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Government Politics Stormont

Political Drift Can’t Continue and Democracy Must Be Respected – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said today that political drift in the north can’t be allowed to continue and the public should get the political leadership it demands and deserves. And the Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán also said that the democratic outcome of the Assembly election must be respected and validated. Michelle O’ Neill said: “I […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’ – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed confirmation from UEFA that Ireland and Britain will host the 2028 European Championship games. Michelle O’Neill said: “I am absolutely delighted that UEFA has today confirmed that Ireland and Britain will host the 2023 Euro 2028 Championship games. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime. “The hosting of this […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Euro 2028 Huge Opportunity For North

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said Ireland and Britain’s successful bid to host Euro 2028 is a huge opportunity for the North and the whole of the island. He was speaking after the joint bid was confirmed successful on Tuesday. Mr McNulty said that all relevant parties must commence discussions immediately to agree how […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McGrath: Serious Concern at Smear Test Report

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has expressed serious concern at a report looking at smear tests in the Southern Trust. The Royal College of Pathologists report identified several failings, with 17,500 women set to have their tests re-checked, with some being recalled for new tests to be carried out. Mr McGrath raised the issues with […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Women Must Be Supported as Thousands of Smear Tests Set to be Re-checked – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

UUP Condemns “Terrorist Attack” on Israel

UUP MLA Robbie Butler has condemned the recent attack on Israel. Mr Butler said, “A terrorist attack on Israel, perpetrated by Hamas, has thrown the region into war. It has left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, bodies paraded through the streets being defiled by onlookers. There are multiple captives and a danger that it could […]

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Government Infrastructure Politics Stormont

Sinn Fein as Hamas Fellow Travellers Not Fit For Government – TUV 

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed Sinn Fein for its continued support of Hamas and called the Republican Party unfit for Government. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- The weekend outpourings of support for and celebrating of the massacre of hundreds of innocent civilians in Israel by Hamas by their fellow travellers in Sinn Fein […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

Head of Civil Service Welcomes Announcement of US Business Delegation to NI

Head of Civil Service Jayne Brady has welcomed the announcement of a senior Business Delegation to Northern Ireland by Joe Kennedy, the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. Speaking after Special Envoy Kennedy confirmed the first four members of the delegation, which will take place later in the month, Jayne Brady said: […]

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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

Pupils Can Hide Their “Gender” From Parents In NI Schools – TUV

TUV leader Jim Allister has slammed NI schools following revelations that pupils can hide their gender from parents in schools here. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “While exploring some issues relating to the revised RSE curriculum, I was contacted by a teacher who asked me to look into the School Information Management System (SIMS) […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Urges Public To ‘Hold Their Nerve’

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged local people to ‘hold their nerve’ and stay in the fight to save Daisy Hill Hospital.   Mr. McNulty was speaking after it was announced that the withdrawal of Emergency General Surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital has been made permanent.  The announcement was made at a […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

O’Neill Backs Public Sector Workers’ Efforts to Achieve Fair Pay

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has reiterated Sinn Féin’s full support for public sector workers in their efforts to get fair pay. Speaking after a party delegation met with the Irish Congress Trade Unions (ICTU) at Stormont today, Michelle O’Neill said: “Today we met with representatives of ICTU at Stormont to discuss the challenges facing […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath Hosts Health Roundtable

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath hosted a roundtable with health organisations at Stormont on Monday. Mr McGrath is engaging with health organisations, the community and voluntary sector and political parties in the South to look at how we can save our health service. Among the groups in attendance on Monday were the British Medical Association, […]