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The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister today met with the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. This was an initial online introductory meeting and focused on the pressures on the Executive’s Finances. Speaking after the meeting, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the new Chancellor today. […]
Reforming adult social care is about so much more than easing hospital pressures, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has emphasised. The Minister was commenting on the publication of update reports on the work of the Social Care Collaborative Forum. Established in April 2023, the Forum is working to implement proposals stemming from the public consultation on […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Government to repeal and replace the Legacy Act as an early pledge during the state opening of Parliament today. Mr Eastwood said that the move demonstrated the change in approach to Northern Ireland where every political party and victims group opposed the Conservative […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said there is now an opportunity for the new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe. The North Belfast MP also welcomed the commitment of the Labour government to begin the process of repealing the Tories’ shameful Legacy Act. John Finucane said: “The election of a new […]
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has welcomed the commitment made today in Westminster that the new Labour Government will repeal the shameful Legacy Act passed by their predecessors that has destroyed the rights of victims and their families to truth and justice. Speaking today, Mrs Brolly said: “Aontú as well as every political party in […]
Legislation, which would allow families of children with special needs to apply for a primary or secondary school place two years beforehand, rather than the current 12 months, has been introduced in the Dáil by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD introduced his first piece of legislation on Wednesday last, named the […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has attended the annual National Day of Commemoration in Dublin today. This year’s event was held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and was attended by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris and political and church leaders from across Ireland. Speaking after the ceremony, Michelle O’Neill said: “I was […]
Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes said, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said latest figures released on cancer waiting times in the north once again reiterate the urgent need to implement the cancer strategy. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Behind each one of these figures and statistics represent a family, a loved one waiting to be diagnosed with cancer. “Cancer patients […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of the new ‘Live Better’ initiative to improve health and wellbeing in communities. The party’s health spokesperson said: “This is a positive initiative which is clearly about improving health and wellbeing in communities by ensuring people have access to support and resources. “It is crucial that […]
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has told the new British Secretary of State Hilary Benn there is an urgent need for fairer funding and investment in public services in the north. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after a party delegation, including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Pat Cullen MP, met Hilary Benn at Hillsborough Castle today. […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and make regulations to […]
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