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Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement.
Environment and climate Original release: Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement. (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Health transformation crucial for bringing down cancer waiting list times, says McAllister.
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister says health transformation is crucial to reducing cancer waiting list times and getting patients screened and diagnosed more quickly.
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's plan to introduce a UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes by the end of 2024, citing an 18-month transition and microplastic harms.
Environment and climate Original release: Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics (opens in a new tab)
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Shared housing must remain a priority to promote community cohesion, says Armstrong
Alliance's housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Department for Communities and the NIHE to properly resource and review the 'Housing for All' Shared Housing Programme, arguing it remains a tool for community cohesion as the draft Programme for Government is published.
Housing Community relations and legacy Original release: Shared housing must remain a priority to promote community cohesion, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes publication of Road Safety Action Plan 2024/25
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes the Department of Infrastructure's Road Safety Action Plan for 2024/25, and says road safety funding has eroded to under one million pounds a year and calls for more spending.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McReynolds welcomes publication of Road Safety Action Plan 2024/25 (opens in a new tab)
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City deals funding pause short-sighted and must be reversed, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson says the UK Government’s decision to pause Northern Ireland City Deals funding is short‑sighted and must be reversed, urging the pause be reconsidered.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: City deals funding pause short-sighted and must be reversed, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Failure to redevelop Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 huge missed opportunity, says Honeyford.
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the UK Government's decision not to fund Casement Park's redevelopment for the 2028 European Championship is disappointing and a lost opportunity for Northern Ireland. He links it to the same-day pause of City Deals funding and says Alliance will keep…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Failure to redevelop Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 huge missed opportunity, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the Justice Minister's plan to bring in hate crime legislation this mandate, citing recent racially motivated disorder and backing a statutory aggravation model in a forthcoming Sentencing Bill plus victim support in a Victims Bill.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie welcomes further expansion of kerb side glass recycling services.
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to extend kerbside glass recycling to over 6,000 more homes in Greater Belfast, with collections due to begin by March 2025. She says Alliance proposed the extra funding and pledges to push for citywide expansion.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Maghie welcomes further expansion of kerb side glass recycling services. (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Cllrs welcome Grand Central Station opening
Green Party Councillors Áine Groogan and Anthony Flynn welcome the opening of Belfast's new Grand Central Station, calling it a historic moment for the city. Flynn calls for much greater public transport spending in Northern Ireland compared with Great Britain and the South.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Belfast Cllrs welcome Grand Central Station opening (opens in a new tab)
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Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long sets out hate crime measures she plans to introduce before the mandate ends, including a statutory aggravation model in a Sentencing Bill and enhanced victim protections in a Victims Bill. She says a standalone Hate Crime Bill is not feasible given the reduced…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds urges the Executive to work together to finance public transport, following the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA urges the Executive to pool efforts on better funding for public transport after attending the partial opening of Belfast Grand Central Station. He says Northern Ireland's per-head public transport spending trails England by £272 and calls…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: McReynolds urges the Executive to work together to finance public transport, following the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says a Dublin forum of United Against Racism, attended by around 150 people, heard speakers on far-right attacks on people of colour, deprivation on Dublin's Northside, and anti-Islamophobia campaigning. Workshops covered unions, countering the far right and social media.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes the opening of Belfast Grand Central Station, saying it will boost the regional economy and help tackle climate change. He calls for sustained investment in public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: McReynolds welcomes opening of Belfast Grand Central Station (opens in a new tab)