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Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched
The Green Party NI launches its local government manifesto, setting out commitments on community green energy, street cleanliness and waste infrastructure, and a living wage for council employees and contractors. Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara urges voters to back the party on 18 May.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI local government manifesto launch Original release: Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched (opens in a new tab)
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Communities budget will have a profoundly devastating impact on many - Allen
East Belfast MLA Andy Allen MBE says the Department for Communities' 2023/24 budget allocation, which falls short of required funding, will have a devastating impact and push households into poverty. He calls on the Secretary of State and UK Government to intervene, criticising their plans to fund…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Department for Communities 2023/24 budget allocation shortfall Original release: Communities budget will have a profoundly devastating impact on many - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says Alliance candidates have endorsed the RSPB Local Government manifesto covering planning, biodiversity and climate, and will pursue its aims if elected as Councillors. He calls for a restored Assembly and Executive immediately.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Alliance endorsement of RSPB Local Government manifesto Original release: Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Manifesto Launch Today the 9th of May at 4pm
Aontú, through Deputy Tóibín, announces the launch of its Local Election 2023 manifesto in Belfast and says Northern Ireland faces a crisis over hospital waiting lists, poverty, housing and the cost of living. It also says Aontú will not raise council rates during the cost-of-living crisis.
Local government Health Issue: Aontú Local Election 2023 manifesto launch in Belfast Original release: Aontú Manifesto Launch Today the 9th of May at 4pm (opens in a new tab)
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O’neill: People Before Profit Won’t Be Silent In Face Of Drastic Tory Cuts
PBP councillor Maeve O'Neill, for The Moor in Derry, says Tory budget cuts will hit local households hard and accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of voting with the DUP against PBP motions on rent freezes and a hardship grant. She vows continued opposition to Tory, Stormont and council cuts.
Public finance and taxation Local government Original release: O’neill: People Before Profit Won’t Be Silent In Face Of Drastic Tory Cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says a predicted shortfall in special school places for children with special educational needs in September is deeply concerning, blaming Tory budget cuts and calling for the Executive to be restored.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Predicted shortfall in special school places for September 2023 Original release: Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Stop the Newry Civic Centre
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland objects to the planning application for a Newry Civic and Regional Hub, saying it lacks ratepayer support, would raise taxes, harms the local economy, breaches planning policies and should be decided by the Department of Infrastructure rather than the council.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Newry Civic and Regional Hub planning application Original release: Stop the Newry Civic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Catney: Period products must be available to all
SDLP Lisburn North candidate Pat Catney says free sanitary provisions should reach everyone who needs them, after the Department of Education cut school funding for such products by over 40%. He urges the bill he introduced to be brought into force.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Department of Education cuts school period product funding by over 40% Original release: Catney: Period products must be available to all (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls for the Pathway Fund to be protected from cuts, warning that interim funding for early years providers ends in June and that over 10,000 children could lose support.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed removal of the Pathway Fund Original release: McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts (opens in a new tab)
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An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson and North Down MLA Connie Egan calls for a standardised, inclusive, evidence-based RSE curriculum in schools, following an ETI report finding almost half of Northern Ireland schools teach little or nothing on consent, LGBTQ+ issues and related topics. She says she…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education and Training Inspectorate report on relationship and sexuality education Original release: An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says key infrastructure will be left to decay after a 14 per cent cut to the Department for Infrastructure's day-to-day spending, warning of threats to street lighting, water and public transport, and calls for the Executive to be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure 14 per cent day-to-day budget cut Original release: Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan warns that further deaths will follow on the A5 unless the upgrade proceeds, after three local people died in a crash last week. He urges objectors to the A5 Western Transport Corridor to drop their opposition immediately.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Three deaths in A5 crash prompt calls to progress A5 Western Transport Corridor Original release: McCrossan: Without A5 progress, more lives will be lost (opens in a new tab)
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Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny
MEP Chris MacManus and TD Martin Kenny say the all‑island rail review must be published immediately and reaffirm Sinn Féin’s support for reopening the Western Rail Corridor, urging the Minister to act without delay and to progress from the recommended partial Athenry‑Claremorris opening towards a
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All‑island rail review for Western Rail Corridor Original release: Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Council candidate Allister Kyle raises concern over Magherabuoy plans
TUV candidate Allister Kyle calls on Lord Rana to make his intentions clear for the former Magherabuoy House Hotel in Portrush, claiming concern over plans to house asylum seekers there. He asks whether the council has joined the government funding scheme and raises possible planning issues over a…
Immigration Housing Issue: Magherabuoy House Hotel Portrush proposed asylum seeker accommodation Original release: TUV Council candidate Allister Kyle raises concern over Magherabuoy plans (opens in a new tab)
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Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander
Alliance council candidate Robbie Alexander calls for every Northern Ireland council to create a green new deal to tackle climate change, citing carbon-neutral council facilities, ending single-use plastics, safe cycle lanes and living wage employment. The call comes ahead of Alliance's local…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD urges Ireland to position itself as a European leader in prosperity, peace and hope, in an address in Brussels. She argues EU membership should be driven by solidarity, affordable housing, public healthcare and education, and rejects calls to abandon…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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TUV responds to budget announcement
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris of using the budget to pressure Unionists over Stormont and the Protocol, and says Stormont's own mismanagement and failure to agree a budget contributed to the shortfall, citing DFI spending on cycle lanes over road maintenance.
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Issue: British government cuts to Northern Ireland education budget 2023/24 Original release: TUV responds to budget announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, present at the scene, urges motorists and residents to cooperate with emergency services after a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A5 near Aughnacloy this morning, warning of local disruption.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 multi-vehicle collision near Aughnacloy Original release: Serious collision on A5 road – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action is needed to prevent more senseless tragedy on the A5, says Donnelly
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly calls for urgent action to prevent further fatalities on the A5 after a fatal collision near Aughnacloy that police say killed three people and injured four. He says there are clear public safety issues that must be addressed as a priority.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 multi-vehicle collision near Aughnacloy Original release: Urgent action is needed to prevent more senseless tragedy on the A5, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane
Alliance candidate Lee Kane, standing in Ballymoney for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, urges that autism, ADHD and learning disability-friendly services be standard across council facilities. He also backs Changing Places toilets in council buildings and carer-friendly workplace…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane (opens in a new tab)