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It's about time NI introduced minimum unit pricing on alcohol, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA commends Scotland's increase in minimum unit pricing for alcohol and calls for Northern Ireland to adopt an equivalent policy, citing NI alcohol-specific death figures for 2022 and urging the Health Minister to act.
Health Issue: Scottish Government increase in alcohol minimum unit price Original release: It's about time NI introduced minimum unit pricing on alcohol, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition urges Executive to tackle suicide
SDLP Opposition uses its first Opposition Day since the Assembly returned to press the Executive on suicide and mental health, calling for suicide prevention targets in every department and restored funding for community groups.
Health Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motions on suicide and mental health Original release: SDLP Opposition urges Executive to tackle suicide (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell congratulated on CBE
DUP leader Gavin Robinson congratulates East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell on receiving a CBE in a Windsor ceremony, praising decades of public service and his advocacy for the Union. Campbell says he is honoured and thanks his family and supporters.
Other Issue: Gregory Campbell CBE investiture at Windsor Original release: Gregory Campbell congratulated on CBE (opens in a new tab)
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Homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes less than one…
The DUP promotes a limited number of remaining tickets for a 3 October Paris celebration event at Belfast's SSE Arena honouring Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes, with Sports Minister Gordon Lyons inviting the public to attend.
Other Issue: Olympic and Paralympic athletes homecoming celebration in Belfast Original release: Homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes less than one… (opens in a new tab)
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Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement.
John Blair MLA, Alliance’s spokesperson for agriculture, environment and rural affairs, says funding is essential to deliver the long‑awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, welcomed after the new DAERA Minister secured Executive approval as Northern Ireland’s first environment strategy.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive approval of the Environmental Improvement Plan Original release: Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement. (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston questions Health Minister on award of £576 million contract to Fujitsu
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he is amazed Fujitsu has been awarded a Department of Health contract worth up to £576 million, given the company's role in the Post Office Horizon scandal. He calls for it to be removed from government contracts, as Westminster did after Grenfell, and has…
Health Issue: Fujitsu Department of Health contract award questioned over Post Office Horizon scandal Original release: Gaston questions Health Minister on award of £576 million contract to Fujitsu (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Health transformation crucial for bringing down cancer waiting list times, says McAllister.
Alliance health spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister says health transformation is crucial to cutting cancer waiting times, citing falls in 31-day treatment targets and lower breast cancer 14-day referral rates. She calls for a single system approach with regional hubs, and welcomes…
Health Issue: Updated cancer waiting list statistics for this quarter Original release: Health transformation crucial for bringing down cancer waiting list times, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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NI-Wide waiting list move welcome - Dodds
Upper Bann DUP MLA and Party Spokesperson for Health Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's decision to let patients awaiting a breast cancer appointment take the earliest available slot anywhere in Northern Ireland. She says a Northern Ireland-wide waiting list approach is fair and calls it a…
Health Issue: Health Minister breast cancer appointments available across Northern Ireland Original release: NI-Wide waiting list move welcome - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Public Health legislation must be consistent with human rights and equality
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Health Liz Kimmins says any new Public Health Bill, covering future public health emergencies, must be consistent with human rights and equality and receive rigorous Health Committee scrutiny. She notes the Department of Health has extended its public consultation by two…
Health Issue: Department of Health consultation on new Public Health Bill powers Original release: Public Health legislation must be consistent with human rights and equality (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly must query assurances from Westminster - Aiken
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA says the party will vote against the final reading of the Budget Bill, arguing it leaves health underfunded and that assurances from the Treasury on around £500 million cannot be trusted given the City Deals pause.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Assembly Budget Bill final reading vote Original release: Assembly must query assurances from Westminster - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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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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Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, introducing new leader Gavin Robinson MP at the party conference, describes the DUP as committed to its cause, its Union and its communities, and says the party will keep standing up for Northern Ireland and its people.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting 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)