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Businesses impacted by toxic algae should look into Hardship Rate Relief – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says businesses affected by toxic algae in the River Bann and along the north coast should check eligibility for Hardship Rate Relief, which supports recovery from temporary financial crisis caused by exceptional circumstances.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Toxic algae impact on north coast and River Bann businesses Original release: Businesses impacted by toxic algae should look into Hardship Rate Relief – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Irish Government cannot be found lacking over the Omagh bombing inquiry, and has urged the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to fully engage with the British inquiry and set out inter-governmental talks. He also calls for a separate Irish public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry recommendations by Mr Justice Horner Original release: McCrossan: Irish Government cannot be found wanting on Omagh bombing (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for review of home to school transport across Northern Ireland
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan, North Down MLA, calls for the Department of Education to restart its paused review of home to school transport, arguing current policy is not fit for purpose and that parents are still waiting for change four years after consultation began.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Education pause of home to school transport review Original release: Egan calls for review of home to school transport across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Questions still remain surrounding blue-green algae, says Blair, following response from DAERA
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA says questions remain over blue-green algal blooms and water quality after a DAERA written response. He asks whether pollution contributed to the blooms, seeks transparency from the Department and Councils, and wants public awareness processes reviewed urgently.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA written response on blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh Original release: Questions still remain surrounding blue-green algae, says Blair, following response from DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Defend Free Travel Passes – Join The Protest, Saturday 19Th August, 1pm, Belfast City Hall
People Before Profit calls on supporters to join a protest in Belfast on Saturday 19 August against a Department for Infrastructure consultation that considers raising the age for free travel passes. The party says the proposals would hit isolated and vulnerable people and calls for free public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DFI consultation on raising free bus pass eligibility age Original release: Defend Free Travel Passes – Join The Protest, Saturday 19Th August, 1pm, Belfast City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Toxic algae highlights need for action on water quality – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says repeated toxic algae in sea and river locations this summer, including Castlerock and Portstewart, shows the need for action on water quality. She reports NIEA says meetings on River Basin Management Plan measures to cut nutrients at source will start in…
Environment and climate Issue: Toxic algae occurrences in Northern Ireland waters summer 2023 Original release: Toxic algae highlights need for action on water quality – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott Meets Attorney General About Troubles Legacy Cases
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott says he met Attorney General Dame Brenda King to voice concern about an perceived imbalance in Troubles legacy cases directed to coroner inquests. He says most AG referrals involve allegations against security services and has requested figures on referrals and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Elliott Meets Attorney General About Troubles Legacy Cases (opens in a new tab)
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‘No place for displays of hate’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly describes images from 15 August bonfires in Derry as disgraceful and calls for displays of hate to end, condemning the burning of flags, wreaths and posters. He contrasts this with the city's community festivals.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry 15 August bonfires displays of hate Original release: ‘No place for displays of hate’ – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on cross-departmental collaboration for managing budget, says Armstrong
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Civil Service head to explain how departments are coordinating budget decisions, linking unbuilt housing targets in Strangford to unfunded waste water treatment and calling for Stormont's return.
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Civil Service roads list and budget cross-departmental planning concerns Original release: Clarity needed on cross-departmental collaboration for managing budget, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest
TUV leader Jim Allister says the West Belfast Festival turned into a glorification of IRA terror with its closing 'Up the Ra' finale, and criticises the Charity Commission for failing to act against the festival's charitable status and continued public funding.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast Festival 'Up the Ra' finale and Charity Commission response Original release: Repulsive Provo lyrics again turn West Belfast Festival into a Terror Fest (opens in a new tab)
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Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly says the community spirit that grew in Omagh after the bombing will be its enduring legacy, marking 25 years since the Real IRA attack. Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calls for anyone with information to come forward and for armed groups to end their campaigns.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing Original release: Lasting legacy of Omagh bomb will be unconquerable community spirit of town, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan pays tribute to the Omagh bombing families ahead of the 25th anniversary on Tuesday, and calls for an inquiry into the bombing to begin as soon as possible, with full cooperation from the Irish Government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: McCrossan pays tribute to strength of Omagh families (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says UEFA's refusal to let Derry City host a Europa Conference League qualifier at Windsor Park shows Brandywell upgrades are overdue. He has written to UEFA seeking support for redevelopment plans and urges release of frozen Sub-Regional Stadia funding.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: UEFA refusal of Derry City Windsor Park Europa Conference League venue Original release: Eastwood calls for investment in Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on measures to investigate and tackle blue-green algae, says Alliance Party representatives
Alliance Party’s John Blair MLA, agriculture and environment spokesperson, and Causeway councillor Peter McCully urge DAERA to clarify and accelerate investigations into blue‑green algae outbreaks, assess any pollution link and publish findings, citing health risks and tourism impacts.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue‑green algae outbreaks affecting NI beaches Original release: Clarity needed on measures to investigate and tackle blue-green algae, says Alliance Party representatives (opens in a new tab)
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TUV hits out at commemoration for woman killer
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns Sinn Féin's commemoration of Thomas McElwee, whom he describes as an IRA killer responsible for the death of Yvonne Dunlop, and says it shows double standards on violence against women. He names Declan Kearney and Emma Sheeran MLA as attending, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin commemoration of Thomas McElwee Original release: TUV hits out at commemoration for woman killer (opens in a new tab)
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Ruling on fresh inquests into Mid Ulster murders ‘welcome’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill welcomes the decision to hold fresh inquests into five men killed by the UVF, and calls the move a positive step for families seeking truth and justice. She urges the British Government to scrap its legacy bill, which she says would block families from…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General orders fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster killings Original release: Ruling on fresh inquests into Mid Ulster murders ‘welcome’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy welcomes news fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster murders
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy welcomes the Attorney General's decision to order fresh inquests into five killings in Mid-Ulster by the loyalist UVF more than 30 years ago. He says the ruling is further evidence the British government should scrap its legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General orders fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster killings Original release: Molloy welcomes news fresh inquests into Mid-Ulster murders (opens in a new tab)
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Health, housing and climate top agenda during Brisbane trip
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty and Matt Carthy, Finance and Foreign Affairs spokespeople, open a week-long Australian visit in Queensland, meeting the state's health minister and reviewing social housing, energy transition and jobs plans.
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Health, housing and climate top agenda during Brisbane trip (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin remains resolute in opposition to Hightown Incinerator – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the party remains opposed to the proposed Hightown Incinerator after leading a cross-party delegation to Department for Infrastructure officials following a May court ruling. He says he will request a follow-up meeting with the Permanent Secretary.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Hightown Incinerator planning application returned to Department for Infrastructure after court ruling Original release: Sinn Féin remains resolute in opposition to Hightown Incinerator – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw outlines Alliance rejection of Health Budget and seeks maintenance of Core Grants Funding Scheme
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA rejects the current Health Budget, saying it is unfairly drawn up without ministers and calls for the Core Grants Funding Scheme to be maintained and expanded to tackle health inequalities.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: 2023 Health Budget rejection Original release: Bradshaw outlines Alliance rejection of Health Budget and seeks maintenance of Core Grants Funding Scheme (opens in a new tab)