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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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 · 13/04/2025

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 · 13/04/2025

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

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Cameron Yarde Jnr @cameronyardejnr.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We all see it don't we?

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Prof Siobhan O’Neill @profsiobhanon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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 · 18/03/2025

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...

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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 ...

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Prof Siobhan O’Neill @profsiobhanon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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 · 18/03/2025

🧵 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 · 18/03/2025

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

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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 · 03/03/2025

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. ⬇️ www.allianceparty.org/work_f...

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Work for us

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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...

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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 · 17/02/2025

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 · 17/02/2025

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 · 10/02/2025

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...

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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 · 10/02/2025

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 · 16/11/2024

Useful tips for getting up and running here.

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I’m back at Ballycarry Community Centre for my regular pop up clinic this morning from 10 - 12noon. If I or my team can be of assistance call in or get in touch. #WorkingForEastAntrim

Graphic of Danny Donnelly MLA overlaid on a picture of Ballycarry Main Street adverting pop up advice clinic at the Ballycarry Community Centre on Saturday 8th February from 10 - 12noon.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Sinn Féin, the DUP, UUP and SDLP all said they wanted to protect our environment... Yet they've all failed to back our plans to punish repeated polluters. Words alone won't fix the environmental crisis.

Image of Lough Erne and Lough Neagh.

Text reads: Sinn Féin, DUP, UUP and SDLP all said they wanted to protect our environment...

So why did they all fail to back our plans to punish polluters?

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

A year on from the end of the DUP boycott of government in NI it shouldn’t be forgotten that Assembly is as stable today as it was the day before the last collapse. We need to reform the institutions so that no one party can veto government in NI and prevent future collapses. #EndRansomPolitics

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Lee Kane @1leekane.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

"We are here to pledge that we will never allow history to repeat itself" - Tova Friedman, 86, survivor Today, Holocaust Memorial Day, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Today we reflect, remember, and honour. And today we commit. To never allowing such to happen again.

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TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Met Éireann need to be told that if they post on Twitter. All replies will be blue tick climate change denial sock puppets and gullible people who believe the sock puppets. It’s not public service information anymore. They wouldn’t do the tv weather forecast if a donkey kept walking on set

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Paul Rice @paulrice.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Transfer Test results tomorrow. Important to remember that it will not define a kids life. Nobody sitting in the dark tonight cares how the engineer who gets the lights back on did in their 11+.

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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 22/01/2025

Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin (Collaboration with @politicalbeauty.bsky.social )

Picture of the Tesla gigafactory in Berlin with Elon Musk projected and the words Heil Tesla

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Anyone know a good tailor and where I may be able to source a monacle ? #NeedToSmartenUpLads

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

IMTAC NI have launched their annual recruitment process for new members and this year a new Chairperson. Imtac campaigns on issues that affect the mobility of disabled people and older people. Recruitment closes on Thurs 20th Feb 2025 at 5pm. www.imtac.org.uk/application-...

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Application packs for Imtac Membership and Chairperson Recruitment 2025

This is the application pack for applying to be a member of Imtac or the Chairperson of Imtac. It includes an application form for membership, a seperate application form for Chairperson, guidance no...

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Kalvin the Reindeer @kalvinmacleod.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

[playing poker] FRIEND: I’m all in ME: [yearning for this type of commitment since we first met] me too, man, I’m all in too FRIEND: um, a pair of kings ME: you bet we are

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We have an integrated Health and Social Care system in NI we should be able to discharge patients from hospital back into their homes or to an appropriate Care Home facility in a timely manner. This is clearly not happening and need to investigate why. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Social care in Northern Ireland needs a 'joined-up approach'

Long waits at emergency departments are partly caused a lack of bed space due to people not being discharged.

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Instead of arguing about what might be the flag in a United/New Ireland if a border poll is successful at some point in the future what about having a flag for NI that represents everyone in NI ?

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

NI Ambulance Service is under severe pressure, leading to unacceptable life-threatening delays. @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social was speaking ahead of our motion, calling for urgent action to tackle these critical issues impacting our service and patients.🚑 👇: www.allianceparty.org/plan_n...

Image of an ambulance. Text reads: Ambulance response times are being missed every month (Northern Ireland Hospital Statistics Emergency Care 23/24). It's time to tackle these unacceptable delays.

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

We need to hear what the Heath minister is doing to address the ongoing and worsening crisis across the NI Health Service. People are facing unacceptable waits for treatment and staff are working under intense pressure for prolonged periods. We need action now. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Northern Ireland hospitals: Emergency meeting set amid pressures

The health minister will brief Stormont's health committee as pressures continue at emergency departments.

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Flags symbolise our heritage and identity, but they can also be used to sow division, mark territory and instil fear. That's why Paula Bradshaw has launched a consultation on her bill to change how we display flags in public spaces. Make your voice heard. www.allianceparty.org/flags_and_em...

Picture of Union Jack and Irish Tricolour flags on a lamppost.

Text reads: Flags and Emblems Bill consultation open. Make your voice heard!

Text reads: 1. Set out the rules and guidelines. – Establish a regulatory framework for the display of emblems (including on flags, banners and posters) on lamp posts and other street furniture.

Text reads: Determine who takes them down. – Clarify whose responsibility it is to remove emblems displayed unlawfully, including paramilitary flags and posters expressing racial hatred.

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Nothings Monstered @nothingsmonstrd.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

"Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." — Albert Camus

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Alliance Party @allianceparty.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

.@dannydonnelly1.bsky.social calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system. See more here - www.allianceparty.org/donnelly_cal...

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Donnelly calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system

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No longer using this account. @turnedtofire.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I know headlines like this can make us feel helpless, but there are things we can do to help protect each other and our overstretched, underfunded services. 1.

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Aaron Skinner @aaron-skinner.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

@allianceparty.bsky.social new year's swim at Ballygally, even got the rainbow out for the occasion @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social @niamhs90.bsky.social

Danny, Keith, Niamh, Ivan and Aaron from East Antrim Alliance Party in dry robes standing in front of the sea with a rainbow over their heads

Swimmers in the sea with a rainbow overhead

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

It was a huge privilege to serve the people of East Antrim in the NI Assembly throughout 2024. My hope is that 2025 will be the year that we reform the institutions to make them stable and work for everyone. #HappyNewYear #EndRansomPolitics

Danny Donnelly MLA speaking in the NI Assembly.

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Lee Kane @1leekane.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year 🎉 New year, new account. Finally leaving the toxic other place, and giving this a go. Find all my links at linktr.ee/1leekane Wishing you peace, good health and happiness in 2025 and beyond. 'We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne.'

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Waiting a prolonged period in A&E associated with increased mortality. Last year emergency medicine consultant Dr Russell McLaughlin stated there was strong evidence that indicated that in 2022, 1,434 people died as a result of delays in NI’s A&E depts. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024...

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Slow-building crisis in North’s health system keeps excess deaths ‘off the radar’, says senior doctor

Emergency medicine consultant Russell McLaughlin draws a comparison with lives lost at the height of the Troubles to illustrate the crisis facing Northern Ireland’s health service

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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

2024 Headline of the Year nominee (September)

Zoo admits that their pandas are ‘painted dogs’ after backlash from visitors
‘That’s the Temu version of a panda,’ viewer says

Olivia Hebert
Los Angeles
--The Independent, 20 Sep 2024

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Danny Donnelly MLA @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Never watched Gavin and Stacey and don’t know much about it but people seem very happy to see a bride being publicly humiliated and having her wedding day ruined on Christmas Day TV !

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