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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan welcomes MOT test temporary exemptions
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan welcomes Department for Infrastructure one-year temporary MOT exemption certificates for certain private cars, saying they ease 72-day test waiting times but calling for longer-term streamlining of the process.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT exemption certificates to reduce testing backlog Original release: Durkan welcomes MOT test temporary exemptions (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
Derry People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns racist and divisive abuse aimed at Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr after her selection as incoming mayor of Derry City and Strabane, and says the party stands in solidarity with black and minoritised communities.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Lilian Seenoi-Barr Derry Mayor appointment Original release: Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes opening of York Street station
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the opening of York Street station in north Belfast, saying it is now fully operational for passengers and will support the area's regeneration and local workers, students and community.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: York Street station opening in Belfast Original release: Finucane welcomes opening of York Street station (opens in a new tab)
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Securing UK borders means any migrant restrictions must be at international frontier, not Irish Sea
TUV leader Jim Allister warns unionists against the Prime Minister answering Dublin's immigration concerns by turning the Irish Sea into an immigration boundary. He says any migrant restrictions should sit at the international land frontier, and accuses the Republic of bringing its migration…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish Sea border immigration controls after Republic's migration concerns Original release: Securing UK borders means any migrant restrictions must be at international frontier, not Irish Sea (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP makes history selecting Barr as next Mayor of Derry and Strabane
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says he is proud the party has chosen Councillor Lilian Barr as its nominee for Mayor of Derry and Strabane, which would make her the first black Mayor in the North. Eastwood praises her community work with migrants and her role in the council.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lilian Seenoi-Barr Derry Mayor appointment Original release: SDLP makes history selecting Barr as next Mayor of Derry and Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole challenges O’Neill on Sinn Féin’s ‘open borders’ dog whistle
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA challenges First Minister Michelle O'Neill to stand behind Sinn Féin's stated opposition to border openness, which he calls a far-right dog whistle. He says her answer in the Assembly offered only platitudes and that the party must clarify its…
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: Sinn Féin opposition to open borders comments in Assembly Original release: O’Toole challenges O’Neill on Sinn Féin’s ‘open borders’ dog whistle (opens in a new tab)
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Allister repudiates DUP attack on Ben Habib and its implementation of Protocol
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking in Dromore, accuses the DUP's Gavin Robinson of disparaging Ben Habib and Baroness Kate Hoey and claims the DUP has become a Protocol implementer. He calls for reunification of the UK and for TUV/Reform UK to stand against the DUP/Donaldson Deal at the General…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP criticism of Ben Habib and Kate Hoey at Dromore event Original release: Allister repudiates DUP attack on Ben Habib and its implementation of Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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SEN children must be placed suitably and on time – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the Education Minister to ensure pupils with special educational needs are placed in suitable schools on time this September, after the Department warned schools of a shortfall in SEN places.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education warning on SEN places for September Original release: SEN children must be placed suitably and on time – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Time to deliver on potential of Maze Long Kesh site, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Sorcha Eastwood and David Honeyford call for no further delay on the Maze Long Kesh site, saying the development corporation has existed for over a decade without agreed plans. Eastwood welcomes groups using parts of the site and cross-party backing to act, and Honeyford says…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Stormont debate on the future of the Maze Long Kesh site Original release: Time to deliver on potential of Maze Long Kesh site, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Parties need to be clear on “gender-affirming healthcare”
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on parties to state their position on gender-affirming healthcare and asks the Health Minister to clarify the Department of Health's approach following the Cass Report. She accuses Alliance and Sinn Féin of silence since its publication.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Cass Report publication on gender-affirming healthcare Original release: Parties need to be clear on “gender-affirming healthcare” (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley TUV looking forward to Dromore rally
Lagan Valley TUV branch chairman Stewart Ferris previews a public rally in Dromore on Friday 26 April, featuring Ann Widdecombe, Ben Habib, Kate Hoey and Jim Allister, which he says is the first major TUV and Reform UK event since their Memorandum of Understanding. He says it will press the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Reform UK and TUV anti-Protocol rally in Dromore Original release: Lagan Valley TUV looking forward to Dromore rally (opens in a new tab)
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Lackadaisical approach to public appointments must end, says Alliance TEO spokespeople
Alliance Party spokespeople Paula Bradshaw MLA and Connie Egan MLA demand that the First Minister and deputy First Minister promptly name a Commissioner for Public Appointments, condemning the current lax attitude to urgent Executive Office vacancies and urging swift action on other stalled posts.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Delay in appointing Commissioner for Public Appointments Original release: Lackadaisical approach to public appointments must end, says Alliance TEO spokespeople (opens in a new tab)
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Allister backs reunification
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Protocol is pushing Northern Ireland towards Irish unity by aligning its goods and agri-food rules with EU law, and criticises the DUP and UUP for implementing it and the DUP leader for dismissing the 'Red Lane' concerns.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Allister backs reunification (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland’s colonial masters in the EU impose two new laws – without any oversight from Stormont
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell says Stormont's supposed oversight of two new EU laws imposed on Northern Ireland is absent, citing a DUP vice-chair who called MLAs "impotent" and a partly private Windsor Framework Committee meeting.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Two new EU laws and Stormont oversight under the Windsor Framework Committee Original release: Northern Ireland’s colonial masters in the EU impose two new laws – without any oversight from Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to ensure victims and survivors not left behind
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Executive Office Committee Deputy Chair, says urgent action is needed so victims are not left behind, calling for a trauma-focused Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme process, a backdated payments deadline extension, and a bereavement payment scheme.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Urgent action needed to ensure victims and survivors not left behind (opens in a new tab)
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Mason calls for action on costs of transport for schools
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason says rising school transport costs, including bus hire hikes, are forcing schools to cut services and leaving children unable to attend activities such as swimming. She says she challenged the Education Authority and will follow up for an explanation and resolution.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rising school bus hire costs and Education Authority transport communication breakdown Original release: Mason calls for action on costs of transport for schools (opens in a new tab)
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Legislation on British Citizenship rights reaches another milestone
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says his Private Members Bill, which passed a Committee stage today, would let Irish citizens with UK residency hold British citizenship and passports without naturalisation, and he calls for it to cover the whole UK. He cites 2021 Census figures for people born in the…
Immigration Constitutional affairs Issue: Private Members Bill on British citizenship for Irish citizens committee stage Original release: Legislation on British Citizenship rights reaches another milestone (opens in a new tab)
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Lagan Valley deserves better than absentee MP
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on Jeffrey Donaldson to resign as Lagan Valley MP and allow a by-election, arguing the constituency currently has no representation in the Commons. He also points to Donaldson's refusal to take up his Stormont seat as an MLA.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson absence from Commons and call for Lagan Valley by-election Original release: Lagan Valley deserves better than absentee MP (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome for Cookstown bypass plan
TUV Mid Ulster spokesman Glenn Moore welcomes the announcement of plans for a Cookstown bypass, saying local residents and traders have long called for it and that main street delays have worsened.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Cookstown bypass plans announcement Original release: Welcome for Cookstown bypass plan (opens in a new tab)