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The OEP report is an opportunity to turn the tide towards enhancing the quality of NI’s waterways, says Blair
Alliance's John Blair MLA says the OEP report on waterways is unsurprising and should be used to reverse declining water quality, pointing to Lough Neagh and other waterways. He credits DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with the Lough Neagh Action Plan and calls for interdepartmental action, NI Water…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection report on Northern Ireland waterways Original release: The OEP report is an opportunity to turn the tide towards enhancing the quality of NI’s waterways, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Muir open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison.
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long and DAERA Minister Andrew Muir switched on a solar installation at Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison, with 668 panels generating 356 kWp – about 15% of the site’s electricity and saving roughly £60,000 a year. They said the project shows the justice‑
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: Solar farm inauguration at Hydebank Wood Prison Original release: Long and Muir open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison. (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone says the Executive must act urgently to improve water quality in the North after an OEP report showed environmental laws are not being implemented, citing the ongoing ecological crisis at Lough Neagh and urging stronger leadership and a new approach.
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection report on Northern Ireland waterways Original release: McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI challenged on fairness of promotion examinations
TUV leader Jim Allister MP has written to the Chief Constable questioning the fairness of PSNI promotion examinations after an email said the LGBT Network's revision classes and notes were available only to officers who identify as LGBT+. He asks what financial or other support the PSNI gives the…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI LGBT Network promotion exam revision support email Original release: PSNI challenged on fairness of promotion examinations (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives
The DUP says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced PRONI will reintroduce Thursday evening opening from 5-8pm, starting 12 September and running until the end of November 2024, when its effectiveness will be reviewed.
Disability and equality Issue: PRONI Thursday evening opening reintroduction announcement Original release: Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Report spells out Executive failure to deliver
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a Pivotal report on the Executive's first seven months backs up the SDLP's criticism, calling for it to publish a Programme for Government and outline plans for health, childcare and housing.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Pivotal report on the first seven months of the restored Executive Original release: O’Toole: Report spells out Executive failure to deliver (opens in a new tab)
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The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years
TUV, publishing a News Letter article by Dr Dan Boucher, argues that the forthcoming Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol should not be decided by simple majority, as this breaches a convention in place since 1972. It says the Government's 'excepted matters' argument is absurd.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill wishes Colum Eastwood well following resignation
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill sends best wishes to Colum Eastwood and his family as he stands down as SDLP leader, and says she looks forward to working with his successor constructively.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Colum Eastwood stepping down as SDLP leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill wishes Colum Eastwood well following resignation (opens in a new tab)
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McAuley hails Charlotte Street progress
TUV Ballymoney councillor Jonathan McAuley welcomes confirmation that Charlotte Street in Ballymoney will be resurfaced and its kerbs and footpaths relaid, after the public realm scheme in the town centre, expected before Christmas or early 2025. He says the street's potholes are unacceptable and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Charlotte Street Ballymoney resurfacing and footpath relaying confirmed Original release: McAuley hails Charlotte Street progress (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw.
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Stormont executive's slow progress on race relations is unacceptable amid rising racially motivated attacks, calling for urgent work on the Race Relations Order, Racial Equality Strategy and Refugee Integration Strategy.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson welcomes the appeal outcome upholding clubs' right to refuse Sunday play, citing Loughgall's case and a Ballymena United statement. He calls it a victory for religious freedom and urges local football authorities to respect people's rights in future.
Disability and equality Issue: Loughgall appeal on right of clubs to refuse Sunday play Original release: Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Deputy Chair of the Executive Office Committee, backs women's sector calls for urgent approval and funding of the EVAWG framework, and says she has written to the First and deputy First Minister over the lack of progress.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, speaking at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry, honours the 1981 hunger strikers and their families, invites attendees to Ballina for Michael Gaughan's 50th anniversary, and links Irish solidarity to Palestine.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA.
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says a revised and refreshed UUP leadership team under Mike Nesbitt offers an opportunity to modernise party structures with members and to give pro-Union and non-voting people a political home.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP leadership team revision under Mike Nesbitt Original release: Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA. (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)
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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the racially motivated arson attack on a Newtownabbey business, calling it sickening and deplorable, and urges anyone with information to contact police while demanding the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: ‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)