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Action rather than words needed on energy payments – Archibald
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Original release: Action rather than words needed on energy payments – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes new airline plans for investment in Belfast International Airport
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes plans by Fly Atlantic to launch new direct flights from Belfast International Airport to the USA, Canada and Europe. He says the routes could create jobs and benefit tourism and the South Antrim economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Fly Atlantic proposed transatlantic and European routes from Belfast International Airport Original release: Kearney welcomes new airline plans for investment in Belfast International Airport (opens in a new tab)
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McCready condemns cowards behind attacks in the North West
Ulster Unionist Alderman Ryan McCready condemns those behind recent attacks in Londonderry and Strabane, calling them cowards and saying local people will not be intimidated. He urges anyone with information to come forward to help police.
Justice and policing Issue: Recent attacks and security alerts in Londonderry and Strabane Original release: McCready condemns cowards behind attacks in the North West (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Explosive device could have had tragic consequences
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says a bomb placed in a hijacked car outside a Waterside police station could have caused tragedy, condemns forcing a delivery driver to transport it and urges the attackers to cease their assaults on the community.
Justice and policing Issue: Derry Waterside delivery driver hijacking and police station incident Original release: Eastwood: Explosive device could have had tragic consequences (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood challenges British Government on criteria for unity referendum
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to publish clear criteria for an Irish unity referendum, saying democratic transparency is needed after a Supreme Court ruling on Scottish independence powers.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Supreme Court ruling on Scottish independence referendum Original release: Eastwood challenges British Government on criteria for unity referendum (opens in a new tab)
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It is vital a maternity unit is kept at Causeway
The DUP's representatives for East Londonderry and North Antrim, including MPs Ian Paisley and Gregory Campbell and MLAs Alan Robinson, Paul Frew and Maurice Bradley, say a maternity unit must be kept at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. They oppose a Trust option to move maternity services to a new…
Health Issue: Northern Trust maternity services reconfiguration consultation Original release: It is vital a maternity unit is kept at Causeway (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds challenges O’Neill to condemn IRA attack
DUP MLA Diane Dodds challenges Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill to condemn IRA gunmen who attacked the Royal Victoria Hospital for Children in 1996, and to denounce the Shankill, Enniskillen and La Mon bombings. She accuses O'Neill of celebrating the IRA.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Dodds challenges O’Neill to condemn IRA attack (opens in a new tab)
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DUP leader welcomes new Waterside Councillor
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the confirmation of Niree McMorris as the DUP’s new Waterside Councillor, noting her extensive community background and pledging she will be a strong, positive voice for the Waterside and the unionist perspective on Londonderry Council.
Local government Issue: Appointment of DUP Waterside Councillor Niree McMorris Original release: DUP leader welcomes new Waterside Councillor (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes announcement of Kincora demolition
DUP MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the start of demolition at the former Kincora Boys Home in East Belfast, which he says has stained the local community for decades. He says he pressed for the site's demolition over many years and challenged the Council when it sought to retain the building.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Kincora Boys Home demolition start in East Belfast Original release: Robinson welcomes announcement of Kincora demolition (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke welcomes major breakthrough against human trafficking
DUP Policing Board representative and MLA Trevor Clarke welcomes the PSNI operation that saw 27 brothels raided and several arrests over human trafficking. He calls for public awareness to rise, says the Justice Bill's statutory support for slavery victims is vital, and urges the Department of…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI discovery of 27 brothels in largest anti-trafficking operation Original release: Clarke welcomes major breakthrough against human trafficking (opens in a new tab)
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‘Concerns raised after huge disruption during Strabane security alert’ – McHugh
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh raises concerns after residents of Innisfree Gardens in Strabane faced major disruption during a security alert that ran into the early hours. He says he has raised residents' frustrations with the PSNI and will press them again to avoid unnecessary disruption.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane Innisfree Gardens security alert disruption Original release: ‘Concerns raised after huge disruption during Strabane security alert’ – McHugh (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes plans for new Belfast flights to US, Canada & Europe
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill welcomes Fly Atlantic's proposed future routes linking Belfast International Airport with the US, Canada and Europe. She says the services could bring jobs and a boost to the regional economy, and urges joint effort to build a stronger economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Fly Atlantic proposed transatlantic and European routes from Belfast International Airport Original release: O’Neill welcomes plans for new Belfast flights to US, Canada & Europe (opens in a new tab)
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"Aontú calls for urgent help for unpaid carers."
Aontú's Kieran Mc Causland, Upper Bann representative, calls for urgent funding and reliable respite breaks for unpaid carers, citing the £69.70 weekly carer's allowance and the loss of entitlement for those earning above £132.
Social security and welfare Health Original release: "Aontú calls for urgent help for unpaid carers." (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes new air route announcement
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair welcomes plans by Fly Atlantic to launch a transatlantic route from Belfast International Airport from summer 2024. He calls on the UK Government to protect connectivity for outlying parts of the UK while cutting aviation's carbon footprint.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Fly Atlantic proposed transatlantic and European routes from Belfast International Airport Original release: Blair welcomes new air route announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Minister to lead on maternity services reconfiguration frustrating, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA warns that reconfiguring maternity and other services during a crisis, without a Health Minister or Committee able to scrutinise, will see services crumble, as the Northern Trust begins consulting on maternity reconfiguration.
Health Issue: Northern Trust maternity services reconfiguration consultation Original release: Lack of Minister to lead on maternity services reconfiguration frustrating, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for an end to disruption in Strabane after a series of security alerts, including one in Innisfree Gardens that evacuated residents. He urges those involved to stop and asks police to keep disruption to a minimum while apprehending those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane Innisfree Gardens security alert disruption Original release: McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan expresses concern for trafficking victims
SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan says more is needed to protect and support modern slavery victims after a police operation raided 27 brothels in Northern Ireland. He calls for figures on how many victims were identified and what follow-up support is in place.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI discovery of 27 brothels in largest anti-trafficking operation Original release: Durkan expresses concern for trafficking victims (opens in a new tab)
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Discovery of 27 brothels by police ‘truly shocking’ – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis says she is relieved women, girls and transgender people have been rescued after police found 27 brothels across the north. She commends the operation as the largest yet against trafficking gangs, calls for victims to be protected and offenders prosecuted, and urges…
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI discovery of 27 brothels in largest anti-trafficking operation Original release: Discovery of 27 brothels by police ‘truly shocking’ – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Collapse of services is not transformation – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the recent withdrawal of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital is a service collapse, not reform, and urges the Western Trust to publish its plans for recruiting surgeons. He also calls on the DUP to end its boycott and allow an Executive to be formed.
Health Issue: Potential loss of emergency surgical services at South West Acute Hospital Original release: Collapse of services is not transformation – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – glorifying the IRA is misleading young people
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Sinn Fein's glorification of the IRA, including Michelle O'Neill's honouring of an IRA gunrunner, is misleading young people and linked to recent chanting incidents and attacks on police. He calls for a proper conversation within nationalism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Chanting of "up the Ra" incidents and attacks on police officers Original release: Brett – glorifying the IRA is misleading young people (opens in a new tab)