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McLaughlin expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin voices concern that the Executive Office has warned work on the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy may stall without a functioning Executive, blaming the DUP boycott for putting it at risk.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Executive Office warning on delayed Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy Original release: McLaughlin expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Fare increase will hit struggling workers and families – Boylan
Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan, Sinn Féin's infrastructure spokesperson, criticises the rise in bus and train fares during the cost-of-living crisis, saying it will hit hard-pressed households and contrasts with the earlier fare freeze under John O'Dowd.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Bus and train fare increase during cost-of-living crisis Original release: Fare increase will hit struggling workers and families – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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“Education Cuts Endangering the Lives of Children” - Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader and Bann DEA representative Gemma Brolly demands unity against education cuts, calling for an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State over reduced funding and the non-replacement of crossing patrol staff at St Columba's Primary School, Ballerin.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Education Authority recruitment halt and crossing patrol cuts Original release: “Education Cuts Endangering the Lives of Children” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader welcomes Royal Assent for Clare Bailey’s Buffer Zones Bill.
Green Party leader Councillor Mal O'Hara welcomes Royal Assent for the Buffer Zones Bill, which he says will be enforceable from 7 May 2023 and end intimidation of people accessing abortion services. He credits former MLA Clare Bailey and campaigners.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Safe Access Zones Act receiving Royal Assent and becoming law Original release: Green Party Leader welcomes Royal Assent for Clare Bailey’s Buffer Zones Bill. (opens in a new tab)
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Fare increases regrettable and a step backwards as consequence of underinvestment in public transport, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says planned Translink fare rises of around 7% from 6 March will deter public transport use and hit struggling households, calling for a more sustainable funding model for bus and rail.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Bus and train fare increase during cost-of-living crisis Original release: Fare increases regrettable and a step backwards as consequence of underinvestment in public transport, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says a 7% Translink fares increase, directed by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, will hit families struggling with the cost of living. He calls for sustainable transport to be made more accessible rather than costlier.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink 7% fares increase directed by Secretary of State Original release: Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off (opens in a new tab)
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A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Department of Infrastructure must ensure the A6 road and Dungiven Bypass are opened as quickly as possible, urging faster completion after a meeting that highlighted delays, lighting and signage timelines and community frustration.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven bypass opening date comments by Department for Infrastructure official Original release: A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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British government needs to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls on the British government to provide targeted support for homeowners whose mortgage interest rates have risen, after the Bank of England's latest rate increase. She also urges financial institutions to be flexible with borrowers and says she has written to the…
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Bank of England interest rate rise and mortgage repayment support Original release: British government needs to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action vital to conserve and restore wetlands, says Blair
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA, marking World Wetlands Day, says action is needed now to protect and rebuild NI's wetland ecosystems. He welcomes progress on peatland restoration but says the region trails other jurisdictions and is badly underfunded.
Environment and climate Original release: Urgent action vital to conserve and restore wetlands, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Young people deserve evidence based and inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education says Egan
Alliance Education Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says a meeting with Northern Ireland Office officials on Relationship and Sexuality Education was positive and urges the Secretary of State to implement CEDAW-based RSE as a priority. She cites a Belfast Youth Forum study finding 73% of young people…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Young people deserve evidence based and inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes recommitment from Irish government to deliver A5
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister-Designate, welcomes a renewed commitment from the Irish Government to deliver the A5 road after raising concerns about its high casualty rate. She calls for legal challenges and the public inquiry to be concluded quickly so construction can begin…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government recommitment to A5 road delivery Original release: O’Neill welcomes recommitment from Irish government to deliver A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson – “motorists need a break not a tax hike”
DUP East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson warns that Treasury indications of a fuel duty rise would hit Northern Ireland motorists, especially rural families who rely on cars. He says the party will press the Chancellor to rule out any increase and give motorists a break.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Treasury indications of a fuel duty increase Original release: Wilson – “motorists need a break not a tax hike” (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald to seek clarity on A6 opening date
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says she will seek clarity from the Department for Infrastructure on the expected opening of the A6 upgrade and Dungiven bypass, after an official suggested an end-of-April date. She also calls for better communication with the local community and road users.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven bypass opening date comments by Department for Infrastructure official Original release: Archibald to seek clarity on A6 opening date (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Government to implement Union Connectivity Review- Brett
DUP infrastructure spokesman and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett calls on the UK Government to implement the Union Connectivity Review's recommendations, including cutting domestic aviation tax and revising aviation subsidy rules, following the collapse of Flybe.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: Time for Government to implement Union Connectivity Review- Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Gregory Campbell – calls for A6 opening date
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Department for Infrastructure to publicly commit to a firm opening date for the overdue A6 upgrade, after he wrote to its Permanent Secretary over repeated delays. He says temporary restrictions cause frustration and safety concerns.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 upgrade overdue opening and Department for Infrastructure timescale Original release: Gregory Campbell – calls for A6 opening date (opens in a new tab)
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“Record Western Rail Corridor passenger numbers highlight potential of rail in the West” – Chris MacManus MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says record 607,000 passengers on the Western Rail Corridor's Ennis to Athenry line in 2022 show rail is viable in the West. He calls for the later phases to Mayo and Sligo to reopen without further delay and seeks clarity from Minister Eamon Ryan.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Western Rail Corridor record 2022 passenger numbers Original release: “Record Western Rail Corridor passenger numbers highlight potential of rail in the West” – Chris MacManus MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes progress of trophy hunting legislation
DUP's Sammy Wilson welcomes progress of the Hunting Trophies Importation Prohibition Bill through Commons scrutiny, saying it is needed to stop trophy hunting of near-extinct animals. He warns the bill cannot cover Northern Ireland because of the Protocol, creating a smuggling loophole, and urges…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Hunting Trophies Importation Prohibition Bill Commons scrutiny Original release: Wilson welcomes progress of trophy hunting legislation (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must not be found asleep at the wheel on NI air connectivity to London
UUP leader Lord Empey calls on the UK Government to act on Belfast City to Heathrow air connectivity after Flybe's collapse left the route with one airline, urging slot allocation changes, fare protection and scrapping Air Passenger Duty.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: UK Government must not be found asleep at the wheel on NI air connectivity to London (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes long overdue funding for Phase 3 Derry rail line
The SDLP welcomes confirmation of funding for phase three of the Derry rail line, previously shelved by the Department for Infrastructure, and credits former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon with restoring the project. Mark H Durkan says he will meet the South's Transport Minister on the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Phase three Derry rail line funding confirmation Original release: SDLP welcomes long overdue funding for Phase 3 Derry rail line (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to meet Department for Infrastructure over delay in A6 completion
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says drivers are increasingly frustrated by the delayed opening of the A6 upgrade and Dungiven bypass. She has written to the Department for Infrastructure seeking clarity on the completion date and says she and colleagues will meet senior officials.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Sinn Féin to meet Department for Infrastructure over delay in A6 completion (opens in a new tab)