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Danny Donnelly MLA
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Shared future believer. Alliance party MLA for East Antrim. All opinions my own.
Much appreciated!
June 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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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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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
Reposted by Danny Donnelly MLA
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
She’s a nifty mover !
March 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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.
www.northernireland.gov.uk
February 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM