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McNulty: Closure of Newry Reporter blow to community
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty says the closure of the Newry Reporter, which has announced its final edition for later this month, will be a serious loss to the community. He says he hopes a solution can be found and will contact staff to offer solidarity.
Other Issue: Newry Reporter closure announcement Original release: McNulty: Closure of Newry Reporter blow to community (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood elected Vice-Chair of BBC All-Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says he will press the BBC Director General to remove the threat facing young public interest news journalists and researchers at Radio Foyle, after being elected to the BBC All-Party Parliamentary Group. He argues the planned cuts breach the BBC charter's local and…
Other Issue: BBC Radio Foyle cuts and programming changes Original release: Eastwood elected Vice-Chair of BBC All-Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan questions failure to address serious concerns around A6 project
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan raises serious concerns over A6 road safety measures and prolonged delays after a meeting with the Infrastructure Permanent Secretary. He says budget pressures cannot excuse the failure to deliver the project and calls for clarity on a completion date.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Durkan raises A6 road safety and delays with Infrastructure Department Original release: Durkan questions failure to address serious concerns around A6 project (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes announcement on Rathlin ferry operator
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes the announcement of a new operator for the Rathlin Island ferry service, with services due to resume on 13 January. He urges the Department to restore the full service, including vehicle transport, as quickly as possible and to provide longer-term…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service new operator secured Original release: Paisley welcomes announcement on Rathlin ferry operator (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes new operator for Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes the Department for Infrastructure's securing of a replacement operator for the Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry, and that existing staff will keep their jobs. He urges the Department to work with the new provider so the service is fully running as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service new operator secured Original release: McGuigan welcomes new operator for Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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Rathlin Island ferry essential and vital service – McGuigan
Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan says the Department for Infrastructure must quickly put a contingency plan in place to keep a ferry service running between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle after RIFL ceased trading. He calls for the solution to protect islanders, island workers and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: RIFL ceases trading Rathlin Island ferry service Original release: Rathlin Island ferry essential and vital service – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Rathlin Island ferry service closure greatly disappointing and appropriate contingency measures must be put in place, says O’Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn says she is deeply disappointed that Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd has ceased operating the Ballycastle route and calls for urgent contingency arrangements for islanders. She says she has sought assurances from the Department for Infrastructure on a plan…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: RIFL ceases trading Rathlin Island ferry service Original release: Rathlin Island ferry service closure greatly disappointing and appropriate contingency measures must be put in place, says O’Lynn (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes the success of late night buses in Belfast.
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds welcomes the success of Translink's Christmas late-night bus and train scheme, which carried over ten thousand passengers in Belfast and Derry-Londonderry in December 2022. He calls for permanent late-night services and increased funding, and says he will raise this…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink late night bus and train services festive period ridership Original release: McReynolds welcomes the success of late night buses in Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Hub will be transformative for LGBT+ community
SDLP councillor Séamas de Faoite says a proposed LGBT+ hub in Belfast would be transformative for the city's LGBT+ community after the council launched a public consultation on it. He encourages the public to respond to the consultation.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council LGBT+ hub public consultation launch Original release: de Faoite: Hub will be transformative for LGBT+ community (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs meet with DAERA to discuss environmental protection, budgetary pressures and other issues
Alliance MLAs John Blair and Kate Nicholl say they met DAERA's Permanent Secretary and senior team about pressures from having no Minister, including climate and environmental protection and budgets. Blair calls on the DUP to end its Assembly boycott and reform the institutions.
Environment and climate Issue: Alliance meeting with DAERA Permanent Secretary on Ministerial vacancy Original release: Alliance MLAs meet with DAERA to discuss environmental protection, budgetary pressures and other issues (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges action on single-use plastics ban
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan urges the North to move forward with a ban on single-use plastics after England announced one would proceed before year's end. He points to Scotland's ban, Wales' plans and the New Decade, New Approach pledge on plastic pollution.
Environment and climate Issue: England single-use plastics ban announcement January 2023 Original release: Durkan urges action on single-use plastics ban (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Clear benefits of progressing A5 scheme
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says work on the A5 Western Transport Corridor should begin at the first opportunity after submitting his views to the Department for Infrastructure on supplementary environmental information. He backs the 'do something' option, citing forecast reductions in…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor supplementary environmental information consultation Original release: McCrossan: Clear benefits of progressing A5 scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Continued lack of Budget could lead to unprecedented and harmful consequences, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA warns that a continued lack of an Executive could harm public health and safety, citing a Department for Infrastructure letter on Budget shortfalls and possible cuts to road gritting and street lighting. He calls on the DUP to end its boycott…
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure letter on Budget shortfall and possible service cuts Original release: Continued lack of Budget could lead to unprecedented and harmful consequences, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Crucial support is put in place for Rathlin inhabitants by Department, says O'Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn says proper support must be put in place for Rathlin Island residents while strike action halts ferry sailings to Ballycastle. She has contacted the Department for Infrastructure asking which immediate steps it is taking to help islanders.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Rathlin Island ferry strike action and sailing cancellations Original release: Crucial support is put in place for Rathlin inhabitants by Department, says O'Lynn (opens in a new tab)
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Unfit childcare system threatening income of working mothers in the midst of cost of living crisis, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl says Northern Ireland's childcare system is broken and threatening working mothers' incomes amid the cost of living crisis. She calls for restoring the Assembly and delivering a fully costed Early Learning and Childcare Strategy urgently, and urges the DUP to end its…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Unfit childcare system threatening income of working mothers in the midst of cost of living crisis, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill invites MLAs to join silent vigil for Natalie McNally and victims of gender-based violence
First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill invites MLAs of all parties to attend a silent vigil at the front of Parliament Buildings at 2 pm on Thursday 5 January, to honour Natalie McNally – who was murdered while pregnant – and all victims of gender‑based violence.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Natalie McNally murder vigil Original release: O’Neill invites MLAs to join silent vigil for Natalie McNally and victims of gender-based violence (opens in a new tab)
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Sad passing of Mrs Joan Christie CVO
TUV leader Jim Allister expresses sadness at the death in an accident of former Co. Antrim Lord Lieutenant Mrs Joan Christie CVO, praising her service and offering condolences to her family.
Other Original release: Sad passing of Mrs Joan Christie CVO (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill extends condolences on death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Sinn Féin's First Minister designate Michelle O'Neill MLA extends condolences following the Vatican's announcement of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. She says Catholics across society will be saddened and points to his theological work and interest in Ireland and the peace process.
Other Issue: Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI announced by the Vatican Original release: O’Neill extends condolences on death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (opens in a new tab)
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit's New Year message looks back at 2022, arguing that inflation, climate inaction, reproductive rights, the war in Ukraine and Irish housing and health crises show capitalism is failing, and calls for Ireland's first left-wing government.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – Best wishes for 2023
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP sends New Year wishes for 2023, calling for the NI Protocol to be replaced with arrangements unionists can support and for genuine powersharing based on consensus. He also pledges work on cost of living, health waiting times, Project Stratum broadband and…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sir Jeffrey – Best wishes for 2023 (opens in a new tab)