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Misogynistic abuse will rise as result of online radicalisation of men, says Eastwood, questioning UK PM.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says misogynistic abuse of women online will rise because of the radicalisation of young men, citing Elon Musk and Donald Trump's election, after questioning the Prime Minister on tackling abuse of women and girls online.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Misogynistic abuse will rise as result of online radicalisation of men, says Eastwood, questioning UK PM. (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna meets Minister over RTÉ geo-blocking
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says she met UK Culture, Media and Sport Minister Stephanie Peacock to seek a fix for geo-blocking that stops Northern viewers watching RTÉ sport. She says the party raised unique IP addresses as a possible work-around and will keep pressing both governments.
Other Issue: Geo-blocking of RTÉ sport for Northern Ireland viewers Original release: Hanna meets Minister over RTÉ geo-blocking (opens in a new tab)
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Women across the UK should be able to feel safe: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says women across the UK must be able to feel safe, citing four sexual assaults in Londonderry last week and 24 murders of women in Northern Ireland since 2020, and urges strong, decisive action and forthcoming ministerial plans to tackle the issue.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Increase in sexual assaults and female murders in Northern Ireland Original release: Women across the UK should be able to feel safe: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a £2.23bn investment package for the electricity network, saying new infrastructure is needed now to connect renewable sources and cut reliance on fossil fuels. He links the Utility Regulator's final price control determination to the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: £2.23bn Northern Ireland electricity network investment package Original release: Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network (opens in a new tab)
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Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, TD for Meath West, warns the Government that a limited Covid evaluation is unacceptable and calls for a full public inquiry with power to compel witnesses and papers, citing nursing home deaths, cancer screening cutbacks, school closures and ventilator spending.
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns banner calling for east Belfast Irish language school to relocate
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a banner campaign seeking to force a planned Irish-medium school in east Belfast out of the area. She says Bunscoil na Seolta's facilities already have Belfast City Council approval and should proceed without delay, and urges political and community leaders to…
Disability and equality Education Issue: Bunscoil na Seolta east Belfast banner campaign opposition Original release: Hargey condemns banner calling for east Belfast Irish language school to relocate (opens in a new tab)
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Government Covid review does not have the confidence of many bereaved families – Mary Lou McDonald and David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises the Government's Covid review as weak and late, arguing it lacks powers to compel witnesses and documents, and calls for a full public inquiry with those powers. Sinn Féin spokesperson David Cullinane TD adds that the Government has failed to enact…
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Government Covid review does not have the confidence of many bereaved families – Mary Lou McDonald and David Cullinane TD (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance reps condemn banner at Irish Medium Integrated School
Naomi Long MLA condemns a banner erected at the Irish Medium Integrated School on Montgomery Road, East Belfast, saying it intimidates children and threatens bilingual education, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Bunscoil na Seolta east Belfast banner campaign opposition Original release: Alliance reps condemn banner at Irish Medium Integrated School (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges Prime Minister to Establish UK-Wide Cancer Strategy
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood calls on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to create an urgent UK‑wide Cancer Strategy, warning that cancer care across the UK is at a critical point and that patients in Northern Ireland must not be left behind.
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Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November
Derry and Strabane Councillor Shaun Harkin backs the March for Clean Water in Belfast on 3 November, organised by Save Lough Neagh, and calls for urgent investment in water and sewage infrastructure. He blames Stormont for failing to tackle pollution in Lough Neagh and the Mobuoy dump, and demands…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: March for Clean Water Belfast 3 November 2024 Original release: Support For The March For Clean Water In Belfast 3 November (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken comments on the Autumn Budget
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes the extra £1.5bn for Northern Ireland and the City and Growth Deals in the Autumn Budget, but calls the exclusion from green hydrogen projects disappointing. He urges the funding be prioritised for health, education and policing.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Budget October 2024 impact on Northern Ireland Original release: Aiken comments on the Autumn Budget (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses concern at severe shortage of radioisotopes
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath expresses concern for patients facing delays and cancellations due to a severe radioisotope shortage. He welcomes the Health Minister's coordination with UK departments but calls for a more robust strategy to secure supplies and for clear patient communication.
Health Issue: Radioisotope shortage affecting Northern Ireland patients Original release: McGrath expresses concern at severe shortage of radioisotopes (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MPs pay tribute to the fallen at Westminster Garden of Remembrance
The DUP, through its Leader Gavin Robinson MP and fellow DUP MPs, says they joined MPs from across the UK in laying a poppy cross in the Speaker's Garden of Remembrance at Westminster to honour constituents who died in service.
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Flynn welcomes plans for all-island mother and baby unit if Sinn Féin is elected to government in South
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes her party's Southern health plans, launched in 'A Prescription For Change', for a cross-border perinatal mental health unit for mothers and babies under a future Sinn Féin-led government.
Health Issue: Sinn Féin 'A Prescription For Change' health plan launch Original release: Flynn welcomes plans for all-island mother and baby unit if Sinn Féin is elected to government in South (opens in a new tab)
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‘There can be no tolerance for racism in our society’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes a Council of Europe ECRI report on racism in the North, saying racist bullying, harassment and attacks must be confronted and paramilitary involvement called out. She backs the report's call for mandatory education on decolonisation, black history and…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Council of Europe ECRI report on racism in Northern Ireland Original release: ‘There can be no tolerance for racism in our society’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray marks one year since devastating floods, stating there has been insufficient support provided to those affected.
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray marks one year since the Newry, Mourne and Down floods, saying aid for homes and businesses has been insufficient. He calls on the Department for the Economy to develop recovery plans and urges funding for a Flood Forecasting System and sewer improvements.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: One-year anniversary of Newry, Mourne and Down floods Original release: McMurray marks one year since devastating floods, stating there has been insufficient support provided to those affected. (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn welcomes focus on improving health outcomes
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes the inclusion of parts of west Belfast's Falls and Shankill areas in the first phase of the 'Live Better' health programme. She says it will help improve health outcomes and calls for equal access to healthcare regardless of where people live.
Health Issue: 'Live Better' programme initial phase announcement for Belfast areas Original release: Flynn welcomes focus on improving health outcomes (opens in a new tab)
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McAuley highlights British Heart Foundation defibrillator opportunity for Ballymoney
TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley encourages local groups to apply for free defibrillators from the British Heart Foundation's Community Defibrillator Funding Programme, noting Newhill in Ballymoney is a priority area for applications.
Health Issue: British Heart Foundation community defibrillator funding call for Northern Ireland applications Original release: McAuley highlights British Heart Foundation defibrillator opportunity for Ballymoney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein still in cover-up mode
DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston says the First Minister's failure to answer any questions at the Executive Office Committee shows Sinn Fein is not committed to the truth, and that the questions will not go away.
Other Issue: First Minister's appearance at Executive Office Committee Original release: Sinn Fein still in cover-up mode (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcome investment in provision for children with disabilities
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds, the Upper Bann MLA, welcomes new investment in services for children with disabilities and says it is long overdue. She calls for the recommendations of Professor Ray Jones's report on children's social care to be taken forward.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Additional investment in services for children with disabilities Original release: Dodds welcome investment in provision for children with disabilities (opens in a new tab)