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Call for Public Health co-operation on Strep A
The DUP's East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson calls for UK public health agencies to co-operate and for resources to be made available where needed to tackle Strep A, after raising the issue in the House of Commons.
Health Issue: Strep A public health co-operation and resources call Original release: Call for Public Health co-operation on Strep A (opens in a new tab)
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Polling shows people recognise the value of the UK
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe says a poll showing a United Ireland referendum would be defeated in Northern Ireland is unsurprising, and argues that people across the religious divide back the UK. He contrasts NHS access with charges in the Republic, including for inpatient care, A&E and GP…
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Poll on referendum on a United Ireland Original release: Polling shows people recognise the value of the UK (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Emulate Common Travel Area in seeking Protocol solution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the Common Travel Area's centenary should inspire a practical approach to resolving the Northern Ireland Protocol. He argues the CTA has benefited both countries and enjoys broad public support, unlike the Protocol, which he says lacks support across Northern…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Common Travel Area centenary on 6 December 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Emulate Common Travel Area in seeking Protocol solution (opens in a new tab)
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People cannot wait any longer for support with heating bills – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says people cannot wait longer for heating bill support after Firmus announced gas prices will fall in January. She says the £600 energy payment for households in the north has not been paid, blames the DUP's boycott of the Executive, and calls for ministers to be…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Firmus announcement of gas price reduction from January Original release: People cannot wait any longer for support with heating bills – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Executive must legislate to end exploitation of workers – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says a new Executive must legislate to end bogus self-employment, which she claims denies workers pay, holiday and hours protections. She cites reports of marketing firms paying staff below minimum wage and says she has written to Invest NI about business support. She…
Economy and employment Issue: Reports of marketing companies registering staff as self-employed to avoid minimum wage Original release: Executive must legislate to end exploitation of workers – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew deeply saddened at death of child with Strep A linked illness
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says he is deeply saddened by the passing of a five‑year‑old girl whose illness was linked to Strep A, and urges parents to heed health officials’ advice, keep unwell children at home and seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Health Issue: Child death linked to Strep A Original release: Gildernew deeply saddened at death of child with Strep A linked illness (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin City Council calls for Citizens’ Assembly on Irish Unity – Cllr Mícheál Mac Donncha
Sinn Féin Councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha says Dublin City Council has backed a motion urging the Irish government to set up an all-Ireland Citizens' Assembly on constitutional futures, citing growing interest in Irish unity and the Shared Island funding.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Dublin City Council motion on all-Ireland Citizens' Assembly on Irish Unity Original release: Dublin City Council calls for Citizens’ Assembly on Irish Unity – Cllr Mícheál Mac Donncha (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr McCaw pays tribute to victims of Ballykelly bombing on 40th anniversary
Alliance Causeway Councillor Chris McCaw pays tribute to the victims, bereaved families, emergency services and people of Ballykelly on the 40th anniversary of the 1982 INLA bombing that killed 17 people. He calls for continued efforts to break down divisions and end sectarian violence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Cllr McCaw pays tribute to victims of Ballykelly bombing on 40th anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw offers condolences for loss of Belfast child to strep A
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Alliance Councillor Michelle Guy has welcomed backing for her proposal to help tackle the Cost of Living crisis
Alliance Councillor Michelle Guy, Deputy Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh, welcomes council backing for her proposal to divert £34,000 from a suggested Hillsborough royal status budget to support communities facing the cost of living crisis, with £50,000 kept for a community-led Coronation…
Public finance and taxation Local government Issue: Lisburn & Castlereagh council vote on Coronation budget diversion Original release: Alliance Councillor Michelle Guy has welcomed backing for her proposal to help tackle the Cost of Living crisis (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath urges vigilance after spike in Strep A cases
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath urges parents to stay vigilant and learn Strep A signs after a rise in cases and a child's death, and calls on the Department of Health for reassurance and an awareness campaign. Cara Hunter separately calls for robust guidance for schools.
Health Education Issue: Child death linked to Strep A Original release: McGrath urges vigilance after spike in Strep A cases (opens in a new tab)
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Online anonymity must be tackled: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says online anonymity is still the main unresolved problem in the Online Safety Bill ahead of its renewed Commons debate. She calls for identity verification for account holders so platforms can act more directly against harmful content and abuse.
Justice and policing Issue: Online Safety Bill Commons debate Original release: Online anonymity must be tackled: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Strengthening the Union must include dealing with Protocol: Sir…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says any serious discussion of the Union's future must address the Northern Ireland Protocol, and urges Labour to commit to replacing it with arrangements that secure unionist and nationalist support so devolution can be restored.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Strengthening the Union must include dealing with Protocol: Sir… (opens in a new tab)
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Plans to cut EA youth services deeply concerning – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says she is shocked and deeply concerned by Education Authority plans to cut youth services, and has written to the EA to oppose the cuts affecting Derry providers and outreach work for vulnerable young people. She calls on the DUP to return to the Executive.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority youth services cuts in Belfast Original release: Plans to cut EA youth services deeply concerning – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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‘Executive needed to put £600 in people’s pockets now’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges an Executive to be formed immediately so households receive the £600 energy payment before Christmas, accusing the DUP of blocking government and delaying the money. He says his party will call an Assembly sitting this week to push for ministers.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Assembly recall over Executive formation and £600 energy payment delay Original release: ‘Executive needed to put £600 in people’s pockets now’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes funding to expand Wild Atlantic Way to North West
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes €7.6 million announced by the Irish government’s Shared Island Unit to link the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coastal Route, saying it will greatly boost tourism on the North Coast.
Economy and employment Issue: Funding to link Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route Original release: Hunter welcomes funding to expand Wild Atlantic Way to North West (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter expresses concern around youth centre cuts
SDLP Children and Young People Spokesperson Cara Hunter expresses concern over expected reductions in Education Authority funding for youth centres next year, warning of job losses and scaled-back services, and calls for centres to be properly funded.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority youth services cuts in Belfast Original release: Hunter expresses concern around youth centre cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine condemns latest Newtownbutler security alert
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine thanks police for their response to a Newtownbutler security alert that was later judged an elaborate hoax. She condemns those behind it, says such alerts are continuous locally, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownbutler security alert later judged an elaborate hoax Original release: Erskine condemns latest Newtownbutler security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Women have waited too long for modern and compassionate health services – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín calls on the Department of Health to start commissioning abortion services for women in the north now, after the British Secretary of State instructed it to do so. She says women have waited long enough and have had to travel to England, often alone.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Secretary of State instruction to Department of Health on abortion services commissioning Original release: Women have waited too long for modern and compassionate health services – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Abortion decision will leave many questioning value of devolution
TUV East Antrim spokesperson Norman Boyd says the Secretary of State's decision to commission abortion services shows devolution is a sham, arguing Westminster acts on abortion while Unionist concerns about the Protocol go unaddressed.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Secretary of State instruction to Department of Health on abortion services commissioning Original release: Abortion decision will leave many questioning value of devolution (opens in a new tab)