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Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair
Alliance's agriculture and environment spokesperson, South Antrim MLA John Blair, says policies behind the Lough Neagh blue-green algal blooms must be reviewed without exemptions, after visiting the shore with the Lough Neagh Partnership. He also calls for a coordinated effort to prevent similar…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algal bloom crisis Original release: Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Tara Brooks says she is shocked by rising problematic pavement parking across Belfast and calls on the Department for Infrastructure and the PSNI to crack down on it. She says she has submitted a motion to Belfast City Council and that the council alone cannot…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes a Department of Infrastructure update indicating work on the first A5 Western Transport Corridor phase could start next year, and urges those who opposed the scheme to stand aside.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Infrastructure A5 Western Transport Corridor update Original release: McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says construction at Casement Park must begin as soon as possible so the stadium is ready for Euro 2028, after Turkey withdrew from bidding and left Britain and Ireland as sole contenders.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill backs public sector workers’ efforts to achieve fair pay
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says her party fully backs public sector workers seeking fair pay and safe conditions after meeting ICTU at Stormont. She urges the British government to act now on health and social care pay and staffing without an Executive.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Sinn Féin meeting with ICTU at Stormont on public sector pay Original release: O’Neill backs public sector workers’ efforts to achieve fair pay (opens in a new tab)
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Speculation of unionist climbdown requires to be disappointed
TUV leader Jim Allister says speculation that unionists will climb down over the Protocol must be disappointed, citing EU Regulation 2023/1231 on goods moving from GB to NI as an example of what he calls EU colonial rule.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Speculation of unionist climbdown over the Protocol Original release: Speculation of unionist climbdown requires to be disappointed (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023
Sinn Féin's Órfhlaith Begley says she expects work on the A5 to restart next spring after the Public Inquiry report is due by year-end 2023. She says she will meet departmental officials to ensure contractors are ready, and calls the road a key priority that must proceed without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Public Inquiry report and findings publication timing Original release: Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Enormous economic opportunities need to be seized – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, says she met Labour's Hilary Benn at Stormont and urges restoring the Executive and Assembly without delay. She calls for seizing enormous economic opportunities to create jobs and attract investment.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Hilary Benn meeting with Michelle O'Neill at Stormont Original release: Enormous economic opportunities need to be seized – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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McDonald comments on Antrim and Causeway EDs pressures
TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDonald says Northern Trust hospitals are beyond breaking point after the Trust issued a statement on extreme pressure in Antrim and Causeway emergency departments, with patients reportedly kept in corridors.
Health Issue: Northern Trust statement on Antrim and Causeway emergency department pressures Original release: McDonald comments on Antrim and Causeway EDs pressures (opens in a new tab)
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IBEC’s constructive input on potential of an all-Ireland economy welcome – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: IBEC’s constructive input on potential of an all-Ireland economy welcome – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Free period products must be delivered
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says free period products should reach people across the North after a Menstruation Matters event at Stormont. She calls for the period products legislation to be kept intact and implemented in schools, colleges and public buildings.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Stormont Menstruation Matters event on period products legislation Original release: Hunter: Free period products must be delivered (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath hosts health roundtable
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath says he hosted a roundtable at Stormont with health organisations including the British Medical Association and Royal College of Nursing to discuss safeguarding health services. He calls for transformation and says the SDLP will hold the Executive to account…
Health Original release: McGrath hosts health roundtable (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Sea Border depicts a humiliating surrender of sovereignty – an internal border at the behest and under the control of a foreign power
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Irish Sea Border, with its Border Control Posts opening on 1 October, is governed by EU law and the European Court of Justice, describing it as a humiliating surrender of sovereignty. He cites a £28m UK fine over diesel rules on pleasure craft as evidence.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Sea Border Control Posts opening 1 October 2023 Original release: Irish Sea Border depicts a humiliating surrender of sovereignty – an internal border at the behest and under the control of a foreign power (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald calls on Department of Health to continue Women’s Aid funding
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Department of Health funding for the Women's Aid Federation is set to end within days and urges the Permanent Secretary to commit to continuing the £147,000 annual grant.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health Women's Aid Federation funding ending Original release: Archibald calls on Department of Health to continue Women’s Aid funding (opens in a new tab)
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Time to move forward as Windsor Framework becomes reality – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the Windsor Framework will be fully operational in two days and welcomes the UK and EU’s commitment to implement it faithfully, urging the Assembly and Executive to end the boycott, address health service problems and seize new economic opportunities.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework becomes fully operational Original release: Time to move forward as Windsor Framework becomes reality – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe dismayed by loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, says he is distressed that emergency surgery is ending at Daisy Hill, sending patients roughly 20 miles to Craigavon Area Hospital. He warns isolated communities in Newry and Armagh will be hit hardest and accuses officials of ignoring local…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital emergency surgery loss Original release: Ratcliffe dismayed by loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Trust lack of transparency extremely unhelpful on ending of meals on wheels service, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says Belfast Trust's lack of transparency over ending its meals on wheels service has been unhelpful, and calls on the Trust to guarantee no one goes without meals and to set up a sustainable solution for users.
Health Social security and welfare Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Belfast Trust lack of transparency extremely unhelpful on ending of meals on wheels service, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Equal Citizenship, not Stormont, remains the key essence of Unionism
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at an Ulster Day rally in Markethill, says the demand for "equal citizenship" from the Ulster Covenant remains central to opposition to the Protocol. He warns that operating the Protocol through Stormont would make Unionism's position irretrievable and calls for…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Equal Citizenship, not Stormont, remains the key essence of Unionism (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach should clarify preferred forum for Constitutional dialogue – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan calls on the Taoiseach to set out his alternative to a Citizens' Assembly on constitutional change and to bring an interstate action against the British government over the Legacy Bill at the European Court of Human Rights.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Taoiseach's Seanad address on a Citizens' Assembly for Irish constitutional change Original release: Taoiseach should clarify preferred forum for Constitutional dialogue – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)