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McCrossan presses Minister for A5 progress
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan presses Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd in Assembly questions for a publication date for the Planning Appeals Commission findings on the A5 redevelopment. He calls for a firm timeline for delivering the road, citing 50 deaths on the route since 2007.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road redevelopment Planning Appeals Commission findings publication Original release: McCrossan presses Minister for A5 progress (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – “long-term strategic investment decisions needed”
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett, chair of the Assembly's Economy Committee, speaks at Stormont for the NI Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey, calling for strategic investment decisions by the Assembly and Executive and citing Industrial Derating and Small Business Rates Relief…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey publication Original release: Brett – “long-term strategic investment decisions needed” (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference (opens in a new tab)
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Simon Harris doesn’t speak for ‘his generation’ on Irish unity – Michelle Gildernew MP
Sinn Féin's Michelle Gildernew MP, a European election candidate for Midlands/North West, says Taoiseach Simon Harris does not represent young people's views on Irish unity. She calls on the Irish government to establish a Citizens' Assembly to plan for unity.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Simon Harris doesn’t speak for ‘his generation’ on Irish unity – Michelle Gildernew MP (opens in a new tab)
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Sad to see DUP double down on tainted Donaldson Deal
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP has doubled down on the "tainted" Donaldson Deal under its new leadership, criticising Gavin Robinson's stance on the Irish Sea border, EU customs rules and Stormont's power-sharing with Sinn Fein.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP defence of the Donaldson Deal under new leadership Original release: Sad to see DUP double down on tainted Donaldson Deal (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous"
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn to Lagan Valley and urges focus on prosperity, citing fibre broadband rollout, the lowest UK unemployment rate and a rejection of a border poll.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Robinson - "keep focused on making this place prosperous" (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, says emergency crisis management in special educational needs placements has become the norm, after officials said almost 7,000 children need new placements and only 80 of 291 schools agreed to specialist provisions.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee briefing on SEN placements and specialist provisions in mainstream schools Original release: Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Political failure responsible for state of roads
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan blames the absence of a functioning Executive and Assembly for poor road conditions and over £25m in Department for Infrastructure liability payouts over five years. He calls on the Executive and Infrastructure Minister to address road…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure public liability claims payouts revealed Original release: Durkan: Political failure responsible for state of roads (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Authority's leadership to listen to parents and prioritise children with special educational needs, ensuring those placed in September are placed on time. He calls for the education department to work with the health minister to overhaul SEN services…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan urges Education Authority to prioritise children with SEN (opens in a new tab)
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11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, says an indication of at least 11 more years before the York Street Interchange is completed raises questions about delivering major infrastructure in Northern Ireland. She calls on the Minister to set out a clear plan for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: York Street Interchange completion timeline delayed by at least 11 years Original release: 11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a funding package worth more than £140 million for cross-border rail services between Dublin and Belfast. He says the investment will improve access to jobs, help address the climate emergency and support the all-island economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service (opens in a new tab)
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GB and NI face separate carbon tax because of Sea Border
TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle says a Politico report on separate UK and EU carbon taxes shows the Sea Border's consequences, warning Northern Ireland goods could face EU carbon paperwork and costs. He criticises the DUP's silence on the issue.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Politico report on separate UK and EU carbon taxes Original release: GB and NI face separate carbon tax because of Sea Border (opens in a new tab)
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Allister responds to Lord Godson comments
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to Lord Godson's remarks at the David Brewster lecture, disputing his view that the DUP and UUP could merge and rejecting his view that the battle against the Northern Ireland Protocol is lost. He says the Protocol remains in place and that TUV will keep fighting…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lord Godson remarks at David Brewster lecture on DUP and UUP Original release: Allister responds to Lord Godson comments (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard offers condolences to the family of a man who died in a road collision in Ballynahinch, praises emergency responders, appeals for information, and calls for the Ballynahinch Bypass to be delivered.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hazzard expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Joy Ferguson brings A1 campaigners to Stormont, urging the Infrastructure Minister to fund Phase 2 upgrades between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. She says the plans are ready but still lack confirmed funding, and cites 661 collisions and 41 deaths from 2002 to 2019.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 Phase 2 upgrades delegation to Stormont Original release: We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Harris on becoming the new Taoiseach
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Fine Gael Leader Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach and says she looks forward to working with him to strengthen cross-island co-operation. She expresses confidence he will build on the North-South partnership developed under Leo Varadkar.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Original release: Long congratulates Harris on becoming the new Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood congratulates Simon Harris on nomination as Taoiseach
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP congratulates Simon Harris TD on his nomination as Taoiseach and says he looks forward to working with him to strengthen North South cooperation and build on the Shared Island Unit's work.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Original release: Eastwood congratulates Simon Harris on nomination as Taoiseach (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Dividers of Unionism go back to business as usual at North-South Ministerial Council while Sea Border remains
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell accuses the DUP of abandoning its opposition to the Protocol by resuming business as usual at the North-South Ministerial Council while the Sea Border remains in place. He says the DUP's Seven Tests have been discarded and that its ministers are sharing…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: DUP resumes engagement at North-South Ministerial Council Original release: Dividers of Unionism go back to business as usual at North-South Ministerial Council while Sea Border remains (opens in a new tab)