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We need a unified effort to tackle climate change, says Blair, after opening of COP29.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, and calls for a unified effort, citing recent flooding in Spain and in Northern Ireland. He also highlights local events, including DAERA Minister Muir's talk on a…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku Original release: We need a unified effort to tackle climate change, says Blair, after opening of COP29. (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes confirmation of National Insurance mitigation support
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood welcomes Treasury confirmation of additional funding to the Executive to offset higher employer National Insurance costs for public sector bodies. He calls for the support to be ring-fenced and to include GP practices in Northern Ireland.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Treasury confirmation of additional Barnett allocation for public sector NICs Original release: Eastwood welcomes confirmation of National Insurance mitigation support (opens in a new tab)
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‘£350m investment underlines Executive’s commitment to health’ – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes £350 million of health funding allocated by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald and calls on the health minister to prioritise fair pay, waiting lists, respite, GP access and mental health services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: £350m health funding allocation by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald Original release: ‘£350m investment underlines Executive’s commitment to health’ – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Unity will be at the centre of a Sinn Féin-led Government’s Programme – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says a Sinn Féin-led government would place preparations for a united Ireland at the heart of its agenda, while calling for Irish unity referendums by the end of the decade. Speaking at a Moore Street rally, she pledged to deliver the Moore Street Trust's…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Irish Unity will be at the centre of a Sinn Féin-led Government’s Programme – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Statutory duty of candour for health professionals and organisations needed, say Donnelly and McAllister
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA and Nuala McAllister urge the Health Minister to introduce legislation creating a duty of candour for Northern Ireland's health workers and organisations before the mandate ends. Alliance brings a motion to the Assembly on Monday, citing two decades of slow progress…
Health Issue: Assembly motion on statutory candour duty for health staff Original release: Statutory duty of candour for health professionals and organisations needed, say Donnelly and McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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£1.3million parking ticket debt written off
South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe criticises the write-off of over 11,000 parking penalty tickets worth £1.3 million in the past financial year. She calls on the Department for Infrastructure to make every effort to collect the debt owed.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: £1.3million parking ticket debt written off by Department for Infrastructure Original release: £1.3million parking ticket debt written off (opens in a new tab)
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The dead from all traditions should be afforded respectful commemoration – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says First Minister Michelle O Neill's decision to attend Belfast City Council's Remembrance Sunday ceremony shows she will serve everyone equally, and he frames it as respect for the dead from all traditions, including republican patriot dead.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Michelle O Neill attendance at Belfast Remembrance Sunday ceremony Original release: The dead from all traditions should be afforded respectful commemoration – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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We must fully restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United…
DUP peer Lord Dodds urges the Labour Government to recognise that the democratic deficit caused by the Protocol is unsustainable, after Lords questions on the Safeguarding the Union command paper. He argues EU law across hundreds of areas leaves Northern Ireland voters without a say and vows to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lords questions on Safeguarding the Union command paper Original release: We must fully restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United… (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston demands Stormont overhaul following Executive Office Committee scandal
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Stormont Procedures Committee seeking urgent changes to Assembly standing orders after the Executive Office Committee chair met the First Minister before giving evidence. He calls for the rule to cover any witness, not only political…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Executive Office Committee chair meeting with First Minister before evidence session Original release: Gaston demands Stormont overhaul following Executive Office Committee scandal (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan asks Irish Government to help deliver cross-border road project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says he has written to the Irish Government asking it to co-fund the A2 Buncrana Road Dualling project, which he says has been repeatedly delayed. He made the call after the North West Transport Plan consultation closed, urging a holistic approach to congestion and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North West Transport Plan consultation close Original release: Durkan asks Irish Government to help deliver cross-border road project (opens in a new tab)
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Only TUV opposes Pet Passports at Committee
TUV Leader Jim Allister says he was the only unionist MP to oppose the EU-driven Pet Passports regulation at the Commons Delegated Legislation Committee, which passed without other unionist opposition. He pledges to force a Commons vote and seek support from those who reject EU law.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Pet Passports regulation Commons Delegated Legislation Committee debate Original release: Only TUV opposes Pet Passports at Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Air connectivity within UK must be reliable – Shannon
DUP MP for Strangford Jim Shannon asks the Transport Secretary to address frequent cancellations on Belfast‑London flights, urging government support for reliable domestic air services within the UK.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast‑London flight cancellation Original release: Air connectivity within UK must be reliable – Shannon (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Executive must increase funding for Casement Park
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty calls on the Executive and UK Government to increase funding for the Casement Park redevelopment, saying Ministers should use recent additional Budget money and not let the stadium fall by the wayside.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding increase call after Assembly raise Original release: McNulty: Executive must increase funding for Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes over €15 million in EU funding for a Down GAA training hub at Ballykinlar, saying it will include four pitches, a spectator stand, a fitness suite and an indoor games area.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Down GAA Ballykinlar EU funding announcement Original release: Down GAA centre investment ‘hugely positive news for gaels across South Down’ (opens in a new tab)
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€16.7 million investment in Riverine Project will be transformative – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Orfhlaith Begley welcomes a PEACEPLUS grant of over €16m from the Special EU Programmes Body for the cross-border Riverine Project linking Strabane and Lifford. She says the 30-acre parkland will include a pavilion, an adventure play area and a footbridge, crediting party work on…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: PEACEPLUS funding granted for Riverine Project between Strabane and Lifford Original release: €16.7 million investment in Riverine Project will be transformative – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole accuses the Executive parties of failing to act on Stormont reform since the Executive returned, and says the SDLP will use Tuesday's motion to urge re-establishing the Executive sub-committee on Reform and adding reform outcomes to the Programme for Government.
Constitutional affairs Issue: SDLP motion on Stormont reform and Executive sub-committee Original release: O’Toole accuses Executive parties of “go-slow” on Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andy McMurray calls for a new NI Water funding model, favouring mutualisation so it can borrow against its assets, after reports that water constraints are blocking a £400m, 2,500-home scheme in Derry.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Water infrastructure constraints blocking £400m Derry housing development Original release: New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says protecting Northern Ireland's dual market access is vital ahead of a Stormont vote on the Windsor Framework, after the Secretary of State triggered the process. He calls for continuation of the framework and pursuit of a UK-EU veterinary and SPS…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State triggers Stormont vote on Windsor Framework Original release: Vital that dual market access is protected, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes a £2.23bn investment package for the electricity network, saying new infrastructure is needed now to connect renewable sources and cut reliance on fossil fuels. He links the Utility Regulator's final price control determination to the…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: £2.23bn Northern Ireland electricity network investment package Original release: Honeyford welcomes major investment package for NI’s electricity network (opens in a new tab)
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Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, TD for Meath West, warns the Government that a limited Covid evaluation is unacceptable and calls for a full public inquiry with power to compel witnesses and papers, citing nursing home deaths, cancer screening cutbacks, school closures and ventilator spending.
Health Issue: Government Covid review terms of reference powers of compellability Original release: Given the High Number of Deaths and the Massive Societal Impacts, a Wishy Washy Covid Evaluation is Not Good Enough (opens in a new tab)