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Danny Donnelly MLA
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Shared future believer. Alliance party MLA for East Antrim. All opinions my own.
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@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
Donnelly condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit
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June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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.
May 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Conservative Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith tells the BBC that "too many" Liberal Democrats are vegans
April 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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What has this got to do with politics or public service delivery ?
April 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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We all see it don't we?
April 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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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.
March 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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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
March 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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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.
March 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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🧵 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
March 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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
March 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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March 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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
March 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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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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March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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
Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says Donnelly, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered
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February 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Obligation on Public Authorities) Bill
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February 19, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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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.
February 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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
February 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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.
www.health-ni.gov.uk
February 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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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/...
February 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Useful tips for getting up and running here.
November 16, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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
February 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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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.
February 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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
February 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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"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.
January 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM