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McGrath: NHS still sleepwalking into a winter crisis despite pay deal
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says the health service is still heading for a winter crisis despite the staff pay award, blaming Executive dysfunction and a Winter Preparedness Plan published amid delay and criticism. He calls for year-round resilience building and long-term…
Health Issue: Health and social care staff pay award and Winter Preparedness Plan Original release: McGrath: NHS still sleepwalking into a winter crisis despite pay deal (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: AERA Minister must outline plans for independent EPA
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan MLA says the Minister must set out how he will advance an independent Environmental Protection Agency, after the DUP rejected the SDLP’s Opposition Day motion supporting the proposal.
Environment and climate Issue: Assembly motion on Independent Environmental Protection Agency Original release: McCrossan: AERA Minister must outline plans for independent EPA (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone deserves to remember loved ones with dignity and respect, but never in a way that glorifies violence or deepens division, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA ahead of a motion on Tuesday urges the Executive Office to audit memorials on public land and work with communities to remove paramilitary imagery from them. She says remembrance should be lawful, respectful and inclusive, and that unlawful memorials or those…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Alliance motion on auditing paramilitary memorials on public land Original release: Everyone deserves to remember loved ones with dignity and respect, but never in a way that glorifies violence or deepens division, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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We must continue working together to build the A5 – Boggs
Sinn Féin councillor Paul Boggs says his party remains determined to see the A5 road built, pledging to work with the A5 Enough is Enough campaign, other parties and the Infrastructure Minister after the A5/N2 Cross‑Border Working Group meeting.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A5 road delivery pledge Original release: We must continue working together to build the A5 – Boggs (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes ‘fantastic’ initiative to attract new planners
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a new recruitment campaign for planners, a joint scheme by the infrastructure department, Belfast Metropolitan College and four councils offering a higher apprenticeship while in paid full-time work. He commends Minister Liz Kimmins and says cutting planning…
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Planner recruitment and Higher Level Apprenticeship campaign launch Original release: Boylan welcomes ‘fantastic’ initiative to attract new planners (opens in a new tab)
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Independent environmental regulator crucial to tackling pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan says an independent environmental regulator is key to tackling environmental damage, ahead of an Assembly motion calling for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. She says it would reduce pollution and work alongside Executive departments.
Environment and climate Issue: Assembly motion on Independent Environmental Protection Agency Original release: Independent environmental regulator crucial to tackling pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Allister calls for urgent investigation into Chinese-made buses on UK roads
TUV's Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, co-signs a letter with Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank urging the Government to investigate Chinese-made electric buses already running on UK roads over possible remote-control security risks. The pair also call for backing for British bus manufacturers.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Chinese-made electric buses remote control security concerns Original release: Allister calls for urgent investigation into Chinese-made buses on UK roads (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald will attend Remembrance Sunday Service in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will attend this afternoon's Remembrance Sunday service in Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral, held by the British Legion, to honour those from across Ireland who died in war. She calls for shared history to be commemorated respectfully and inclusively.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Mary Lou McDonald will attend Remembrance Sunday Service in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral (opens in a new tab)
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Government hears directly from those who suffered and served
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson and Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen greeted Government spokesperson Baroness Anderson at Stormont, where she met party representatives and victims of the terrorist campaign, urging that the legacy framework be driven by those directly affected.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Baroness Anderson meeting on legacy framework Original release: Government hears directly from those who suffered and served (opens in a new tab)
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Baker slams decision to cut education support for vulnerable children
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker criticises the Education Authority's cuts to Education Otherwise Than at School support for vulnerable children, and says he will raise it in the Assembly next week. He blames DUP Education Ministers for financial mismanagement, and says the Lagan Valley Education Project…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority cuts to Education Otherwise Than at School support Original release: Baker slams decision to cut education support for vulnerable children (opens in a new tab)
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Ron McDowell: I Will Not Share a Remembrance Ceremony with Michelle O’Neill While She Continues to Eulogise the IRA
TUV councillor and deputy leader Ron McDowell says he will mark Remembrance Day with the Royal British Legion and lay a wreath at the Belfast Cenotaph, but will not share a ceremony with First Minister Michelle O'Neill while she continues to eulogise the IRA.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Ron McDowell: I Will Not Share a Remembrance Ceremony with Michelle O’Neill While She Continues to Eulogise the IRA (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty calls for action after critical warning on roads maintenance
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA calls for the Infrastructure Minister to appear before the Infrastructure Committee after the Mineral Products Association warned of worsening road repair and maintenance. He points to scaled back repair programmes, staff shortages and…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Mineral Products Association warning on road repair and maintenance Original release: McNulty calls for action after critical warning on roads maintenance (opens in a new tab)
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Doug Beattie MC MLA Raises Concerns On Behalf Of The Cawdery Family Regarding Accuracy Of The Justice Minister’s Responses
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA raises concerns, on behalf of the Cawdery family, over the Justice Minister's Assembly answers on Thomas McEntee's day release from prison. He says the answers were inaccurate and misleading, and will write to the Minister seeking clarification.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Thomas McEntee day release and Justice Minister's Assembly answers Original release: Doug Beattie MC MLA Raises Concerns On Behalf Of The Cawdery Family Regarding Accuracy Of The Justice Minister’s Responses (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must deliver pay deal quickly – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Health Minister to move swiftly to finalise a pay agreement for health workers, welcoming the Executive's framework that would bring northern staff pay in line with counterparts in Britain.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Executive approval of health service pay parity Original release: Health Minister must deliver pay deal quickly – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes pay parity approval for health staff
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA welcomes the Executive's approval of pay parity across the health service as overdue recognition of healthcare workers. She says the Health Minister should have prioritised departmental budget resources for staff pay and calls for a long-term workforce plan.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Executive approval of health service pay parity Original release: Dodds welcomes pay parity approval for health staff (opens in a new tab)
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New exhibition a powerful reminder of how far we have come – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the opening of a new visitor exhibition at St Comgall's on Divis Street, 'The Falls – Where the Troubles Began', which covers 1969 to 1970. He pays tribute to Falls Community Council and says the centre gives voice to local residents, and that it will boost…
Community relations and legacy Issue: The Falls – Where the Troubles Began exhibition opening at St Comgall's Original release: New exhibition a powerful reminder of how far we have come – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes ‘positive’ £100m Belfast Harbour investment
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a Belfast Harbour investment of over £100 million that will see two offshore wind farms developed, which he says could create up to 300 jobs by 2028. He describes it as positive for Belfast's emissions and economic goals.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Belfast Harbour £100m offshore wind farm investment Original release: Finucane welcomes ‘positive’ £100m Belfast Harbour investment (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan raises concerns over Royal Mail delays
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on Royal Mail to urgently fix ongoing postal delivery delays in mid Ulster, after residents reported letters and important correspondence arriving late. He says he has contacted the company seeking an update on the cause.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Mallaghan raises concerns over Royal Mail delays (opens in a new tab)
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Timothy Gaston granted leave to intervene in legal challenge against DFI minister’s imposition of Irish signage at Grand Central Station
TUV welcomes a court decision granting MLA Timothy Gaston leave to intervene in the legal challenge to the infrastructure minister's imposition of Irish-language signage at Grand Central Station. The party says it looks forward to joining the case through his counsel, Emma McIlveen BL.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Grand Central Station Irish signage legal challenge leave to intervene Original release: Timothy Gaston granted leave to intervene in legal challenge against DFI minister’s imposition of Irish signage at Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston calls for the blight of Maze prison buildings to be removed
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston calls for the former Maze prison buildings to be delisted and demolished, arguing public money spent maintaining them should instead fund development of the site. He compares the case to Spandau Prison and says the buildings would otherwise become a shrine to terrorists.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Gaston calls for the blight of Maze prison buildings to be removed (opens in a new tab)