Democratic Unionist Party
DUP MP Gregory Campbell congratulates rugby league player Kevin Sinfield on his 7 in 7 challenge of seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising money for Motor Neurone Disease, and says he has tabled a Commons motion marking it.
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SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's pledge to engage the Belfast Trust on getting Givinostat, a drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, to young patients such as 12-year-old Alfie Pentony from Newry.
Health Disability and equality Original release: McGrath welcomes Minister’s commitment to explore access to muscular dystrophy drugs (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker urges republicans to attend a Sunday 2pm gathering at the Bobby Sands statue in Twinbrook, marking the 45th anniversary of Sands's death as part of a wider commemorative programme.
Community relations and legacy Original release: ‘Join with us on Sunday to honour Bobby Sands’ endearing legacy’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's £237,000 resurfacing scheme on the Loughbeg Road in Moneyglass and a £319,000 Seven Mile Straight project near Antrim, saying residents had long pressed for the repairs.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Kearney welcomes Minister’s announcement of road strengthening and repair investments in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath calls for an ambitious plan to cut health waiting lists after figures showed 358,807 people awaiting a first consultant-led outpatient appointment. He says the £46m announced by Health Minister Robin Swann will have a negligible impact and urges an Executive to be…
Health Issue: Department of Health waiting lists figures release May 2022 Original release: McGrath calls for ambitious plan to address health waiting lists (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew visited a Cricket Ireland sports camp involving several clubs and community organisations, thanking the body for the initiative and saying it showed sport's power to bring children together. He called for continued support for sport.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Gildernew praises Cricket Ireland for sports camp initiative (opens in a new tab)