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Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support
People Before Profit says up to 4,000 Translink workers picketed on a second day of strike action, with a third starting that day and a fourth scheduled for the 22nd. It blames the DUP's blocking of the Assembly and says management has offered a 0% pay rise.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink transport workers pay dispute strike action December 2023 Original release: Second Transport Strike Day Hardens Worker Resolve Public Support (opens in a new tab)
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Heaton-Harris can still avert pre-Christmas transport strike – Kearney
Sinn Féin Workers' Rights spokesperson and South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney calls on Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to release funds and settle the public transport pay dispute before the next strike, which is scheduled 72 hours before Christmas.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Public transport workers 48-hour strike pay dispute Original release: Heaton-Harris can still avert pre-Christmas transport strike – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Heaton-Harris has the power to prevent transport strike – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the British Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, can end the planned 48-hour public transport strike by funding a settlement of the pay dispute, and urges him to act immediately.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Public transport workers 48-hour strike pay dispute Original release: Heaton-Harris has the power to prevent transport strike – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: COP28 agreement on fossil fuels lacks substance
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels lacks ambition and is weak without quantified targets. He calls for a watertight just transition plan and a corporate green levy on large companies.
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: COP28 agreement on transitioning away from fossil fuels Original release: Durkan: COP28 agreement on fossil fuels lacks substance (opens in a new tab)
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Landmark day as Housing Executive builds homes again – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the Housing Executive beginning to build homes again after more than 20 years, citing the new Sunningdale Gardens development. She calls for the Assembly to be restored so the house building programme and housing legislation can continue.
Housing Issue: Housing Executive begins building homes at Sunningdale Gardens Original release: Landmark day as Housing Executive builds homes again – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA, a wheelchair user, congratulates this year's recipients of the fifth annual Jackie Magee memorial awards in Belfast. He praises the Northern Ireland Regional Wheelchair Service and says peer support and co-design are vital for inclusive services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Jacqueline Magee Memorial Awards 2023 for wheelchair service recipients Original release: Allen Congratulates Wheelchair Users on Awards (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes education report but says change only possible if Minister in post
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the independent review of education and its emphasis on investment, integrated schooling, SEN support and transfer reform, but says change needs an Education Minister in post and blames the DUP for the delay.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Independent Review of Education report launch Original release: Mathison welcomes education report but says change only possible if Minister in post (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says Euro 2028 can leave a lasting sport legacy for Northern Ireland, calling for sub-regional stadium funding promised to local clubs to be delivered and more youth sport opportunities. She thanked the IFA after meeting it at Windsor Park alongside SDLP Leader…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hanna: Euro 2028 can deliver lasting legacy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin remain opposed to domestic water charges’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the party remains opposed to domestic water charges after the British Secretary of State forced a public consultation on them. He argues the charges would add to the cost of living and doing business, and calls for the Executive to be restored to protect households.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on water and sewerage charges Original release: ‘Sinn Féin remain opposed to domestic water charges’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Union Connectivity Review Delivers £5million for Northern Ireland
DUP infrastructure spokesman Phillip Brett welcomes the Government's response to the Union Connectivity Review, including almost £5million for Northern Ireland, and backs plans for Belfast-Border rail electrification and feasibility studies to reopen the Antrim-Lisburn and Portadown-Armagh lines.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Government response to Union Connectivity Review funding for Northern Ireland Original release: Union Connectivity Review Delivers £5million for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 funding for a feasibility study to reinstate railway line from Armagh City to Portadown
UUP Councillor for Craigavon Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 from the UK Transport Secretary for a feasibility study into restoring a rail link between Armagh and Portadown, arguing it would boost connectivity, tourism and jobs.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Armagh to Portadown rail link feasibility study funding Original release: Councillor Kate Evans welcomes £800,000 funding for a feasibility study to reinstate railway line from Armagh City to Portadown (opens in a new tab)
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Fall in renewable energy rates in NI extremely disappointing, says Donnelly, following DfE report
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA says it is extremely disappointing that renewable energy's share of electricity fell in the last year, citing a Department for the Economy report showing 47.4% renewable consumption. He calls for a functioning Executive and possible reform of Stormont's institutions…
Environment and climate Issue: Department for the Economy report on NI renewable electricity consumption 2023 Original release: Fall in renewable energy rates in NI extremely disappointing, says Donnelly, following DfE report (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to stand up for NI households: Brett
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett opposes the Department for Infrastructure's consultation on options for water and sewerage charges, saying households already pay through rates. He says the DUP will press the Treasury to fund Northern Ireland public services, including Northern Ireland…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure consultation on water and sewerage charges Original release: DUP will continue to stand up for NI households: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Kimmins expresses concern at adults with learning disabilities being overcharged in Trust
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says it is deeply concerning that Southern Health and Social Care Trust overcharged adults with learning disabilities for their utility bills and will write to the Department of Health to investigate and ensure reimbursements are promptly made.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Kimmins expresses concern at adults with learning disabilities being overcharged in Trust (opens in a new tab)
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More investment needed in tackling homelessness in NI, says Armstrong, marking Homelessness Awareness Week
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls for investment in preventing homelessness across Northern Ireland, citing rising homelessness, a housing shortfall and heavy spending on temporary accommodation. She says a restored Executive would be the most effective action.
Housing Public finance and taxation Original release: More investment needed in tackling homelessness in NI, says Armstrong, marking Homelessness Awareness Week (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State should meet Unions urgently on public transport strikes says Honeyford
Alliance Transport Spokesperson David Honeyford, Lagan Valley MLA, urges the Secretary of State to meet trade unions quickly to head off further public transport strikes. He argues the Secretary of State shares responsibility for pay and conditions, citing his role in revenue-raising such as…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Public transport strikes and Secretary of State meeting with unions Original release: Secretary of State should meet Unions urgently on public transport strikes says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly calls for full implementation of Acht Gaeilge, including appointment of a commissioner, marking one year since it became law. She says an Executive must be restored immediately to deal with a growing backlog of issues.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: Acht Gaeilge one-year anniversary and call for commissioner appointment Original release: Executive needed to deliver for all communities – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls for the Executive to be restored without delay so a Women's Health Strategy can be delivered. She says there are no specialist services for endometriosis in the North, with women diagnosed late and not receiving proper treatment.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Executive needed to improve women’s healthcare – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for a fair pay deal for bus and train staff after Unite, SIPTU and GMB announced three pre-Christmas pickets. He says the British Secretary of State has ignored union requests to meet and urges a new, properly-funded Executive.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bus and train staff pay dispute pre-Christmas strike action Original release: Bus and train staff deserve fair pay – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks secures cross-party support for Greenway plans
Alliance Councillor Tara Brooks says she has secured cross-party support for preliminary investigations into a proposed Blackstaff Greenway, a traffic-free route from Finaghy through Belfast city centre. She argues it would link the Royal hospital, Adelaide station and the Boucher estate.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff Greenway preliminary investigations cross-party support Original release: Brooks secures cross-party support for Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)