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McLaughlin: Misogynistic attitudes fuelling domestic abuse
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says misogynistic social attitudes are fuelling domestic abuse, citing a new Women's Aid report on the link. She has challenged the Justice Minister on what steps will be taken to act on its findings.
Justice and policing Issue: Women's Aid report on misogynistic attitudes and domestic abuse Original release: McLaughlin: Misogynistic attitudes fuelling domestic abuse (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey condemns brutal West Belfast killing
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the fatal shooting of a man in a West Belfast club, saying a family is now grieving and that there is no place for guns on local streets. He urges anyone with information to contact police, who have opened a murder investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast club fatal shooting murder investigation Original release: Maskey condemns brutal West Belfast killing (opens in a new tab)
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My focus is on making Northern Ireland work for all its people within the United Kingdom – Beattie
Constitutional affairs Original release: My focus is on making Northern Ireland work for all its people within the United Kingdom – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns those behind fatal shooting
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister condemns the masked gunmen who shot a man at the Donegal Celtic social club in West Belfast, calling the attack sickening, urging the culprits be removed from streets and asking anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast club fatal shooting murder investigation Original release: McAllister condemns those behind fatal shooting (opens in a new tab)
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‘A New Ireland – A Nation Home for all’ – Mary Lou McDonald’s full address to Ireland’s Future
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at Ireland's Future, sets out a vision of a united Ireland as a 'nation home for all', calling for healthcare, housing and public services to be shaped by that goal and pledging to stop forced emigration of young people.
Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘A New Ireland – A Nation Home for all’ – Mary Lou McDonald’s full address to Ireland’s Future (opens in a new tab)
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What a flop!
TUV leader Jim Allister dismisses a Sinn Fein event in Dublin as less popular than a Newry 12th of July celebration. He says it aims to subvert Unionists' rights to remain in the UK, and criticises Sinn Fein for not apologising for the IRA campaign.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Ireland's Future constitutional change conference in Dublin, 1 October 2022 Original release: What a flop! (opens in a new tab)
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Why Ni Housing Executive Strikers Are Extending
People Before Profit backs Unite members at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive who are extending their strike into October over a 1.75% pay offer, saying workers face inflation of 12% and calling for pay rises now.
Economy and employment Housing Issue: NIHE Unite strike extended into October over pay offer Original release: Why Ni Housing Executive Strikers Are Extending (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile commends ‘thoughtful and inclusive’ discussions at Seanad Committee hearing
Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile thanks participants in the inaugural Seanad Public Consultation Committee hearing on Ireland’s constitutional future, praising the respectful, inclusive dialogue and the strong contribution of young people, and looks forward to further sessions.
Constitutional affairs Issue: First Seanad Public Consultation Committee hearing on Ireland's constitutional future Original release: Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile commends ‘thoughtful and inclusive’ discussions at Seanad Committee hearing (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane calls on British government to enter talks with EU
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to resume talks with the EU in good faith on the Northern Ireland Protocol to give certainty to local businesses, and urges PM Liz Truss to restore the Executive and Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Preliminary meeting between Šefčovič and Cleverly on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Finucane calls on British government to enter talks with EU (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to help tackle the crises in our health service – Ní Chulín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says the Belfast Trust made an error about Dr Michael Watt's information during a neurology working group meeting, and the Trust has written to correct it. She calls on the Health Minister to meet affected patients and families and urges the DUP to rejoin the…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust correction on Dr Michael Watt neurology information Original release: Executive needed to help tackle the crises in our health service – Ní Chulín (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol not Brexit has undermined devolved government - Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says the Northern Ireland Protocol, not Brexit, poses the threat to the Belfast Agreement, citing a 2019 High Court judgment. He calls for the Protocol to be replaced and urges the Government to expedite the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Buckley UCD debate on Brexit and Good Friday Agreement Original release: Protocol not Brexit has undermined devolved government - Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Allen thanks the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator for his work in securing delivery of £400 energy bills support for Northern Ireland households
East Belfast UUP MLA and Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MBE thanks Utility Regulator John French for securing delivery of the £400 energy bills support to households. He calls for urgent further Westminster intervention, saying the scheme dates from May and that the £100 for oil-heated homes…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £400 energy bills support scheme delivery in Northern Ireland Original release: Allen thanks the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator for his work in securing delivery of £400 energy bills support for Northern Ireland households (opens in a new tab)
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Local parties must be involved in Protocol negotiations - Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA urges the UK Government and EU to include local political parties, particularly those entitled to form an Executive, in resumed talks on resolving Northern Ireland Protocol issues. He calls for a deal protecting goods moving within the UK single market.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Resumption of Northern Ireland Protocol talks between UK and EU Original release: Local parties must be involved in Protocol negotiations - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Egan ‘alarmed’ as child left on school bus
Education Disability and equality Original release: Egan ‘alarmed’ as child left on school bus (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Schools can’t be left in the cold this winter
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for urgent extra support for schools to pay heating bills this winter, after the Department of Education estimated a 60% rise in energy costs. He says schools need clarity on what support will be provided and when.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Department of Education estimate of 60% school energy cost rise Original release: McCrossan: Schools can’t be left in the cold this winter (opens in a new tab)
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Patients misdiagnosed in Neurology scandal must get access to truth – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says Neurology scandal patients still lack truth and accountability and calls for the Belfast Trust to publish its response to the Neurology Public Inquiry recommendations, following an APG appearance.
Health Issue: Belfast Trust appearance before Neurology APG on Inquiry response Original release: Patients misdiagnosed in Neurology scandal must get access to truth – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Planning for constitutional change and self-determination should start now – Kearney
Sinn Féin chair Declan Kearney urges the Irish government to set up a Citizen's Assembly on constitutional change without delay, ahead of concurrent referenda on Irish unity. He points to the Ireland's Future 'Together We Can' event in Dublin on 1 October and Sinn Féin's People's Assemblies.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Ireland's Future constitutional change conference in Dublin, 1 October 2022 Original release: Planning for constitutional change and self-determination should start now – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer patients need Executive formed now – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Com Gildernew calls for an Executive to be formed immediately and for £1 billion of investment in health, after NISRA figures showed under 40 percent of urgent GP cancer referrals began treatment within 62 days.
Health Issue: NISRA cancer waiting times figures showing fewer than 40 percent treated within 62 days Original release: Cancer patients need Executive formed now – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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DUP support for outrageous Tory budget ‘unthinkable’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says it is 'unthinkable' that the DUP backs the Tory budget, which he claims favours the super-rich and will deepen the cost-of-living crisis. He calls for a windfall tax on energy companies, a small business tax break and more public services funding.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Budget proposals and cost-of-living support Original release: DUP support for outrageous Tory budget ‘unthinkable’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive…
DUP East Belfast MLA David Brooks writes to the GAA's Ulster Council seeking a clear position on campaigning for a border poll, after social media posts quoted GAA member Niall Murphy backing such calls. Brooks says the GAA cannot be purely a sporting body if it campaigns, and questions public…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: GAA member Niall Murphy's social media posts on a border poll Original release: Brooks calls for explanation on GAA campaigning role in divisive… (opens in a new tab)