Because of the self-serving actions of the DUP, I am unable to deliver a three year budget to;
1. recruit more doctors and nurses
2. tackle waiting lists
3. fund cancer services and mental health
4. transform the Health Service
That is the type of real change people want to see
I have approved the 'thank you' payments to HSC staff and students. I have also written to the British Government to ask that these payments are exempt from tax and social security.
Martin McGuinness would have 70 this weekend. We miss him now more than ever. This Saturday at 7pm there will be an online tribute to Martin’s life and legacy. Tune in.
#MeAndMartin
Tonight I have proposed a grant scheme to assist hospitality businesses forced to close in Derry City & Strabane. Hope for agreement from Ministerial colleagues tomorrow.
No parade or beer needed on
#Lafheilepadraig
when you have the peace and beauty of Camlough lake on your doorstep. Even the swans came over to say hello.
Austerity policies have severely impacted on the capacity of Health and Social Care services, here and elsewhere, to respond to the Covid 19 pandemic. For clarity, lockdown has been absolutely necessary to save lives.
The decision on A level grades will require additional university places for our students. Happy to work with Executive colleagues to identify the necessary resources to achieve this.
Called into Owenbeg on my way back from Derry to wish
@Doiregaa
success on Saturday. Thanks to
@henryjoystephen
for the tour of the facilities.
Old and young took to the top of Slieve Gullion in South Armagh today to add our support to the growing momentum for Irish Unity. Bígí linn
#Time4Unity
On the advice of the Public Health Agency and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer my period of self-isolation ends today. I will return to the Assembly tomorrow to move the Budget Bill.
As our society and economy once again face huge challenges
@dptfinance
will deliver an Executive agreed support package of £40m for over 3,000 hospitality businesses. Grants of between £10k and £20k will be delivered by Land & Property Services.
Out with the Camlough litter pickers this morning. Part of a South Armagh community initiative to keep our beautiful area tidy. Take your rubbish home with you!
We need an Executive formed now to deal with the rising cost of living and put money in the pockets of struggling workers and families.
The British government should reduce VAT on energy bills to cut household costs.
People cannot wait any longer for support.
Really enjoyed Crock of Cold on BBC 4 tonight with Shane McGowan talking to
@GerryAdamsSF
Met Shane in a pub in Camden once many years ago. Sin sceal eile!
On day one after the election, Sinn Féin are ready to get back into the Executive and work to strengthen the health service and get money out the door to support workers and families through the cost-of-living crisis. That’s our priority.
Speaking on
@BBCTalkback
today.
Ordinary people & public services will pay the price for today's Tory Budget that will push us further into recession.
People need support now.
Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive to work with all parties to support workers & families through the cost-of-living crisis.
I provided £1m to financially support people affected by contaminated blood. I will be seeking assurances that the £1m will be used in full and for its intended purpose.
For clarity, I have not received any bid from any minister for funds to support the taxi or coach sectors or the self employed. Will be happy to consider them if/when I do.
The SDLP belief in the Westminster parliament is naive and the promise to stop Boris and Brexit is in the realms of political fantasy. Team Sinn Féin works where it counts in Ireland, in Europe and in Washington. We DELIVER answers to the Brexit chaos of Westminster.
When myself and Barry Sloan started out with a group of Under 8s in 2002 we always hoped this would be the outcome for some of them. Very proud of Greg and Connaire today.
Productive couple of days in Ottawa at the Canadian parliament where interest in Ireland and the GFA remains as strong as ever. Thanks to
@FOSFCanada
for their hospitality. Now home for the election counts 🙏