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Dolan raises concerns over surgical services at South West Acute
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says she is concerned about surgical services at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, urges an Executive to invest an extra £1 billion in health to recruit staff, and requests an urgent meeting with the health minister to address staffing shortages.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Dolan raises concerns over surgical services at South West Acute (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley – EU negotiating mandate must change
DUP MP Ian Paisley says the Northern Ireland Secretary's confirmation that only talks are under way between Brussels and London shows the EU must change its negotiating mandate on the Protocol. He calls for a shift in thinking so that devolution can be restored.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Secretary confirmation on Brussels-London Protocol talks at Westminster committee Original release: Paisley – EU negotiating mandate must change (opens in a new tab)
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‘Businesses need support, not empty DUP promises’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald accuses the DUP of making empty promises to businesses after meeting business groups, and urges it to restore the Executive now so support can reach traders facing rising bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
Economy and employment Issue: DUP meeting with business groups on cost-of-living support Original release: ‘Businesses need support, not empty DUP promises’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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‘Education minister needs to resolve sub teacher pay issue’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister to resolve delayed pay for substitute teachers, saying they have not been paid in mid-October because of problems with the new substitute booking system.
Education Economy and employment Original release: ‘Education minister needs to resolve sub teacher pay issue’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell raises British passport anomaly
DUP MP Gregory Campbell has led a Westminster Hall debate calling for the Home Office to remedy the situation of people born in the Irish Republic after 1949 who live in Northern Ireland and cannot get a British passport without paying a naturalisation fee of around £1,330.
Immigration Original release: Gregory Campbell raises British passport anomaly (opens in a new tab)
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“Government Demonises Farmers Yet Doesn’t Recognise Their Emissions Reductions” – Cllr. O’Reilly
Aontú Spokesperson for Agriculture Cllr. Sarah O'Reilly says the Government demands carbon cuts from farmers but fails to recognise or support emissions-reducing practices such as Anaerobic Digestion, which she says lacks support and incentives in Ireland.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: “Government Demonises Farmers Yet Doesn’t Recognise Their Emissions Reductions” – Cllr. O’Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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O'Lynn and Egan hit out at Education Authority after substitute teachers again left without pay
Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn and Education spokesperson Connie Egan criticise the Education Authority after substitute teachers went unpaid again, citing problems with the NISTR supply teacher register. They call for the EA and Department of Education to urgently fix the system and ensure full…
Education Economy and employment Original release: O'Lynn and Egan hit out at Education Authority after substitute teachers again left without pay (opens in a new tab)
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Financial burden for keeping people healthy should not fall on individual pharmacists, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA backs Community Pharmacy NI's call for work on a drugs tariff for dispensing medicines, warning that pharmacists should not bear the financial burden and urging the Department of Health to act urgently.
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Regeneration of Bangor Court House a moment of triumph for the City, says Alliance North Down representatives
Alliance North Down representatives, including MLA Andrew Muir, Dr Stephen Farry MP and MLA Connie Egan, praise the reopening of Bangor Court House as an arts and entertainment venue run by Open House. They credit Open House's perseverance and highlight the building's first Community Asset…
Local government Original release: Regeneration of Bangor Court House a moment of triumph for the City, says Alliance North Down representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Carers in crisis could be helped if there was a local Executive
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls on the DUP to consider the stress its position is placing on carers across Northern Ireland, citing a Carers NI report finding fewer than one in three could afford their bills. She urges a return to the Executive to agree a budget.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Carers in crisis could be helped if there was a local Executive (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader announces changes to Front Bench Team
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP announces a new Opposition front bench team of MPs, MLAs and councillors, saying it will hold Ministers to account over the cost of living crisis and health service pressures while Stormont remains down.
Economy and employment Health Original release: SDLP Leader announces changes to Front Bench Team (opens in a new tab)
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Vaughan concerned at impact of childcare costs on parents’ mental health
SDLP Spokesperson for Fair Childcare Déirdre Vaughan says rising childcare costs are harming parents' mental health, citing YouGov research showing some low-income parents skipping meals to pay fees. She urges the Education Minister to find ways to help families.
Education Economy and employment Issue: YouGov research on parents struggling with childcare costs Original release: Vaughan concerned at impact of childcare costs on parents’ mental health (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin challenges Education Minister on failure to support childminders
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin challenges Education Minister Michelle McIlveen over no action on childminders during the cost of living crisis, after the minister said childminders are self-employed and outside her department's remit. McLaughlin says childminders need a joined-up approach and…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Education Minister response on childminder support during cost of living crisis Original release: McLaughlin challenges Education Minister on failure to support childminders (opens in a new tab)
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Space for all voices in New Ireland discussion – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew urges people from all backgrounds to take part in the New Ireland debate, speaking at a Time For Irish Unity event in Westminster. She calls for the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly so the public can have its say.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Space for all voices in New Ireland discussion – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tory chaos continuing to punish workers and families’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the new UK Chancellor's reversal of many of his predecessor's announcements will keep punishing workers, families and businesses through mortgage hikes and borrowing costs. She calls on the British government to support struggling households, fund public…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: UK Chancellor reverses mini-budget announcements October 2022 Original release: ‘Tory chaos continuing to punish workers and families’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson - "the UK needs stability"
DUP MP and Treasury spokesman Sammy Wilson calls for more detail on energy supports after April 2023 and for help for the hospitality sector, including a VAT cut to 5%. He says the mini budget was flawed and urges stability.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Chancellor reverses mini-budget announcements October 2022 Original release: Wilson - "the UK needs stability" (opens in a new tab)
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Casual celebration of murder becoming mainstream
TUV leader Jim Allister says the repeated public chanting of "up the Ra" shows contempt for IRA victims and amounts to casual glorification of murder. He links it to the attack on Finnis Orange hall and calls on Sinn Féin to take ownership and end what he calls abuse of victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Casual celebration of murder becoming mainstream (opens in a new tab)
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TUV senses government weakness on Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says the change of Prime Minister leaves unionists alert to further weakening of the government's resolve on the Protocol, and predicts the EU will offer nothing of substance in technical talks. He calls on unionists to stand firm and criticises Sinn Féin, the SDLP and…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV senses government weakness on Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Amendment to Criminalise Care and Support Around Abortion Clinics Must be defeated - Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly urges defeat of a proposed amendment by British MP Rupa Huq that would establish buffer zones restricting volunteers outside abortion clinics, arguing it threatens free assembly and support for pregnant women.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Rupa Huq amendment on buffer zones around abortion clinics Original release: Amendment to Criminalise Care and Support Around Abortion Clinics Must be defeated - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly express shock following stabbing death in town
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly expresses shock at a fatal stabbing in Omagh's Slievecoole Park area, in which a 53-year-old man died and a second man was hospitalised. He urges anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Slievecoole Park fatal stabbing Original release: Donnelly express shock following stabbing death in town (opens in a new tab)