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Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says a 7% Translink fares increase, directed by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, will hit families struggling with the cost of living. He calls for sustainable transport to be made more accessible rather than costlier.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink 7% fares increase directed by Secretary of State Original release: Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off (opens in a new tab)
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A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Department of Infrastructure must ensure the A6 road and Dungiven Bypass are opened as quickly as possible, urging faster completion after a meeting that highlighted delays, lighting and signage timelines and community frustration.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven bypass opening date comments by Department for Infrastructure official Original release: A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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British government needs to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to provide targeted support for homeowners whose mortgage interest rates have risen, after the Bank of England's latest rate increase. She also urges financial institutions to be flexible with borrowers and says she has written to the…
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Bank of England interest rate rise and mortgage repayment support Original release: British government needs to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Young people deserve evidence based and inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education says Egan
Alliance Education Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says a meeting with Northern Ireland Office officials on Relationship and Sexuality Education was positive and urges the Secretary of State to implement CEDAW-based RSE as a priority. She cites a Belfast Youth Forum study finding 73% of young people…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Northern Ireland Office meeting on Relationship and Sexuality Education Original release: Young people deserve evidence based and inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes recommitment from Irish government to deliver A5
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister-Designate, welcomes a renewed commitment from the Irish Government to deliver the A5 road after raising concerns about its high casualty rate. She calls for legal challenges and the public inquiry to be concluded quickly so construction can begin…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government recommitment to A5 road delivery Original release: O’Neill welcomes recommitment from Irish government to deliver A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson – “motorists need a break not a tax hike”
DUP East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson warns that Treasury indications of a fuel duty rise would hit Northern Ireland motorists, especially rural families who rely on cars. He says the party will press the Chancellor to rule out any increase and give motorists a break.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Treasury indications of a fuel duty increase Original release: Wilson – “motorists need a break not a tax hike” (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald to seek clarity on A6 opening date
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says she will seek clarity from the Department for Infrastructure on the expected opening of the A6 upgrade and Dungiven bypass, after an official suggested an end-of-April date. She also calls for better communication with the local community and road users.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven bypass opening date comments by Department for Infrastructure official Original release: Archibald to seek clarity on A6 opening date (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Government to implement Union Connectivity Review- Brett
DUP infrastructure spokesman and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett calls on the UK Government to implement the Union Connectivity Review's recommendations, including cutting domestic aviation tax and revising aviation subsidy rules, following the collapse of Flybe.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: Time for Government to implement Union Connectivity Review- Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell – calls for A6 opening date
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Department for Infrastructure to publicly commit to a firm opening date for the overdue A6 upgrade, after he wrote to its Permanent Secretary over repeated delays. He says temporary restrictions cause frustration and safety concerns.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 upgrade overdue opening and Department for Infrastructure timescale Original release: Gregory Campbell – calls for A6 opening date (opens in a new tab)
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“Record Western Rail Corridor passenger numbers highlight potential of rail in the West” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says record 607,000 passengers on the Western Rail Corridor's Ennis to Athenry line in 2022 show rail is viable in the West. He calls for the later phases to Mayo and Sligo to reopen without further delay and seeks clarity from Minister Eamon Ryan.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Western Rail Corridor record 2022 passenger numbers Original release: “Record Western Rail Corridor passenger numbers highlight potential of rail in the West” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must not be found asleep at the wheel on NI air connectivity to London
UUP leader Lord Empey calls on the UK Government to act on Belfast City to Heathrow air connectivity after Flybe's collapse left the route with one airline, urging slot allocation changes, fare protection and scrapping Air Passenger Duty.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: UK Government must not be found asleep at the wheel on NI air connectivity to London (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes long overdue funding for Phase 3 Derry rail line
The SDLP welcomes confirmation of funding for phase three of the Derry rail line, previously shelved by the Department for Infrastructure, and credits former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon with restoring the project. Mark H Durkan says he will meet the South's Transport Minister on the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Phase three Derry rail line funding confirmation Original release: SDLP welcomes long overdue funding for Phase 3 Derry rail line (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to meet Department for Infrastructure over delay in A6 completion
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says drivers are increasingly frustrated by the delayed opening of the A6 upgrade and Dungiven bypass. She has written to the Department for Infrastructure seeking clarity on the completion date and says she and colleagues will meet senior officials.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Sinn Féin to meet Department for Infrastructure over delay in A6 completion (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard slams intimidatory sign at local school
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard condemns a 'racist and intimidatory' sign placed outside a school in Clough that attacked Irish-language learners and named the school. He urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Clough school intimidatory sign targeting Irish-language learners Original release: Hazzard slams intimidatory sign at local school (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a letter from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pledging continued Irish Government backing for the A5 road upgrade. He says delays caused by objections and political dysfunction are regrettable, and calls for urgent progress and a restored Stormont to deliver the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar letter backing A5 road upgrade Original release: Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA expresses disappointment at Flybe falling into administration and says employees and passengers must be prioritised. He calls on the government to protect Northern Ireland's air connectivity on the affected routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff
Alliance Belfast Councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Michelle Kelly welcomes Belfast City Council's forthcoming paid leave for staff dealing with early pregnancy loss and miscarriage, taking effect on 1 February after equality screening. It gives 10 days at full pay for miscarriage and 3 days for a…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast City Council paid leave policy for pregnancy loss and miscarriage Original release: Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans
Green Party councillors Stephen Dunlop and Rachel Woods say they will not support the current Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway plans, seconding a motion to pause the planning application and calling for smaller sections with community input.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway planning application pause motion Original release: North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite welcomes support from London Night Czar
SDLP Belfast City Councillor Séamas de Faoite welcomes a visit from London's night-time adviser to share expertise on developing Belfast's night-time economy. He proposes the council examine supporting night-time activity, including appointing a city night-time champion.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: London Night Czar visit to Belfast night-time economy Original release: de Faoite welcomes support from London Night Czar (opens in a new tab)
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Prime Minister challenged on ensuring religious freedom
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP challenges the Prime Minister in the Commons to review UK laws so that religious freedom is protected, after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was arrested for silent prayer near a Birmingham abortion facility.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Isabel Vaughan-Spruce arrest and charge under Birmingham buffer zone Original release: Prime Minister challenged on ensuring religious freedom (opens in a new tab)