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Security alert causing disruption – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Padráig Donnelly says a security alert has disrupted residents near two sites in the area, closing a primary school and a road junction, and urges people to avoid the area and follow police advice.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Security alert and school closure near Church Road, Newtownabbey Original release: Security alert causing disruption – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say
Alliance Councillors Richard Stewart and Peter McCully condemn a protest against asylum seekers at the Portrush war memorial, saying those involved represent only an extremely small minority. They call on all political representatives to unite in calling for an end to such protests.
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say (opens in a new tab)
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"North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded"
Aontú Councillor for Mid-Ulster Cllr Denise Mullen calls for the North South Interconnector to be placed underground, not overground, citing 409 pylons, property prices and tourism, agriculture and health concerns. The party says the Irish government should drop the project after the Minister for…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: North South Interconnector Projects of Common Interest list consideration Original release: "North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded" (opens in a new tab)
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Former UUP Councillor endorses DUP Candidates
Former UUP Belfast City Council Group Leader Davy Browne MBE calls on North Belfast voters to back the DUP in Thursday’s election, endorsing candidates Dean McCullough and Fred Cobain and urging unity of Unionism in the Castle DEA.
Other Local government Issue: North Belfast Castle DEA council election, 18 May 2023 Original release: Former UUP Councillor endorses DUP Candidates (opens in a new tab)
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A5 Public Inquiry important opportunity for communities to voice their support for critical road project – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD says the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh is an opportunity for communities to back the A5 upgrade. He urges businesses and residents to attend and calls for the Irish Government to recommit to funding it on a 50:50 basis.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh Original release: A5 Public Inquiry important opportunity for communities to voice their support for critical road project – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley urges local businesses and residents to attend the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh and voice support for the road project. She says the new road would reduce deaths, cut journey times, create jobs and boost links to the rest of the island, and calls for work to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh Original release: A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrations come early for Lisburn South TUV candidate with birth of baby boy
TUV candidate Stewart McEvoy announces the birth of his son Peter in Lisburn South, weighing 8lb 5oz, with mother and baby doing well. He says he will step back from campaigning to prioritise family, and thanks well-wishers.
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Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says a predicted shortfall in special school places for children with special educational needs in September is deeply concerning, blaming Tory budget cuts and calling for the Executive to be restored.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Predicted shortfall in special school places for September 2023 Original release: Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the Newry Civic Centre
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland objects to the planning application for a Newry Civic and Regional Hub, saying it lacks ratepayer support, would raise taxes, harms the local economy, breaches planning policies and should be decided by the Department of Infrastructure rather than the council.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Newry Civic and Regional Hub planning application Original release: Stop the Newry Civic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie looks ahead to historic Coronation of King Charles III
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be a historic weekend, noting it is 70 years since Elizabeth II's crowning and that many will watch it live worldwide, and encourages communities to join local street parties.
Other Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: Beattie looks ahead to historic Coronation of King Charles III (opens in a new tab)
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Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA sends congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of their coronation, calling it an historic occasion and praising the King's commitment to duty and service.
Other Original release: Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation (opens in a new tab)
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Catney: Period products must be available to all
SDLP Lisburn North candidate Pat Catney says free sanitary provisions should reach everyone who needs them, after the Department of Education cut school funding for such products by over 40%. He urges the bill he introduced to be brought into force.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Department of Education cuts school period product funding by over 40% Original release: Catney: Period products must be available to all (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls for the Pathway Fund to be protected from cuts, warning that interim funding for early years providers ends in June and that over 10,000 children could lose support.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed removal of the Pathway Fund Original release: McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts (opens in a new tab)
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An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson and North Down MLA Connie Egan calls for a standardised, inclusive, evidence-based RSE curriculum in schools, following an ETI report finding almost half of Northern Ireland schools teach little or nothing on consent, LGBTQ+ issues and related topics. She says she…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education and Training Inspectorate report on relationship and sexuality education Original release: An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says key infrastructure will be left to decay after a 14 per cent cut to the Department for Infrastructure's day-to-day spending, warning of threats to street lighting, water and public transport, and calls for the Executive to be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure 14 per cent day-to-day budget cut Original release: Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan warns that further deaths will follow on the A5 unless the upgrade proceeds, after three local people died in a crash last week. He urges objectors to the A5 Western Transport Corridor to drop their opposition immediately.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Three deaths in A5 crash prompt calls to progress A5 Western Transport Corridor Original release: McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost (opens in a new tab)
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Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny
MEP Chris MacManus and TD Martin Kenny say the all‑island rail review must be published immediately and reaffirm Sinn Féin’s support for reopening the Western Rail Corridor, urging the Minister to act without delay and to progress from the recommended partial Athenry‑Claremorris opening towards a
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All‑island rail review for Western Rail Corridor Original release: Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny (opens in a new tab)
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Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander
Alliance council candidate Robbie Alexander calls for every Northern Ireland council to create a green new deal to tackle climate change, citing carbon-neutral council facilities, ending single-use plastics, safe cycle lanes and living wage employment. The call comes ahead of Alliance's local…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to budget announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris of using the budget to pressure Unionists over Stormont and the Protocol, and says Stormont's own mismanagement and failure to agree a budget contributed to the shortfall, citing DFI spending on cycle lanes over road maintenance.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: TUV responds to budget announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, present at the scene, urges motorists and residents to cooperate with emergency services after a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A5 near Aughnacloy this morning, warning of local disruption.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 multi-vehicle collision near Aughnacloy Original release: Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)