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Time is running out for Environment Improvement Plan publication, says Blair
John Blair, Alliance’s Agriculture and Environment spokesperson and MLA, says the Department’s decision to postpone the Environment Improvement Plan until December, caused by Stormont’s collapse, threatens urgent action on flooding, algal blooms and biodiversity loss, and urges immediate restoration
Environment and climate Issue: Deferral of Environment Improvement Plan publication Original release: Time is running out for Environment Improvement Plan publication, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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British Government attempting to walk away from responsibility to deliver flood scheme – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government is trying to walk away from delivering a Downpatrick flood relief scheme and has provided no emergency funding. He calls for a significant, urgent funding package and criticises the Secretary of State for not meeting affected local businesses.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Downpatrick flooding emergency funding call Original release: British Government attempting to walk away from responsibility to deliver flood scheme – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of Assembly impacting SEN provision, says Mathison
Alliance education spokesperson Nick Mathison says the lack of a functioning Assembly is hurting children with special educational needs, as sector witnesses appeared before a Westminster committee. He calls for urgent prioritisation and an action plan from the Department's SEN review and urges…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hearing on special educational needs provision Original release: Lack of Assembly impacting SEN provision, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes financial package from Secretary of State for those affected by recent floods, but says long-term investment needed
Alliance Upper Bann MLA and Finance Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson welcomes a £15million Secretary of State support package for areas hit by recent flooding in Downpatrick, Newry and Portadown. He says it is a start but calls for long-term investment led by an Executive in climate adaptation, flood…
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: British government flooding funding announcement November 2023 Original release: Tennyson welcomes financial package from Secretary of State for those affected by recent floods, but says long-term investment needed (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says he will bring a Private Member's Bill banning so-called conversion practices if Executive legislation is not forthcoming, after the King's Speech omitted the measure. He and MP Stephen Farry criticise the UK Government over the omission.
Disability and equality Issue: King's Speech omission of conversion practices ban Original release: UK Government has failed to protect the LGBTQ+ community, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for publication of A5 report
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for the Department for Infrastructure to publish the Planning Appeals Commission report on the A5 so that work can begin early next year, with completion targeted by 2025 at the latest.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Planning Appeals Commission A5 report delivered to Department for Infrastructure Original release: McCrossan calls for publication of A5 report (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Flood victims crying out for support
SDLP Stormont Leader Matthew O'Toole says business owners in Downpatrick are crying out for financial support after flooding, and calls for emergency funding. He criticises the Secretary of State for not intervening, alongside South Down MLA Colin McGrath, who calls for a funding package for the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Downpatrick flooding emergency funding call Original release: O’Toole: Flood victims crying out for support (opens in a new tab)
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LOUGHRAN: QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED OVER NEWRY FLOOD DEFENCES
Aontú representative for Newry Sharon Loughran expresses concern for homes and businesses flooded after the Clanrye burst its banks in Newry City Centre. She says questions must be put to the Council, NI Water and the Department of Infrastructure, and calls for a properly funded flood defence…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Northern Ireland flooding damage and recovery support Original release: LOUGHRAN: QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED OVER NEWRY FLOOD DEFENCES (opens in a new tab)
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Immediate action needed to help flood victims - UUP
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA and Newry, Mourne and Down councillor David Taylor call for urgent financial support for flood victims and a Department for Infrastructure review of flood defences in areas such as Newry. Stewart also urges a cross-departmental flooding strategy for…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Northern Ireland flooding damage and recovery support Original release: Immediate action needed to help flood victims - UUP (opens in a new tab)
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Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA welcomes new parking restrictions taking effect that ban stopping on pavements at several named locations. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to finish preparing options on inconsiderate pavement parking so a new Minister can act quickly, and…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: New pavement parking restrictions taking effect at specified locations Original release: Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland once the Assembly returns, after an Ombudsman report found no prosecutions for tree preservation order breaches. He says the Bill will cover stronger protection for ancient…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Public Service Ombudsman report on tree preservation order enforcement Original release: McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Accommodation for families with sick children within reach
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan welcomes progress on a Ronald McDonald House for families of sick children in the North, noting Department of Health support and engagement by the SPPG and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, and announces a review to extend the Hospital Travel Costs Scheme to parents.
Health Housing Issue: Ronald McDonald House accommodation proposal in Belfast Original release: Durkan: Accommodation for families with sick children within reach (opens in a new tab)
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All parties must take a clear stand on antisemitism: Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says all Northern Ireland parties must clearly oppose antisemitism after meeting the UK's antisemitism adviser, Lord Mann. He also asks Sinn Féin to explain why none of its members met him and when it was first told of the visit.
Disability and equality Issue: DUP delegation meeting with Lord Mann on antisemitism Original release: All parties must take a clear stand on antisemitism: Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Posters erected in Belvoir do not represent the people of South Belfast, say Nicholl and Bradshaw
Alliance MLAs Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw condemn signs in the Belvoir estate telling certain people they are no longer welcome, which have been reported to the PSNI, Department for Communities and Housing Executive for removal. They call for a functioning Executive to accelerate housing…
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Signs in Belvoir estate telling certain people they are unwelcome Original release: Posters erected in Belvoir do not represent the people of South Belfast, say Nicholl and Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Emergency financial support scheme needed for businesses affected by flooding, say Brown and McMurray
Alliance MLA Patrick Brown and Councillor Andrew McMurray call for an emergency financial support scheme for businesses hit by flooding across Northern Ireland, particularly in Newry, and urge the Secretary of State to step up while there is no Executive.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland flooding business emergency financial support call Original release: Emergency financial support scheme needed for businesses affected by flooding, say Brown and McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye
The Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces Lauren Kendall as its new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye, replacing Rachel, with Cllr Kendall pledging a focus on sustainability, community voices and urgent action on climate breakdown.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye (opens in a new tab)
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Women must be kept updated during smear testing review – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says women must receive full information throughout the cervical smear testing review, which will start on 30 October and cover 17,500 tests. She urges timely, accurate handling, urgent rollout of HPV testing across the north, welcomes the Department of Health’s December‑t
Health Disability and equality Issue: Southern Trust cervical cancer screening review smear test re-checks Original release: Women must be kept updated during smear testing review – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for review of carers allowance
Alliance MLAs Patrick Brown, spokesperson on Poverty, and Kellie Armstrong call for a review of Carers Allowance, backing Carers NI recommendations including a higher earnings threshold, a taper and a working carer's element. They also urge Westminster to uplift the benefit.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Alliance calls for review of carers allowance (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes high court decision to quash DAERA’s badger cull decision
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the High Court decision quashing DAERA's badger cull plan under its bovine TB strategy, saying TB can be controlled through cattle movement controls and test-vaccinate-remove methods instead. He calls for a minister to be appointed to produce a more ethical strategy.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: High Court quashes DAERA badger cull decision on bovine TB Original release: Alliance welcomes high court decision to quash DAERA’s badger cull decision (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should take action against Councillor over comments linking LGBTQ+ people to terrorism
An Alliance spokesperson calls on DUP leadership to take immediate action against Councillor Colin Kennedy over homophobic comments linking LGBTQ+ people with Hamas at an Ards and North Down Borough Council meeting. The spokesperson says the DUP must say whether it will suspend him.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Councillor Colin Kennedy comments linking LGBTQ+ people to Hamas Original release: DUP should take action against Councillor over comments linking LGBTQ+ people to terrorism (opens in a new tab)