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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Jun 17

@dannydonnelly1.bsky.social condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit.

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Donnelly condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Jun 14

Much appreciated!

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · May 12

No one should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love.

It’s time for the Communities Minister to deliver the LGBTQI Strategy, and for all parties to unite against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.

Image of Naomi Long MLA and Lord Mayor of Belfast Cllr Micky Murray. Text reads: Alliance supports International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. We need: To address all barriers faced by LGBTQI+ communities. The Communities Minister to publish an LGBTQI+ Strategy. To urgently introduce a ban on conversion therapy.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Apr 13

Conservative Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith tells the BBC that "too many" Liberal Democrats are vegans

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Louth For Ever 🦋 @louthforever.bsky.social · Apr 13

What has this got to do with politics or public service delivery ?

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Cameron Yarde Jnr @cameronyardejnr.bsky.social · Apr 2

We all see it don't we?

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Prof Siobhan O’Neill @profsiobhanon.bsky.social · Mar 18

4/ and it would not encourage more people into work,

because mental illnesses are real illnesses, and many of those affected are unable to work.

What people with mental illness need is health services, treatment, support & compassion.

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Prof Siobhan O’Neill @profsiobhanon.bsky.social · Mar 18

3/ The removal of welfare protections would harm the mental health of the vulnerable...

...people who have experienced trauma - including the trauma of the Troubles.

29% of our population report that the conflict has impacted their mental health🔽
www.mentalhealthchampion-ni.org.uk/publications...

Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey 2023: Access to mental health supports in Northern Ireland

New findings released by Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Mental Health Champion, from the 2023 Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey, highlights the public experiences of accessing mental health services ...

www.mentalhealthchampion-ni.org.uk

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Prof Siobhan O’Neill @profsiobhanon.bsky.social · Mar 18

2/ Data shows that economic crises & austerity measures lead to increased suicide rates.

The suicide rate in the most deprived areas is already twice that of the least deprived areas. These cuts would further widen the inequalities.

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Prof Siobhan O’Neill @profsiobhanon.bsky.social · Mar 18

🧵 1/ I’m concerned that, if implemented in NI, the welfare cuts announced today would be utterly devastating for those with mental illness, & plunge many into suicidal distress.

Whilst suicide is complex, there is strong evidence of the link between financial pressure & suicide

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Mar 18

Today is the last day to respond to the consultation on my proposed Private Members Bill on placing an obligation on public bodies in NI to have due regard to the #UNCRPD.
You can submit a response here -https://www.allianceparty.org/disability_rights_bill

Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Mar 6

a man in a back to the future vest is making a funny face and saying `` huh ? ''

Alt: GIF of Marty McFly in back to the future making a funny face and saying `` huh ? ''

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Mar 6

She’s a nifty mover !

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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · Mar 6

Time to show off my new Wheelchair

#SunriseMedical #Q300Mini #Disabled #Disability #DisabledLife #Wheelchair #500Miles #Proclaimers #PeterKay #MattLucas

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Mar 6

Encouraging response when I asked the Health Minister if he thought the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) was outdated and needlessly punished people in NI in a debate earlier this week -
#DrugLawReform

Screenshot of text of a question from Danny Donnelly MLA to the Health Minister during an Assembly debate. Text reads ‘Mr Donnelly: Does the Minister agree that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is outdated, that it needlessly punishes people who use drugs and that its impact on people in Northern Ireland should be reviewed?

Mr Nesbitt: I thank the Member for his intervention. The fact that the law dates from 1971 suggests that it may well be fit for review. The Member is taking me into the area of a different debate, and it is a debate that I would very much welcome the House having, including our debating taking a position on whether we are in the right place, and have been since the early 1970s, or whether it is time to look at taking a different approach. Again, for me, the fundamental is to look at the causes of the causes and how we address them.’

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Mar 3

Danny Donnelly MLA is hiring a Policy & Research Officer.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference across Northern Ireland and want to learn more about joining his team, click the link below. ⬇️

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Work for us

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Mar 3

I’m recruiting a policy and research officer - www.communityni.org/job/policy-a...

Policy and Research Officer - Danny Donnelly MLA

Responsibility for full range of policy and research support to Danny Donnelly MLA preparing briefings, questions and speeches, monitoring business, developing Motions, Questions and Private Members B...

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · Feb 19

Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered.

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Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says Donnelly, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 19

The consultation on my proposed Private Members Bill ensuring public authorities in NI have due regard to the principles of the UNCRPD is open until the 11th March. You can access the consultation here - www.allianceparty.org/disability_r...

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Obligation on Public Authorities) Bill

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Aaron Skinner @aaron-skinner.bsky.social · Feb 17

Changing Places Toilet Now Open at Marine Gardens!

When plans to redevelop the Pirate Park came before the council, @cllrlaurengray.bsky.social and I made it clear that such a significant investment had to include accessible facilities for all.

Aaron Skinner, Andrew Muir and Lauren Gray standing in front of the new Changing Places toilet in Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 17

There’s not a day that it doesn’t hit me coming in here how much of a privilege it is to represent my area at the NI Assembly. #WorkingForEastAntrim

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 10

I agree and it’s also good to see that single use vapes will be banned in NI and across the U.K. from 1st June 2025. www.northernireland.gov.uk/news/muir-we...

Muir welcomes ban on single use vapes

A ban on the sale and supply of single use vapes will come into force on 1 June 2025, Minister Muir said.

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 10

A historic day in the NI Assembly as we passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which includes NI in the U.K. Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This will make it illegal for tobacco products to be sold to anyone born on or after 1st Jan 2009. This will save countless lives. www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/tobacco...

Tobacco and Vapes Bill will save lives – Nesbitt

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the NI Assembly’s support for Northern Ireland’s inclusion in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

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PPR @ppr-org.bsky.social · Feb 10

Delighted that @allianceparty.bsky.social have endorsed the #Give5 Framework!

Great to have cross-party support for our rights based framework for well-being.

Thanks to @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social for meeting with us.

Find out more and endorse Give 5 👉 www.nlb.ie/take-action/...

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Colin Byrne @misterbyrne.bsky.social · Nov 16

Useful tips for getting up and running here.

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