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Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme to be administered with victims as the priority, citing delays of up to 26 months. She asks the NI Affairs Committee to press the Secretary of State over backdating ending in August 2024 and over ineligibility for…
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Issue: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme evidence to NI Affairs Committee Original release: Victims payments scheme must be victim focused – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI to step up efforts against racist and hate attacks in Belfast, including those targeting the Belfast Multi Cultural Association. She urges referral of alleged recordings of community leaders at the charity to the Police Ombudsman, and says Sinn Féin…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: No place for racism or discrimination in our society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Department for Communities failed to answer his written questions on Casement Park after the removal of its main contractor, including its role, procurement oversight, costings and business case. He calls the department's reply evasive and asks why it is avoiding…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park main contractor removal and Department for Communities response Original release: Department of Communities dodges key questions on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister
Alliance's Policing Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls the PSNI's reported advice to a racially attacked charity to clarify its work to loyalist leaders deeply concerning. She says she will raise it at the Policing Board and that Kate Nicholl MLA will table it at the APG on Ethnic Minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: BBC documentary revelations on racist attacks and PSNI recordings in Belfast Original release: PSNI actions with charity ‘disappointing’ says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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DUP submit minority report on efffectiveness of devolved insitutions
The DUP's members on the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee submit a minority report opposing the committee's report on devolved institutions, with MP Carla Lockhart arguing that the consent and cross-community safeguards of the Belfast Agreement are the real threat to stability and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: DUP submit minority report on efffectiveness of devolved insitutions (opens in a new tab)
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Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says public patience has run out with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority over recurring foul smells from the Port, after meeting senior management. He welcomes an independent investigation and a forthcoming Environmental Officer, and calls for the report to be published…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Warrenpoint Port foul smells independent investigation and Environmental Officer Original release: Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Westminster report a strong endorsement of the need for reform, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry welcomes the NI Affairs Committee's Westminster report on the institutions as a strong endorsement of reform, citing polls showing support for evolving the Good Friday Agreement. He calls for addressing Executive formation, sustainability and the designation system, and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: Westminster report a strong endorsement of the need for reform, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes NIAC support for SDLP reform proposals
SDLP MP Claire Hanna welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee's report endorsing SDLP proposals to reform Stormont's devolved institutions, including changes to how the Assembly elects its speaker and how First Ministers are titled and elected. She says the DUP is blocking progress.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Westminster NI Affairs Committee report on the institutions Original release: Hanna welcomes NIAC support for SDLP reform proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and train drivers deserve fair pay and conditions – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says striking Translink bus and train drivers deserve full support and solidarity for fair pay and conditions. He calls for a properly funded Executive to be restored now to protect public sector workers and services.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink 0% pay offer Original release: Bus and train drivers deserve fair pay and conditions – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges other parties to back the DUP's efforts to address problems arising from the NI Protocol, accusing some of benefiting from DUP gains without helping secure a better deal for Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Original release: What are other parties doing to resolve flaws flowing from NI… (opens in a new tab)
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Translink Workers Strike
People Before Profit stands in full solidarity with Translink transport workers striking over a 0% pay increase, backing bigger, longer and more coordinated strikes and urging supporters to join pickets, fundraise and back union motions.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink 0% pay offer Original release: Translink Workers Strike (opens in a new tab)
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North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Lauren Kendall visited a Bangor picket line to back Translink workers on a 24-hour strike over fair pay. Cllr Kendall calls on the Tories and DUP to fund fair pay and invest in public transport.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink workers 24-hour strike December 2023 Original release: North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised
SDLP infrastructure spokesperson Mark H Durkan says Translink and school support staff deserve fair pay and better working conditions as their strike action began on Friday. He blames Stormont Executives and British governments for failing to address staff concerns.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink and school support staff industrial action begins Original release: Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised (opens in a new tab)
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Strength, not weakness must continue
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that a return to Stormont without reversing the Protocol's constitutional and economic damage would entrench the Protocol and an Irish Sea border. He says a deal leaving Acts of Union provisions suspended would aid its implementation, and urges unionism to keep a firm…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Strength, not weakness must continue (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome further clarity on A1 upgrades following discussion with Permanent Secretary
Alliance councillor Joy Ferguson welcomes Department for Infrastructure plans to explore phased delivery of A1 road upgrades, which would allow smaller packaged schemes. She asks the department to install signage at a junction where U-turns are reportedly continuing, and says funding requires a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A1 upgrades phased delivery proposal from Department for Infrastructure Original release: Alliance representatives welcome further clarity on A1 upgrades following discussion with Permanent Secretary (opens in a new tab)
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Dame Priti Patel intervention latest evidence that talk of return to Stormont is madness
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a Priti Patel article published by Unionist Voice shows talk of an imminent Stormont return deal makes no sense from a unionist perspective. He argues unionism should not surrender its leverage over the Windsor Framework and Sinn Fein-led Stormont.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Priti Patel article on Stormont return and Windsor Framework Original release: Dame Priti Patel intervention latest evidence that talk of return to Stormont is madness (opens in a new tab)
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‘Progress and timely action required to restore Executive’ – McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the DUP and the British Government to end delays and restore the Executive, urging parties to work together on budgets and press the Treasury over underfunding of public services, as the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference meets.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference meeting on restoring the Executive Original release: ‘Progress and timely action required to restore Executive’ – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to invest in rail network and improve connectivity – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a council-commissioned study finding reopening the Portadown to Armagh rail link operationally feasible. He says it would improve connectivity and access to jobs, and calls for a restored Executive to invest in the rail network.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Council-commissioned study on Portadown to Armagh rail link reopening Original release: Executive needed to invest in rail network and improve connectivity – Boylan (opens in a new tab)