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Independent Panel for ‘One Island – One Environment’ discussion announced
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan announces the independent chairperson and panel for the 'One Island, One Environment' discussion in Ballymun on 4 April, co-hosted with the Commission on the Future of Ireland. She says the event will explore how a United Ireland could strengthen environmental protection…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: One Island, One Environment discussion panel announcement Original release: Independent Panel for ‘One Island – One Environment’ discussion announced (opens in a new tab)
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A milestone for compassion - Forsythe
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe welcomes the Finance Minister's move to bring in baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, saying they formally recognise grief for babies lost before 24 weeks. She also welcomes progress on electronic registration of deaths and stillbirths.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland baby loss certificates introduction announcement Original release: A milestone for compassion - Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling cost of division could deliver millions for public services, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson and Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson says tackling the cost of division, estimated at over £833 million a year, could fund health, housing and other public services. Alliance's motion in the Assembly on Tuesday calls for an updated assessment and a commitment from all…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on the cost of division action plan Original release: Tackling cost of division could deliver millions for public services, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls on Treasury to remove cap on Tax Free Childcare
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the UK Treasury to remove the Tax Free Childcare cap, unchanged since 2017 despite rising costs, and says she has written to the Chancellor and Secretary of State requesting meetings.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Tax Free Childcare cap reports of falling childcare costs in England Original release: Hanna calls on Treasury to remove cap on Tax Free Childcare (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons celebrates sport with local primary schools
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says the Celebration of Sport days, launched at the Amphitheatre Wellness Centre for around 700 Carrickfergus and Larne pupils, encourage young people to try a range of sports, including disabled sports. A second session for Bangor and Ards pupils takes place at…
Health Issue: Celebration of Sport primary school days Carrickfergus and Newtownards Original release: Minister Lyons celebrates sport with local primary schools (opens in a new tab)
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NHS should always protect life – Lockhart
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the proposal to alter NHS foundation legislation within the draft assisted‑dying bill represents a risky change in healthcare and must be rejected, urging protection of life and warning of pressure on clinicians.
Health Issue: Proposed amendment to NHS foundation legislation for assisted dying Original release: NHS should always protect life – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance firmly committed to LGBTQIA+ equality, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson reaffirms his party's commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights after Belfast Pride chose to bar Executive parties from taking part this year.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Belfast Pride exclusion of Executive parties from 2025 parade Original release: Alliance firmly committed to LGBTQIA+ equality, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Developer contributions won’t solve wastewater crisis
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: Durkan: Developer contributions won’t solve wastewater crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Flawed welfare cuts should not proceed
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the UK Government not to proceed with planned welfare support cuts announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, arguing reforms should be planned and targeted rather than front-loaded for savings. She also urges the Executive to show leadership and…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: Hanna: Flawed welfare cuts should not proceed (opens in a new tab)
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Welfare system should always support those who need it most – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP challenges the Government's proposed Personal Independence Payment changes, saying they will cause anxiety, fail to account for fluctuating mental health needs, and calls on the Government to rethink them and give assurances to those affected.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: Welfare system should always support those who need it most – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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‘Planned cuts to welfare are an attack on the most vulnerable’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns expected UK Labour government cuts of billions of pounds to welfare support for sick and disabled people, calling them cynical and disgraceful. He calls on the Communities Minister to tell London the party opposes the measures, which he says will…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Reported £5 billion welfare budget cuts by British Labour government Original release: ‘Planned cuts to welfare are an attack on the most vulnerable’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Government Must Review Benefits Decisions - Swann
UUP MP Robin Swann calls on the Labour Government to review the welfare decisions it announced today, arguing that its changes to disability benefits have caused confusion and fear among vulnerable people. He urges that any legislation avoid harming those with daily challenges.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Labour Government welfare reforms announcement March 2025 Original release: Government Must Review Benefits Decisions - Swann (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government's benefits move cruel and cowardly, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls the UK Government's proposed disability benefit changes cruel and cowardly, warning they would push more people into hardship, and urges it to listen to those affected. Alliance's Sian Mulholland says Alliance will call on the Communities Minister to outline…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: UK Government's benefits move cruel and cowardly, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood says Labour Government must stop balancing the books on backs of vulnerable people
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood accuses the UK Government of cutting welfare to balance the books, opposing proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment eligibility and support for those unable to work. She says the measures would push disabled people into hardship and add pressure on health and…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Proposed UK welfare cuts including Personal Independence Payment eligibility changes Original release: Eastwood says Labour Government must stop balancing the books on backs of vulnerable people (opens in a new tab)
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Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie
People Before Profit's Gerry Harkin accuses Labour of betraying its Westminster election pledges, citing cuts to winter fuel payments and disability benefits and its stance on refugees and defence spending. He calls on Stormont parties to resist Westminster policies rather than facilitate them.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie (opens in a new tab)
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Devlin: Endometriosis Awareness Month should break taboos around women's health
SDLP Mournes councillor Laura Devlin calls for a funded Women’s Health Strategy, saying March’s Endometriosis Awareness Month should be used to break taboos around menstrual health and press the Health Minister to prioritise and fund the strategy.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Endometriosis Awareness Month women’s health strategy call Original release: Devlin: Endometriosis Awareness Month should break taboos around women's health (opens in a new tab)
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Respite provision failing families in need – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says health trusts across Northern Ireland lack a clear pathway for respite care, with over 800 unallocated cases and 500 in the South Eastern Trust. She calls for urgent action to cut waiting lists and deliver the respite beds promised by the £13 million investment.
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight ‘I am not OK’ documentary on respite care Original release: Respite provision failing families in need – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Long welcomes planned delivery of green bus stop roofs scheme
Alliance Lisnasharragh Councillor Michael Long welcomes plans to fit green roofs on bus stop shelters in East Belfast, following installations on the Shankill Road, with further stops on the Castlereagh, Cregagh and Holywood roads due next year.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink green bus stop roofs scheme East Belfast Original release: Long welcomes planned delivery of green bus stop roofs scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Payment date for £100 fuel support payment announced by Minister Lyons
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces that the £100 Pension Age Fuel Support Payment, funded by £17million of Executive money, will start arriving automatically in pensioners' accounts from Friday 21 March. He says it will partly offset changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Pension Age Fuel Support Payment date announced after Winter Fuel Payment changes Original release: Payment date for £100 fuel support payment announced by Minister Lyons (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna to co-sponsor Bill to support Mother and Baby Home survivors
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says she will co‑sponsor Philomena’s Law, a draft bill introduced by Labour MP Liam Conlon on 12 March, to protect Mother and Baby Home survivors in Britain from losing benefits when they accept compensation and to raise awareness of the scheme.
Social security and welfare Issue: Introduction of Philomena’s Law draft legislation Original release: Hanna to co-sponsor Bill to support Mother and Baby Home survivors (opens in a new tab)