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Marine Protected Areas Strategy crucial for healthier habitats, says Blair, following publication
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair welcomes the launch of Northern Ireland’s Marine Protected Areas Strategy by Minister Andrew Muir, calling it a vital step to restore marine and freshwater habitats, boost biodiversity and use carbon‑absorbing seagrass and kelp to aid climate action.
Environment and climate Issue: Launch of Northern Ireland Marine Protected Areas Strategy Original release: Marine Protected Areas Strategy crucial for healthier habitats, says Blair, following publication (opens in a new tab)
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Additional money for roads ‘a positive announcement’ – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's announcement of a further £2.5 million to repair roads damaged by winter weather, saying total investment since December 2025 now exceeds £40 million.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces further £2.5 million for road repairs Original release: Additional money for roads ‘a positive announcement’ – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses sympathy at tragic death on A5
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers condolences to the family and friends of a man killed in a crash on the A5 on Monday night, and calls for the road's construction to move forward. She also thanks emergency services.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal crash on the A5 road Monday night Original release: Begley expresses sympathy at tragic death on A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: NI tenants left behind on damp and mould protections
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA criticises the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for inaction on damp and mould and calls for Awaab's Law-style protections in Northern Ireland, citing around 14,500 Housing Executive reports and problems in temporary accommodation.
Housing Original release: Durkan: NI tenants left behind on damp and mould protections (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan offers condolences following A5 death
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan offers condolences to the family of a man in his 30s killed in a collision on the A5 at Garvaghy, thanks the emergency services, and calls for improved road safety and delivery of the long-promised A5 upgrade.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal crash on the A5 road Monday night Original release: McCrossan offers condolences following A5 death (opens in a new tab)
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Government recklessly rushing to pass International Protection Bill despite glaring gaps – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Matt Carthy TD criticises the Government for guillotining the International Protection Bill in the Dáil next week, saying it denies TDs scrutiny of gaps in the legislation and opposition amendments, including a community impact assessment for IPAS centres and a cap on…
Immigration International affairs Issue: Guillotine of International Protection Bill in the Dáil Original release: Government recklessly rushing to pass International Protection Bill despite glaring gaps – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes Glider progress after speaking to Infrastructure Minister
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes progress on the North–South Glider extension after speaking to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, noting Full Business Case approval in December and groundworks expected this autumn. He says the Antrim Road route gives clarity to North Belfast residents and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Glider extension progress update Original release: Finucane welcomes Glider progress after speaking to Infrastructure Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Step change in flooding interventions for Six Mile Water required – Kearney
SDLP... no. Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for a strategic step change in flood interventions for homes near Antrim's Six Mile Water after Storm Chandra. He urges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to speed up the Flood Risk Feasibility Study and to order a NI Water review of…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Storm Chandra flooding in Antrim Town Six Mile Water Original release: Step change in flooding interventions for Six Mile Water required – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes amendment to establish independent EPA
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the party has tabled an amendment to an omnibus bill to create an independent environmental protection agency, citing Lough Neagh pollution and DUP blocking at Executive level. The amendment seeks an Assembly debate and vote, with the Speaker deciding whether it…
Environment and climate Issue: SDLP amendment seeking independent environmental protection agency Original release: SDLP proposes amendment to establish independent EPA (opens in a new tab)
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Martin: Planning Enforcement Integrity Cannot Be Optional
DUP MLA Peter Martin says serious questions remain about the unauthorised billboard erected near the Egyptian Arch in Newry, urging the Minister to reveal who is responsible, ensure equal enforcement of planning rules and address public‑safety risks.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Egyptian Arch Newry billboard Sinn Féin FOI disclosure Original release: Martin: Planning Enforcement Integrity Cannot Be Optional (opens in a new tab)
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New waterfront plans will help to continue with the positive transformation of Derry – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says proposed waterfront plans for Derry will be a game-changer and urges the public to comment on the £45 million Derry City Central Riverfront project, which would add cycle and walking routes and community spaces along The Quay.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Derry City Central Riverfront £45 million waterfront consultation Original release: New waterfront plans will help to continue with the positive transformation of Derry – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds and Little-Pengelly press Royal Mail for urgent action on…
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Emma Little-Pengelly say they pressed Royal Mail leadership in Northern Ireland for prompt fixes to late and missing post in Banbridge and Lisburn. Royal Mail has pledged 18 new delivery staff, overtime and agency cover, and the MLAs will raise missed health appointments…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Banbridge and Lisburn postal delivery delays and Royal Mail staffing shortages Original release: Dodds and Little-Pengelly press Royal Mail for urgent action on… (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: First Minister’s Rhetoric Cannot Hide Costly Climate…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett criticises First Minister Michelle O'Neill for not justifying the £1 million annual cost of a proposed Climate Change Commissioner. He says the work is already done at UK level and that NI accounts for 0.04% of world emissions.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Proposed Northern Ireland Climate Change Commissioner cost Original release: Brett: First Minister’s Rhetoric Cannot Hide Costly Climate… (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne challenges Kimmins on pothole pandemic
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne says a Assembly motion he proposed, which passed, calls on the Infrastructure Minister to tackle a worsening road network crisis, citing over 127,000 surface defects logged in 2025 and a £3 billion maintenance backlog, and urges permanent repairs and tighter…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly motion on Northern Ireland road maintenance and potholes Original release: Dunne challenges Kimmins on pothole pandemic (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein denial over Newry billboard collapses as FOI shows Department contacted party office
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe says FOI documents show the Department for Infrastructure contacted Sinn Féin about an illegal Egyptian Arch billboard in Newry, contradicting Sinn Féin's denial in the Assembly, and asks why the law is not enforced against it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Egyptian Arch Newry billboard Sinn Féin FOI disclosure Original release: Sinn Fein denial over Newry billboard collapses as FOI shows Department contacted party office (opens in a new tab)
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Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge
SDLP Faughan Councillor Declan Norris welcomes the lodging of a planning application by DAERA to replace Muff Glen Bridge, which was destroyed in 2017 flooding. He urges the DAERA Minister to identify the necessary funding without delay, citing safety concerns for residents and visitors.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Muff Glen Bridge replacement planning application lodged by DAERA Original release: Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister Calls the SDLP and Alliance to Account for Voting to Increase the Cost of Living
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, criticises the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, saying its carbon charges on Great Britain–Northern Ireland ferries will raise travel and goods costs. He accuses the SDLP and Alliance of…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme maritime extension order 2026 Original release: Jim Allister Calls the SDLP and Alliance to Account for Voting to Increase the Cost of Living (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin bill removes barriers to accessing social housing – Eoin Ó Broin TD
Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, with Louise O'Reilly and Mark Ward, has introduced the Social Housing Passport Bill 2026 in the Dáil. It would let people move between local authority housing lists and keep their years on the list in cases such as domestic violence, employment or medical needs, and…
Housing Local government Issue: Social Housing Passport Bill 2026 introduced in the Dáil Original release: Sinn Féin bill removes barriers to accessing social housing – Eoin Ó Broin TD (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes commencement of major road improvement scheme for Ahoghill Road
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes the start of a £380,000 carriageway and footway upgrade on Ahoghill Road in Randalstown, due for completion by 3 April, and outlines the two-stage lane and daytime closures with a signed diversion.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ahoghill Road Randalstown carriageway and footway improvement scheme Original release: Kearney welcomes commencement of major road improvement scheme for Ahoghill Road (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle welcomes beginning of work at Meenan Square
SDLP Moor Councillor John Boyle welcomes the start of construction at Meenan Square in the Bogside, calling it a long-awaited step after more than two decades of delay. He says the scheme will provide homes, retail units, office space and a community hub, and hopes it ends years of frustration…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Meenan Square regeneration construction start Original release: Boyle welcomes beginning of work at Meenan Square (opens in a new tab)