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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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Nutrient Action Programme proposals unworkable – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer says the Nutrient Action Programme proposals – cutting the P balance to 8 kg/ha from 2029 and mandating Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment by 2030 – are unworkable, could force farmers out of business and ignore local conditions, and urges the Minister to listen and
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA consultation on Nutrients Action Programme review and 2026-2029 programme Original release: Nutrient Action Programme proposals unworkable – McAleer (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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TUV challenges the Equality Commission on its attitude to Irish language in light of polling evidence
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston writes to the Equality Commission challenging it to produce evidence that Irish language signage is a neutral act, citing LucidTalk and Analogical Research polling on unionist reaction. He asks the Commission to reassess its position, consider a 'chill factor' effect on…
Disability and equality Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: TUV challenges the Equality Commission on its attitude to Irish language in light of polling evidence (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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Marriage Equality was a vote for hope, equality and inclusion – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald marks the tenth anniversary of the Irish marriage equality referendum, calling it a vote for hope, equality and inclusion, and says transphobia and homophobia must be challenged.
Disability and equality Original release: Marriage Equality was a vote for hope, equality and inclusion – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan urges public to have their say on use of mobile phones while driving consultation
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges the public to respond to a Department for Infrastructure consultation, launched by Minister Liz Kimmins, on strengthening laws against mobile phone use while driving. He welcomes the proposals to let police act on taking photos, recording videos or scrolling at…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Mobile phone while driving legislation consultation launched by Infrastructure Minister Original release: Boylan urges public to have their say on use of mobile phones while driving consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister marks construction work on new £38m school for…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of construction on a £38 million new school building for Strangford Integrated College in Carrowdore, funded by the Department of Education under the Fresh Start capital programme.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strangford Integrated College new school building construction start Original release: Education Minister marks construction work on new £38m school for… (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Réada Cronin TD urges the government to take an island-wide approach to biodiversity loss during Dáil statements, citing poor habitat and bird species figures and calling for stronger Marine Protected Areas legislation.
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáil statements on biodiversity Original release: All-island approach needed to address biodiversity crisis – Réada Cronin TD (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Pádraig Donnelly condemns those behind a suspected racially motivated attack on a home in east Belfast late on Tuesday night. He calls on political and community leaders to challenge such behaviour and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast suspected racially motivated attack on home Original release: No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says the Education Minister must include Approved Home Childcare services in the forthcoming childcare strategy and deliver a comprehensive, affordable plan that supports families and providers of children with physical or additional needs.
Education Disability and equality Issue: NICMA report on childcare for children with additional needs Original release: Home childcare services must be supported in upcoming childcare strategy – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes launch of new road safety campaign
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of a new advertising campaign warning drivers about danger around buses, urging road users to respect buses stopping on rural and urban roads. He says he will work with the minister on more 20mph zones at…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's new bus safety advertising campaign launch Original release: Boylan welcomes launch of new road safety campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes Wrightbus to Westminster
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus's hydrogen bus display at Parliament as North Antrim MP, calls for government to prioritise UK manufacturing in zero emission bus rollout and support diesel bus conversions, and hopes Wrightbus expands into hydrogen coaches at Galgorm.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus hydrogen bus display at Parliament Original release: Allister welcomes Wrightbus to Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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New Nutrients Action Programme Proposals Will Devastate Family Farms Without Delivering Real Environmental Gains
TUV vice chairman Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says proposed Nutrients Action Programme measures for 2026–2029 would harm small and medium farms, citing slurry spreading limits, a 3-metre buffer strip and low emission equipment rules. He calls on the Department to redraft the programme and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA consultation on Nutrients Action Programme review and 2026-2029 programme Original release: New Nutrients Action Programme Proposals Will Devastate Family Farms Without Delivering Real Environmental Gains (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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Priority for Sinn Féin to deliver better connectivity in west Belfast – Reilly
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly says Sinn Féin secured an Assembly debate on mobile signal black spots in west Belfast, following a survey by MP Paul Maskey that drew over 2,600 responses. She calls for improved coverage and says the party is pressing phone companies in London for better…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: West Belfast mobile signal black spots Assembly debate Original release: Priority for Sinn Féin to deliver better connectivity in west Belfast – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Community transport funding a welcome boost – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of higher funding for community transport, which she says supports rural residents reaching family, healthcare and community life.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces increased community transport funding Original release: Community transport funding a welcome boost – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Access to City Airport must be progressed - Dunne
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says he is disappointed that a feasibility study on pedestrian routes to the Belfast City Airport and Sydenham rail stop has been pushed back a year to summer 2026, blaming budget constraints. He says the delay follows the Department for Infrastructure's lacklustre…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Translink rail halt accessibility assessment delay to summer 2026 Original release: Access to City Airport must be progressed - Dunne (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson pushes for removal of wire mesh on coastal barriers at Whiteabbey
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson says he met the Infrastructure Minister to press for removal of the wire mesh on new Shore Road barriers in Whiteabbey, which he says obstruct Belfast Lough views. He argues the Department should have spent the money on junction safety at Glenville Road…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shore Road Whiteabbey coastal barriers wire mesh removal Original release: Dickson pushes for removal of wire mesh on coastal barriers at Whiteabbey (opens in a new tab)