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OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, for Lisnasharragh, says the Office for Environmental Protection's findings that water quality laws are not being implemented properly are depressing and concerning. He accuses the Stormont Executive of giving persistent polluters a free pass and says it may have…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection findings on water quality law implementation Original release: OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam.
Alliance EU Affairs spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes a derogation on the proposed EU dental amalgam ban, which allows a phased reduction with Northern Ireland ending amalgam use by 31 December 2034. He credits DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and UK Government colleagues for the outcome.
Health International affairs Issue: UK-EU derogation on dental amalgam supplies for Northern Ireland Original release: Tennyson welcomes derogation on dental amalgam. (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the Department of Health’s improved pay offer for consultants, says it recognises the workforce’s value and urges the Minister to address junior and specialist doctors’ pay.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Department of Health consultant pay offer Original release: McAllister welcomes pay offer for consultants (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA urges people to use Plastic Free July to change how they use and dispose of plastic, citing harm to wildlife, waterways and marine life, and UN and BBC figures on global plastic waste.
Environment and climate Original release: Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair. (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the go-ahead for the Strule campus in Omagh, which she says is set to open in September 2028 and will bring over 4,000 children together to learn side by side.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus Omagh construction green light Original release: Brogan welcomes green light for work on Strule Campus (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister KC MP makes maiden speech in the Commons
TUV MP Jim Allister KC, newly elected for North Antrim, uses his maiden Commons speech to argue that Northern Ireland's laws are made by a foreign Parliament under the Protocol and Windsor Framework, calling on the new Labour Government to address it.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Jim Allister maiden speech in the House of Commons Original release: Jim Allister KC MP makes maiden speech in the Commons (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Constitutional Change
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes a Joint Oireachtas Committee report on constitutional change, backing its call for immediate referendum planning and a government-led approach coordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach. She also supports a Green Paper on a united Ireland and says…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Joint Oireachtas Committee report on constitutional change and Good Friday Agreement Original release: Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Constitutional Change (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he has written to the Belfast Trust chief executive seeking an update and the facts after press reports of further delays to the new Royal Hospitals maternity facility in west Belfast. He calls for the work to be progressed efficiently and quickly.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Royal Victoria maternity hospital further delays reported in news coverage Original release: Maskey seeking update on new maternity hospital following reports of further delays (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the Executive's agreement on an action plan to address problems at Lough Neagh, pointing to recent increases in blue-green algae blooms and calling for urgent work to start.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues (opens in a new tab)
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Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken.
UUP Finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA challenges the Covid inquiry's decision to accept a written statement rather than summon ex-Finance Minister Conor Murphy, and questions whether PPE procurement communications have been fully supplied.
Health Issue: Covid inquiry decision on Conor Murphy giving evidence Original release: Conor Murphy must provide answers to Covid inquiry – Aiken. (opens in a new tab)
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Covid Inquiry report means Sinn Fein and DUP must commit never again to collapse institutions, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw calls on Sinn Féin and the DUP to pledge never again to bring down the institutions, arguing the Covid Inquiry found the lack of devolution before the pandemic hampered Northern Ireland's response.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: Covid Inquiry report means Sinn Fein and DUP must commit never again to collapse institutions, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the Executive's approval of the 37-action Lough Neagh plan, calling it a first step towards long-term water quality recovery. He says there are no quick fixes and that progress will depend partly on available funding.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath, Opposition Health Spokesperson, says political fallouts hampered Northern Ireland's pandemic preparedness, following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's first report. He calls on the DUP and Sinn Féin to commit to not collapsing the institutions again and urges the Executive to act…
Health Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: McGrath: Political fallouts hampered pandemic response (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP AERA spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for the Executive to publish its Lough Neagh action plan, after reports it was agreed, and asks for details, timeframes and funding to be made public.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the new Labour government in London offers an opportunity to reset relations with Ireland and Europe, and welcomes its commitment to begin repealing the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: ‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Senator Mal O'Hara says the King's speech lacks the bold action needed on the NHS, public services, and the climate and nature emergencies. He welcomes the planned scrapping of the Legacy Act but says there is no commitment on votes at 16, AI regulation, or banning extraction.
Environment and climate Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, co-opted to the North Antrim Assembly seat after Jim Allister's election to Westminster, says he will continue opposing the Sea Border, press for financial scrutiny, and campaign for transparency on abortion statistics in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Timothy Gaston co-opted to North Antrim Assembly seat Original release: Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat (opens in a new tab)
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Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh welcomes cross-party consensus on planning for Irish unity after a Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement report on finance and economics. She calls on government to begin planning now, including a Green Paper and consultation with all…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Joint Committee report on finance and economics of constitutional change Original release: Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane urges department to protect local waterways
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir seeking an urgent on-site meeting and an action plan over blue-green algae found in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil, and urges swift action to stop its spread to nearby waterways.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae discovery in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil Original release: Finucane urges department to protect local waterways (opens in a new tab)