credit automatic entitlement legislation Original release: Health Minister failing people on Universal Credit, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts must stop – Beattie
Sinn Féin councillor Ciaran Beattie condemns the latest arson attack on a 5G mast, which was set alight on Friday evening in west Belfast. He says the masts keep homes and services connected, calls for the campaign against them to end, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts must stop – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont botches new £7.5m link road in Ballymena
TUV MP Jim Allister says the £7.5m St Patrick's Link Road in Ballymena cannot take buses, as Translink was not consulted, and asks the Departments of Communities and Infrastructure what they will do to fix it before the new college campus opens. TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he will demand answers…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: St Patrick's Link Road Ballymena bus access shortfall Original release: Stormont botches new £7.5m link road in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks on 5G masts threatening lives in our communities – McLaughlin
Sinn Féin councillor Ronan McLaughlin warns that repeated attacks on 5G masts, including one on the Glen Road, could cost lives by weakening phone signal in west Belfast. He calls for those responsible to face justice and be taken off the streets.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Attack on 5G mast on the Glen Road, Belfast Original release: Attacks on 5G masts threatening lives in our communities – McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans
Alliance Councillor Jamie Harpur, Vice Chair of Lisburn and Castlereagh's Regeneration and Growth Committee, welcomes the launch of public consultation on the Public Realm Project in Carryduff. He says it covers pedestrian crossings at the roundabout, better park access, and easier pavements, and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Carryduff Public Realm Project consultation launch Original release: Harpur welcomes Carryduff regeneration plans (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts.
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA asks the Agriculture Minister to review the size and expense of the Border Control Posts at Belfast, Larne, Foyle and Warrenpoint, saying taxpayer money should not fund them if their justification has weakened. He asks DAERA what engagement it has held with…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Stop the ‘White Elephants’: Butler Urges Review of Costly Border Control Posts. (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon calls on Health Minister to explore regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls on the Health Minister to explore regulating non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as botox and dermal fillers in the north, following the British government's crackdown plans. She says she has written to the minister asking whether regulations are planned.
Health Issue: British government plans to crack down on non-surgical cosmetic treatments Original release: Dillon calls on Health Minister to explore regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed for A5 landowners - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says landowners along the proposed A5 need clarity on vesting orders after mixed messages, and calls on the SDLP to retract a statement made by its West Tyrone MLA. She also calls for the Infrastructure Department to set out its position and for a meeting with the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 vesting orders court judgement and Department appeal Original release: Clarity needed for A5 landowners - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Children shouldn’t face chemotherapy delays due to poor staff…
DUP MLA and Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds questions how the Belfast Trust allowed chemotherapy delays for children with cancer, blaming poor staff management and rostering that left a majority of a specialist group off work at once. She says unplanned absence should be built into rotas and asks…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust paediatric chemotherapy delays due to staff absences Original release: Children shouldn’t face chemotherapy delays due to poor staff… (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the public to respond to a consultation on her Private Member's Bill that would create an offence for discouraging breastfeeding in public, require premises to be breastfeeding-friendly, and penalise discrimination. The consultation closes on 24 October 2025.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Linda Dillon Private Members Bill breastfeeding consultation launch Original release: Dillon encourages the public to have their say on breastfeeding bill (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong for Fermanagh & South Tyrone criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to appeal a recent court ruling on the A5 scheme, saying it deepens uncertainty for farming families and landowners on the route. She urges the Minister to weigh the human impact and engage with…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath urges Minister to address nurse staffing issues
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he has contacted Health Minister Mike Nesbitt seeking answers after children's chemotherapy was delayed at the Belfast Trust because specialist nurses were unavailable. He asks what steps will get treatment to them and what support is in…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust paediatric chemotherapy delays due to staff absences Original release: McGrath urges Minister to address nurse staffing issues (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Slams O’Neill’s ‘Virtue-Signalling’ Over Middle East
TUV chairman and Causeway councillor Allister Kyle accuses First Minister Michelle O'Neill of virtue-signalling over Middle East comments, arguing she neglects NHS waiting lists and corridor care at home. He also cites her past remarks on the Claudy bombing.
Health International affairs Issue: Michelle O'Neill's Middle East comments on Gaza and hostages Original release: TUV Slams O’Neill’s ‘Virtue-Signalling’ Over Middle East (opens in a new tab)
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Panel announced for healthcare in a new Ireland discussion
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen will lead a panel on healthcare in a new Ireland on Thursday 7 August at 1 pm, Gasyard Centre, with Dr Kevin Cosgrove, Edel O’Doherty and George McGowan. He says a single island health system would improve services, outcomes and community wellbeing, and urges the public to‑go
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Healthcare in a new Ireland panel announcement Original release: Panel announced for healthcare in a new Ireland discussion (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt comments about Gender Identity Service raise more questions than they answer
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston criticises Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's comments defending extra public funding for the Gender Identity Service, arguing questions about its past governance and what ministers knew must be answered first. He calls for a petition to be presented to the Assembly in September.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister's £800,000 gender identity service allocation Original release: Nesbitt comments about Gender Identity Service raise more questions than they answer (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes Neurology Review and urges urgent action from Health Minister
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the Regional Review of Neurology Services but warns of slow implementation and a failure to prioritise neurology in funding. He says over 11,000 people wait more than a year for a first appointment and calls on the Health Minister to publish…
Health Issue: Regional Review of Neurology Services publication Original release: Donnelly welcomes Neurology Review and urges urgent action from Health Minister (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister has to get A5 appeal right
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, must ensure an appeal against the court ruling that delayed the A5 project does not repeat past failures on climate targets. He criticises the timing of the appeal decision and calls for it to be the final delay.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: McCrossan: Minister has to get A5 appeal right (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DfI failure has compromised Cassey Water Bridge
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath says DfI's failure to act on earlier warnings has compromised the Cassey Water Bridge outside Kilkeel, claiming the department dismissed the risk to the weir beneath it. He calls on the Minister to take inspections more seriously and work with landowners.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Cassey Water Bridge structural damage and DfI weir response Original release: McGrath: DfI failure has compromised Cassey Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes Minister’s decision to appeal A5 ruling
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plan to appeal a recent A5 court ruling, saying the appeal is one option for progressing the road scheme. She also backs the minister's pledge to act robustly and says the upgrade would save lives, boost trade and create…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Begley welcomes Minister’s decision to appeal A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)