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11/05/2015
New Health Minister Appointed
First Minister Peter Robinson has appointed Mr Simon Hamilton as the new Health Minister.
Alliance Leader David Ford welcomed the news and said he must bring a different attitude towards equality issues.
Former Health Minister Jim Wells resigned following remarks he made linking child abuse and gay relationships.
Mr Ford said: "I would like to congratulate Simon Hamilton on his appointment and wish him well during his term in office. However, if he wants to be judged differently to his two predecessors, it is vital that he brings a change in attitude to the Health Department.
"During his first week in office, he can immediately bring an end to his Department's legal challenge on the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood and indicate his support for adoption by civil partners.
"Bringing in a new face will be meaningless if Simon Hamilton just continues with the same attitudes as his predecessors."
(CD)
Alliance Leader David Ford welcomed the news and said he must bring a different attitude towards equality issues.
Former Health Minister Jim Wells resigned following remarks he made linking child abuse and gay relationships.
Mr Ford said: "I would like to congratulate Simon Hamilton on his appointment and wish him well during his term in office. However, if he wants to be judged differently to his two predecessors, it is vital that he brings a change in attitude to the Health Department.
"During his first week in office, he can immediately bring an end to his Department's legal challenge on the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood and indicate his support for adoption by civil partners.
"Bringing in a new face will be meaningless if Simon Hamilton just continues with the same attitudes as his predecessors."
(CD)
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