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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says his party is voting against the budget to stand up for health services, will not voluntarily leave the Executive, and calls on other parties to honour their commitments to health. He says the health challenges ahead will take decades to address.
Health Issue: Northern Ireland Budget vote and opposition to it Original release: Ulster Unionist Party will always put health first - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill announces the first eight party candidates for the Westminster election on 4 July, including Sandra Duffy in Foyle and Chris Hazzard in South Down, with more selection conventions ongoing. She urges voters to endorse strong leadership and positive change.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin first Westminster candidates announced for 4 July election Original release: Election an opportunity to endorse ‘strong leadership and positive change’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Representing the people of Midlands-North-West my sole focus – Gildernew
Sinn Féin candidate Michelle Gildernew confirms that representing Midlands-North-West in the European Parliament is her sole focus and that she will not stand in the Westminster election on 4 July. She hopes voters will support her at the 7 June ballot.
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Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says rising CAMHS waiting times, with 52% of children waiting over nine weeks for assessment, show a further crisis in children's health. She calls for early intervention, restoration of the axed Healthy Happy Minds pilot and clarity on Mental…
Health Issue: Latest quarterly CAMHS waiting time statistics for Northern Ireland Original release: Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate
SDLP selects Colin McGrath MLA as its South Down candidate for the July Westminster election, saying the campaign will fight for the constituency and against the Tory government’s austerity and policies.
Other Issue: SDLP selects South Down Westminster candidate Original release: SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down candidate (opens in a new tab)
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‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a £36 million funding announcement for local football clubs, saying it will improve facilities, support women's football and grassroots development. He calls on the Executive to keep driving the work and says hosting Euro 2028 at Casement Park would transform…
Other Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons £36.2m football stadia funding announcement Original release: ‘Funding for local football clubs a positive step’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better
TUV spokesperson says Sir Jeffery Donaldson is unfit to be MP for Lagan Valley and should resign now rather than wait for a general election. The party questions whether he will keep drawing salary and expenses in the interim and says the constituency should not be left unrepresented.
Other Issue: Sir Jeffery Donaldson MP resignation calls over charges Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he has been named chair of the All-Party Group on Sports and Physical Recreation, thanking outgoing chair Mike Nesbitt for his work promoting dialogue on sport's role in health. He pledges to focus on grassroots sport.
Other Issue: David Honeyford appointed chair of Sports and Physical Recreation APG Original release: Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)
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General Election a chance for people to send a message about positivity, progressiveness, responsibility and delivery, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long welcomes the announced July 4 General Election as a chance for voters to remove the Conservatives from power and judge local MPs who backed them. She says Alliance is positioned to challenge the DUP in several constituencies.
Other Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: General Election a chance for people to send a message about positivity, progressiveness, responsibility and delivery, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Mission is to remove the Tories from power
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the announcement of a UK general election on 4 July and says the mission is to remove the Tory government from power. He urges voters to back SDLP candidates in Northern Ireland constituencies and to reverse the legacy bill.
Other Issue: UK general election announcement May 2024 Original release: Eastwood: Mission is to remove the Tories from power (opens in a new tab)
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Time for junior doctors to be respected and paid properly – Kearney
SF MLA Declan Kearney urges the Department of Health to engage urgently and constructively with junior doctors to resolve their pay and working conditions dispute. He says they are undervalued, underpaid and overworked, citing missed rest breaks, lack of showering facilities and emigration of staff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Junior doctors pay and working conditions dispute Original release: Time for junior doctors to be respected and paid properly – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister calls on the Minister of Health to step up in terms of junior doctor pay, following Alliance motion
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls on the Health Minister to show leadership and ensure junior doctors receive pay and conditions reflecting their role, after an Assembly debate on an Alliance motion. The motion also urges continued engagement with the BMA to prevent further…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Junior doctors pay and working conditions dispute Original release: McAllister calls on the Minister of Health to step up in terms of junior doctor pay, following Alliance motion (opens in a new tab)
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Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Infected Blood scandal is a stain on the government and health service, citing almost 3,000 deaths before the inquiry's outcome. DUP MP Paul Girvan calls for an apology and proper compensation alongside answers and lessons learned.
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Infected blood scandal a stain on our government and health service (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Deputy Leader responds to the final days of the covid inquiry
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica responds to the Covid inquiry's closing days, saying the failings at Stormont have worsened the NHS and calling on all parties to be accountable. She also says the Assembly lacks a budget, Programme for Government and legislative schedule.
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry findings on Executive decision-making during the pandemic Original release: Green Party Deputy Leader responds to the final days of the covid inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Apology welcome but cannot compensate for the loss of loved ones from infected blood, says Donnelly
Alliance health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes an apology from the UK Government over the infected blood scandal following the final public inquiry report, but says nothing can fully make up for lost lives. He calls for action on the findings and for Northern Ireland's inclusion in the…
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Apology welcome but cannot compensate for the loss of loved ones from infected blood, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Infected Blood victims deserve justice
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on the British Government to issue an immediate apology, set out an enhanced compensation scheme and commit to preventing a repeat, ahead of the infected blood inquiry findings.
Health Issue: Infected Blood Inquiry outcome publication Original release: Eastwood: Infected Blood victims deserve justice (opens in a new tab)
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We have fought to champion Health needs, other parties must do the same - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the party has engaged with party leaders, senior civil servants and Number 10 officials to resolve the Health funding deficit in the Assembly budget. He calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to honour manifesto pledges and says the UUP will vote against the budget unless the…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Executive budget Health allocation cut Original release: We have fought to champion Health needs, other parties must do the same - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister reiterates call for personal engagement between Minister and junior doctors, ahead of Alliance Assembly motion
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA urges Health Minister to personally and urgently re-engage with the BMA's Junior Doctor Committee on pay and conditions before her party's Assembly motion is debated Tuesday. She says the Department's claim it is ready for talks is disingenuous.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Junior doctors strike and Alliance Assembly motion on pay talks Original release: McAllister reiterates call for personal engagement between Minister and junior doctors, ahead of Alliance Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Shock following Garvagh farm accident death
TUV vice chairman and Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle says he is shocked and saddened by a fatal farm accident in Garvagh, paying tribute to the deceased, a farm construction contractor, and sending thoughts to his family and to an employee who was also hurt.
Other Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Garvagh farm accident fatality Original release: Shock following Garvagh farm accident death (opens in a new tab)