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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister should withdraw Public Health Bill Consultation
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds writes to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urging him to withdraw the current Public Health Bill consultation and issue a new paper, citing vague language and concerns over the mandatory vaccination element.
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: Health Minister should withdraw Public Health Bill Consultation (opens in a new tab)
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Here we go, from Coleraine to Sandy Row – TUV hail fundraising efforts for the Cancer Fund for Children by Coleraine and Belfast Rangers Supporters Clubs
TUV Vice Chairman Councillor Allister Kyle praises the Glasgow Rangers supporters clubs for raising £50,000 for the Cancer Fund for Children, saying the funds will support the Daisy Lodge therapeutic centre in Newcastle, County Down, and welcomes further fundraising.
Health Issue: Rangers supporters clubs raise £50,000 for Cancer Fund for Children Original release: Here we go, from Coleraine to Sandy Row – TUV hail fundraising efforts for the Cancer Fund for Children by Coleraine and Belfast Rangers Supporters Clubs (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's plan to introduce a UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes by the end of 2024, citing an 18-month transition and microplastic harms.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA plans UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes Original release: Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics (opens in a new tab)
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Shared housing must remain a priority to promote community cohesion, says Armstrong
Alliance's housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Department for Communities and the NIHE to properly resource and review the 'Housing for All' Shared Housing Programme, arguing it remains a tool for community cohesion as the draft Programme for Government is published.
Housing Community relations and legacy Original release: Shared housing must remain a priority to promote community cohesion, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Deborah Erskine MLA
DUP Infrastructure Spokesperson Deborah Erskine tells the 2024 party conference the DUP will invest in roads, transport, schools, health, housing and water, citing its Executive Investment Strategy and calling for better rural and coastal transport links.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Conference 2024 - Deborah Erskine MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Diane Dodds MLA
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds says the party is preparing a response to the Department of Health's proposed Public Health Legislation over concerns about personal liberties. She also calls for a new approach to waiting lists, including partnerships beyond Northern Ireland, and better…
Health Original release: Conference 2024 - Diane Dodds MLA (opens in a new tab)
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If the Health Minister is opposed to mandatory vaccination why is he consulting on it?
Traditional Unionist Voice says Health Minister Mike Nesbitt should not be consulting on mandatory vaccination after stating he opposes it, and warns the Public Health Bill also grants powers for domestic travel bans, compulsory medical examinations, hospital orders and new offences for headteachers
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: If the Health Minister is opposed to mandatory vaccination why is he consulting on it? (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane
DUP release announcing Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has approved almost £7million for a Public Realm Scheme in Strabane Town Centre, delivered with Derry City and Strabane District Council. The scheme covers streets, junction changes, planting and public art, and is framed as the first…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane Town Centre Public Realm Scheme funding announcement Original release: Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting List Crisis Requires New Approach – Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to implement the Bengoa report and press the Treasury for more funding, after a 9.4% rise in people awaiting first consultant-led outpatient appointments. She has tabled an Assembly motion calling for additional…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Rise in first consultant-led outpatient waiting lists in NI trusts Original release: Waiting List Crisis Requires New Approach – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Government has acted in bad faith by pausing City Deal work in the Mid South West and urges it to reaffirm its backing. She warns the Enniskillen Bypass, funded through the region's growth deal, is now in jeopardy and invites officials to visit Fermanagh and South…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a初 initial British Government commitment to continue funding the Derry City Deal after City Deal funding was reported as paused. He says the party will keep pressing Ministers to maintain investment under all four agreed plans.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan calls the £2.2m underspend by the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership over three years unforgivable, arguing the funds went unused as serious road injuries and deaths rose. He questions how the newly launched road safety strategy to 2030 will be delivered and funded.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NIRSP £2.2m road safety underspend and Road Safety Strategy launch Original release: Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’ (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says it is a dereliction of duty that Executive Ministers did not raise Casement Park during last week's meeting with Chancellor Rachael Reeves. He says Finance Minister Archibald confirmed the stadium was not discussed and could not say what officials…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding not raised at Executive meeting with Chancellor Original release: O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding
DUP councillors on Causeway Coast and Glens Council seek an urgent full council meeting over the Labour Government's pause of NI City Deals, which they say has removed over £36m from local plans. They also want the Secretary of State to attend a council meeting to explain the decision.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone Councillor Adam Gannon says regional balance must give local communities a fair share of investment, infrastructure and opportunity, and backs Sinéad McLaughlin's Regional Balance Bill, which passed Second Stage. He calls for MLAs from every party to support it.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Regional Balance Bill passes Second Stage in the Assembly Original release: Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Casement Euro 2028 decision a wasted opportunity
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty calls the UK Government's decision not to fund Casement Park for Euro 2028 a wasted opportunity, criticising its Friday-night announcement and urging construction to proceed. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty blames government for delays and says…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Doherty: Casement Euro 2028 decision a wasted opportunity (opens in a new tab)
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Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says the failure to have Casement Park ready for UEFA Euro 2028 is a disappointing missed opportunity for sport and the economy, but affirms the stadium will be built and urges the British government to honour its commitment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV react to City and Growth deal announcement
TUV Braid councillor Matthew Warwick says he is deeply disappointed by the new government's decision to pause funding for City and Growth deals, citing Mid and East Antrim projects including an innovation centre in Ballymena and Gobbins and Carrickfergus castle works.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: TUV react to City and Growth deal announcement (opens in a new tab)