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8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern Trust
North Antrim MP Jim Allister says his constituents are being failed by the Northern Trust after a case revealed an 8‑year‑9‑month wait for an ‘urgent’ dermatology appointment, calling it a catastrophic failure and pledging to press the Trust’s CEO on the issue.
Health Issue: Northern Trust dermatology service wait times criticism Original release: 8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern TrustArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett calls on the Taoiseach to use the Shared Island fund to retain maternity and other services at Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital, citing consultant shortages, the temporary move to Craigavon and cross‑border patient rerouting.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital
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DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
The party opposes carbon audit penalties on farmers. Minister McIlveen is involved.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
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CCG: Don’t sell our land for an AI campus!
Aontú calls for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to reject the sale of publicly owned land for a data centre expansion in Coleraine.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine data centre expansion proposal Original release: CCG: Don’t sell our land for an AI campus!
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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, urging progressive voters to retain the two cross‑community MLAs and pledging to deliver a shared, inclusive society for the constituency.
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 the collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill is a result of failure to act with urgency. He calls for the Minister to restore full services as soon as possible.
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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DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal
The party MLAs are pressing the Southern Trust over the withdrawal of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal
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Pressure must stay on the Southern Trust and the Health Minister to save Daisy Hill maternity services – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls for the Southern Trust and Health Minister to reinstate Daisy Hill maternity services after the Trust's decision to approve temporary relocation.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Pressure must stay on the Southern Trust and the Health Minister to save Daisy Hill maternity services – Hughes
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Cllr Anna Henry welcomes £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services
Cllr Anna Henry welcomes £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services across Northern Ireland, benefiting women's healthcare.
Health Disability and equality Issue: £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services announced Original release: Cllr Anna Henry welcomes £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services
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Flynn welcomes investment in Endometriosis services and new surgical technology
Órlaithí Flynn welcomes investment in endometriosis services and new surgical technology, calling for improved access and an all-island approach.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Introduction of new gynaecological surgical robot in Belfast Original release: Flynn welcomes investment in Endometriosis services and new surgical technology
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Butler Announces £1.95m Investment in Endometriosis Services
The party announces Health Minister Robbie Butler's £1.95m investment in endometriosis services. The investment aims to improve access to care and reduce waiting times.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Butler Announces £1.95m Investment in Endometriosis Services
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Health Minister: 'Let’s work together to protect our Health Service this winter'
Health Minister Robbie Butler urges public to work with Health Service to protect services this winter. The plans aim to ensure services remain safe and responsive.
Health Issue: Winter Surge plans publication Original release: Health Minister: 'Let’s work together to protect our Health Service this winter'
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PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
The party hosts a meeting on the suspension of Daisy Hill Hospital's maternity services. Richard Boyd Barrett TD and others will discuss community organising to protect the hospital.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Host Meeting on Daisy Hill
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
The party announces its North Down Assembly candidates, Andrew Muir and Connie Egan, who will campaign on delivering for households and building a shared future.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
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Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident
The party expresses concern over oil contamination at BEWWT, affecting birds. Sian Mulholland and Chelsea Harwood are concerned.
Environment and climate Issue: Broughshane Environment Waterfowl and Wildlife Trust oil contamination Original release: Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident
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New Strategy must mark a turning point for nature in Northern Ireland, says Blair
The party's MLA says the Nature Recovery Strategy marks a turning point for Northern Ireland's environment, with plans to reduce pollution and protect biodiversity.
Environment and climate Issue: Launch of Nature Recovery Strategy Original release: New Strategy must mark a turning point for nature in Northern Ireland, says Blair
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PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
The party supports the SOS Daisy Hill committee against maternity service suspension. Marc Mac Seáin comments on the issue.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: PBP Support Daisy Hill Maternity March
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McGrath: Patients Are Waiting While Executive Fails to Deliver Budget
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: McGrath: Patients Are Waiting While Executive Fails to Deliver Budget
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Eastwood backs home carers amid rising pressures
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood supports home carers amid rising pressures and demands better pay and support.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Stormont brake request on EU goods regulations Original release: Eastwood backs home carers amid rising pressures
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McGrath: Our Doctors and Nurses Are Not Pawns in a Political Game
The party MLA Colin McGrath condemns the Executive's handling of health service pay disputes, accusing Ministers of putting frontline healthcare workers in a political standoff.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Stormont handling of health service pay disputes Original release: McGrath: Our Doctors and Nurses Are Not Pawns in a Political Game