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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes resolution on senior doctors’ pay dispute.
Alliance spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the resolution of the senior doctors' pay dispute after BMA members voted to accept a 5.26% average uplift backdated to March 2024. He urges the Health Minister and Department to keep engaging with the BMA on ongoing junior doctor and specialist…
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA senior doctors accept 5.26% pay uplift resolution Original release: Donnelly welcomes resolution on senior doctors’ pay dispute. (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the racially motivated arson attack on a Newtownabbey business, calling it sickening and deplorable, and urges anyone with information to contact police while demanding the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: ‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the appointment of Ema Cubitt as Independent Autism Reviewer, taking up post in September, saying the role follows from her Private Members' Bill and will provide independent scrutiny of autism services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt Original release: Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer claim another stark reminder of state of health service, says McAllister and Eastwood
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says a claim that Northern Ireland is 'bottom of the league' on tackling cancer is another stark reminder of health service problems. She calls for an updated cancer strategy to be published and implemented, and says Alliance will hold the Health…
Health Issue: Queen's University claim that Northern Ireland is bottom of the league on cancer Original release: Cancer claim another stark reminder of state of health service, says McAllister and Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business
Alliance Ballyclare Councillor Lewis Boyle condemns a racially motivated arson attack on an Indian and Nepalese restaurant on Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, calling the hate crime unacceptable, thanking police for their response and urging anyone with information to contact them.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA
Doug Beattie MLA announces his resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and says he will not seek re-election as leader. He calls on the next leader to modernise the party with a moderate, inclusive, pro-union message and pledges his full support.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Flynn presses Health Minister for improved addiction and mental health support
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says she joined families bereaved by drug deaths and the People's Kitchen in meeting Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to press for better addiction and mental health support. She reports that the Jack's Promise campaign group urged a wrap-around rehabilitation unit for…
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt meeting on addiction and mental health support Original release: Flynn presses Health Minister for improved addiction and mental health support (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist arson attack in south Belfast, which police are investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. She says no one was hurt but the incident could have cost lives, and calls for racism and hate to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: ‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemn a racially motivated arson attack in the Frenchpark Street area of South Belfast, saying no one was injured. Bradshaw calls for faster action on the Racial Equality Strategy, Race Relations Order and Refugee Integration…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill wishes Doug Beattie and his family well after he announces he will step down as UUP leader. She says Sinn Féin will continue constructive working with the new UUP leader and other Executive and Assembly parties.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill statement on resignation of Doug Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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A Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will stand down as party leader, citing irreconcilable differences with party officers, after the recent general election returned the Ulster Unionist Party to Westminster and secured a seat in the House of Lords.
Other Issue: Doug Beattie resignation as UUP Leader Original release: A Statement from Doug Beattie MC MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland expresses heartfelt condolences after tragic death near Ballycastle
North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland of the Alliance Party expresses condolences to the family of six-year-old Joseph Hegarty, who died in an accident near Ballycastle on 16 August. She says the local community will support the family.
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Dodds – “Time for Answers on Hospital Delay”
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA asks who will be held accountable for the Maternity and Children's Hospital being about ten years overdue, citing Health Minister material that puts the Children's Hospital opening at 2030 at the earliest. She asks what lessons the Belfast Trust and…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Maternity and Children's Hospital delay confirmed by Health Minister Original release: Dodds – “Time for Answers on Hospital Delay” (opens in a new tab)
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Eye watering cost of interpreters to health service in Northern Ireland
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says NHS spending on interpreters has reached over £18 million in five years, with £4,425,608 in 2023/24, and questions whether it can be sustained. He cites a letter to the Health Minister and says the Department does not hold data on missed appointments.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NHS interpreter costs figures released in response to Health Minister letter Original release: Eye watering cost of interpreters to health service in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “answers needed on hospital delay”
DUP Health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA says the £184 million flagship Maternity and Children’s Hospital project is a decade behind schedule, with the Children’s Hospital not expected before 2030, and demands answers and accountability for the delays and costs.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Maternity and Children's Hospital delay confirmed by Health Minister Original release: Dodds – “answers needed on hospital delay” (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly welcomes compensation for victims of UK contaminated blood scandal
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA welcomes the UK Government's announcement that contaminated blood scandal victims will begin receiving compensation before year end. He calls for more detail on the Infected Blood Compensation Authority and engagement with local campaign groups.
Health Issue: UK Government announcement on contaminated blood scandal compensation Original release: Donnelly welcomes compensation for victims of UK contaminated blood scandal (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit's Matt Collins responds to an Irish News column by Brian Feeney, which compared the party to the far right, and says Feeney's assertions are nonsense. He notes the column appeared on the eve of a large anti-racism demonstration in Belfast that the party helped build.
Disability and equality Issue: Brian Feeney column likening People Before Profit to far right Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says she has sought further clarity from the Health Minister on plans to re-establish emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, asking whether recruiting 11 whole time equivalent general surgeons is part of a wider reinstatement plan. She calls on the…
Health Issue: SWAH emergency general surgery reinstatement plans and surgeon recruitment Original release: Murphy presses Health Minister for SWAH emergency general surgery clarity (opens in a new tab)