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Dillon welcomes judge’s support for compensation for those affected by contaminated blood scandal
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes a judge's comments backing government compensation for parents and children affected by the contaminated blood scandal, saying it would improve lives and recognise the hurt and suffering caused.
Health Issue: Judge's comments on compensation for contaminated blood scandal families Original release: Dillon welcomes judge’s support for compensation for those affected by contaminated blood scandal (opens in a new tab)
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Patients on lists for cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cancer patients on treatment waiting lists cannot wait and calls for the Executive to be restored now. She criticises the cancer strategy sitting unpublished for a year and calls for investment in earlier diagnosis.
Health Original release: Patients on lists for cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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SF failure to bring forward budget has created financial challenges
DUP MLA Gordon Lyons, after an all-party meeting with the Stormont Head of the Civil Service, says Sinn Fein's failure to bring forward a draft budget caused a departmental overspend. He calls on Government to let that overspend be repaid over a longer period.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont all-party meeting with Head of the Civil Service on budget pressures Original release: SF failure to bring forward budget has created financial challenges (opens in a new tab)
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Lisburn City and Castlereagh Council go into hiding on scandalous price of funerals
TUV Lisburn South candidate Stewart McEvoy criticises Lisburn City and Castlereagh Council for high funeral charges and lack of accountability after a Nolan programme report, saying no councillor would defend the policy on air. He urges voters to back TUV to change the council.
Local government Issue: Lisburn City and Castlereagh Council funeral charges report on Nolan Original release: Lisburn City and Castlereagh Council go into hiding on scandalous price of funerals (opens in a new tab)
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Bodies encouraged to apply for Kings Portrait
DUP MLA Pam Cameron encourages public bodies in Northern Ireland to apply for a free framed portrait of the King under the UK Government scheme celebrating the new reign. She says a portrait is appropriate after the Coronation and cites the Equality Commission's view that it is not a sensitive…
Constitutional affairs Issue: UK Government free royal portrait scheme for public authorities Original release: Bodies encouraged to apply for Kings Portrait (opens in a new tab)
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Adams welcomes President Clinton’s call for the re-establishment of the institutions
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, speaking in New York at a 25th anniversary event for the Good Friday Agreement, welcomes Bill Clinton's call for the Executive and Assembly to be restored. He accuses the DUP of intransigence, urges the Irish government to set up citizens' assemblies on…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary New York event Original release: Adams welcomes President Clinton’s call for the re-establishment of the institutions (opens in a new tab)
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Public Inquiry Needed on A6
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges the Department for Infrastructure to hold a public inquiry into delays to the A6 road scheme, which is opening in April 2023 more than a year late. He says it would restore public confidence in the department's project management.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 road scheme opening delays and public inquiry call Original release: Public Inquiry Needed on A6 (opens in a new tab)
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‘Huge economic opportunities must be seized’ – Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the economic opportunities open to the north must be seized and calls for the Executive to be formed now, responding to comments by the CBI chair. He criticises the DUP's boycott of the Executive as a threat to jobs and investment.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: CBI chair comments on economic opportunities for the north Original release: ‘Huge economic opportunities must be seized’ – Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Baker seeking urgent clarity on appointment of Children’s Commissioner
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says the delay in appointing a Children and Young People's Commissioner leaves young people without an independent advocate. He has written to the Executive Office seeking clarity on when an appointment will be made, noting applications closed in January.
Social security and welfare Issue: Children and Young People's Commissioner appointment delay Original release: Baker seeking urgent clarity on appointment of Children’s Commissioner (opens in a new tab)
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Parental choice in education should not be undermined: Dodds
DUP Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says she will study a UNESCO Education Centre report on school integration closely, argues parental preference in school choice must be kept, and questions the report's figures and funding sources.
Education Issue: UNESCO Education Centre report on Northern Ireland schooling Original release: Parental choice in education should not be undermined: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Sian Mulholland selected as new North Antrim MLA
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland says she has been selected by local party members to succeed Patricia O'Lynn as North Antrim MLA, pledging to focus on roads, transport, health and broadband and to press for a restored Assembly and Executive.
Other Issue: Sian Mulholland selected as North Antrim MLA after Patricia O'Lynn steps down Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as new North Antrim MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Division within our education system comes at an unacceptable cost, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA calls out the economic and social costs of division in education after a new Ulster University report estimating £226 million a year. She calls for a single integrated system and an end to cuts to programmes.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University report on the cost of division in Northern Ireland Original release: Division within our education system comes at an unacceptable cost, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan welcomes the opening of the Dungiven-to-Drumahoe section of the A6 to motorists this week after repeated delays. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to begin work on the final Drumahoe-to-Maydown stretch.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe road opening to motorists Original release: Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6 (opens in a new tab)
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Regional solution for adult ADHD must be delivered – Kearney
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls for a regional solution and a time-framed timetable for adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment, after meeting the Department of Health Permanent Secretary about gaps in provision in the Northern Trust area.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Regional solution for adult ADHD must be delivered – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy hails ‘major step forward’ for Meenan Square
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes confirmation that Apex Housing Association has bought the Meenan Square site in Derry and will proceed with a mixed-use development including a community hub and social housing, with construction due to begin by next autumn.
Housing Issue: Apex Housing Association purchase of Meenan Square site Original release: Delargy hails ‘major step forward’ for Meenan Square (opens in a new tab)
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Urgency needed on commissioning of ADHD services, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw calls for greater urgency on commissioning ADHD services, saying people face costs for diagnosis and that a single-system approach across Northern Ireland would help.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Urgency needed on commissioning of ADHD services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Strike action a symptom of political failure in our education system, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says NAHT head teachers joining teaching unions' strike on 26 April reflects political failure, blaming the lack of an Executive and Education Minister and calling for a negotiated deal and an end to the DUP deadlock.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Teaching unions vote to strike on 26 April 2023 Original release: Strike action a symptom of political failure in our education system, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Pay teachers fairly to avoid strike action
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls for fresh negotiations to avert a full day of teacher strike action on 26 April, backing five teaching unions over fair pay and working conditions.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Teaching unions vote to strike on 26 April 2023 Original release: McCrossan: Pay teachers fairly to avoid strike action (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader receives Windsor Panel report
The DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP thanks an eight-person panel for its report on the impact of Windsor Framework arrangements on Northern Ireland's trade with the rest of the UK. He says the party will now consider the findings with its Party Officer team.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Panel report on Windsor Framework trade impact Original release: DUP Leader receives Windsor Panel report (opens in a new tab)
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British government should fully replace lost EU funding – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British government to fully replace lost EU funding and says a restored Executive should allocate it. He criticises the government for telling community groups only on the final day whether they have replacement funding, and calls the Shared Prosperity Fund…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government replacement of lost EU ESF funding for community groups Original release: British government should fully replace lost EU funding – Murphy (opens in a new tab)