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Lockhart calls on Minister to prioritise introduction of baby loss…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Health Minister to prioritise introducing baby loss certificates in Northern Ireland, pointing to the scheme already in England, and says she has launched an online petition backing the proposal.
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Kimmins welcomes transfer of vasectomy services to GP practices
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the health minister's announcement that vasectomy procedures are to move into GP surgeries, saying treatment closer to home will give patients earlier and easier access. She calls for continued joint work to transform health services.
Health Issue: Health minister announcement moving vasectomy services to GP practices Original release: Kimmins welcomes transfer of vasectomy services to GP practices (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes restoration of GP vasectomy services
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the return of vasectomy procedures to GP practices after funding was withdrawn in 2023. He calls on the minister to reinstate funding for the full range of GP Elective Care Services.
Health Issue: Health minister announcement moving vasectomy services to GP practices Original release: Donnelly welcomes restoration of GP vasectomy services (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood launches cross-party skills group
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood announces a cross-party All Party Group on Skills, supported by the Open University, to examine northern Ireland's worst skills shortages. Its first inquiry will focus on skills in social care for an ageing population.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Eastwood launches cross-party skills group (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes commitment to review early baby loss certificates
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Finance Minister's pledge to examine the scheme issuing baby loss certificates for losses before 24 weeks of pregnancy. She says parents and families need support during such distressing times and will keep working with the finance and health ministers.
Health Issue: Finance Minister review of early baby loss certificate scheme Original release: Dillon welcomes commitment to review early baby loss certificates (opens in a new tab)
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Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne uses a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to send best wishes to the Princess of Wales after her cancer diagnosis, and calls for her privacy to be respected during recovery.
Other Health Original release: Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O'Hara makes history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Mal O'Hara says he is honoured to become a senator in Seanad Éireann, calling himself the first Northern Green to take a Seanad seat and stressing the need for Northern representation. He thanks parties that did not contest his seat and pledges to pursue social…
Other Issue: Mal O'Hara likely unopposed Seanad by-election win Original release: Mal O'Hara makes history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin launches Arts Survey – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD says the party wants views from artists, arts workers and the public as it drafts a comprehensive arts policy. The survey covers barriers, Arts Council, basic income and emigration, closing 30 April.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin arts policy survey launch Original release: Sinn Féin launches Arts Survey – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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We are focused on the task ahead
DUP MP Gavin Robinson tells the media in Belfast that the party is concentrating on everyday concerns facing people across Northern Ireland, without naming a specific policy, decision or event.
Other Original release: We are focused on the task ahead (opens in a new tab)
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All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality
TUV Carrick Castle Councillor David Clarke says an Institute of International and European Affairs report on the costs of a united Ireland shows Northern Ireland is better off in the UK, citing projected annual costs and lower living standards. He argues against Irish reunification, pointing to…
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Institute of International and European Affairs report on costs of Irish unification Original release: All-Ireland fantasy meets cold, hard financial reality (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Statement
The DUP's officers say Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been charged with historical allegations and is stepping down as party leader with immediate effect. They announce he is suspended from membership pending a judicial process, and that Gavin Robinson MP has been appointed Interim Party Leader.
Other Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: DUP Statement (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation
The DUP reports that the Department of Education has released an external review of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot, which delivered counselling and therapeutic support in primary schools from November 2021 to March 2023. Education Minister Paul Givan says he will weigh its findings alongside wider…
Education Health Issue: Healthy Happy Minds pilot evaluation publication Original release: Department of Education publishes Healthy Happy Minds evaluation (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry
Ulster Unionist MLA Alan Chambers welcomes the £9 million targeted support package for health‑service dentistry, saying the three measures will aid general dental practitioners and improve patient access after pandemic‑related pressures.
Health Issue: £9m health service dentistry support package Original release: Chambers welcomes investment in health service dentistry (opens in a new tab)
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7,681 abortions in Northern Ireland since law change
TUV leader Jim Allister says 7,681 abortions have been carried out in Northern Ireland since the abortion regulations took effect in March 2020, based on a Department of Health answer to his written question. He criticises the Sinn Fein-led return to government and cites a 79% opposition figure…
Health Issue: Department of Health figures on abortions since 2020 regulations Original release: 7,681 abortions in Northern Ireland since law change (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lauren Kendall urges support for those struggling with addiction
Green Party NI councillor Lauren Kendall, representing Holywood and Clandeboye, backs Rory Sloan's ResoluteMinds peer-support launch on 15 May 2024 and calls on the NI Executive to make drug and addiction a priority in the Programme for Government.
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Hanna: NIAC report sets out need for ambition and delivery
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna welcomes a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on public services, calling on Stormont Ministers to act urgently on health, education and justice pressures and to bring forward spending plans. She also calls for institutional reform to prevent Executive…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on public services pressures Original release: Hanna: NIAC report sets out need for ambition and delivery (opens in a new tab)