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Remembering Sir Henry Wilson on the Centenary of his murder in London
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA marks the centenary of the murder of Sir Henry Wilson in London on 22 June 1922, recounting his military career, his election as North Down MP and his State Funeral.
Other International affairs Original release: Remembering Sir Henry Wilson on the Centenary of his murder in London (opens in a new tab)
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Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says latest figures showing 161 women travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for reproductive healthcare in 2021 are outrageous. She says the law on abortion is not being implemented and calls for those services to be provided locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Figures on Northern Ireland women travelling to GB for reproductive healthcare in 2021 Original release: Figures for women still travelling to GB for healthcare nothing short of an outrage, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted
People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O'Neill says the PSNI's decision to make spit hood use permanent is unjustifiable, citing refusal to publish consultation findings on equality impact and reported disproportionate use on disabled people, Catholic-background people and children.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision to make spit hood use permanent Original release: PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services
Cllr Simon Lee urges the Health Minister to acknowledge pandemic‑induced isolation and reduced provision for people with learning disabilities, and calls for a rapid rollout of a regional service model to end postcode‑based inequities.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Learning Disability Week service disruption Original release: Cllr Lee Calls For Regional Model For Learning Disability Services (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the party is ready to form an Executive now, calls on the DUP to stop blocking it, and urges more funding for the cost of living and health service. She also says the Protocol is working and calls for the Irish Government…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Michelle O'Neill speech at Bodenstown - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew pays tribute to Tyrone hurler Damian Casey - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew offers condolences to the family, club and teammates of Dungannon hurler Damian Casey, who died in Spain, recalling his role in Tyrone's Nicky Rackard Cup win.
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No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says excluding trans people from a planned ban on so-called conversion therapy has no justification and calls on the UK Government to extend any ban to Northern Ireland while the Executive is not functioning, ahead of a Westminster debate on a petition with over 145,000…
Disability and equality Health Issue: Westminster debate on excluding trans people from conversion therapy ban Original release: No justification for excluding trans people from ban on so-called conversion therapy, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Our carers must be visible & valued: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says carers must be more visible and valued in society, marking Carers Week 2022. She commits to taking forward Private Members Legislation on carers' rights, initiated earlier by colleague Mervyn Storey, to bring Northern Ireland level with England, Scotland and Wales.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Our carers must be visible & valued: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Mike Nesbitt MLA pays tribute to the late Billy Bingham
Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt pays tribute to former Northern Ireland football manager Billy Bingham, who has died, recalling his role in the 1958 World Cup and managing the 1982 and 1986 squads. He offers condolences to Bingham's family.
Other Original release: Mike Nesbitt MLA pays tribute to the late Billy Bingham (opens in a new tab)
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‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Western Trust's plan to restart early abortion services in July after their April 2021 suspension, but says the service should never have been suspended. She blames the Health Minister's inaction on commissioning and calls for a fully…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Western Trust early abortion services resumption announcement Original release: ‘Start-stop’ provision of Abortion Services should not be allowed to occur again, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes exploration of reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish
South Belfast Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Department of Finance considering reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish or bilingual English and Irish, following a written question. She urges the Finance Minister to make new certificates available as soon as possible.
Disability and equality Issue: Department of Finance consideration of reissuing birth certificates in Irish Original release: Bradshaw welcomes exploration of reissuing existing birth certificates in Irish (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance secures steps towards inclusive play parks across Belfast
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan welcomes Belfast City Council's agreement to begin work on inclusive play, with officers tasked to produce a full report, while saying the delay is disappointing. He cites PlayBoard NI and Mae Murray Foundation research on families excluded from play parks and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on inclusive play parks Original release: Alliance secures steps towards inclusive play parks across Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong repeats her call for all respite and day care services for disabled people and older people to reopen during Carers Week. She says carers are exhausted, notes the Health Minister has asked for a review of each Trust's reopening pathway, and says carers now need support.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Armstrong uses Carers Week to call again for respite and day centre provision to reopen (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Johnson has corrupted public service and should be sacked
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges Tory MPs to back a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, ahead of a confidence vote on his leadership, citing the Sue Gray report and claiming he has corrupted public service.
Other Issue: Johnson confidence vote in Conservative leadership Original release: Eastwood: Johnson has corrupted public service and should be sacked (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "Long may she reign"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP congratulates the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee, praising her steady leadership and visits to Hillsborough, and welcomes the Irish Guards carrying the Colour during the celebrations.
Other Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Long may she reign" (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillors attend Jubilee celebrations
Green Party councillors Simon Lee, Brian Smyth and Anthony Flynn report attending Platinum Jubilee community events across Northern Ireland, and Lee welcomes the Queen's Green Canopy tree-planting scheme, citing 9% tree cover against a 38% EU average.
Other Issue: Platinum Jubilee community events and Queen's Green Canopy tree planting Original release: Green Party Councillors attend Jubilee celebrations (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Stephen Dunlop - Thanks on Volunteer Week
Green Party NI Councillor Stephen Dunlop thanks everyone who has volunteered their time during Volunteer Week, citing the pandemic-era help given to communities and encouraging people with spare hours to get involved.
Other Original release: Cllr Stephen Dunlop - Thanks on Volunteer Week (opens in a new tab)
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The Platinum Jubilee is a time to celebrate the reign of an amazing Queen - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA praises the Queen's 70 years of service ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, praising her stability and calling on Northern Ireland to celebrate the reign, and noting school pupils' participation.
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McLaughlin: PSNI must act over sexist WhatsApp group
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin calls on the PSNI and Chief Constable Simon Byrne to send a clear message that sexist, pornographic and racist messages shared by serving officers in a WhatsApp group will not be tolerated. She says the case raises concerns about PSNI culture.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: TV documentary allegations about PSNI culture Original release: McLaughlin: PSNI must act over sexist WhatsApp group (opens in a new tab)
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Action Needed On Cost Of Living Crisis To Protect Women And Girls
People Before Profit Councillor Maeve O'Neill says Derry and Strabane Council will hear from a women's rights agency on its Feminist Recovery Plan and early research into violence against women and girls. She calls for action on the cost of living crisis to protect women.
Justice and policing Economy and employment Issue: Derry and Strabane Council gender‑based violence meeting Original release: Action Needed On Cost Of Living Crisis To Protect Women And Girls (opens in a new tab)