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SDLP challenges Infrastructure Minister on active travel failure
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA challenges Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins over missed active travel targets, writing to ask how she will respond to a Northern Ireland Audit Office report finding no significant rise in active travel rates.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office active travel report Original release: SDLP challenges Infrastructure Minister on active travel failure (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP launches 'Cultural Capital' arts paper
SDLP Arts Spokesperson Councillor Doire Finn launches the Cultural Capital paper, proposing a Strategic Arts Fund, a one per cent tourism levy reinvested in the arts, and an independent Arts Champion, and criticises recent Executive cuts.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: SDLP Cultural Capital arts policy paper launch Original release: SDLP launches 'Cultural Capital' arts paper (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson condemns incident at home of Naomi and Michael Long
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson condemns a gathering by a group, some masked and livestreaming, outside the homes of MLAs Naomi Long and Michael Long the previous evening, calling it intimidation. He blames a toxic climate of rhetoric and urges those involved to reflect, while thanking the…
Justice and policing Issue: Mob gathering outside Naomi Long's home in Belfast Original release: Tennyson condemns incident at home of Naomi and Michael Long (opens in a new tab)
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Wildfires framework a milestone for the Mournes, says McMurray
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's newly launched framework on wildfires, which follows this year's fires in the Mournes and Sperrins. He backs its focus on prevention, enforcement and peatland restoration, while saying more work remains.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA wildfire strategic framework launch Original release: Wildfires framework a milestone for the Mournes, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl welcomes progress on Gaza ceasefire deal
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl welcomes the signing of the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal in Egypt, saying it could see hostages released and Israeli troops begin withdrawing. She calls for all sides to honour the deal and for humanitarian aid to reach those in need without…
International affairs Issue: Gaza ceasefire agreement and prisoner and hostage release Original release: Nicholl welcomes progress on Gaza ceasefire deal (opens in a new tab)
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Baby Loss Certificate will provide compassion and recognition for families – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says she will host a ribbon display at Stormont on 9 October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, and calls for the Baby Loss Certificate Scheme legislation, brought forward by Finance Minister John O'Dowd, to be progressed with other parties.
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Gildernew condemns armed robbery
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a raid on a cash-in-transit van in Aughnacloy, saying the workers caught up in it will be left frightened, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Aughnacloy cash-in-transit van robbery Original release: Gildernew condemns armed robbery (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: £20 million spent on restricted health procedures with no checks shows lack of oversight
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says an Audit Office report shows almost £22 million was spent on procedures that should have been restricted, with no monitoring by the Department or Health Trusts, and calls on the Minister for Health to explain the failure and ensure tighter s
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Audit Office report on Effective Use of Resources compliance for restricted procedures Original release: McGrath: £20 million spent on restricted health procedures with no checks shows lack of oversight (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan demands action on household heating costs and damp homes
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan calls for urgent action on fuel poverty, energy efficiency and damp in homes after an Assembly motion on household energy costs. He cites 40,000 damp reports to the Housing Executive and only 24% of Affordable Warmth Scheme applicants receiving support in 2023/24.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on reducing household energy costs Original release: Durkan demands action on household heating costs and damp homes (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister failing to ensure value for money, says McAllister, following NIAO report
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the Health Minister has failed to prioritise value for money after an Audit Office report found no proof that Department of Health effective use of resources rules are being followed for 29 restricted procedures. She calls for urgent action…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Audit Office report on Effective Use of Resources compliance for restricted procedures Original release: Health Minister failing to ensure value for money, says McAllister, following NIAO report (opens in a new tab)
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Time for a Citizens' Assembly on reform of NI Institutions, says Guy
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy says reform of the Assembly and Executive is overdue and calls for a Citizens' Assembly to be explored, after the Assembly Executive Review Committee backed her proposal to examine how one could be set up. She argues no single party can deliver reform and that the public…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly Executive Review Committee backing for a Citizens' Assembly proposal Original release: Time for a Citizens' Assembly on reform of NI Institutions, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson criticises Gildernew comments on Troubles murders
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson criticises former Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew's remarks on the BBC podcast 'Borderland', in which she said there was justification for Troubles-era murders. He says the comments deny victims' experiences and links them to Jamie Bryson's comments on the same…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Gildernew comments on Troubles murders on BBC Borderland podcast Original release: Tennyson criticises Gildernew comments on Troubles murders (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes passing of motion encouraging more community orchards in Belfast
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Christine Bower welcomes council's passing of her motion urging Belfast to develop community orchards, citing food access, local resilience and green space, and calls for council to back their creation with local groups and families.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on community orchards passed Original release: Bower welcomes passing of motion encouraging more community orchards in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen welcomes end to flawed consultation but demands urgency on SWAH Vision Plan
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen welcomes the Western Trust's decision to end its consultation on permanently removing emergency general surgery from South West Acute Hospital, but urges an urgent update and clear timeframe for the final Future Health and Care Services Vision Plan for Fermanagh and West…
Health Issue: Western Trust ends consultation on permanent removal of emergency general surgery at SWAH Original release: Cullen welcomes end to flawed consultation but demands urgency on SWAH Vision Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Struggling households must be supported by Communities Minister – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on the Communities Minister to act on household energy and heating costs ahead of winter, including support for those who cannot afford to heat their homes and those in poverty. He also wants older homes retrofitted for better insulation and energy efficiency.
Economy and employment Original release: Struggling households must be supported by Communities Minister – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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New Derry-Dublin flight another boost for the north west – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes the Irish government's announcement, made as part of its 2026 budget, of a new Derry to Dublin air route. He says the flight will boost the north west and support City of Derry Airport's role in the local economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Derry-Dublin air route announced in Irish government 2026 budget Original release: New Derry-Dublin flight another boost for the north west – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP marks anniversary of October 7 attacks in Londonderry
DUP representatives Gregory Campbell MP and Deputy Mayor Niree McMorris laid a wreath at the War Memorial in Londonderry marking the second anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel. They say all victims should be remembered and criticise singling out suffering in Gaza.
International affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP marks anniversary of October 7 attacks in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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‘Communities Minister must do more to support families forced from their homes’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew urges Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to step up support for families driven from their homes in north Belfast by intimidation, after a BBC Spotlight report found them in unsuitable temporary housing. A Sinn Féin Urgent Oral Question is being tabled in the Assembly.
Housing Community relations and legacy Issue: North Belfast intimidation families in unsuitable temporary accommodation BBC Spotlight Original release: ‘Communities Minister must do more to support families forced from their homes’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance's desperate deception on policing
DUP Policing Board representative Trevor Clarke MLA says Alliance has deceived the public by claiming credit for the Chief Constable’s plan to boost police officer numbers, a plan the DUP secured, and criticises Justice Minister Naomi Long’s record on policing.
Justice and policing Issue: Alliance claim on Chief Constable's police recruitment plans Original release: Alliance's desperate deception on policing (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Minister must act to deliver regional balance
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin calls on the Economy Minister to urgently publish an assessment of the Sub-Regional Economic Plan, after the Assembly backed an SDLP motion on regional balance. She says none of the £45 million allocated has been spent and reports she has…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Assembly backing for SDLP regional balance motion Original release: McLaughlin: Minister must act to deliver regional balance (opens in a new tab)