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O’Neill expresses condolences on death of Clare Drakeford
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Leas-Uachtarán, says she was saddened by the sudden death of Clare Drakeford and has contacted Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford to offer her sympathy over his loss.
Other Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences on death of Clare Drakeford (opens in a new tab)
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Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA expresses disappointment at Flybe falling into administration and says employees and passengers must be prioritised. He calls on the government to protect Northern Ireland's air connectivity on the affected routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff
Alliance Belfast Councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Michelle Kelly welcomes Belfast City Council's forthcoming paid leave for staff dealing with early pregnancy loss and miscarriage, taking effect on 1 February after equality screening. It gives 10 days at full pay for miscarriage and 3 days for a…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast City Council paid leave policy for pregnancy loss and miscarriage Original release: Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans
Green Party councillors Stephen Dunlop and Rachel Woods say they will not support the current Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway plans, seconding a motion to pause the planning application and calling for smaller sections with community input.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway planning application pause motion Original release: North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir declares support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023, saying the 2023 theme, Ordinary People, shows how ordinary people can be drawn into extraordinary violence and calling for accountability of leaders so the Holocaust is never repeated.
Other International affairs Original release: Alliance supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite welcomes support from London Night Czar
SDLP Belfast City Councillor Séamas de Faoite welcomes a visit from London's night-time adviser to share expertise on developing Belfast's night-time economy. He proposes the council examine supporting night-time activity, including appointing a city night-time champion.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: London Night Czar visit to Belfast night-time economy Original release: de Faoite welcomes support from London Night Czar (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioner questioned over Sinn Fein secret salaries
DUP MLA Diane Forsythe challenges the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over his ruling that salaries Sinn Fein pays to its MPs need not be declared on the Register of Financial Interests. She asks which rule provides the exemption and whether any party-to-MP payment is exempt from…
Other Issue: Commissioner for Standards ruling on Sinn Fein MPs' salary declarations Original release: Commissioner questioned over Sinn Fein secret salaries (opens in a new tab)
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Prime Minister challenged on ensuring religious freedom
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP challenges the Prime Minister in the Commons to review UK laws so that religious freedom is protected, after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was arrested for silent prayer near a Birmingham abortion facility.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Isabel Vaughan-Spruce arrest and charge under Birmingham buffer zone Original release: Prime Minister challenged on ensuring religious freedom (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises neglect of Markethill High in capital programme
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliff says Markethill High School, built in 1959 for 200 pupils, now has 503 on roll and eight mobile classrooms, and calls for a replacement. He says TUV has written to the Education Department's senior civil servant over its absence from the capital programme and…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Markethill High School overcrowding and capital programme replacement Original release: TUV raises neglect of Markethill High in capital programme (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Life-saving A5 project must proceed immediately
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the vital A5 road upgrade must be carried out without further delay, welcomes the new community campaign and will consult churches and business leaders, while SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pledges continued support for the life‑saving project.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Enough is Enough campaign launch for A5 road upgrade Original release: McCrossan: Life-saving A5 project must proceed immediately (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Deposit Return Scheme effectiveness depends on cross-border cooperation
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has written to DAERA and Irish Minister Ossian Smyth asking for an all-island approach to the planned Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, which DAERA says will launch in Northern Ireland in 2025. He argues cross-border working would deter fraud and bring economies…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA confirmation of 2025 Deposit Return Scheme launch in Northern Ireland Original release: Durkan: Deposit Return Scheme effectiveness depends on cross-border cooperation (opens in a new tab)
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A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, calls for work on the A5 road upgrade to begin immediately once legal challenges are overcome, saying the dualling from Derry to Aughnacloy will save lives and bring economic benefits.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: GAA Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign launch at Garvaghey Original release: A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Easton family tragedy
TUV leader Jim Allister expresses heartfelt sympathy to Alex Easton and his family after the deaths of his parents, saying he will remember them in his prayers.
Other Original release: Easton family tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey sympathises with Alex Easton MLA
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he has offered sympathies to North Down MLA Alex Easton after his parents died following a fire at their Bangor home, pledging prayerful support for the family.
Other Original release: Sir Jeffrey sympathises with Alex Easton MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley looks ahead to full reinstatement of Rathlin ferry service
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley says he welcomes the intended full reinstatement of the Rathlin ferry service by the end of the week, after a meeting with the director of public transport operations. He notes checks remain and says former staff will be offered jobs in the new service.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Rathlin ferry service reinstatement Original release: Paisley looks ahead to full reinstatement of Rathlin ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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DUP staff recognised with Westminster awards
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson congratulates two party staff, Naomi Armstrong-Cotter and Laura Caldwell, on Westminster awards, praising constituency office work and the service they help deliver.
Other Original release: DUP staff recognised with Westminster awards (opens in a new tab)
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Proposals for £110m funding cut from EA budget “unconscionable” – Butler
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler, who speaks on education for the party, condemns proposed £110m cuts to Department of Education services as unconscionable. He warns they would hit vulnerable children and non-statutory services, and calls on the Secretary of State to reverse the cuts while Stormont…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed £110m Department of Education budget cuts Original release: Proposals for £110m funding cut from EA budget “unconscionable” – Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks Chinese New Year
South Belfast MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Ethnic Minority Communities Kate Nicholl wishes people a happy Chinese New Year, marking the Year of the Rabbit and praising Belfast's Chinese community. She calls for joint working between government and stakeholders to secure racial equality…
Disability and equality Original release: Nicholl marks Chinese New Year (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson says proposed Radio Foyle cuts would be devastating for local area
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says BBC proposed cuts to Radio Foyle's breakfast news and bulletins would be devastating locally and across Northern Ireland, and calls on BBC NI's interim director and the Director General to review and cancel them.
Other Issue: BBC Radio Foyle cuts and programming changes Original release: Tennyson says proposed Radio Foyle cuts would be devastating for local area (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus urges Donegal County Council to progress Erne Atlantic Greenway Project
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus urges Donegal County Council's Chief Executive to progress the Erne Atlantic Greenway, a proposed route linking Belleek, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Rossnowlagh. He says little has moved since a 2018 feasibility study and calls for resources to be assigned.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: MacManus urges Donegal County Council to progress Erne Atlantic Greenway Project (opens in a new tab)