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15 releases
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance Party selects Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly as its East Antrim Assembly candidates, saying they will provide a cross‑community, progressive choice and urging progressive voters to keep a strong Alliance team in the Assembly.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Alliance selects East Antrim Assembly candidates Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
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Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says he is disappointed by confirmation that maternity services are temporarily moving from Daisy Hill to Craigavon, and says the situation reflects poor long-term workforce planning. He calls on the Health Minister to take accountability and restore Daisy Hill services…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill a result of failure to act with urgency, says Danny Donnelly MLA
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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
Alliance MLA Paul Bradshaw accuses the DUP of using filibustering tactics to delay the Flags Bill, which he says is an attempt to block legislation on abusive flags. He says the Committee Stage should move faster and that he has drafted amendments and offered meetings with other parties.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance MLA Egan welcomes Justice Minister Long's announcement of a Bail Support Pilot for women on remand, saying early intervention can address mental health, addiction and domestic abuse issues and stop cycles of further harm.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
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Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
Alliance's Alderman Richard Brown-Stewart pays tribute to Greysteel massacre victims
Community relations and legacy Issue: Greysteel massacre 33rd anniversary Original release: Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
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Alliance welcomes Lower Ormeau parades decision and calls for focus on reconciliation
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown welcomes the Parades Commission's Lower Ormeau parade decision, calls for focus on reconciliation.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Lower Ormeau parades decision Original release: Alliance welcomes Lower Ormeau parades decision and calls for focus on reconciliation
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John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
The party's South Antrim Assembly candidate John Blair outlines his priorities and campaign message.
Economy and employment Health Original release: John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
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Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
The party calls for independent mediation over Drumcree, citing failure to serve the people of Garvaghy Road. Lesley Veronica and Cllr Brian Smyth comment.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Drumcree dispute Original release: Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
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Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
The party's Cllr Brian Smyth comments on the Parades Commission ruling, calling for a peaceful Orange Order parade. He also seeks transparency in the Commission's decision-making process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
The party announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate, pledging to protect the environment and improve public services. Flynn will focus on clean water and better transport.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness and encourage early detection.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
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Safe access zones law working as intended
The party welcomes a Supreme Court judgment upholding the Safe Access Zones law, which protects people accessing abortion services from harassment and intimidation.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Supreme Court judgment on Safe Access Zones law Original release: Safe access zones law working as intended
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Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
The party comments on domestic abuse, calling for action to protect women and girls. Councillor Kendall expresses solidarity with Women's Aid and calls for sustained funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Honouring and remembering women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse
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Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
Cllr Kendall condemns Executive for failing to implement Safe Leave legislation, criticising delays and inaction.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Safe Leave legislation delay and inaction Original release: Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
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Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
The party supports Ruby's Law to protect pets and people from domestic abuse, proposed by Councillor Lauren Kendall.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Ruby's Law domestic abuse protection legislation proposal Original release: Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse