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Young expresses condolences following death of care worker in Newry.
Alliance Slieve Croob Councillor Helena Young expresses condolences over the death of Anu Okusanya, a care worker who died in hospital after fleeing an assault near her home in Newry. Young says she had reported being targeted with abuse on earlier occasions and calls the situation shameful.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Death of care worker Anu Okusanya after Newry attack Original release: Young expresses condolences following death of care worker in Newry. (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray alarmed by NI Water discharging waste along NI’s coast
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA expresses alarm at NI Water discharging large volumes of untreated sewage into coastal bathing waters, citing high E. coli levels near Newcastle, and calls on the Infrastructure Minister to present a plan to upgrade wastewater systems.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: NI Water coastal sewage discharges near bathing sites Original release: McMurray alarmed by NI Water discharging waste along NI’s coast (opens in a new tab)
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The OEP report is an opportunity to turn the tide towards enhancing the quality of NI’s waterways, says Blair
Alliance's John Blair MLA says the OEP report on waterways is unsurprising and should be used to reverse declining water quality, pointing to Lough Neagh and other waterways. He credits DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with the Lough Neagh Action Plan and calls for interdepartmental action, NI Water…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection report on Northern Ireland waterways Original release: The OEP report is an opportunity to turn the tide towards enhancing the quality of NI’s waterways, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Muir open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison.
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long and DAERA Minister Andrew Muir switched on a solar installation at Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison, with 668 panels generating 356 kWp – about 15% of the site’s electricity and saving roughly £60,000 a year. They said the project shows the justice‑
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: Solar farm inauguration at Hydebank Wood Prison Original release: Long and Muir open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison. (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone says the Executive must act urgently to improve water quality in the North after an OEP report showed environmental laws are not being implemented, citing the ongoing ecological crisis at Lough Neagh and urging stronger leadership and a new approach.
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection report on Northern Ireland waterways Original release: McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI challenged on fairness of promotion examinations
TUV leader Jim Allister MP has written to the Chief Constable questioning the fairness of PSNI promotion examinations after an email said the LGBT Network's revision classes and notes were available only to officers who identify as LGBT+. He asks what financial or other support the PSNI gives the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI LGBT Network promotion exam revision support email Original release: PSNI challenged on fairness of promotion examinations (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives
The DUP says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced PRONI will reintroduce Thursday evening opening from 5-8pm, starting 12 September and running until the end of November 2024, when its effectiveness will be reviewed.
Disability and equality Issue: PRONI Thursday evening opening reintroduction announcement Original release: Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives (opens in a new tab)
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‘Plan needed to tackle unacceptably long waiting times’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls for the health minister to set out a plan to tackle unacceptably long waiting times, reacting to the latest waiting times figures released by the Department of Health. She also calls on the British government to properly fund the Executive.
Health Issue: Department of Health latest waiting times figures release Original release: ‘Plan needed to tackle unacceptably long waiting times’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Resignation of Colum Eastwood
TUV spokesperson says SDLP leader Colum Eastwood's tenure saw a greening of the SDLP and recalls his carrying of an INLA member's coffin. The party claims TUV overtook the SDLP as fifth biggest party in polling and outpolled it in six of 14 Westminster seats, and urges media to drop the "five main…
Other Issue: Colum Eastwood stepping down as SDLP leader Original release: Resignation of Colum Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership and transformation key to tackling shocking health waiting times, says McAllister.
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister calls for strong political leadership and transformation to tackle health waiting times, responding to Department of Health figures showing outpatient waits in the Northern, Southern and Western Trusts rose nearly 10% in a year. She urges the Health…
Health Issue: Department of Health latest waiting times figures release Original release: Leadership and transformation key to tackling shocking health waiting times, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw.
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Stormont executive's slow progress on race relations is unacceptable amid rising racially motivated attacks, calling for urgent work on the Race Relations Order, Racial Equality Strategy and Refugee Integration Strategy.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity demanded from Alliance on puberty blockers
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle calls on the Alliance Party to state its position on the medical advice regarding puberty blockers for children. He cites the Alliance Lord Mayor of Belfast attending a protest against the ban and asks whether leader Naomi Long supports the claim that the Executive…
Health Issue: Puberty blockers ban protest in Belfast and Alliance position Original release: Clarity demanded from Alliance on puberty blockers (opens in a new tab)
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Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson welcomes the appeal outcome upholding clubs' right to refuse Sunday play, citing Loughgall's case and a Ballymena United statement. He calls it a victory for religious freedom and urges local football authorities to respect people's rights in future.
Disability and equality Issue: Loughgall appeal on right of clubs to refuse Sunday play Original release: Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Writes to PM Following Winter Fuel Payment Regulation Announcement
UUP MLA and Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MBE says he has written to the Prime Minister urging a review of Pension Credit eligibility criteria, arguing the Winter Fuel Payment changes for England and Wales put pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive's budget. He calls on the Department…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Winter Fuel Payment Regulations for England and Wales Original release: Allen Writes to PM Following Winter Fuel Payment Regulation Announcement (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Deputy Chair of the Executive Office Committee, backs women's sector calls for urgent approval and funding of the EVAWG framework, and says she has written to the First and deputy First Minister over the lack of progress.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA.
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says a revised and refreshed UUP leadership team under Mike Nesbitt offers an opportunity to modernise party structures with members and to give pro-Union and non-voting people a political home.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP leadership team revision under Mike Nesbitt Original release: Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA. (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)