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Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Department for Communities failed to answer his written questions on Casement Park after the removal of its main contractor, including its role, procurement oversight, costings and business case. He calls the department's reply evasive and asks why it is avoiding…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park main contractor removal and Department for Communities response Original release: Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister
Alliance's Policing Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls the PSNI's reported advice to a racially attacked charity to clarify its work to loyalist leaders deeply concerning. She says she will raise it at the Policing Board and that Kate Nicholl MLA will table it at the APG on Ethnic Minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Working together key to tackling homelessness – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson calls for a new Assembly focused on housing and an Executive delivering 100,000 social and affordable homes over 15 years, speaking at the foundation event for Homeless Connect.
Housing Original release: Working together key to tackling homelessness – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says public patience has run out with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority over recurring foul smells from the Port, after meeting senior management. He welcomes an independent investigation and a forthcoming Environmental Officer, and calls for the report to be published…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Warrenpoint Port foul smells independent investigation and Environmental Officer Original release: Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and train drivers deserve fair pay and conditions – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says striking Translink bus and train drivers deserve full support and solidarity for fair pay and conditions. He calls for a properly funded Executive to be restored now to protect public sector workers and services.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink 0% pay offer Original release: Bus and train drivers deserve fair pay and conditions – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Translink Workers Strike
People Before Profit stands in full solidarity with Translink transport workers striking over a 0% pay increase, backing bigger, longer and more coordinated strikes and urging supporters to join pickets, fundraise and back union motions.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink 0% pay offer Original release: Translink Workers Strike (opens in a new tab)
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North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Lauren Kendall visited a Bangor picket line to back Translink workers on a 24-hour strike over fair pay. Cllr Kendall calls on the Tories and DUP to fund fair pay and invest in public transport.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink workers 24-hour strike December 2023 Original release: North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised
SDLP infrastructure spokesperson Mark H Durkan says Translink and school support staff deserve fair pay and better working conditions as their strike action began on Friday. He blames Stormont Executives and British governments for failing to address staff concerns.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink and school support staff industrial action begins Original release: Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome further clarity on A1 upgrades following discussion with Permanent Secretary
Alliance councillor Joy Ferguson welcomes Department for Infrastructure plans to explore phased delivery of A1 road upgrades, which would allow smaller packaged schemes. She asks the department to install signage at a junction where U-turns are reportedly continuing, and says funding requires a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A1 upgrades phased delivery proposal from Department for Infrastructure Original release: Alliance representatives welcome further clarity on A1 upgrades following discussion with Permanent Secretary (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to invest in rail network and improve connectivity – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a council-commissioned study finding reopening the Portadown to Armagh rail link operationally feasible. He says it would improve connectivity and access to jobs, and calls for a restored Executive to invest in the rail network.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Council-commissioned study on Portadown to Armagh rail link reopening Original release: Executive needed to invest in rail network and improve connectivity – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to tighten legal safeguards for existing trees and woodland. Speaking at a Woodland Trust report launch, he cites stronger protection for the oldest trees, tree protection orders, and ancient woodland affected by permitted…
Environment and climate Issue: Woodland Trust report on trees and nature's recovery in Northern Ireland Original release: McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the commencement of new northern laws criminalising upskirting and cyber-flashing, and says enhanced offences on online child impersonation and sharing intimate images without consent will also take effect.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland Original release: Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash
Alliance Councillors Michael Long and Eric Hanvey offer condolences after a man died in a single-vehicle road collision in South Belfast. They urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the PSNI as its investigation continues.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: South Belfast single road collision death, November 2023 Original release: Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash (opens in a new tab)
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‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says finding a solution to get contractors on site and start building Casement Park before Euro 2028 is a top priority, urging the Irish and British governments to work with football bodies and the GAA to deliver the project on time.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: ‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says the withdrawal of Heron Bros from the Casement Park works is hugely disappointing but insists work must stay on schedule, urging a swift replacement contractor and rapid funding commitments from the UK and Irish governments to keep the stadium ready for Euro 2028.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says victims of sexual offences are being failed by the DUP's boycott of the Assembly, which is blocking outstanding Gillen Review recommendations and delaying the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic and Sexual Abuse strategies. She calls for a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Trusts lack the budget and political direction to commission ADHD diagnosis and support services, calling for a health minister, Health Committee and Assembly budget to be in place.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)