10/01/2024
SF Calls For Executive To Deliver Fair Pay For Nurses
Sinn Féin has said that there should be no more delays in forming an Executive and delivering fair pay rises for nurses and public sector workers.
Speaking after meeting with representatives from the Royal College of Nursing, First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill said "I've just met with the Royal College of Nursing to listen first-hand to the very difficult challenges facing workers on our wards and in the community.
"It is disgraceful that our public sector workers, including nurses, are still being denied a fair pay deal [as a result of the DUP's continued damaging blockade of the Executive] and are being forced to take further industrial action.
"These workers deserve all parties around an Executive table today, working together to deliver a fair pay deal and to invest in the health service to hire more doctors and nurses to tackle growing waiting lists.
"It is now decision time for the DUP.
"The only decision they should take is to end their blockade of the Executive and Assembly now.
"In the absence of an Executive, the British Secretary of State should move immediately to implement fair pay rises for all health and social care staff and public service workers. This should happen without delay.
"As First Minister Designate, I will continue to work tirelessly to have an Executive up and running so we can get on with investing in the health service, and delivering a fair pay deal for workers."
Speaking after meeting with representatives from the Royal College of Nursing, First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill said "I've just met with the Royal College of Nursing to listen first-hand to the very difficult challenges facing workers on our wards and in the community.
"It is disgraceful that our public sector workers, including nurses, are still being denied a fair pay deal [as a result of the DUP's continued damaging blockade of the Executive] and are being forced to take further industrial action.
"These workers deserve all parties around an Executive table today, working together to deliver a fair pay deal and to invest in the health service to hire more doctors and nurses to tackle growing waiting lists.
"It is now decision time for the DUP.
"The only decision they should take is to end their blockade of the Executive and Assembly now.
"In the absence of an Executive, the British Secretary of State should move immediately to implement fair pay rises for all health and social care staff and public service workers. This should happen without delay.
"As First Minister Designate, I will continue to work tirelessly to have an Executive up and running so we can get on with investing in the health service, and delivering a fair pay deal for workers."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 October 2025
NI Executive Called To Find The Money To Pay Healthcare Workers
The SDLP is calling on the NI Executive to find the money to give to healthcare workers their pay rise, which is overdue. First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the money was there, however Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he has not found the additional £100m from his departmental budget.
NI Executive Called To Find The Money To Pay Healthcare Workers
The SDLP is calling on the NI Executive to find the money to give to healthcare workers their pay rise, which is overdue. First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the money was there, however Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he has not found the additional £100m from his departmental budget.
22 September 2023
SF Calls On UK Govt To Deliver 'Fair Pay Deal'
As health and social care workers across NI take part in strike action, Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to "deliver a fair pay deal".
SF Calls On UK Govt To Deliver 'Fair Pay Deal'
As health and social care workers across NI take part in strike action, Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to "deliver a fair pay deal".
05 January 2024
SF Calls For 'Fair Pay Rises' For Healthcare Workers
Sinn Féin Vice President and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill has written to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to state her continued support for fair pay rises and safe working conditions for all health and social care staff.
SF Calls For 'Fair Pay Rises' For Healthcare Workers
Sinn Féin Vice President and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill has written to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to state her continued support for fair pay rises and safe working conditions for all health and social care staff.
16 January 2024
DUP Calls On Heaton-Harris To Deliver For Public Sector Workers
The DUP has called on the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, to work with the NI Civil Service to deliver a fair settlement for public sector workers in Northern Ireland.
DUP Calls On Heaton-Harris To Deliver For Public Sector Workers
The DUP has called on the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, to work with the NI Civil Service to deliver a fair settlement for public sector workers in Northern Ireland.
21 February 2023
Govt Urged To End Cuts And Deliver Fair Pay For Public Sector
The UK government must end its savage cuts to services and get on with delivering fair pay and safe conditions for public sector workers. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney made the call as teachers and health workers take part in strike action today across the north.
Govt Urged To End Cuts And Deliver Fair Pay For Public Sector
The UK government must end its savage cuts to services and get on with delivering fair pay and safe conditions for public sector workers. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney made the call as teachers and health workers take part in strike action today across the north.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.