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O’Neill’s comments a pathetic attempt to rewrite IRA history - Clarke
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke accuses First Minister Michelle O'Neill of attempting to rewrite IRA history after her Irish Times interview comments on the security forces dealing with IRA members on 'active service'. He says she has not acknowledged victims' pain and should address GAA clubs naming…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: O'Neill Irish Times interview comments on IRA history Original release: O’Neill’s comments a pathetic attempt to rewrite IRA history - Clarke (opens in a new tab)
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Renewed focus on waiting lists needed - Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA welcomes the appointment of Professor Mark Taylor to drive down waiting lists across Northern Ireland, saying patients need visible progress and hoping his role brings fresh urgency to waiting times and access to care.
Health Issue: Professor Mark Taylor appointment to tackle Northern Ireland waiting lists Original release: Renewed focus on waiting lists needed - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes appointment of Clinical Director for Elective Care
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes the Health Minister's appointment of Professor Mark Taylor to the newly created post of Elective Care lead, and says he will work with the minister to cut waiting lists using £215 million in this year's budget.
Health Issue: Professor Mark Taylor appointment to tackle Northern Ireland waiting lists Original release: McGuigan welcomes appointment of Clinical Director for Elective Care (opens in a new tab)
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Resolution needed to GP dispute to ensure patients get the care they need – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan urges the Health Minister to meet GP representatives urgently and seek a quick settlement of the GP dispute with the Department of Health, which has led to collective action this week. He says pressure on GPs is limiting patients' access to appointments.
Health Issue: GP collective action over Department of Health dispute Original release: Resolution needed to GP dispute to ensure patients get the care they need – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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TUV write to Health Minister raising issues with gender identity service and demanding full transparency
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston writes to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt raising safeguarding concerns about the Department's new gender identity service, which he says appears to accept referrals without a lower age limit. He demands full disclosure of the policy's development, consultees and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister's £800,000 gender identity service allocation Original release: TUV write to Health Minister raising issues with gender identity service and demanding full transparency (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcome new emphasis on waiting times
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers welcomes the Health Minister’s creation of a senior role for Professor Mark Taylor to drive recovery of waiting times in Northern Ireland, calling the move a highly welcome decision that will help patients after long delays.
Health Issue: Professor Mark Taylor appointment to tackle Northern Ireland waiting lists Original release: Chambers welcome new emphasis on waiting times (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister reiterates call for the Health Minister to engage with GPs
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA urges the Health Minister to immediately engage with GPs after the BMA announced collective action over a Department of Health funding settlement GPs voted against. She says the imposed package offers 50p against a stated £39 per patient requirement.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: GP collective action over Department of Health dispute Original release: McAllister reiterates call for the Health Minister to engage with GPs (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure condemns a figure dressed as Jesus Christ in Belfast Pride's parade as offensive to Christians and says public sector bodies taking part will be challenged over Section 75 obligations and political neutrality.
Disability and equality Issue: Individual dressed as Jesus Christ at Belfast Pride parade Original release: TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation (opens in a new tab)
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Current unregulated approach to bonfires is not working – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges political action against illegal, unregulated bonfires, arguing self-regulation has failed after bonfires built on contaminated land, near hospitals and used for racist or sectarian displays.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Current unregulated approach to bonfires is not working – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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BBC Clarification Falls Far Short of Accountability
TUV says the BBC's clarification over its coverage of Goldsprings Orange Lodge's complaint is inadequate, noting no on-air apology has followed and the complaint from TUV's Sammy Morrison remains unanswered. It calls for referral to the BBC's Editorial Complaints Unit.
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC clarification on Goldsprings Orange Lodge complaint over Comber cricket camp coverage Original release: BBC Clarification Falls Far Short of Accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Northern Ireland Civil Service head, Ms Brady, over NICS intranet promotion of Belfast Pride, questioning the basis for it and whether political sensitivities were considered. He asks about safeguards against endorsing political causes…
Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Nothing gracious about the IRA - Brett
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says Gerry Adams's claim that the IRA acted 'graciously' in ending its campaign is an effort by Sinn Féin to recast history. He says the IRA was forced to stop by British security pressure and cites the Shankill Road and La Mon bombings.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gerry Adams claim that the IRA acted graciously in ending campaign Original release: Nothing gracious about the IRA - Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride
Alliance councillor Micky Murray, a former Belfast Lord Mayor, wishes everyone celebrating Belfast Pride a safe and happy event, saying the 'No Going Back' theme is especially fitting given the present social climate.
Disability and equality Original release: Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes Department of Health investment in the Brackenburn Clinic, saying it is long overdue and will help trans people access timely, consent-based medical care. She urges the minister to ensure the clinic meets their needs.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health investment in Brackenburn Clinic Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to early intervention counsellors in Nexus NI pilot project
Justice Minister Naomi Long pays tribute to counsellors delivering the Crisis De-escalation Service, a pilot early intervention scheme run by Nexus NI for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. She says it helps survivors while they wait for longer-term counselling.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Nexus NI Crisis De-escalation Service pilot visit Original release: Long pays tribute to early intervention counsellors in Nexus NI pilot project (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister’s priorities misplaced - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Health Minister's £800,000 allocation to a gender identity service reflects misplaced priorities while patient waiting times and cancer pathways are under strain. She has written to the Health Committee Chair requesting officials appear to explain the service's…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister's £800,000 gender identity service allocation Original release: Health Minister’s priorities misplaced - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says a Freedom of Information response shows senior Civil Service officials knew Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride was politically sensitive, and questions whether ministers were consulted, including the DUP deputy First Minister. She calls for a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role (opens in a new tab)
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Anti-community bonfires stand in stark contrast to the hundreds of positive events taking place in Derry – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says planned anti-community bonfires in Derry contrast sharply with hundreds of positive alternative events planned for the city in August. She says the bonfires attract anti-social behaviour and threaten residents' health and wellbeing, and says safety must come first.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Anti-community bonfires stand in stark contrast to the hundreds of positive events taking place in Derry – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns a run of thefts of Union flags from private property in Upperlands, Innisrush, Tobermore, Coagh and Cookstown, calling them deliberate intimidation. He urges the PSNI to investigate, increase patrols and recover the stolen flags.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Union flag thefts from private properties in Mid Ulster villages Original release: Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice consultation on proposals to criminalise creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images of adults, urging people to respond and citing the harm to victims.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Justice consultation on deepfake content legislation Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)