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O’Neill pays tribute to Francie Molloy’s decades-long contribution to civil and equal rights for all
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill MLA pays tribute to Francie Molloy, who is stepping down from elected politics, citing his early Civil Rights activism, his years as a councillor, MLA and MP, and his peace process role.
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Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth reacts to today's Assembly debate on Lough Neagh
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth welcomes the Assembly motion on Lough Neagh and its call for a cross-departmental body, but says it lacks a clear call for public ownership and that communities must be central. He backs an Independent Environmental Agency and a research facility, and calls the…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth reacts to today's Assembly debate on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone calls for investment and a long-term strategy to protect Lough Neagh, urging the Executive to ensure oversight, accountability and funding after an Assembly debate on a Lough Neagh Rescue Plan. He also says the lough should move into public or community ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Cross-party Assembly motion on Lough Neagh crisis Original release: McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls for work on a women's health strategy to resume as soon as possible, ahead of an Assembly motion urging the Health Minister to bring forward a fully-budgeted strategy covering women's health across all life stages.
Health Disability and equality Original release: It is crucial work resumes on women's health strategy if we are to tackle health inequalities, says McAllister, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell pays tribute to Steven Davis with Commons motion
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell pays tribute to retiring footballer Steven Davis, having tabled a Commons motion so MPs can recognise his record of 140 international caps and 742 club appearances. He also points to Conor Bradley's rise at Liverpool as a sign of new Northern Ireland talent.
Other Issue: Steven Davis retirement from football Original release: Campbell pays tribute to Steven Davis with Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI
Alliance's Andrew Muir MLA, the new DAERA Minister, says he will deliver across the department's full remit, prioritising Lough Neagh's recovery, longer-term carbon targets and bovine TB, while working with farming and fishing communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Andrew Muir appointed Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Original release: New DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir says he's committed to delivering across full remit of Department for good of everyone in NI (opens in a new tab)
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HM the King
TUV leader Jim Allister says the party is saddened by the King's diagnosis, expresses hope for a successful treatment and a full and speedy recovery, and says many across Northern Ireland are keeping him in their thoughts and prayers.
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Beattie wishes His Majesty a speedy recovery
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA offers heartfelt wishes to King Charles following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis, saying the wider public across Northern Ireland and beyond will be thinking of him and the Royal family.
Other Issue: King Charles cancer diagnosis announcement Original release: Beattie wishes His Majesty a speedy recovery (opens in a new tab)
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Allister responds to Donaldson attack on TUV voters
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's criticism of TUV, claiming TUV transfers helped elect eight DUP MLAs over quota and blaming the DUP for Mervyn Storey losing his seat.
Other Original release: Allister responds to Donaldson attack on TUV voters (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh Partnership to present to Good Friday Agreement Committee
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy welcomes agreement at the Good Friday Agreement Committee for Lough Neagh Partnership to present to it. He calls for Lough Neagh to be taken into public ownership, citing blue-green algae blooms and the lack of a single department responsible for the lough.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh Partnership presentation agreed by Good Friday Agreement Committee Original release: Lough Neagh Partnership to present to Good Friday Agreement Committee (opens in a new tab)
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New Executive must prioritise women’s health – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says waiting times for NHS gynaecological treatment are unacceptable, with some women forced into avoidable surgery, and calls on a new Health Minister to deliver a women's health strategy as a priority.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Gynaecology waiting times review Original release: New Executive must prioritise women’s health – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Bangor West Councillor welcomes announcement that the Promote Learning Disability Service has been saved from closure
Green Party Bangor West councillor Cllr McKee welcomes the signing of a contract for charity Orchardville to take over the Promote Day Opportunities Service in Bangor, saving it from closure. She criticises the South Eastern Trust's handling and calls for a return of the Stormont Executive to…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Promote Day Opportunities Service in Bangor saved from closure Original release: Bangor West Councillor welcomes announcement that the Promote Learning Disability Service has been saved from closure (opens in a new tab)
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Today is a good day for Northern Ireland
The DUP's release, dated 31 January 2024, offers a positive assessment of Northern Ireland's prospects, but the text supplied gives no detail on any specific announcement, decision or event it responds to.
Other Original release: Today is a good day for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Sorcha Eastwood announced as Alliance candidate in Lagan Valley
Alliance announces Lagan Valley MLA Sorcha Eastwood as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election, saying she will build on Alliance's recent gains against the DUP majority and urging voters to back the party.
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TUV’s McDonald comments on retirement of Steven Davis MBE
TUV Bannside councillor and Mid‑East Antrim deputy mayor Stewart McDonald thanks Steven Davis MBE for his football career, highlights his role in Northern Ireland’s 2016 Euro campaign and wishes him a long, happy retirement.
Other Issue: Steven Davis retirement from football Original release: TUV’s McDonald comments on retirement of Steven Davis MBE (opens in a new tab)
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Trust must ensure women are kept updated during smear test review
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Southern Trust to keep women informed about delays in the cervical smear test review, noting over 16,000 are still awaiting results. She calls women's health services unfit for purpose and demands a restored Executive and health minister to deliver a women's…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Southern Trust cervical smear test review delays and notification backlog Original release: Trust must ensure women are kept updated during smear test review (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance committed to safeguarding our natural environment, says Blair, responding to People’s Plan for Nature
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says the party has submitted its response to the People's Plan for Nature, a set of 26 calls to action from a citizens' assembly, and points to its Lough Neagh five-point plan and Green New Deal as aligned. He blames the lack of a functioning…
Environment and climate Issue: People's Plan for Nature submission by Alliance Original release: Alliance committed to safeguarding our natural environment, says Blair, responding to People’s Plan for Nature (opens in a new tab)
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Muir sponsors exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Alliance Chief Whip Andrew Muir MLA says the Holocaust should warn against allowing antisemitism and prejudice to go unchecked, speaking after an exhibition he sponsored at the Assembly to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. He warns that refugees are increasingly met with hostility and pledges Alliance…
Disability and equality International affairs Issue: Holocaust Memorial Day exhibition at the Assembly sponsored by Andrew Muir Original release: Muir sponsors exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell pays tribute to Tony Lloyd
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell pays tribute to former Labour MP Tony Lloyd, who has died recently, noting his earlier role as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Other Original release: Gregory Campbell pays tribute to Tony Lloyd (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Statement
The DUP issues a statement titled "DUP Statement" but the release text provided contains no further content, so the specific position or announcement it makes cannot be identified from the release.