@dannydonnelly1.bsky.social condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit. Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/_donne...

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.

Conservative Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith tells the BBC that "too many" Liberal Democrats are vegans

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

We all see it don't we?

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.

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...

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.

🧵 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

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

Time to show off my new Wheelchair #SunriseMedical #Q300Mini #Disabled #Disability #DisabledLife #Wheelchair #500Miles #Proclaimers #PeterKay #MattLucas

Encouraging response when I asked the Health Minister if he thought the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) was outdated and needlessly punished people in NI in a debate earlier this week - #DrugLawReform

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...

I’m recruiting a policy and research officer - www.communityni.org/job/policy-a...

Current vacancies in NI health service concerning, says @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social, stating Safe and Effective Staffing legislation must be delivered. Read more here: www.allianceparty.org/curren...

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...

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.

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

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...

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/...

Useful tips for getting up and running here.

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

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.

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

"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.

Danny, that link is giving a 404. I’ve found this, which might help some: www.nienetworks.co.uk/news/article...

UK Government has unique opportunity to secure future of power-sharing, says @naomilong.bsky.social as she writes to Prime Minister about reform of our institutions. See more here - www.allianceparty.org/uk_governmen...

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

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+.

My constituency office in Larne will be open tomorrow from 10am to 3pm if anyone requires assistance - hot water, charge a device etc… #StormEowyn

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

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

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-...

[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

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...

It’s long overdue for NI Water to open their gate and allow public access to the beach at Jointure Bay. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/environ...

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 ?

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...

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...

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...

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

[email protected] calls on Minister to address Assembly on winter pressures in health system. See more here - www.allianceparty.org/donnelly_cal...

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.

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

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

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.'

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...

2024 Headline of the Year nominee (September)

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 !