Dad and husband. Health/trade union public affairs. Personal account so views, mine, etc.
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The post of head of the Northern Ireland civil service has no formal “performance appraisal system” according to evidence at @NIACfEd today.
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Ciara Mageean died this morning. A light has gone out in the world. Authentic, talented, decent. Her kindness and wonderful personality was a joy to watch and see. Then came her iconic sporting achievements.
When we sat down with Ciara for the GAA Social in July, she received disappointing news the day before. Ciara didn’t want to cancel, so we recorded on the Tuesday. It’s 90 minutes Oisin & myself will always treasure. She was the best of us.
To Thomas, I’m so sorry. She was mad about you. To the Mageean family, all her great friends and the Portaferry community- what a stunning human being, to call one of your own. This is so unfair.
I’ve never met a person who met Ciara, who didn’t love her. A one off.
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🎥 Andy Burnham says his son is ‘marrying into a Hibs family’ and trying to get him to support the club
‘He’s trying to get me on this. I’m more Celtic. He’s got me leaning Hibs a bit.’
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Could one resignation bring down Stormont?
If the First Minister or deputy First Minister resigns:
👉Both lose office
👉Other ministers can remain as caretakers
👉The Assembly can continue
👉Fresh elections aren’t automatic
No joint engagements. No resignation. Not yet.
Today’s DUP announcement raises a bigger question: what would actually happen if the deputy First Minister walked away?
We explain the rules governing Stormont’s future. 👇
#stormont #northernireland #powersharing
Is there anything to be said for letting the wreckers and fringe bucketmouths work away and just howl at the moon (or a road) on their own?
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It is deeply frustrating that the NI executive will not be represented at the important meeting on economic growth with the PM tomorrow. I understand feelings are running high but it must be in the interests of the people of Northern Ireland that everyone gets round the table.
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The first test of public opinion since the #Drumcree dispute.
@Moreincommon_ poll
Sinn Féin 30% (+5)
DUP 18% (+1)
UUP 13% (nc)
TUV 11% (–1)
Alliance 9% (–2)
SDLP 9% (nc)
Ind / Others: 4% (-1)
Green 3% (-1)
People Before Profit 1% (-1)
Aontú 1% (nc)
(+/- changes since July)
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Senior doctors in England are to stage a two day strike in late November.
Consultants who are members of the doctors union the BMA will strike on Nov 25th and 26th in a pay dispute which also covers working hours and conditions.
The last strike by consultants was in 2023.
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If our executive collapses it may well signal the complete collapse of our NHS.
I can’t imagine the pressure, but well done to @GRobinsonDUP for his resolve and strong leadership in very difficult circumstances
Tonight DUP MP @carlalockhart resigned as a DUP officer, a story first reported by @SuzyJourno
DUP party leader @GRobinsonDUP says he's "sorry to see that it has occurred and she remains a key part of our team."
#BBCTheView @MarkCarruthers7
Grim stuff. Next week's Assembly recess can't come soon enough. A lot of jets in need of a cool down...
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Sinn Féin confirms Pat Cullen will contest next year’s Assembly election.
The Fermanagh South Tyrone MP will run alongside Deirdre Hargey in South Belfast & Mid Down - where the party hopes to take two seats.
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The Government have recommended yet another sub-inflationary pay rise for an already beleaguered medical profession. Cutting pay is not the way to tell a workforce you value them.
bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/…
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The Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk and NHS England @NHSEngland have published joint written evidence on senior health leaders to the #SSRB. Please find it here:
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Hospital doctors’ dispute is over pay erosion, not late pay uplifts. Pay erosion has seen pay drop from between 16% - 26% over the past 18 years (depending on what grade / band you’re on) due to below inflation pay awards.
Read our full statement bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/…
The practical impacts of the NI Executive’s failure to agree a budget have been surprisingly muted. But that’s about to change as doctors & nurses run out of patience on their unimplemented pay awards. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c32l…
Northern Ireland hospital doctors announce new strike dates bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/… via @TheBMA
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📣 Consultants and SAS doctors in Northern Ireland
Our next STRIKE will take place on Monday 23 November, for 24 hours, with Christmas Day cover.
We’ve had enough. We’re striking for #FullPayRestoration ✊
Make sure your details are up to date 👇
brnw.ch/21x6qiz
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📣 Resident doctors in Northern Ireland
Our next STRIKE will take place on Friday 20 November, for 24 hours, a full walk out.
We’ve had enough. We’re striking for #FullPayRestoration ✊
Make sure your details are up to date 👇
brnw.ch/21x6qiy
Phil Mynes retweeted
📣 Consultants and SAS doctors in Northern Ireland
Our next STRIKE will take place on Monday 23 November, for 24 hours, with Christmas Day cover.
We’ve had enough. We’re striking for #FullPayRestoration ✊
Make sure your details are up to date 👇
brnw.ch/21x6qhJ
