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McGrath: “We are nearing 100,000 attacks on healthcare staff”
SDLP MLA for South Down Colin McGrath says a written Assembly answer shows nearly 90,000 physical attacks on healthcare staff over the last decade, calling this a stain on society. He will press the Health and Justice Ministers for a coordinated strategy on prevention, protection and accountability.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Written Assembly answer on physical attacks against healthcare staff Original release: McGrath: “We are nearing 100,000 attacks on healthcare staff” (opens in a new tab)
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Dental care is an essential form of healthcare and shouldn’t be considered luxury, says McAllister
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA urges the Health Minister to draft a fresh oral health plan and address the dentistry funding shortfall, arguing dental care is essential rather than a luxury and warning that the situation will deteriorate without action.
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Minority of bad faith actors determined to ensure sectarian division remains, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says a small group of people are working to keep sectarian division alive in North Belfast after a week of sectarian-motivated attacks on Annalee Street and Alloa Street. She says she is working with the PSNI and local agencies to help residents feel safe and urges…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian-motivated attacks on Annalee Street and Alloa Street, North Belfast Original release: Minority of bad faith actors determined to ensure sectarian division remains, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Latest EU Rules threaten treatments for minor conditions
DUP North Down MLA Peter Martin expresses serious concern at EU proposals that could reclassify common anti-viral and anti-fungal treatments, such as those for dandruff, athlete's foot and cold sores, as prescription-only. He says this would add strain to GP services and calls for certainty on…
Health International affairs Issue: EU proposals to reclassify anti-viral and anti-fungal treatments as prescription-only Original release: Latest EU Rules threaten treatments for minor conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes progress towards consultation on student nursing bursaries
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes confirmation from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt that a public consultation on student nursing and midwifery bursaries will begin in the coming months. He says the review will assess whether current bursary provision suits students now.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Health Minister confirms consultation on student nursing bursaries Original release: Delargy welcomes progress towards consultation on student nursing bursaries (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected sectarian attack that damaged windows of several homes in north Belfast's Oldpark area, and calls on political representatives to show leadership and speak out against such hatred.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast homes suspected sectarian attack May 2025 Original release: Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson welcomes the Secretary of State's Commons statement ruling out any Government plan to seek a dissident republican ceasefire linked to early prisoner releases. He says more terrorists should be jailed rather than released.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Secretary of State statement on dissident republican ceasefire and prisoner releases Original release: Secretary of State’s dissident commitment welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Department of Health must deliver Northlands funding
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood calls on the Department of Health to submit the business case needed to release £1million for addiction treatment in Derry, including the Northlands Centre, after the NIO said it is still waiting for it. He says he has written to the joint heads of government about the delay.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northlands Centre £1million addiction funding business case delay Original release: Eastwood: Department of Health must deliver Northlands funding (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘vile’ south Belfast posters
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns posters erected in south Belfast's Belvoir estate calling for 'local homes for local people', describing them as a deliberate threat to international members of the community. She urges political and community representatives to demand their immediate removal.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: South Belfast Belvoir estate posters calling for local homes Original release: Hargey condemns ‘vile’ south Belfast posters (opens in a new tab)
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Firearm Incident on Bangor High Street
TUV's North Down chairman Peter Wilson welcomes the safe resolution of a firearm incident on Bangor High Street without injury, praising PSNI and emergency services. He calls for renewed focus on early intervention and better mental health services, especially for veterans.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Firearm incident on Bangor High Street Original release: Firearm Incident on Bangor High Street (opens in a new tab)
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We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says the party will judge the UK-EU agreement by its impact on Northern Ireland's place within the UK, calling for a radical move beyond the Windsor Framework and full removal of EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: UK-EU agreement on SPS trade and Windsor Framework Original release: We will judge agreement on how it impacts NI’s place within the… (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls on Health Minister to re-engage in negotiations and restore relations with GPs
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Health Minister's decision to implement a GP funding contract despite a near-unanimous BMA GP Committee rejection shows disregard, and urges him to return to talks and repair ties with general practitioners.
Health Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McAllister calls on Health Minister to re-engage in negotiations and restore relations with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Health Minister must work with GPs
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the Health Minister's approach to GP contract talks will deepen the primary care crisis. He accuses the Minister of imposing a contract GPs have rejected and calls for the indemnity data behind his claims to be published.
Health Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McGrath: Health Minister must work with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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Thousands turn out in Bellaghy to support Brown family – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin attends 'The Walk For Truth' rally in Bellaghy backing the Brown family's call for a public inquiry into Sean Brown's murder. She urges Secretary of State Hilary Benn to drop the ICRIR route and establish an inquiry, and condemns the British government's bid to take the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Brown murder public inquiry rally in Bellaghy Original release: Thousands turn out in Bellaghy to support Brown family – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Allister: Assisted Dying Bill is a Dangerous Charter for Death
TUV leader Jim Allister MP criticises the Assisted Dying Bill as a danger to vulnerable people, arguing it lacks safeguards, including on mental capacity and minors, and urges MPs to reject it.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assisted Dying Bill Committee Stage amendments and vote Original release: Allister: Assisted Dying Bill is a Dangerous Charter for Death (opens in a new tab)
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Files handed to Denton review on Dublin Monaghan Bombings must be given to Irish Government – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Justice Matt Carthy TD urges Britain to pass all Dublin-Monaghan bombings papers to Irish authorities, ahead of the 51st anniversary, and asks Gardaí to share their files with the Denton review into Glenanne Gang collusion. He also calls for a Historical Investigations…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Dublin Monaghan bombings files and Denton review collusion inquiry Original release: Files handed to Denton review on Dublin Monaghan Bombings must be given to Irish Government – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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We must continue working together to break down segregation – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen calls for society to deliver on young people's aspirations to tackle sectarian segregation, responding to a new Pivotal report on greater integration in the north. She urges more inter-community interaction for young people, better transport links and needs-based housing.
Community relations and legacy Housing Issue: Pivotal report on integration and segregation in the north Original release: We must continue working together to break down segregation – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot keep lumbering young people with past divisions, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA responds to a Pivotal think tank report on young people's views of integration, which found they want to break down divisions of the past but doubt it will happen.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Pivotal report on integration and segregation in the north Original release: We cannot keep lumbering young people with past divisions, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls on MPs to voice their support for Brown family
Sinn Féin MP for Mid Ulster Cathal Mallaghan calls on all Westminster MPs to support the Brown family’s campaign for truth and justice, urging them to raise the case with their parties and Secretary of State Hilary Benn after the British government sought to appeal a court ruling on a public inquiry
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision on public inquiry into Sean Brown murder Original release: Mallaghan calls on MPs to voice their support for Brown family (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister urges Health Minister to ensure sustainable GP funding as a priority, following rejection of funding contract offer
Alliance health spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister urges the Health Minister to prioritise reopening talks on sustainable GP funding after 99.6% of BMA GP Committee ballot respondents rejected the 25/26 GMS contract offer. She says the proposed terms would cause a net loss of…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: BMA GP Committee rejection of 25/26 GMS contract offer Original release: McAllister urges Health Minister to ensure sustainable GP funding as a priority, following rejection of funding contract offer (opens in a new tab)