Paula Bradshaw MLA
@paulaballiance.bsky.social
Alliance Party MLA; Chief Whip; Chair of the Committee for the Executive Office. Hockey coach and umpire. Mother & cat owner.
Had a great time at Belfast Met SU's games night with @fionamcateer.bsky.social. The SU are raising money in support of White Ribbon NI, a charity engaging directly with boys & men to end violence against women.
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
May 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Had a great time at Belfast Met SU's games night with @fionamcateer.bsky.social. The SU are raising money in support of White Ribbon NI, a charity engaging directly with boys & men to end violence against women.
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
To make your own donation, please follow this link: www.givengain.com/project/caoi...
Was delighted to attend today’s M.E. event at Stormont, but as frustrated as many there at the lack of progress on three key aims:
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
May 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Was delighted to attend today’s M.E. event at Stormont, but as frustrated as many there at the lack of progress on three key aims:
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
- alignment with NICE Guidelines;
- mandatory undergraduate education and training for healthcare professionals; and
- public awareness campaigns.
Thank you to @TRPNI for running a powerful and informative event at Stormont.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
May 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Thank you to @TRPNI for running a powerful and informative event at Stormont.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
It was really important to hear the perspective of those who are on the receiving end of such intolerance, toxic behaviour and dehumanising language by some.
A different sort of hockey for me this lunchtime - welcoming the ice cool @BelfastGiants team on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont to celebrate another Elite League triumph!
April 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A different sort of hockey for me this lunchtime - welcoming the ice cool @BelfastGiants team on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont to celebrate another Elite League triumph!
I was privileged to take part in a short film making the case for availability of thrombectomy procedures 24/7 in Northern Ireland:
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
April 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I was privileged to take part in a short film making the case for availability of thrombectomy procedures 24/7 in Northern Ireland:
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
www.stroke.org.uk/northern-ire...
I find it frankly baffling that this service, scheduled to be in place by end 2024, remains time-restricted.
I had a brilliant time at Malone Integrated College's Culture Day on Friday. Well done to all the talented pupils who gave incredible performances, and many thanks to the school for having me! 🌎❤️
April 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I had a brilliant time at Malone Integrated College's Culture Day on Friday. Well done to all the talented pupils who gave incredible performances, and many thanks to the school for having me! 🌎❤️
Thank you to all those who responded to the public consultation on my proposed Display of Emblems Bill.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
April 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Thank you to all those who responded to the public consultation on my proposed Display of Emblems Bill.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
I am meeting the Bills Office later this morning re analysis of the overall consultation results, including both surveys and meetings.
Although I can see the considerable potential in the Glider increasing footfall to shops and cafes along its route, I remain to be convinced that its impact on necessary loading and delivery requirements have been fully considered.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
April 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Although I can see the considerable potential in the Glider increasing footfall to shops and cafes along its route, I remain to be convinced that its impact on necessary loading and delivery requirements have been fully considered.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
I will continue seeking actual answers on this.
I am this afternoon attending a presentation on Project Shield, an innovative multi-agency initiative designed to enhance protective measures against violence towards women and girls through improved information sharing. This is an opportunity to strengthen our collective response to domestic abuse.
April 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I am this afternoon attending a presentation on Project Shield, an innovative multi-agency initiative designed to enhance protective measures against violence towards women and girls through improved information sharing. This is an opportunity to strengthen our collective response to domestic abuse.
Thanks Cllr Tara Brooks for organising such an informative and engaging residents’ meeting with South Belfast PSNI this evening on the issue of preventing and reporting burglary.
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
March 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thanks Cllr Tara Brooks for organising such an informative and engaging residents’ meeting with South Belfast PSNI this evening on the issue of preventing and reporting burglary.
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
Thanks also to the Agape Centre for the use of the room!
This morning (or "ar maidin", as I learned!) I joined party colleagues and Irish language groups in a powerful protest outside Stormont against the €820,000 of Irish language community cuts in Northern Ireland announced by Foras na Gaeilge at the end of January.
March 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This morning (or "ar maidin", as I learned!) I joined party colleagues and Irish language groups in a powerful protest outside Stormont against the €820,000 of Irish language community cuts in Northern Ireland announced by Foras na Gaeilge at the end of January.
We've had over 8,000 responses to our Flags and Emblems Bill consultation.
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
March 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We've had over 8,000 responses to our Flags and Emblems Bill consultation.
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
If you want to transform how we display flags and emblems in public spaces - then make your voice heard and complete the consultation today: surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
Happy to support the “Give 5” campaign for a new script for mental health at Stormont today alongside @allianceparty.bsky.social colleagues.
March 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy to support the “Give 5” campaign for a new script for mental health at Stormont today alongside @allianceparty.bsky.social colleagues.
Wishing everyone a happy and inspiring #IWD2025!
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
March 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Wishing everyone a happy and inspiring #IWD2025!
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
Let us celebrate each other, let us never get complacent about the progress we have made, and let us keep striving for a fairness and justice.
I received a response today from the new Infrastructure Minister confirming, with usual conditions, that the contract award for the construction of the new Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge will take place in late summer this year, meaning we can expect the bridge to be constructed by autumn 2027.
March 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I received a response today from the new Infrastructure Minister confirming, with usual conditions, that the contract award for the construction of the new Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge will take place in late summer this year, meaning we can expect the bridge to be constructed by autumn 2027.
In other news, congratulations to Belfast-based Club KV on securing the Ulster Senior 3 championship and this a well-earned promotion after a 5-2 win at Cookstown today.
March 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In other news, congratulations to Belfast-based Club KV on securing the Ulster Senior 3 championship and this a well-earned promotion after a 5-2 win at Cookstown today.
Great to be joined by @allianceparty Cllrs and MLAs at the @NIAWomensCaucus event this event.
In advance of International Women’s Day, female elected reps from across the political spectrum came together to discuss our pathways to participation and found much common ground ❤️
In advance of International Women’s Day, female elected reps from across the political spectrum came together to discuss our pathways to participation and found much common ground ❤️
February 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Great to be joined by @allianceparty Cllrs and MLAs at the @NIAWomensCaucus event this event.
In advance of International Women’s Day, female elected reps from across the political spectrum came together to discuss our pathways to participation and found much common ground ❤️
In advance of International Women’s Day, female elected reps from across the political spectrum came together to discuss our pathways to participation and found much common ground ❤️
It is not often a Fact Check returns an outright finding of “inaccurate” - but that is what happened with regard to claims made by an MP about my Private Member’s Bill: mailchi.mp/factcheckni/...
To respond to the *actual* proposals, simply click here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
To respond to the *actual* proposals, simply click here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
January 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It is not often a Fact Check returns an outright finding of “inaccurate” - but that is what happened with regard to claims made by an MP about my Private Member’s Bill: mailchi.mp/factcheckni/...
To respond to the *actual* proposals, simply click here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
To respond to the *actual* proposals, simply click here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
The UK Government's commitment to repeal the Legacy Act means that my colleagues and I have been meeting stakeholders and experts in the field to find an approach to the past which prioritises the needs of victims and survivors and which is human rights-complaint.
January 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The UK Government's commitment to repeal the Legacy Act means that my colleagues and I have been meeting stakeholders and experts in the field to find an approach to the past which prioritises the needs of victims and survivors and which is human rights-complaint.
Out and about in South Belfast today trying to identify issues that need to be reported arising from Storm #Eowyn - obviously I won’t spot everything, so if there’s an issue in your street please email paula.bradshaw@co.niassembly.gov.uk
January 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Out and about in South Belfast today trying to identify issues that need to be reported arising from Storm #Eowyn - obviously I won’t spot everything, so if there’s an issue in your street please email paula.bradshaw@co.niassembly.gov.uk
The Education Authority has advised all schools to close tomorrow [Friday 24th] due to the *red* wind warning.
Please stay safe over the alert period.
Please stay safe over the alert period.
January 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Education Authority has advised all schools to close tomorrow [Friday 24th] due to the *red* wind warning.
Please stay safe over the alert period.
Please stay safe over the alert period.
I received a brief but useful update from the Minister on the Special Educational Needs Framework, incorporating the new Regulations, today.
As you can see from the date, the response was quick so I am hopeful it is indicative of the pace at which things are moving.
As you can see from the date, the response was quick so I am hopeful it is indicative of the pace at which things are moving.
January 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I received a brief but useful update from the Minister on the Special Educational Needs Framework, incorporating the new Regulations, today.
As you can see from the date, the response was quick so I am hopeful it is indicative of the pace at which things are moving.
As you can see from the date, the response was quick so I am hopeful it is indicative of the pace at which things are moving.
Among a lot of vital and often harrowing information, there was one obvious connection between the evidence we heard today at Executive Office Committee on Historical Institutional Abuse and Historical Clerical Abuse of children, namely that we are still clearly not reaching everyone affected.
January 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Among a lot of vital and often harrowing information, there was one obvious connection between the evidence we heard today at Executive Office Committee on Historical Institutional Abuse and Historical Clerical Abuse of children, namely that we are still clearly not reaching everyone affected.
It is very important, regardless of your viewpoint, that you have your say on the public consultation around my proposed Private Member’s Bill on the Display of Flags & Emblems from street furniture.
You can access the survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
You can access the survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
January 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It is very important, regardless of your viewpoint, that you have your say on the public consultation around my proposed Private Member’s Bill on the Display of Flags & Emblems from street furniture.
You can access the survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
You can access the survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/emblemsbill
It is important that victims and survivors of historical clerical abuse of children come forward to tell their stories, if they feel able, over the coming weeks. This will inform research and then future actions.
Further info: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/inv...
Further info: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/inv...
January 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It is important that victims and survivors of historical clerical abuse of children come forward to tell their stories, if they feel able, over the coming weeks. This will inform research and then future actions.
Further info: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/inv...
Further info: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/inv...