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Legacy Bill will face legal challenges, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader and North Down MP Stephen Farry says the Legacy Bill lacks legitimacy and is likely to face numerous legal challenges after clearing its final Lords stage, arguing it is unlikely to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill passing final Lords stage before Royal Assent Original release: Legacy Bill will face legal challenges, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus welcomes PEACE PLUS and urges maximum participation
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus welcomes the launch of the €1.1bn PEACE PLUS programme supporting peace building in the border counties up to 2027, and urges groups and communities to explore its funding opportunities. He says Brexit has damaged border communities and hopes the programme can mitigate…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: PeacePlus programme official launch Original release: MacManus welcomes PEACE PLUS and urges maximum participation (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill attends launch of €1bn PeacePlus Programme
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, described as First Minister Designate and MLA, says she attended the official launch of the €1bn PeacePlus programme in South Belfast and urges organisations to contact the programme about funding for their communities.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Issue: PeacePlus programme official launch Original release: O’Neill attends launch of €1bn PeacePlus Programme (opens in a new tab)
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UK, not EU or ROI, is primary funder of Peace Plus
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK, not the EU or Republic of Ireland, is the main funder of the £730m Peace Plus programme, with minimal contributions from the latter two. He questions the spending while public services face cuts.
Public finance and taxation International affairs Issue: Peace Plus £730m funding announcement Original release: UK, not EU or ROI, is primary funder of Peace Plus (opens in a new tab)
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Aiken welcomes announcement of Peace Plus funding
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken welcomes the announcement of £858m in Peace Plus funding for the next four to five years, noting EU and Republic of Ireland contributions of around £130m. He says the majority comes from the UK and urges further EU funding to offset the impact of the Protocol.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Peace Plus funding announcement of £858m Original release: Aiken welcomes announcement of Peace Plus funding (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Highlight Lough Neagh Pollution concerns
UUP MLAs John Stewart and Tom Elliott say Lough Neagh pollution is worsening and that their party called for a unified Executive strategy back in 2012. Elliott is writing to the Office for Environmental Protection to investigate local Departments, while Stewart has asked NI Water how close the…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lough Neagh pollution worsening and drinking water concerns Original release: UUP Highlight Lough Neagh Pollution concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Peace Plus funding to have 'a lasting impact' says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes over £800,000 in Peace Plus funding for Northern Ireland, announced on Monday, which will support local projects to 2027. She points to regeneration plans for Alexandra and Waterworks Parks as an example of its impact.
Community relations and legacy Public finance and taxation Issue: Peace Plus £730m funding announcement Original release: Peace Plus funding to have 'a lasting impact' says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl, Chair of the All-Party Group on Climate Action, calls for urgent action on plastic pollution after a Tearfund poll found 75% of people in Northern Ireland concerned about global plastic waste. She says she will write to the Environment Secretary to press for a strong…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Tearfund poll on public concern about plastic waste Original release: Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh
Alliance MLA John Blair says a meeting with DAERA officials over blue-green algae near Lough Neagh should include the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, citing rising public concern and calling for clear, evidence-based answers.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae meeting with DAERA and NIEA Original release: Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says funding for wastewater treatment remains uncertain after recent pollution incidents, citing a letter from the department's former permanent secretary warning of a £112m gap and that living within budget could mean halting treatment. He…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Department for Infrastructure wastewater treatment funding gap warning Original release: Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone has a part to play in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland, says Egan
Alliance MLA Connie Egan urges wider public response to the Executive Office's Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, now out to consultation, after two research reports on violence against women and girls. She calls for improved Relationship and Sex Education as prevention.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: NI Executive Office violence against women and girls research reports launch Original release: Everyone has a part to play in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to stand with victims to secure truth and justice
DUP Human Rights and Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little-Pengelly says the Commons vote passing the Government's Legacy Bill is a dark day for Troubles victims, condemning immunity for those responsible for serious violence. She vows the DUP will keep standing with victims and seek any chance to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: DUP will continue to stand with victims to secure truth and justice (opens in a new tab)
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British Government Legacy Bill ‘cynical and cruel’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the British Government's Legacy Bill, passed through Westminster, 'cynical and cruel' for forcing it through despite opposition from victims and others. He calls on the Irish government to pursue an interstate case against Britain.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: British Government Legacy Bill ‘cynical and cruel’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy says he has raised with the British Secretary of State the case for public ownership of Lough Neagh, citing blue-green algae blooms harming wildlife and fishing stocks. He invited the minister to visit and calls for a community partnership to manage the lough.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae blooms and management responsibility Original release: Molloy raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says she met NICCY's chief executive to discuss special educational needs (SEND) shortfalls, citing waiting lists, cuts to mental health funding and failure to implement earlier reports. NICCY reportedly agreed to pass the concerns on and arrange a meeting with the…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica condemns the Legacy Bill passed at Westminster, saying it shows the moral turpitude of the UK Government and grants an effective amnesty to state forces and paramilitaries for conflict-era atrocities.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges Irish Government to challenge Legacy Bill
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges the Irish Government to pursue legal challenges against the British Government's Legacy Bill, which passed the House of Commons, arguing it undermines victims' access to truth and accountability.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Eastwood urges Irish Government to challenge Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA marks the new school year by praising classroom assistants who support children with special educational needs. He blames the lack of an Executive for vacant posts and funding gaps, and says a returned Assembly will push for a review of their pay and…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Butler Praises Commitment of Classroom Assistants and Highlights Continued Stormont Failures (opens in a new tab)
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Essential those with disabilities have permanent seat at decision-making table, says Skinner, following passing of motion
Alliance Knockagh Councillor Aaron Skinner welcomes the passing of his motion at Mid and East Antrim Council to set up a disability lived experience group as a subcommittee. He says the group would give disabled people a formal route to advise councillors on accessibility, infrastructure and…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Mid and East Antrim Council disability lived experience group motion Original release: Essential those with disabilities have permanent seat at decision-making table, says Skinner, following passing of motion (opens in a new tab)
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Canadian Government should amend “Beirut-like” information on UK…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has written to Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, and raised with Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, to have the Canadian Government website's travel advice on the UK and Northern Ireland amended as inaccurate.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Canadian Government travel advice on the UK and Northern Ireland Original release: Canadian Government should amend “Beirut-like” information on UK… (opens in a new tab)