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Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed –…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the Executive's funding for the Enniskillen Bypass, with construction due to start in 2025, but says it cannot replace the Mid South West Growth Deal. She calls on the UK Government to lift its pause on that deal.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Enniskillen Bypass funding commitment by the Executive Original release: Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed –… (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Long-term viability plan for City of Derry Airport urgently needed - Armstrong
UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes the Department for the Economy's decision to assume City of Derry Airport's running costs, but urges it to produce a clear, actionable long-term business plan to boost passenger numbers and attract new routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister transfers Londonderry Airport funding responsibility from council Original release: Long-term viability plan for City of Derry Airport urgently needed - Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds elected Chair of Assembly APG on Road Safety.
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says he is honoured to chair the newly formed All Party Group on Road Safety at Stormont, citing 48 road deaths so far this year and pledging to help reduce preventable collisions. He says the group will complement the Department for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Party Group on Road Safety established at Stormont Original release: McReynolds elected Chair of Assembly APG on Road Safety. (opens in a new tab)
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Health Workers Are Right To Protest
People Before Profit backs health workers protesting over the Pay and Numbers Strategy, saying it caps recruitment too low and has effectively abolished over 2,000 nursing and midwifery posts. It says the policy is damaging services despite a budget surplus, and calls for properly funded and…
Health Economy and employment Issue: Pay and Numbers Strategy nursing and health worker protests Original release: Health Workers Are Right To Protest (opens in a new tab)
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More to do at Londonderry Airport - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes the Economy Minister's decision to move funding responsibility for Londonderry Airport from the council to his Department, but says more is needed. He calls for collaboration with the private sector to attract additional routes and raise passenger numbers, warning…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Economy Minister transfers Londonderry Airport funding responsibility from council Original release: More to do at Londonderry Airport - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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A5 construction commitment a significant breakthrough for border communities – Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD
Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn welcomes the Northern Executive's approval of the first 55km stretch of the A5 road, from Junction 8 near Strabane to Junction 15 near Ballygawley, and urges the Irish Government to approve and deliver the related Ten-T and N2 upgrades in Donegal.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Executive approval of first A5 construction stretch Original release: A5 construction commitment a significant breakthrough for border communities – Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hugely positive day’ as A5 proposal agreed – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the Executive's agreement to proceed with building the A5 road, a proposal put forward by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. She says the project will save lives, create jobs and shorten travel between the north-west and Dublin.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: NI Executive decision to proceed with A5 road project Original release: ‘Hugely positive day’ as A5 proposal agreed – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MLA Phillip McGuigan expresses condolences to the family of a man who died on a dual carriageway outside Ballymena on Tuesday night. He also pays tribute to the emergency services at the scene and notes police advice for motorists to avoid the Crankill Road dual carriageway.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal road collision on Crankill Road dual carriageway, Ballymena Original release: McGuigan expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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A5 Announcement Welcome – Erskine
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the NI Executive's decision to proceed with the A5 road project, saying it will improve road safety and back the regional economy. She urges the Department to keep engaging constructively with affected landowners as the project moves to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: NI Executive decision to proceed with A5 road project Original release: A5 Announcement Welcome – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on A5 can’t come a minute too soon, say McReynolds and Donnelly, welcoming announcement.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Progress on A5 can’t come a minute too soon, say McReynolds and Donnelly, welcoming announcement. (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: A5 work must begin immediately
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says work on the A5 upgrade must start immediately, urging the Executive and Minister to guarantee the project is delivered in full after reports the Executive will approve the plans on Thursday.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Executive approval of first A5 construction stretch Original release: McCrossan: A5 work must begin immediately (opens in a new tab)
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Hospital reconfiguration must be aimed at delivering service improvements – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says any reset of hospital services must focus on better outcomes, shorter waiting lists and equal access, and calls for the health minister to develop proposals with patients, carers and staff. She also urges rural patients to be considered and encourages people to…
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: Hospital reconfiguration must be aimed at delivering service improvements – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must outline a detailed plan - Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Health Minister's draft framework on hospital reconfiguration is underwhelming and lacks detail, questioning why it still focuses on principles eight years after the Bengoa Report and calling for detailed plans and action.
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: Health Minister must outline a detailed plan - Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Sub-regional balance will be key to unlocking full economic potential of NI, say Alliance Economy representatives.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Sub-regional balance will be key to unlocking full economic potential of NI, say Alliance Economy representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister and Donnelly welcome health framework but warn action is now needed
Alliance MLAs Nuala McAllister and Danny Donnelly welcome the draft hospital reconfiguration framework announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt but say decisions are now needed rather than more reviews. Donnelly says the framework lacks detail on rural transport and workforce, and Alliance will…
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: McAllister and Donnelly welcome health framework but warn action is now needed (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council.
Alliance councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson welcome full Belfast City Council ratifying two of their proposals: expanding kerbside glass recycling to more homes, and developing a trial for longer Sunday shopping hours that could include car-free Sundays.
Local government Economy and employment Issue: Belfast City Council ratifies kerbside glass recycling expansion and Sunday trading proposal Original release: Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council. (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Clarity needed on health service transformation
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says the Health Minister's statement on a hospital reconfiguration framework is welcome but lacks detail on what health transformation will look like. He calls for concrete proposals and timescales to prevent transformation from drifting.
Health Issue: Draft Framework Hospitals reconfiguration document publication Original release: McGrath: Clarity needed on health service transformation (opens in a new tab)
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It's about time NI introduced minimum unit pricing on alcohol, says Donnelly.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA commends Scotland's increase in minimum unit pricing for alcohol and calls for Northern Ireland to adopt an equivalent policy, citing NI alcohol-specific death figures for 2022 and urging the Health Minister to act.
Health Issue: Scottish Government increase in alcohol minimum unit price Original release: It's about time NI introduced minimum unit pricing on alcohol, says Donnelly. (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition urges Executive to tackle suicide
SDLP Opposition uses its first Opposition Day since the Assembly returned to press the Executive on suicide and mental health, calling for suicide prevention targets in every department and restored funding for community groups.
Health Issue: SDLP Opposition Day motions on suicide and mental health Original release: SDLP Opposition urges Executive to tackle suicide (opens in a new tab)