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Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says he is extremely concerned the DUP is delaying agreement on a new funding model that could increase financial backing for small Irish language groups, after Foras na Gaeilge announced savings forcing cuts to grassroots organisations. He urges the DUP to agree it…
Disability and equality Public finance and taxation Issue: Foras na Gaeilge €800,000 budget cuts Original release: Fair funding for Foras na Gaeilge essential – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says storm contingency plans must be accelerated so vulnerable people on the critical care register, including those on home dialysis, get power and support without delay. She calls for investment in generators for health services and cross-border collaboration…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Storm aftermath response and critical care register support Original release: Brolly: Storm response must prioritise vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen responds to report into suspension of emergency surgery at SWAH
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen welcomes the RQIA review of the temporary suspension of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital, but says its narrow scope omits permanent service plans. He urges the Trust, NIAS and the Department of Health to implement the recommendations swiftly and says Sinn Féin –
Health Issue: RQIA review of SWAH emergency surgery suspension Original release: Cullen responds to report into suspension of emergency surgery at SWAH (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane addresses New York City Bar Association
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane, speaking to the New York City Bar Association, welcomes the British government's announced public inquiry into his father's murder and calls on the Labour government to fully repeal and replace the Legacy Act, returning to Stormont House Agreement principles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government public inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder announcement Original release: Finucane addresses New York City Bar Association (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says he addressed a London commemoration for the Bloody Sunday victims and their families. He welcomes a court ruling that Soldier F should stand trial, and calls on the British government to fully repeal the Legacy Act and return to the Stormont House Agreement…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F Bloody Sunday trial ruling Original release: Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London (opens in a new tab)
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Abortion statists reveal horrific rise
TUV leader Jim Allister says Department of Health abortion statistics show a 28.8% rise in 2023/24 to 2,792 terminations and calls on the Health Minister to explain why Northern Ireland still lacks socioeconomic and repeat-abortion data available in Great Britain, despite a 2024 assurance. TUV MLA…
Health Issue: Department of Health abortion statistics for 2023/24 published Original release: Abortion statists reveal horrific rise (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says he pressed the Prime Minister in the Commons to urge Dublin to establish an inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing, arguing the Irish government's refusal leaves questions unanswered for victims' families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing inquiry call directed at Dublin government Original release: Robinson Calls on RoI to hold Public Inquiry into Omagh Bombing (opens in a new tab)
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‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA calls on the Health Minister to keep funding for the NIAS control‑room mental health specialist pilot, which cuts 40% of mental‑health calls and eases ambulance pressure, after the Department said funding ends at the end of the 2025 financial year.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NIAS mental health specialist pilot funding deadline Original release: ‘Game changing’ ambulance mental health service must be maintained, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage.
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Finance Minister's assurance that Executive agreement has been secured to extend the forced marriage offence to arranging marriages of under-18s. She calls for the related legislation to be brought before the Assembly in coming months.
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister's assurance on forced marriage offence extension in Assembly Original release: Bradshaw welcomes Executive commitment to combatting forced marriage. (opens in a new tab)
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Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign.
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the PSNI, Department of Justice and Executive Office 'Power to Change' campaign, saying society must change its culture to end gender-based violence. She says men and boys have a crucial role in challenging harmful attitudes and intervening…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI 'Power to Change' gender-based violence campaign launch Original release: Cultural shift needed to end gender-based violence, says Egan, welcoming launch of Power to Change campaign. (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Executive parties saying one thing and doing another on gambling
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA accuses Executive parties of contradicting themselves on gambling harm, citing a regulation raising betting stakes and prizes in registered clubs passed the same day as a motion on tackling gambling harm. He calls for a commitment to legislation…
Health Issue: Gaming (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 approval Original release: O’Toole: Executive parties saying one thing and doing another on gambling (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan offers support to Omagh bombing families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pledges full support for the Omagh bombing families, saying he attended the opening day of the public inquiry on Tuesday to stand with them ahead of the 30th anniversary of the attack.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: McCrossan offers support to Omagh bombing families (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes passing of motion calling for gambling addiction services
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes a cross-party Assembly motion on a health-led approach to gambling harm and urges the health department to draw up a plan for gambling support services, integrated into mental health and suicide prevention strategies.
Health Issue: Assembly motion calling for health-led approach to gambling harm Original release: McGuigan welcomes passing of motion calling for gambling addiction services (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons' decision to scrap intimidation points in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Housing Selection Scheme, arguing victims of domestic abuse have been unfairly scored lower.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Communities Minister levels the playing field in housing allocation (opens in a new tab)
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Removal of Housing Executive Intimidation Points will put lives at risk
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Communities Minister's decision to remove Housing Executive intimidation points will put lives at risk, arguing it leaves victims of threats and sectarian, racist or homophobic attacks without priority for permanent homes. He instead calls for…
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Removal of Housing Executive intimidation points Original release: Removal of Housing Executive Intimidation Points will put lives at risk (opens in a new tab)
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‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan offers continued support and solidarity to victims and families of the Omagh bomb as the Omagh Bombing Inquiry opens its initial stage. She calls for full transparency and disclosure for grieving families and says she hopes the inquiry will deliver truth.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: ‘Omagh families deserve full transparency and disclosure’ – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins welcomes pay deal for resident doctors
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes the pay deal reached between the health department and the British Medical Association for resident doctors, calling it recognition of their work and urging joint effort on wider health service pressures.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Resident doctors pay deal with BMA welcomed by Sinn Féin Original release: Kimmins welcomes pay deal for resident doctors (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA calls for further details after revealing over £29 million has been paid in professional fees for the Children's Hospital before construction has begun, noting this is over three times the fees for the completed Maternity Hospital.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Children's Hospital professional fees spending figures Original release: Dodds calls for further details on tens of millions for professional… (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt calls on Irish Government to address legacy failings.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA says he told the Irish Tánaiste the Government of Ireland must step up on legacy and that political agreement is needed on the meaning of reconciliation. He also calls for full disclosure of information to the Omagh bomb inquiry, which he says the Tánaiste assured him…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bomb inquiry victims' stories hearings and Irish Government cooperation Original release: Nesbitt calls on Irish Government to address legacy failings. (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone's thoughts with victims and survivors of Omagh bomb, says Donnelly, as inquiry opens.
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly says residents are thinking of the Omagh bomb victims and survivors as the inquiry's first stage opens. He hopes the hearings, which will run for four weeks, bring some relief to the bereaved and let them share their accounts.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry opening of initial stage Original release: Everyone's thoughts with victims and survivors of Omagh bomb, says Donnelly, as inquiry opens. (opens in a new tab)