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Private taxis in bus lanes "an act of desperation with little regard for the wider consequences" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth criticises DFI Minister John O'Dowd's decision to allow private taxis in Belfast bus lanes, calling it desperate and warning it puts cyclists at risk and confuses drivers. He calls for a walking, cycling and public transport-focused transport strategy.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Private taxis in bus lanes "an act of desperation with little regard for the wider consequences" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood condemns Government decision to deny WASPI women compensation
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood condemns the UK Government's refusal to pay compensation to WASPI women after the Ombudsman recommended it, calling the decision a cruel betrayal and a blatant disregard for justice.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Eastwood condemns Government decision to deny WASPI women compensation (opens in a new tab)
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Taxis in bus lanes will not solve congestion issues, says McReynolds.
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says allowing taxis in several Belfast city centre bus lanes over the festive period will not ease congestion. He urges the Infrastructure Minister to reverse the measure and pursue alternatives that reduce car use and support public…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Taxis in bus lanes will not solve congestion issues, says McReynolds. (opens in a new tab)
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Latest murder highlights need for co-ordinated strategy
DUP representatives Carla Lockhart MP and Diane Dodds say the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge shows the need for a co-ordinated strategy on violence against women and girls. They call for a joined-up UK-wide approach, note Northern Ireland's seventh female murder this year, and urge action…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Latest murder highlights need for co-ordinated strategy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Together we must unite and end violence against women and girls’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon expresses condolences to the family of Karen Cummings after police opened a murder investigation into her death. She says it is the seventh woman killed in the North in 2024 and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: ‘Together we must unite and end violence against women and girls’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle hails actions of local siblings to raise money for good cause
Traditional Unionist Voice vice‑chair Allister Kyle, a Causeway councillor, welcomes the effort of siblings Leo (11) and Evie (8) McKeowen, who have baked and sold treats to raise almost £800 for the Friends of Cancer Centre and calls on the public to support them before Christmas.
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Eastwood tables amendment to protect NI Health and Voluntary sectors from employer National Insurance hike.
Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood tables a unique amendment to shield NI health, hospice and voluntary services from the government’s proposed employer National Insurance rise, seeking exemptions for care homes, home‑care providers, GP and dental practices, pharmacists, charities and other社区
Public finance and taxation Health Original release: Eastwood tables amendment to protect NI Health and Voluntary sectors from employer National Insurance hike. (opens in a new tab)
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Murder of Banbridge woman a devastating and tragic loss, says Alliance representatives.
Alliance's Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson and Banbridge councillor Joy Ferguson express condolences over the death of Karen Cummings, found dead in a Banbridge property, and urge anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers. Tennyson links it to the seventh woman killed in Northern…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Murder of Banbridge woman a devastating and tragic loss, says Alliance representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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Hope and change: Left republican cooperation is the way forward – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA writes in An Phoblacht that the 2024 Irish general election has realigned Dáil politics, ending the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael duopoly, and argues left republican and progressive parties should cooperate as an opposition.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Hope and change: Left republican cooperation is the way forward – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Time to pull public funding to body promoting illegal drug use and dangerous messages on consent
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he is disappointed that neither the Justice nor Health Minister appears concerned about Rainbow Project website advice on illegal drug use and consent, and calls for public funding to the organisation to be withdrawn.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Time to pull public funding to body promoting illegal drug use and dangerous messages on consent (opens in a new tab)
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‘Welcome news that 2300 new properties can be connected to wastewater infrastructure’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes news that NI Water will have capacity to connect 2,300 new properties to wastewater infrastructure, following Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd’s £19.5 million allocation, and says Sinn Féin will press the British government for fairer funding.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Original release: ‘Welcome news that 2300 new properties can be connected to wastewater infrastructure’ – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Additional funding for NI Water won't address housing and environment issues, warns McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andy McMurray MLA says a further £19.5m for NI Water from the October Monitoring round falls well short of its £266m capital shortfall. He calls for the Minister to explore alternative funding models, including mutualisation.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Original release: Additional funding for NI Water won't address housing and environment issues, warns McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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‘Positive news’ that new social homes to be built in west Belfast – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes Belfast City Council Planning Committee approval of a 62-unit social housing development on the Whiterock Road in west Belfast. She says it will house people on the waiting list and includes parking, greenery, a children's centre and open space.
Housing Local government Original release: ‘Positive news’ that new social homes to be built in west Belfast – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes funding for waterways in border communities
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes a €32 million PEACEPLUS investment aimed at improving water in Lough Erne, Lough Melvin and Donegal Bay. She says it will also upgrade wastewater treatment for cross-border communities, benefiting up to 6,000 people.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Brogan welcomes funding for waterways in border communities (opens in a new tab)
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Where is Minister’s pilot scheme to “help ease traffic”?
DUP infrastructure spokesperson Deborah Erskine questions why the consultation on legislation for a pilot allowing some taxis to use Belfast city centre bus lanes during Grand Central Station roadworks has not started. She says a response indicated an announcement would come "in the near future"…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Where is Minister’s pilot scheme to “help ease traffic”? (opens in a new tab)
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Rise in patient deaths while waiting for an ambulance ‘deeply worrying and totally unacceptable’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins calls increased patient deaths while waiting for an ambulance worrying and unacceptable, pointing to rising demand and handover delays caused by staff shortages and A&E pressures. She urges the Health Minister and department to take urgent action.
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Rising levels of child homelessness ‘deeply concerning’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says rising child homelessness is deeply concerning after new figures showed over 5,300 children in temporary accommodation. She welcomes the new housing supply strategy and says she will bring legislation to curb unfair letting agent fees for private renters.
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Time for statutory public inquiry following cervical screening reports, says Guy, speaking alongside Ladies with Letters.
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy calls on the Health Minister to order a statutory public inquiry after reports on the Southern Trust cervical screening failings, saying serious questions remain unanswered and accountability is needed. She also backs the Ladies with Letters campaign group's call for an…
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Latest figures on attitudes to refugees and asylum seekers reinforce need for relevant strategies, says Bradshaw.
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says newly released statistics showing reduced public support in Northern Ireland for welcoming refugees and for letting asylum seekers stay reinforce the need for a Refugee Integration Strategy and wider race relations work.
Immigration Disability and equality Original release: Latest figures on attitudes to refugees and asylum seekers reinforce need for relevant strategies, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú: Brennan ‘exclusion zone’ case may be pivotal in balancing rights
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly backs pro-life campaigner Claire Brennan, fined £750 for praying near Coleraine Area Hospital in a buffer zone, and says the case could help overturn the zones Aontú opposed in the Assembly.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Aontú: Brennan ‘exclusion zone’ case may be pivotal in balancing rights (opens in a new tab)