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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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A restored Executive is urgently needed to stand up for people and public services – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, urges the swift re-establishment of a fully funded power-sharing Executive, blaming DUP obstruction and Tory cuts for leaving public services and workers exposed. He warns of another austerity budget unless an Executive and financial package are in…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: A restored Executive is urgently needed to stand up for people and public services – Kearney (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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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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Sammy Wilson is in total denial of his responsibility for this mess - Empey
UUP peer Lord Empey accuses DUP MP Sammy Wilson of hypocrisy over his criticism of business leaders' reaction to the Windsor Framework, citing the DUP's 2019 backing of Boris Johnson's Irish Sea border proposal.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sammy Wilson criticism of business reaction to Windsor Framework Original release: Sammy Wilson is in total denial of his responsibility for this mess - Empey (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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Paisley addresses US-UK bilateral meeting
DUP MP Ian Paisley reports on his keynote speech at a US-UK bilateral meeting in Westminster Hall, arguing NI-US trade and investment can grow within the Union. He cites US foreign direct investment, tourism and exports, and says Americans reject barriers imposed without democratic accountability.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Paisley addresses US-UK bilateral meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework hurting local haulage companies: Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of Lurgan hauliers Morgan McLernon, which she blames on Brexit and the Windsor Framework border. She claims falling Irish Sea trade is hurting Northern Ireland haulage firms and pledges to work at Westminster to undo the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Morgan McLernon Lurgan haulage company job losses announcement Original release: Windsor Framework hurting local haulage companies: Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls on the Royal College of Nursing to clarify whether it is appropriate for the college to take part in Northern Ireland's constitutional debate, after its General Secretary Pat Cullen reportedly said reunification was the NHS's only hope at a West Belfast event.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Pat Cullen reunification remarks at West Belfast event Original release: RCN should clarify stance on united Ireland comments (opens in a new tab)
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Pearse Doherty meets Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty says he held talks in Canberra with Australia's finance minister on Irish constitutional change, economic opportunities and strengthening ties, and calls for the Stormont Executive to be restored.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Pearse Doherty meets Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (opens in a new tab)
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Matt Carthy meets Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, and Pearse Doherty, Finance Spokesperson, say they met Australia's Penny Wong in Canberra to discuss political change in Ireland, restoring Stormont's institutions and Irish-Australian ties. They also raised Irish unity preparations and met…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Matt Carthy meets Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (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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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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TUV warns against Stormont return
TUV leader Jim Allister warns that unionists advocating a Stormont return to change the Protocol/Windsor Framework are deluded, arguing MLAs would need mutual agreement and that EU law governs the Protocol, so Stormont could not influence it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: TUV warns against Stormont return (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Empey: Growing Intolerance Within Unionism for Differing Points of View
UUP peer Lord Empey says tolerance for differing views within unionism has declined, criticising the DUP's boycott of Stormont over the Protocol and Windsor Framework and the 'collaborators' label used against those favouring another path. He argues the Brexit negotiations and DUP-backed 2019…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Lord Empey: Growing Intolerance Within Unionism for Differing Points of View (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)
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Sinn Féin leaders travel to Australia with message of hope and optimism
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy TD and Pearse Doherty TD announce a trip to Australia covering Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. They will meet ministers including Penny Wong, discuss the Northern Ireland institutions, and raise housing, health and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Housing Original release: Sinn Féin leaders travel to Australia with message of hope and optimism (opens in a new tab)
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North Down beaches water quality testing failure incredibly concerning, says Egan
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan says it is very worrying that several bathing sites across North Down have failed water quality tests, prompting warning signs and advice to stay out of the water. She welcomes a DAERA water pollution investigation and says she will press DAERA and the NI…
Environment and climate Issue: North Down bathing water quality test failures and swimming warnings Original release: North Down beaches water quality testing failure incredibly concerning, says Egan (opens in a new tab)