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Neglect and underfunding of water infrastructure is impacting economic growth, house building and our environment, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA says chronic underfunding of NI's water and wastewater infrastructure is harming health, growth, housing and the environment, and launches the In Deep Water policy paper with proposed alternative funding and governance for NI Water.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Neglect and underfunding of water infrastructure is impacting economic growth, house building and our environment, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes announcement from Health Minister outlining plans to improve services for children with disabilities, stating it shouldn’t have taken this long.
Alliance Health spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes the Health Minister's plan to invest in children's disability services, including more short breaks and community family and behavioural supports. She says the funding is long overdue and asks for clarity on multi-use…
Health Disability and equality Original release: McAllister welcomes announcement from Health Minister outlining plans to improve services for children with disabilities, stating it shouldn’t have taken this long. (opens in a new tab)
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Guy pays tribute to those campaigning for Harry’s Law.
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy pays tribute to Deirdre Shakespeare and her family for their strength and dedication after the release of an ombudsman findings on the treatment of Harry, her son.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Guy pays tribute to those campaigning for Harry’s Law. (opens in a new tab)
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Interim report on drugs "positive to see progress on saving lives and reducing harm" - Senator O'Hara
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes an Oireachtas joint committee interim report on drugs, which recommends a health-led approach, repealing Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1997 and decriminalising possession of all substances for personal use. He urges the Executive parties in Northern…
Health Justice and policing Original release: Interim report on drugs "positive to see progress on saving lives and reducing harm" - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that work starts now towards meaningful action, says Alliance Education representatives, following IRE report.
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy welcome the Education Minister’s response to the Independent Review of Education but say essential recommendations lack ambition, urging immediate action on raising participation age, SEN, academic selection, integrated schooling and an Early Childhood
Education Disability and equality Original release: Vital that work starts now towards meaningful action, says Alliance Education representatives, following IRE report. (opens in a new tab)
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There is a severe lack of investment in tackling homelessness, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray, speaking in an Assembly debate on homelessness in South Down, says funding for tackling homelessness across Northern Ireland is inadequate. He points to a 115% rise in homelessness in Newry, Mourne and Down since 2014 and calls for a plan to address it.
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Urgent action needed in terms of approach to HIV and ending stigma, says Harpur, proposing motion.
Alliance Castlereagh South Councillor Jamie Harpur calls for urgent action on how HIV is approached, including ending the stigma surrounding the condition, as he proposes a motion.
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Gerry Carroll MLA Launches Public Consultation On The ‘People’s Housing Bill’
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll launches a public consultation on his People's Housing Bill, a private members bill proposing rent limits, an end to no-cause evictions, five-year minimum tenancies, a Rental Board and powers to bring 22,000 empty homes into social use. The consultation…
Housing Issue: Gerry Carroll People's Housing Bill public consultation launch Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Launches Public Consultation On The ‘People’s Housing Bill’ (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor welcomes the first step at Westminster to introduce Assisted Dying in England & Wales
Green Party councillor Barry McKee welcomes the first reading of the Choice at the End of Life Bill at Westminster and urges Northern Ireland MPs to back legal change on assisted dying. He says the Stormont Executive should ensure residents are not left without choice.
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Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women.
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland urges wider recognition of the difficulties rural women encounter, pointing to job insecurity, limited childcare, and poor access to healthcare and transport in North Antrim, on International Day of Rural Women.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women. (opens in a new tab)
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Decision to strike down proposals for charities' use of council facilities disappointing, says Skinner.
Alliance councillor Aaron Skinner says he is disappointed that DUP, TUV and Sinn Féin councillors voted down plans at Mid and East Antrim Council letting charities use council facilities free at set times. He argues the decision blocks services such as Positive Life's proposed free HIV testing…
Local government Health Original release: Decision to strike down proposals for charities' use of council facilities disappointing, says Skinner. (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl calls the racist attack on a young family on Thalia Street abhorrent, saying the door was set on fire and the perpetrators must be robustly condemned. She thanks NIFRS and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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Reform of our political institutions and reform of our health service go hand in hand, says Donnelly, welcoming Bengoa visit.
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes Professor Bengoa back to speak at a La Mon conference, arguing health reform and stable political institutions are linked. He says the 2016 Bengoa report's ten-year plan is behind schedule because the Assembly was collapsed for five of those…
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Minister needs to act on social care reform, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says the social care system is in urgent need of reform and says it is past time for words from the Health Department, ahead of an Assembly motion on Tuesday.
Health Original release: Minister needs to act on social care reform, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Health Workers Are Right To Protest
People Before Profit backs health workers protesting over the Pay and Numbers Strategy, saying it caps recruitment too low and has effectively abolished over 2,000 nursing and midwifery posts. It says the policy is damaging services despite a budget surplus, and calls for properly funded and…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Pay and Numbers Strategy nursing and health worker protests Original release: Health Workers Are Right To Protest (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister and Donnelly welcome health framework but warn action is now needed
Alliance MLAs Nuala McAllister and Danny Donnelly welcome the draft hospital reconfiguration framework announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt but say decisions are now needed rather than more reviews. Donnelly says the framework lacks detail on rural transport and workforce, and Alliance will…
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It's about time NI introduced minimum unit pricing on alcohol, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA commends Scotland's increase in minimum unit pricing for alcohol and calls for Northern Ireland to adopt an equivalent policy, citing NI alcohol-specific death figures for 2022 and urging the Health Minister to act.
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Health transformation crucial for bringing down cancer waiting list times, says McAllister.
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister says health transformation is crucial to reducing cancer waiting list times and getting patients screened and diagnosed more quickly.
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)