“One in four people on a health waiting list, one in 34 homeless, and public services at breaking point. But the Assembly only debates a repeated series of non-binding motions. That’s not representative democracy. That’s showboating and grandstanding.”
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Is there anything to be said for another motion?

The appetite for a returned stormont was that it would get to work quickly on addressing the multiple crises facing Northern Ireland. Over ten weeks in and the sense of urgency seems absent.

East Belfast Green Party taking part in #BigSpringClean today. Beautiful day to do a litter pick in Victoria Park #LoveYourGreenway

Green Party leader Senator Seanadóir Mal O’Hara outlines the Green Party's vision for representative democracy, during a debate on the status of the traveller community across the island of Ireland. #GreenParty #fyp #democracy

There is an escalation of attempts to harass and intimidate political reps in the republic. It's not tolerable.

As a Northerner, I know where this leads.

Solidarity and love to Roderic and other reps.

Belfast City Council has agreed to my proposal to write to the Department of Infrastructure to relocate Trademarket to Bankmore Square as a temporary measure. Which will give them time to find a permanent home.

Stormont finances in a perilous state.
Yes we can attribute some of that to Tory Austerity (2010 - Now) & systemic underfunding but these Executive parties have been in power since 1998.
We have seen the waste, squander and poor governance.
Surely they bear some culpability?

NI Green Party Senator Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him) talking about the lack of an anti-poverty strategy 26 years after the good Friday agreement, which has now been kicked down the road to 2027.

The executive parties have failed to deliver, both on alleviating poverty and reconciliation.

The War on Drugs has been a public health disaster. As Greens we have long advocated for not only the need of Overdose Prevention Centres in NI, but also for reform of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Policy must be based on evidence & saving lives, not moralising over drug use.

Green Party leader Senator Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him), in his maiden speech today, talked about growing up in working class North Belfast and building relationships across the community & voluntary sector.

As the Seanads cross-community Senator, Mal will represent all across NI #SharedIsland

The second half of Mal O'Hara's maiden speech as a Senator. Mal's breadth of experience with community groups and as a frontline activist is what this #SharedIsland needs for our #SharedFuture ☘️ Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him) Green Party NI

The Cathaoirleach, the Leader and fellow Senators took the opportunity to welcome new Senator Malachai O'Hara to the Seanad today.

Pictured here with Members and Family before taking his seat in the Seanad Chamber for the first time.

#SeeForYourself #SeanadÉireann

Mal O'Hara's maiden speech as a Senator made a compelling case for representation for all of Northern Ireland in Seanad Éireann- earlier this week Mal became our first non-aligned Senator with just that ambition ☘️
#SharedIsland #SharedFuture Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him) Green Party NI

Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara, welcomed the investment of €165 million in cross-border rail services between Belfast & Dublin.

'Belfast was the 5th worst congested city in the UK which greater access to intercity travel can help reduce.'

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Malachai O’Hara was elected a member of the Seanad today and has signed the Roll of Members.  Senator O’Hara fills the vacancy that arose from the resignation of former Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. #SeeForYourself #SeanadÉireann

Senator Mal O'Hara makes history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann.

Senator O'Hara said 'I can represent all traditions from Northern Ireland as a fair arbiter.'

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There are concerns on the condition of the Assembly Rooms, especially first floor, which is in poor shape.

Castlebrooke has left the area including Assembly Rooms in limbo. The bigger parties have failed City Centre, its been the Greens who have pushed towards vesting the site.

last year i ran a campaign to become the first out trans person elected in Ireland. on that occasion i was unsuccessful, but i cannot fault the support i received from Green Party NI and particularly our leader Seanadóir Mal O’Hara Belfast (he/him) 💚🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Happy Easter from all at the Green Party NI #easter2024

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