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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA.
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says a revised and refreshed UUP leadership team under Mike Nesbitt offers an opportunity to modernise party structures with members and to give pro-Union and non-voting people a political home.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP leadership team revision under Mike Nesbitt Original release: Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA. (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)
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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the racially motivated arson attack on a Newtownabbey business, calling it sickening and deplorable, and urges anyone with information to contact police while demanding the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: ‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the appointment of Ema Cubitt as Independent Autism Reviewer, taking up post in September, saying the role follows from her Private Members' Bill and will provide independent scrutiny of autism services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt Original release: Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business
Alliance Ballyclare Councillor Lewis Boyle condemns a racially motivated arson attack on an Indian and Nepalese restaurant on Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, calling the hate crime unacceptable, thanking police for their response and urging anyone with information to contact them.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA
Doug Beattie MLA announces his resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and says he will not seek re-election as leader. He calls on the next leader to modernise the party with a moderate, inclusive, pro-union message and pledges his full support.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist arson attack in south Belfast, which police are investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. She says no one was hurt but the incident could have cost lives, and calls for racism and hate to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: ‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemn a racially motivated arson attack in the Frenchpark Street area of South Belfast, saying no one was injured. Bradshaw calls for faster action on the Racial Equality Strategy, Race Relations Order and Refugee Integration…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill wishes Doug Beattie and his family well after he announces he will step down as UUP leader. She says Sinn Féin will continue constructive working with the new UUP leader and other Executive and Assembly parties.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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A Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will stand down as party leader, citing irreconcilable differences with party officers, after the recent general election returned the Ulster Unionist Party to Westminster and secured a seat in the House of Lords.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: A Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland expresses heartfelt condolences after tragic death near Ballycastle
North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland of the Alliance Party expresses condolences to the family of six-year-old Joseph Hegarty, who died in an accident near Ballycastle on 16 August. She says the local community will support the family.
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Dodds – “Time for Answers on Hospital Delay”
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA asks who will be held accountable for the Maternity and Children's Hospital being about ten years overdue, citing Health Minister material that puts the Children's Hospital opening at 2030 at the earliest. She asks what lessons the Belfast Trust and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Maternity and Children's Hospital delay confirmed by Health Minister Original release: Dodds – “Time for Answers on Hospital Delay” (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “answers needed on hospital delay”
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the £184 million flagship Maternity and Children’s Hospital project is a decade behind schedule, with the Children’s Hospital not expected before 2030, and demands answers and accountability for the delays and costs.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Maternity and Children's Hospital delay confirmed by Health Minister Original release: Dodds – “answers needed on hospital delay” (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit's Matt Collins responds to an Irish News column by Brian Feeney, which compared the party to the far right, and says Feeney's assertions are nonsense. He notes the column appeared on the eve of a large anti-racism demonstration in Belfast that the party helped build.
Disability and equality Issue: Brian Feeney column likening People Before Profit to far right Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated hate crime attack on a home in south Belfast the previous night, which police are investigating. She says a small minority does not speak for the city and urges witnesses or anyone with CCTV to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Find your link to local heritage during European Heritage Open Days…
The DUP reports that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is encouraging the public to visit over 250 free heritage sites during European Heritage Open Days on 14 and 15 September, with the 2024 theme of routes and connections.
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Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says his proposed Assembly bill to incorporate the UN disability convention, UNCRPD, into public authority duties is a needed initial move, requiring regular reports on compliance and tackling disability discrimination.
Disability and equality Issue: Danny Donnelly Private Members' Bill on incorporating UNCRPD in public authorities Original release: Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)