Jayne McCormack
Broadcast Journalist at BBC
Political Correspondent at BBC News NI
@BBCNewsNI Political Correspondent 📱💻 📻 📺
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Jayne McCormack
Cardiac review 'appalling', health minister saysJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaHealth minister Mike Nesbitt said the report's findings were 'unacceptable'A report detailing a culture of poor behaviour by some heart surgeons at Northern Ireland's cardiac surgery unit is "appalling", Stormont's health minister has said. The paper, first reported by UTV, raised serious concerns within the unit and said the issues had led to a "significant risk to patient safety".
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Jayne McCormack
'Lowering voting age would be amazing'Jayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentBBCBea said if young people are contributing to society they should get a say on who makes the rulesIn two years' time, five students that spoke to BBC News NI at Belfast High School in County Antrim will turn 16, meaning they'll be able to get a job, donate blood or even join the armed forces. By 2027, they might also be counted among the first 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland who could be able to vote.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Jayne McCormack
Anti-poverty strategy to be signed off after 18 yearsJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentGetty ImagesStormont's Executive Committee was found in breach of its legal obligation to adopt an anti-poverty strategyThe minister previously described the document as a "realistic" but long-term plan to tackle poverty. It must be signed off by ministers before it can go out for public consultation.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Jayne McCormack
'Incredibly important' abuse is tackled - Little-PengellyJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaThe deputy first minister spoke about the incident during question time in the assembly on MondayThe Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said it is "incredibly important" that abuse against politicians is tackled after a man was prosecuted for threatening to kill her.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Jayne McCormack
Education Minister urges compliance on Supreme Court gender rulingJayne McCormackBBC News NI Political correspondentPA MediaMr Givan said he did not believe a boy who identifies as a girl should be using girls' changing rooms and toiletsEducation Minister Paul Givan has asked officials to ensure that his department is complying with the Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex.
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Gerry Adams claim 'thoroughly investigated' - BBC https://t.co/BWyj1Yz1Gd
'Incredibly important' abuse is tackled - Little-Pengelly https://t.co/KlGotwHrw7
Education Minister Paul Givan has asked officials to ensure that his department is complying with the Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex. https://t.co/vkUO4dIC8m