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Dillon thanks Nexus on their 40th anniversary
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Assembly's passing of a motion marking Nexus's 40th anniversary, praising its support for those affected by sexual abuse. She says she will keep working with the health minister and Nexus on a long-term plan to sustain specialist counselling.
Health Issue: Assembly motion marking Nexus 40th anniversary Original release: Dillon thanks Nexus on their 40th anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Why are key traffic meetings happening less frequently during worst…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, urges the Department for Infrastructure to refocus on Belfast traffic congestion now and over the longer term. She questions why the Strategic Oversight Group is meeting less often during the pre-Christmas peak and calls…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast pre-Christmas traffic congestion and Strategic Oversight Group meeting frequency Original release: Why are key traffic meetings happening less frequently during worst… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Upgrades to A1 will improve safety and cut journey times’ – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's announcement that procurement will begin for the A1 Junctions Phase 2, saying upgrades will improve safety and cut journey times on the Dublin-Belfast corridor.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 Junctions Phase 2 procurement commencement announcement Original release: ‘Upgrades to A1 will improve safety and cut journey times’ – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Parties can make position clear on life-changing drugs
DUP MLA Peter Martin says an Executive vote to indefinitely extend the temporary ban on prescribing puberty blockers to children gives local parties a chance to state their position. He calls the move a cautious choice backed by medical experts and urges parties to show whether they follow expert…
Health Issue: Executive vote on indefinite ban on puberty blockers Original release: Parties can make position clear on life-changing drugs (opens in a new tab)
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Egan presents petition on diagnosis and management of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes with Ehlers Danlos Support UK
Alliance MLA Connie Egan presented a petition to the Assembly, backed by Ehlers Danlos Support UK, urging the Health Minister to set up a dedicated diagnostic and treatment pathway for Ehlers‑Danlos syndromes across Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome care pathway in NI Original release: Egan presents petition on diagnosis and management of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes with Ehlers Danlos Support UK (opens in a new tab)
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Pay offer for NI Water workers represents ‘positive solution’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a pay offer to NI Water workers of a 5% pay rise plus a one-off £1500 payment, and credits Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd and Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald for funding it.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: NI Water workers pay offer December 2024 Original release: Pay offer for NI Water workers represents ‘positive solution’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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7 in 7 Challenge congratulated through Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell congratulates rugby league player Kevin Sinfield on his 7 in 7 challenge of seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising money for Motor Neurone Disease, and says he has tabled a Commons motion marking it.
Other Disability and equality Original release: 7 in 7 Challenge congratulated through Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes confirmation that Executive agrees to extend welfare mitigations
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Executive's agreement to extend welfare mitigations to 2028, citing support for DLA-to-PIP transition, the benefit cap and bedroom tax. He calls on the Labour government to build a fairer benefits system.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Executive agreement to extend welfare mitigations to 2028 Original release: Gildernew welcomes confirmation that Executive agrees to extend welfare mitigations (opens in a new tab)
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So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill.
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson, the Upper Bann MLA, launches a consultation on a Private Members' proposal to criminalise so-called conversion practices in Northern Ireland, open until 20 March 2025, saying such practices cause lasting harm.
Disability and equality Issue: Consultation launch on banning conversion practices in Northern Ireland Original release: So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill. (opens in a new tab)
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Transparency and accountability needed from Health Committee meeting:…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds calls for an urgent, independent inquiry into the Belfast Trust's handling of the new Regional Maternity Hospital ahead of the Trust's appearance before the Health Committee. She says the Health Minister's late-notified issue shows the need for scrutiny, and…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust and Department of Health appearance before Health Committee on maternity hospital Original release: Transparency and accountability needed from Health Committee meeting:… (opens in a new tab)
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Ongoing inaction on racial equality increasingly indefensible, says Bradshaw.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Ongoing inaction on racial equality increasingly indefensible, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes progress on Derry residents’ parking schemes
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's commitment to progressing residents' parking schemes in Derry, covering the Bogside and Northland Road areas, which he says will reduce commuter parking.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Derry residents' parking schemes progression announced by Infrastructure Minister Original release: Delargy welcomes progress on Derry residents’ parking schemes (opens in a new tab)
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Tipping point in how we manage water, say McReynolds, following sewage investigation
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says Northern Ireland is at a tipping point in water management after an investigation found high sewage levels in Belfast Lough. He calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to commission the expert-led review of NI Water's funding and governance that the Audit…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Investigation finds high sewage levels in Belfast Lough Original release: Tipping point in how we manage water, say McReynolds, following sewage investigation (opens in a new tab)
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Incorporating UNCRPD into law is essential to eliminate discrimination, says Donnelly.
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly urges the public to respond to the consultation on his Private Member's Bill to incorporate the UNCRPD into domestic law, arguing it would help eliminate discrimination against disabled people. He says the Assembly and Executive have not acted since 2009 and calls for a…
Disability and equality Issue: Donnelly Private Member's Bill UNCRPD consultation launch Original release: Incorporating UNCRPD into law is essential to eliminate discrimination, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Executive dysfunction means freshwater failure
SDLP Opposition calls for Executive Ministers to work together on the crisis at Northern Ireland Water after an investigation found raw sewage in Belfast Lough pushed bacteria beyond legal limits. Mark H Durkan says NI Water's funding model and the status quo need fundamental change, while Patsy…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Investigation finds high sewage levels in Belfast Lough Original release: SDLP: Executive dysfunction means freshwater failure (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes passing of motion calling for improved regulation for non-surgical cosmetic treatments
SDLP MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes Assembly passage of Sinn Féin's motion urging better regulation of aesthetic procedures like injectables and fillers. She wants the health minister to ensure safe storage and administration by qualified practitioners and to bring forward proposals.
Health Issue: Assembly motion on regulating non-surgical cosmetic treatments passed Original release: Kimmins welcomes passing of motion calling for improved regulation for non-surgical cosmetic treatments (opens in a new tab)
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Plan needed to address waiting times for PEG surgery - Dodds
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds says she welcomed Parents4Pegs to Stormont and calls for a plan to cut waiting times for PEG insertion surgery at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, where a backlog of 55 children is reported. She also wants parents better informed about ongoing discussions…
Health Issue: Parents4Pegs visit to Stormont over PEG surgery waiting times Original release: Plan needed to address waiting times for PEG surgery - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Brett - Answers needed from Ulster Boxing Council on Protestant Boxer…
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett calls for an urgent review of Ulster Boxing Council policies and procedures after the body agreed a settlement with boxer Daryl Clarke, who was excluded from the 2022 Commonwealth Games team. He also says he has contacted funders and wants Commonwealth Games NI to…
Disability and equality Community relations and legacy Issue: Daryl Clarke settlement with Ulster Boxing Council over 2022 Commonwealth Games selection Original release: Brett - Answers needed from Ulster Boxing Council on Protestant Boxer… (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for review of cross-border rail fares
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls for a review of cross-border rail fares, citing higher fares from Newry than Dundalk to Belfast. The party says it will bring a motion asking the Infrastructure Minister to assess a unified fare structure.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: SDLP calls for review of cross-border rail fares (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance South Down representatives to present petition to Economy Minister opposing Gondola development.
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says he and Mournes councillor Jill Truesdale will hand a petition to the Economy Minister opposing the Gondola and visitor centre at Thomas's Quarry, urging him to press Newry Mourne and Down Council to rethink.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mourne Gateway Gondola petition presented to Economy Minister Original release: Alliance South Down representatives to present petition to Economy Minister opposing Gondola development. (opens in a new tab)