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Dodds welcomes ‘Ladies with Letters’ to Stormont
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes members of the "Ladies with Letters" group to Stormont, one year after women were notified of possible misread cervical screening tests. She calls for a statutory public inquiry and for progress on the review backlog to be announced quickly.
Health Issue: Cervical screening misread tests Southern Trust anniversary Stormont meeting Original release: Dodds welcomes ‘Ladies with Letters’ to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – “North Coast must be protected”
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says he is profoundly concerned that a Scottish Government-backed offshore wind farm between Northern Ireland and Scotland could harm views from the Giant's Causeway and tourism. He urges the UK Government to raise the matter with Scottish counterparts.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Scottish Government offshore wind farm proposal off North Coast Original release: Campbell – “North Coast must be protected” (opens in a new tab)
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Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey expresses condolences to the family of a 22-year-old woman found dead in south Belfast, now treated as murder, and calls for anyone with information to contact the PSNI. She says violence against women and girls must be eradicated and points to the executive's…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Minister needs to act on social care reform, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister calls on the Health Minister to act on social care reform ahead of an Assembly motion she tabled on Tuesday. She cites a workforce strategy, care home minimum standards and an overdue carers' strategy update as measures that could be taken forward.
Health Issue: Assembly motion on social care reform Original release: Minister needs to act on social care reform, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance elects Tennyson as its new Deputy Leader
Alliance says Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has been elected its new Deputy Leader by party members at a special meeting in Belfast, replacing Dr Stephen Farry. Tennyson says he aims to connect with communities beyond traditional heartlands ahead of the next elections.
Other Issue: Alliance Deputy Leader election of Eóin Tennyson Original release: Alliance elects Tennyson as its new Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for an urgent, focused societal response to violence against women and girls after a murder investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in Belfast's neighbourhood of Mary Ward. She says the fourth such killing in six weeks shows a failure to address the…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald – Decisive action taken to ensure full accountability
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says two staff members who gave job references to Michael McMonagle were guilty of gross misconduct and no longer work for or are members of the party. She calls for a complete overhaul of party governance procedures, with external professional advice, to prevent…
Other Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin staff job references given to Michael McMonagle Original release: Mary Lou McDonald – Decisive action taken to ensure full accountability (opens in a new tab)
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‘£58m PEACEPLUS health funding tremendous boost for border communities’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the announcement of over £58 million in PEACEPLUS funding for projects tackling health inequalities in border communities, saying it will help support mental ill-health services and other issues.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: PEACEPLUS £58m funding for border community health inequalities Original release: ‘£58m PEACEPLUS health funding tremendous boost for border communities’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Allister pledges to fight assisted suicide
TUV MP Jim Allister says he is appalled by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's proposed Bill on assisted suicide. He warns it could make elderly people feel like a burden and calls for palliative care and hospices in Northern Ireland to be properly funded instead.
Health Issue: Kim Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill proposal Original release: Allister pledges to fight assisted suicide (opens in a new tab)
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Executive parties wriggle out of clear targets: O'Toole
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive parties of voting to amend an Opposition motion and strip a requirement for specific deadlines and measurable goals from the Programme for Government. He says the Executive will keep facing pressure for detailed, concrete…
Other Issue: Executive parties amend Opposition motion on Programme for Government targets Original release: Executive parties wriggle out of clear targets: O'Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne – “Gina Murray was a tireless campaigner”
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne expresses condolences on the death of Gina Murray, describing her as a tireless campaigner for justice for her daughter Leanne, who was killed in the 1993 Shankill Bomb, and recalling her community work in Bangor.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Dunne – “Gina Murray was a tireless campaigner” (opens in a new tab)
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Health Workers Are Right To Protest
People Before Profit backs health workers protesting over the Pay and Numbers Strategy, saying it caps recruitment too low and has effectively abolished over 2,000 nursing and midwifery posts. It says the policy is damaging services despite a budget surplus, and calls for properly funded and…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Pay and Numbers Strategy nursing and health worker protests Original release: Health Workers Are Right To Protest (opens in a new tab)
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Hospital reconfiguration must be aimed at delivering service improvements – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says any reset of hospital services must focus on better outcomes, shorter waiting lists and equal access, and calls for the health minister to develop proposals with patients, carers and staff. She also urges rural patients to be considered and encourages people to…
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: Hospital reconfiguration must be aimed at delivering service improvements – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must outline a detailed plan - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Health Minister's draft framework on hospital reconfiguration is underwhelming and lacks detail, questioning why it still focuses on principles eight years after the Bengoa Report and calling for detailed plans and action.
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: Health Minister must outline a detailed plan - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister and Donnelly welcome health framework but warn action is now needed
Alliance MLAs Nuala McAllister and Danny Donnelly welcome the draft hospital reconfiguration framework announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt but say decisions are now needed rather than more reviews. Donnelly says the framework lacks detail on rural transport and workforce, and Alliance will…
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: McAllister and Donnelly welcome health framework but warn action is now needed (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council.
Alliance councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson welcome full Belfast City Council ratifying two of their proposals: expanding kerbside glass recycling to more homes, and developing a trial for longer Sunday shopping hours that could include car-free Sundays.
Local government Economy and employment Issue: Belfast City Council ratifies kerbside glass recycling expansion and Sunday trading proposal Original release: Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council. (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Clarity needed on health service transformation
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says the Health Minister's statement on a hospital reconfiguration framework is welcome but lacks detail on what health transformation will look like. He calls for concrete proposals and timescales to prevent transformation from drifting.
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: McGrath: Clarity needed on health service transformation (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons launches new PRONI Guide to Sporting Records
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons encourages researchers to use PRONI's new guide to sporting records, launched on National Sporting Heritage Day, which indexes local sporting collections. PRONI also seeks donations of sporting records such as minutes, photographs and membership lists.
Other Issue: PRONI Alphabetical Index to Sports Records guide launch Original release: Minister Lyons launches new PRONI Guide to Sporting Records (opens in a new tab)
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Diana Armstrong selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
The UUP announces Diana Armstrong as its selection to replace Lord Elliott as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Party leader Mike Nesbitt welcomes her and says she will take on the Economy portfolio.
Other Issue: Diana Armstrong selected as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: Diana Armstrong selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (opens in a new tab)