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PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted
People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O'Neill says the PSNI's decision to make spit hood use permanent is unjustifiable, citing refusal to publish consultation findings on equality impact and reported disproportionate use on disabled people, Catholic-background people and children.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision to make spit hood use permanent Original release: PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking RMT rail workers against pay cuts and job layoffs, accusing the Tories and rail bosses of demonising them. He urges Derry and Northern Ireland workers to join an ICTU march and rally on Stormont for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes uniform grant increase - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes the announcement of an extra £1 million, raising uniform grants for eligible families by 20%, but says more is needed and urges the DUP to end its Executive boycott to address the cost‑of‑living crisis.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Uniform grant increase for low‑income families Original release: Sheehan welcomes uniform grant increase - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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DUP mixed messages sapping confidence they will stay the anti-Protocol course
TUV leader Jim Allister says a meeting between parties on an executive Programme for Government sends the wrong message and questions whether the DUP is serious about removing the Protocol or preparing to enter government with Michelle O'Neill as First Minister. He argues the DUP's shift reflects…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP talks on executive Programme for Government with other parties Original release: DUP mixed messages sapping confidence they will stay the anti-Protocol course (opens in a new tab)
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Pat Sheehan MLA to attend UN Peace Building Conference in New York - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says he will attend a UN and Berghof Foundation peace-building conference in New York, calling the Good Friday Agreement a symbol of hope. He argues that progress is held hostage by a Tory leadership contest and urges respect for the democratic choice to form a government.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Pat Sheehan MLA attends UN peace-building conference in New York Original release: Pat Sheehan MLA to attend UN Peace Building Conference in New York - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Executive required to improve stroke services across the North - Gildernew - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for an Executive to be restored immediately so a newly published plan to improve stroke services can be implemented, and for a three-year budget that prioritises health to be agreed.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Stroke services reform proposals announced by Health Minister Robin Swann Original release: Executive required to improve stroke services across the North - Gildernew - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Interloper Martin relishes constitutional vandalism of the Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister says he is happy to encourage the 'constitutional vandalism' of the Protocol, arguing Dublin fears any UK reclaim of sovereignty will reverse the Republic's trade advantage. He says no settlement is possible until the EU gives up sovereignty over Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Interloper Martin relishes constitutional vandalism of the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services
Cllr Simon Lee urges the Health Minister to acknowledge pandemic‑induced isolation and reduced provision for people with learning disabilities, and calls for a rapid rollout of a regional service model to end postcode‑based inequities.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Learning Disability Week service disruption Original release: Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services (opens in a new tab)
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Stroke action plan must proceed swiftly, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges the Department of Health to move quickly and in a joined-up way on its stroke action plan, following Health Minister Robin Swann's announced reform of stroke services. She says the consultation has taken three years and ties the reshaping to…
Health Issue: Stroke services reform proposals announced by Health Minister Robin Swann Original release: Stroke action plan must proceed swiftly, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Families need more support with school uniform costs
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan says families need more support with school uniform costs, saying a further £1m for low-income families is welcome but insufficient and that Northern Ireland lags Scotland on grants. He calls on the Education Minister to step up and provide support…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Uniform grant increase for low‑income families Original release: McCrossan: Families need more support with school uniform costs (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Further progress needed on health service reform
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath welcomes the Stroke Action Plan but calls for a clear implementation timeline, three years after the consultation launched. He also welcomes the extension of the reimbursement scheme for treatment in the South and urges progress on orthopaedic waiting lists.
Health Issue: Stroke services reform proposals announced by Health Minister Robin Swann Original release: McGrath: Further progress needed on health service reform (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needs formed immediately to prioritise health and mental health - Delargy - Sinn Féin
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy urges an Executive to be formed quickly and a three-year budget agreed that puts health and mental health first, after figures showed some children waiting over three years for a psychology assessment.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Children's psychology assessment waiting times figures from Health Minister Original release: Executive needs formed immediately to prioritise health and mental health - Delargy - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Tories need to listen to workers and act on the cost of living - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald urges the UK government to act on rising living costs, citing inflation forecast near 11% and high petrol and diesel prices, and calls for fuel duty and VAT cuts. She also presses the DUP to join an Executive.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Tories need to listen to workers and act on the cost of living - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew pays tribute to Tyrone hurler Damian Casey - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew offers condolences to the family, club and teammates of Dungannon hurler Damian Casey, who died in Spain, recalling his role in Tyrone's Nicky Rackard Cup win.
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Bill can remove long shadow of the Protocol
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes publication of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, saying it will remove the long shadow of the Protocol if enacted with regulations. He calls on the EU and Republic of Ireland to acknowledge they have got the balance wrong, and says the DUP wants to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Bill can remove long shadow of the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Allister appeals for information about murder of Glenn Quinn
TUV leader Jim Allister appeals for anyone with information about the murder of Glenn Quinn, who was beaten to death at his Carrickfergus home, to come forward to police. He says the Quinn family's efforts to secure justice are impressive and that those responsible should face justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Allister appeals for information about murder of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey calls for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP appeals to anyone with knowledge of the 2020 killing of Glenn Quinn to come forward to police, saying he has pledged full support to the family in seeking justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Glenn Quinn killing police appeal for information Original release: Sir Jeffrey calls for information about the murder of Glenn Quinn (opens in a new tab)
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The British Government must cut tax on petrol and diesel - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to cut fuel duty further and remove VAT on petrol and diesel, saying prices are unaffordable for workers and families after the earlier 5p cut. She also urges the DUP to return to the Executive.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Petrol and diesel duty cut and VAT reduction call Original release: The British Government must cut tax on petrol and diesel - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart urges Government to cut fuel taxes
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has tabled a Westminster Early Day Motion urging the Government to cut fuel duty and green levies and to apply a UK-wide VAT reduction on fuel, citing record diesel and petrol prices in Northern Ireland.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Early Day Motion on fuel duty, green levies and VAT cuts Original release: Lockhart urges Government to cut fuel taxes (opens in a new tab)