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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Cancer patients failed by political stalemate
SDLP Health Spokesperson and South Down MLA Colin McGrath says cancer patients are being let down by the DUP's ongoing boycott of Stormont, after new Department of Health figures showed all key cancer waiting time targets were missed again. He urges the DUP to rejoin the Executive so the Assembly…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland cancer waiting times statistics publication June 2022 Original release: McGrath: Cancer patients failed by political stalemate (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly condemns a sectarian assault on a Catholic couple in East Belfast, saying it left them homeless and could have caused serious injury or death. He criticises the police for taking nearly an hour to arrive, says he will raise the issue with the Policing Board and urges anyone
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian attack on Catholic couple in East Belfast Original release: Kelly condemns sectarian attack on couple in East Belfast - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to act over loyalist flags erected on the Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street in South Belfast, which she says are an attempt to raise community tensions and should be removed immediately.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Loyalist flags erected on Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street Original release: Hargey calls on PSNI to take action on flags - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson says the Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would grant amnesty for Troubles-related crimes, and the DUP will table amendments on early release, immunity and fines. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the party will vote against…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: DUP MPs outline opposition to Government's legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says families of the McGurk's Bar bombing victims deserve truth and justice after a High Court ruling quashed the HET report into the attack in its entirety. She says state agency involvement remains unanswered and pledges continued party support for the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court quashes HET report on McGurk's Bar bombing Original release: Families of McGurk's Bar bombing deserve truth and justice – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes an inquest ruling that the 1971 shooting of Derry mother Kathleen Thompson in Creggan was unjustified, calling it a victory for the family's long campaign and pledging continued support.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Kathleen Thompson ruling a ‘victory for truth and justice’ – Ferguson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn deeply concerned at numbers of young people waiting on mental health appointments - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn expresses deep concern over the number of children waiting for mental health referrals, citing figures showing 557 young people awaiting referral in the Belfast Trust and two Trusts without records. She calls for urgent action and says an Executive must be formed…
Health Issue: Children and young people mental health referral waiting figures Original release: Flynn deeply concerned at numbers of young people waiting on mental health appointments - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill calls the British government's legacy bill a 'slap in the face' to victims and families, writing to Secretary of State Brandon Lewis to urge the bill be scrapped and the Stormont House Agreement implemented instead.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Legacy bill a ‘slap in the face’ to victims and families – O’Neill - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Solid support for the Protocol across the north – Kearney - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney welcomes a Lucidtalk poll finding most people in the north back the Protocol for its economic benefits. He accuses the British government and DUP of spreading misinformation and says the Protocol is shielding businesses and workers amid the cost of…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Lucidtalk poll on public support for the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Solid support for the Protocol across the north – Kearney - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Border poll calls a divisive distraction from the issues that matter
DUP MLA Gordon Lyons says repeated border polls, in Scotland or Northern Ireland, divert attention from voters' priorities. He points to Sinn Féin's recent calls for a Northern Ireland poll and urges fixing the Protocol, restoring devolution and delivering NHS and childcare policies.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin call for a Northern Ireland border poll date Original release: Border poll calls a divisive distraction from the issues that matter (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Government's Legacy Bill is a charter for abandoning justice, arguing its amnesty in Clause 18 and bar on criminal investigations in Clause 33 favour terrorists over victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government legacy bill progressing through Westminster Original release: Jim Allister savages Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes Trust securing Dromore and Trillick GP contract - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes confirmation that the Western Trust will provide a locum GP for Dromore and Trillick surgery from 1 July. He calls for a permanent GP contractor to secure the practice's future and urges a functioning Executive to invest an extra £1billion over three years in…
Health Issue: Western Trust locum GP cover for Dromore and Trillick surgery Original release: Gildernew welcomes Trust securing Dromore and Trillick GP contract - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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‘Neurology families must have access to the truth’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says families of deceased patients affected by the neurology scandal must receive the truth, urging thorough, transparent investigations after a review of 44 cases and the tribunal’s erasure of Dr Michael Watt.
Health Issue: Medical Practitioners Tribunal erasure of Dr Michael Watt Original release: ‘Neurology families must have access to the truth’ – Ní Chuilín - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie congratulates Swann on ‘Politician of the Year’ award
UUP leader Doug Beattie congratulates party colleague Robin Swann on winning a Politician of the Year prize from the Civility in Politics organisation, praising his public service and his handling of the health service through the pandemic.
Other Health Issue: Robin Swann wins Civility in Politics Politician of the Year award Original release: Beattie congratulates Swann on ‘Politician of the Year’ award (opens in a new tab)
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Vital Belfast becomes cleaner, greener and safer, says McMullan after first taskforce meeting
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan says Belfast must become cleaner, greener and safer after the first meeting of the Belfast City Council Cleansing Taskforce, urging more resources, wider commitments and regular updates ahead of a long‑term plan in August.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council Cleansing Taskforce first meeting Original release: Vital Belfast becomes cleaner, greener and safer, says McMullan after first taskforce meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the Inquest verdict into the 1971 killing of Kathleen Thompson in Derry as a vindication for her family. He calls on the British Government to withdraw the Legacy Bill, which he says would end legacy inquests and investigations.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kathleen Thompson inquest ruling on 1971 shooting Original release: Eastwood: Inquest verdict a vindication of Thompson family’s fight for truth (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll Welcomed A Large Delegation Of Caterpillar Workers To His Office This Morning 12 Weeks Into Their Strike Action.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says he welcomed striking Caterpillar workers to his constituency office, commending their fightback for fair pay and calling on management to treat them with respect and dignity. He also accuses the company of refusing to engage with union reps and of…
Economy and employment Issue: Caterpillar workers strike over fair pay in West Belfast and Larne Original release: People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll Welcomed A Large Delegation Of Caterpillar Workers To His Office This Morning 12 Weeks Into Their Strike Action. (opens in a new tab)
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ICTU Stormont March Puts Corporate & Political Establishment On Notice
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says trade unionists from Derry and the North West attended the ICTU cost of living march on Stormont and welcomes its planned six-month campaign. He calls on ICTU and member unions to resource local campaigns and push for real pay rises.
Economy and employment Issue: ICTU Cost of Living Crisis march on Stormont Original release: ICTU Stormont March Puts Corporate & Political Establishment On Notice (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll Has Called For Urgent Action To Regulate Energy Prices In The Face Of The Rising Cost Of Living Crisis.
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll calls for urgent regulation and capping of energy costs amid the cost of living crisis, saying energy firms are posting record profits while working class households struggle. He urges the Economy and Communities Ministers to strengthen the Utility…
Economy and employment Original release: People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll Has Called For Urgent Action To Regulate Energy Prices In The Face Of The Rising Cost Of Living Crisis. (opens in a new tab)