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Northern Ireland misses out on decarbonisation funding
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says she is appalled Northern Ireland is missing out on Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant money, blaming the lack of a functioning Executive after Treasury confirmed no Barnett consequentials can be identified for…
Environment and climate Housing Issue: Northern Ireland excluded from Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant Original release: Northern Ireland misses out on decarbonisation funding (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Everyone has a part to play in fighting climate emergency
SDLP climate spokesperson Gary McKeown says everyone, from governments and large firms to households, must share responsibility ahead of Earth Day 2023, urging councils to use recycling, pollution controls and planning for biodiversity. SDLP active travel spokesperson Simon Lee calls for…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: SDLP: Everyone has a part to play in fighting climate emergency (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to tackle chronic autism diagnosis waiting lists – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says an Executive is needed urgently to tackle chronic waiting lists for autism diagnosis and to implement the autism strategy, which she says is being held up without a functioning Executive.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Executive needed to tackle chronic autism diagnosis waiting lists – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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BBC decision to cut NW200 coverage
TUV's Jim Allister says the BBC's decision to cut North West 200 coverage shows bias, claiming it is expanding GAA output while scaling back a sporting event that draws large crowds from all backgrounds. TUV Causeway council candidate Allister Kyle calls the cut outrageous, saying it will…
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC decision to cut North West 200 coverage Original release: BBC decision to cut NW200 coverage (opens in a new tab)
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New air route must be followed by further action for North West
DUP representatives in the North West welcome the move of Londonderry Airport's London flights from Stansted to Heathrow and call for wider strategic action to boost the local economy. Gary Middleton MLA says the route from 6 May should be a first step, while Gregory Campbell MP urges a Freeport…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Derry‑Heathrow direct flight launch Original release: New air route must be followed by further action for North West (opens in a new tab)
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Victims must not be written out of Belfast Agreement anniversary
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly says victims must not be written out of commemorations of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement's 25th anniversary, arguing their suffering was overlooked in 1998. She contends the St Andrews Agreement fixed key problems with the 1998 deal, and calls for events to…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th anniversary commemorations Original release: Victims must not be written out of Belfast Agreement anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Outrageous that DUP now blocking own member’s bill to enhance Autism Services, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA, urges an immediate Autism Reviewer appointment, saying the process has stalled because of the DUP's boycott of Stormont and that the Northern Ireland Office confirmed the post will stay vacant.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Autism Reviewer post remaining unfilled under Autism (Amendment) Act 2022 Original release: Outrageous that DUP now blocking own member’s bill to enhance Autism Services, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History
People Before Profit publishes a special report on the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on its 25th anniversary. Councillor Shaun Harkin says the agreement failed to deliver prosperity or end sectarianism, citing poverty, food bank reliance and run-down public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Original release: 25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History (opens in a new tab)
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New Derry to Heathrow flight an ‘exciting opportunity’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says the new direct Derry‑Heathrow service, launching 6 May, is an exciting opportunity that will link the north‑west to global destinations, boost the local economy and attract international investors.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Derry‑Heathrow direct flight launch Original release: New Derry to Heathrow flight an ‘exciting opportunity’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Candidate and Hospital Campaigner Targeted With Loyalist Graffiti
Aontú candidate Sharon Loughran says her Newry home was targeted with loyalist graffiti reading "Aontú IRA out" and "UDA", which she has reported to police. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD condemns the sectarian intimidation as an attack on the democratic process.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Loyalist graffiti targeting Newry Aontú candidate Sharon Loughran's home Original release: Aontú Candidate and Hospital Campaigner Targeted With Loyalist Graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Hyland condemns sectarian defacement of posters
Alliance Ballymena Councillor John Hyland says his campaign posters will not deter him after several were defaced with sectarian slogans on Parkway, Ballymena, between 12 and 15 April. He has reported the incident to the PSNI and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian defacement of Alliance posters on Parkway, Ballymena Original release: Hyland condemns sectarian defacement of posters (opens in a new tab)
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Statement On Intimidation Of Activists In West Belfast
People Before Profit condemns a masked gang's threats against its activists and the theft of election materials on Lanark Way in West Belfast, which it links to suspected loyalist paramilitaries. It urges voters to reject sectarianism at the May election and calls on the DUP to stop engaging with…
Justice and policing Economy and employment Issue: Intimidation of People Before Profit activists on Lanark Way, West Belfast Original release: Statement On Intimidation Of Activists In West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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GAA Reversal on Cashless Policy Needs to Be Repeated All Over Ireland. – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly welcomes reports that Cork GAA is looking at ways to allow turnstile cash payments at county matches this summer. She calls for cash turnstile access at every match in all 32 counties, arguing the cashless policy excludes older people and those without internet…
Disability and equality Issue: Cork GAA consideration of turnstile cash payments at county matches Original release: GAA Reversal on Cashless Policy Needs to Be Repeated All Over Ireland. – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes continued progress on the joint Ireland and Britain bid to stage Euro 2028, urging urgent construction of a new Casement Park and backing IFA and GAA partnership work.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid
SDLP Sports Spokesperson and Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes Casement Park's inclusion in the Britain and Ireland Euro 2028 bid, and calls for a concrete plan and start date for work on the long-delayed west Belfast stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park inclusion in Britain and Ireland Euro 2028 bid Original release: McNulty welcomes Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald’s speech on the 100th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers her address at the 100th anniversary commemoration for Liam Lynch in Anglesboro, Co Limerick, recalling his life, his final stand in the Knockmealdowns and his death in 1923.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Liam Lynch centenary commemoration in Anglesboro, Co Limerick Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald’s speech on the 100th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns petrol bombs and other missiles thrown at police during an illegal republican parade in Creggan, Derry-Londonderry, and says young people are being drawn into the rioting. She also expresses support for officers and local residents.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Petrol bomb attack on police at Creggan republican parade, Derry-Londonderry Original release: Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, hails the opening of the Derry to Dungiven section of the A6 dual carriageway, saying it will improve safety, cut journey times and divert traffic away from Dungiven town.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Derry to Dungiven A6 dual carriageway opening Original release: O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson hits out at those behind sectarian assault
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns a sectarian attack on a young girl in Derry, and urges anyone with information to contact police immediately. She describes the assault as vicious and says there is no place for sectarian attitudes.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Sectarian assault on girl in Derry city centre Original release: Ferguson hits out at those behind sectarian assault (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden
People Before Profit condemns Biden as a warmonger, arguing his arms supplies to Israel and Saudi Arabia contradict his support for Ukraine and his claimed peace role in Ireland. The release also announces Dublin, Cork and Galway public meetings on 12 to 14 April with speakers including Gerry…
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Joe Biden visit to Ireland April 2023 Original release: People Before Profit Statement on Joe Biden (opens in a new tab)