Michelle O'Neill reflects on her first year in office, emphasizing progress made on key issues and outlining priorities for the year ahead, including tackling violence against women and girls.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said that the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls strategy was a top priority for the Executive as she reflected on her first year in office. The Sinn Féin Vice President was one of a number of politicians to issue a New Year message. In her reflections, Ms O'Neill said that the return of the Assembly and Executive marked a moment of possibility.
'Whether you’re from Pomeroy or Portaferry, the Shankill Road or Ballymurphy, as First Minister for all, I am committed to representing you and delivering hope and opportunity for you and your family,' she said. 'My guiding principle is to serve everyone equally across our community, working relentlessly to make a real and positive change in people's lives. 'We’ve made significant progress on key issues that affect people right across society.' The First Minister reflected on a number of developments throughout the year including progress on the A5, additional funding for health and education and progress on the expansion of Ulster University's Magee campus. Michelle O'Neill also drew attention to the number of women who were murdered in Northern Ireland this year. 'Tragically, 2024 saw seven women murdered in the North. Behind every death is a family left shattered by grief. As a society, we must and can do better,' she said. 'That’s why launching the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls strategy was a top priority for this Executive and why I will continue to ensure the strategy’s targets are delivered. We all share a responsibility to challenge the misogyny that enables such heinous crimes to persist. 'Women should feel safe in every street, town, and city across this island.' Michelle O'Neill asko called for society to come together to deliver 'a future where our children can realise their full potential— with access to good jobs, a roof over their heads, and lives full of exciting opportunitie
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