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Blair calls for greater effort in maximising recycling opportunities
Alliance's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for Northern Ireland to lead on recycling after touring local recycling facilities with Keep Recycling Local. He urges councils to shift away from co-mingled collections toward separation at source, which he says gives better…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Blair calls for greater effort in maximising recycling opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Barr welcomes Anti-Domestic Violence Action within Mid and East Antrim
UUP Councillor Alan Barr welcomes a recent council motion in Mid and East Antrim committing the council to work with other agencies on tackling domestic violence, and says his amendment on violence against men and boys was accepted. He urges men affected to report it to police or contact the Men's…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim council domestic violence notice of motion Original release: Barr welcomes Anti-Domestic Violence Action within Mid and East Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes vital review of taxi fares
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a Department for Infrastructure review of taxi fares, which he says followed his intervention, and calls for a speedy decision before Christmas. He says a revised fare structure has been delayed for over two years since the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure taxi fares review Original release: Honeyford welcomes vital review of taxi fares (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative
Councillor Rachel Woods will resign at the end of October, standing down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative after seven years of service as a councillor and former MLA, to take up a new role.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative (opens in a new tab)
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Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally
Alliance MLA John Blair, South Antrim, says DAERA, NIEA and other agencies must tackle the Lough Neagh algae crisis long term and calls for a DAERA-led inter-departmental action plan. He backs an independent Environmental Protection Agency and urges the DUP to let ministers return to work.
Environment and climate Issue: Save Lough Neagh rally in Belfast Original release: Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn calls for the Assembly to be restored immediately to support women experiencing menopause, citing stigma, a lack of awareness and the absence of a women's health strategy in the north. She urges the DUP to end its boycott and return to work.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Assembly should be restored to support women going through menopause – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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British government should provide proper funding to support children with special educational needs – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Education Department approval for a new special school in Belfast and an expansion of Harberton school, adding 450 places, and calls for the Assembly to be restored so funding can start construction.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Belfast special school and Harberton expansion approval by Education Department Original release: British government should provide proper funding to support children with special educational needs – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes announcement of new Belfast special school
Alliance Education spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the Department of Education's approval of a new Belfast special school and expansion of Harberton School, but says interim places must be in suitable accommodation. He says the projects depend on capital funding of over £80 million and…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Belfast special school and Harberton expansion approval by Education Department Original release: Mathison welcomes announcement of new Belfast special school (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA, who speaks on energy and climate change, welcomes SONI's Winter Outlook projection that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should meet winter demand. He warns of a hard winter amid cost of living pressures and says progress on renewables and climate targets…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: SONI Winter Outlook 2023/24 electricity supply projection Original release: Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot afford to lose any more lives on the A1, says Cllr Ferguson, calling for redevelopment to be prioritised
Alliance Banbridge councillor Joy Ferguson calls for A1 redevelopment to be prioritised on safety grounds, citing 661 collisions and 41 deaths over 17 years, after her motion won unanimous backing at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council motion on A1 upgrades Original release: We cannot afford to lose any more lives on the A1, says Cllr Ferguson, calling for redevelopment to be prioritised (opens in a new tab)
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Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, in his Ard Fheis keynote, says Ireland faces a crossroads and accuses Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens of letting crime and anti-social behaviour rise. He points to Garda numbers, rising sexual offences and hospital waiting lists.
Justice and policing Health Original release: Keynote Speech by Peadar Tóibín at the Aontú Ard Fheis. (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools
DUP MLA Diane Dodds welcomes £5 million in reprofiled Department of Education funding for maintenance in Special Schools but says it is only a small step. She calls for new Special School builds and a fix to placement problems for children with Statements of Educational Need.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special Schools £5 million maintenance funding reprofiling Original release: Dodds welcomes additional funding for Special Schools (opens in a new tab)
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Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, identified as First Minister Designate, welcomes UEFA's confirmation that the island and Britain will co-host Euro 2028 matches, calling it a chance to create jobs, boost tourism and secure a new Casement Park stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Questions remain about Casement project
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says taxpayers should not fund the Casement Park redevelopment, calling the project ill conceived and over budget, and says the GAA can finance its completion. He urges a clawback clause on future Casement profits if public money is used.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park redevelopment funding decision Original release: Questions remain about Casement project (opens in a new tab)
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Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says hosting Euro 2028 matches will bring social and economic benefits, and calls for an immediate start to the Casement Park redevelopment in Belfast. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott so the Executive can be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Euro 2028 huge opportunity for North
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says the successful Ireland-Britain bid to host Euro 2028 offers Northern Ireland and the island a major chance to showcase itself. He calls for talks to begin immediately on financing the Casement Park redevelopment so work can start without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: McNulty: Euro 2028 huge opportunity for North (opens in a new tab)
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Disappointing to see Translink's late-night Christmas service cancelled, says Murray
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Micky Murray says he is disappointed Translink has cancelled late-night Christmas services and argues the lack of late transport after 11pm is holding back Belfast's night-time economy. He is asking the council's growth committee to press Translink to restore the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink cancellation of late-night Christmas services in Belfast Original release: Disappointing to see Translink's late-night Christmas service cancelled, says Murray (opens in a new tab)
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‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill says the plan to end violence against women and girls should be advanced urgently, welcomes the first‑year action plan, and urges full funding and swift implementation.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Year 1 Action plan for Ending Violence against Women and Girls Original release: ‘Tackling Violence against Women and Girls strategy must be a priority’ – Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes the launch of the Belfast Tree Strategy, saying it is the first such plan by a Northern Ireland council and gives a framework for expanding tree cover. He calls for adequate resources for it and for related initiatives such as a one million trees…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast Tree Strategy launch Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Community transport must be protected’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says community transport is a vital service that must be protected, marking 25 years of rural community transport. He claims cuts to public services threaten it and calls for the Assembly to be restored now.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: ‘Community transport must be protected’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)