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McCrossan: Minister can’t repeat A5 mistakes
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Infrastructure Minister must act to prevent a repeat of the court decision that stopped the A5 upgrade, welcomes the appeal being set for December and the AERA Minister’s intervention.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: McCrossan: Minister can’t repeat A5 mistakes (opens in a new tab)
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Catney: Community in fear following murder
SDLP Lisburn North councillor Pat Catney says residents near Wardsborough Road are frightened after a man was killed locally, and he offers condolences to the victim's family. He urges anyone with information to contact police and voices concern over the Chief Constable's remarks about PSNI…
Justice and policing Issue: Wardsborough Road area murder and two arrests Original release: Catney: Community in fear following murder (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Kennedy resignation a worrying development for Invest NI
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin says the resignation of Invest NI board member Kieran Kennedy, who cited regional imbalance and North West discrimination, is a deeply concerning signal. She calls for a whole-of-government approach and says she is bringing forward a Regional Balance Bill.
Economy and employment Issue: Kieran Kennedy resignation from Invest NI board Original release: McLaughlin: Kennedy resignation a worrying development for Invest NI (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Minister’s School Uniforms Bill will fail families
SDLP councillor Paul Doherty, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, says the Education Minister's school uniforms legislation, which passed Assembly consideration stage, is a fudge that will do little for families. He says amendments to strengthen it were rejected and calls for real change.
Education Local government Issue: School Uniforms Bill amendments omitted Original release: Doherty: Minister’s School Uniforms Bill will fail families (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: UK must heed UN finding of genocide in Gaza
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says a UN body's conclusion that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza should prompt the UK Government to stop denying it and halt trade with Netanyahu's government. She urges the Prime Minister to hold Israel accountable and raise the matter with Donald Trump.
International affairs Issue: UN Commission of Inquiry report on Israel and genocide in Gaza Original release: Hanna: UK must heed UN finding of genocide in Gaza (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: North Belfast must be prioritised in next phase of Belfast Bikes
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte urges North Belfast be prioritised in the expansion of Belfast Bikes as Beryl Bikes launches the new-look scheme, calling for the Antrim Road docking station to serve local residents and for Translink to help fund the planned Duncrue station.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Bikes relaunch by Beryl Bikes and Belfast City Council Original release: Whyte: North Belfast must be prioritised in next phase of Belfast Bikes (opens in a new tab)
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Veterans who defended our borders now separated by one
TUV deputy leader Count Councillor Ron McDowell says a veteran was made to complete a customs declaration to receive a t-shirt sent to Northern Ireland, calling it a symbol of constitutional betrayal. He accuses the DUP's Gavin Robinson of failing to deliver on his April 2024 pledge to remove the…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Customs declaration for veteran's t-shirt delivery to Northern Ireland Original release: Veterans who defended our borders now separated by one (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP has squandered the opportunity to cut uniform costs’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the DUP has missed an opportunity to cut school uniform costs after key amendments to the School Uniforms Bill were not accepted. He says the proposals included limiting branded items, allowing generic alternatives, and supporting uniform banks.
Education Disability and equality Issue: School Uniforms Bill amendments omitted Original release: ‘DUP has squandered the opportunity to cut uniform costs’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons welcomes the construction of social homes in Cushendall
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visited a 34-home social housing phase at Kilnadore Brae in Cushendall and announced the development will be named Lir View, chosen from pupils' suggestions in local primary schools.
Housing Issue: Lir View social housing naming at Kilnadore Brae, Cushendall Original release: Minister Lyons welcomes the construction of social homes in Cushendall (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader announces new appointments
The DUP says its leader Gavin Robinson MP has made new Assembly appointments: Joanne Bunting MLA becomes Junior Minister, Peter Martin MLA chairs the Infrastructure committee, and Paul Frew MLA chairs Justice, while thanking Pam Cameron for her Junior Minister service.
Other Issue: DUP Assembly team appointments and committee chair changes Original release: DUP Leader announces new appointments (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes removal of RDF from Warrenpoint
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes the removal of Refuse Derived Fuel from Warrenpoint Port, crediting sustained local and party pressure, including Sinn Féin's July resignation from the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority board. She says only odourless Solid Recovered Fuel will now be stored there.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Refuse Derived Fuel removal from Warrenpoint Port Original release: Ennis welcomes removal of RDF from Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston Shows Support for Veterans
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he met supporters of Soldier F at Laganside Court and claims unionists and UK veterans see double standards in how terrorists and ex-servicemen are treated. He points to a former serviceman facing court and IRA members receiving letters of comfort and Royal…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Soldier F Bloody Sunday murder trial begins in Belfast Original release: Gaston Shows Support for Veterans (opens in a new tab)
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Allister supports veterans at Laganside Court
TUV leader Jim Allister says he visited veterans at Laganside Court as the trial of Soldier 'F' began, questioning the prosecution's merit and claiming veterans are treated selectively compared with terrorists. He says TUV will keep opposing this treatment.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Soldier F Bloody Sunday murder trial begins in Belfast Original release: Allister supports veterans at Laganside Court (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Use Consultation to Challenge Stormont Executive on Betrayal to Tackle Poverty
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says the Executive's draft Anti-Poverty Strategy, now out for consultation, is a betrayal and has no proposals, actions or targets, and urges the public to press the Executive to scrap and fully replace it using the expert working group's proposals.
Social security and welfare Issue: Stormont Executive draft Anti-Poverty Strategy public consultation Original release: Harkin: Use Consultation to Challenge Stormont Executive on Betrayal to Tackle Poverty (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for Manufacturing Strategy and Action Plan
Alliance Economy Spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for a Manufacturing Strategy backed by an Action Plan after attending a manufacturing and supply chain conference. He also calls for a northern version of SkillNet Ireland to link business with colleges and build talent.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Manufacturing and Supply Chain conference at the Eikon Centre Original release: Honeyford calls for Manufacturing Strategy and Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Time for meaningful action and a united front against racism, says Mulholland ahead of Alliance motion
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA ahead of an Alliance motion calling for condemnation of racist and intimidating attacks on people and their homes, and for leaders to act on community relations and housing. She calls for a renewed Good Relations Strategy and for the…
Disability and equality Housing Issue: Alliance motion condemning racist and intimidating attacks on homes Original release: Time for meaningful action and a united front against racism, says Mulholland ahead of Alliance motion (opens in a new tab)
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Minister’s School Uniforms Bill far from ambitious, says Mathison
Alliance Education Chair and Strangford MLA Nick Mathison says the Education Minister's school uniforms bill is far from ambitious and lacks clarity on outcomes. He says Alliance has submitted an accountability clause requiring the Minister to report to the Assembly every three years, and has…
Education Issue: Education Minister's school uniforms bill Original release: Minister’s School Uniforms Bill far from ambitious, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Parker shocked after suspected murder in Lisburn
Alliance Lisburn North Councillor Nicola Parker says she is saddened and shocked by a police murder inquiry into the death of a 42-year-old man in Lisburn. She urges anyone with information to contact police on 101.
Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn murder inquiry following death of 42-year-old man Original release: Parker shocked after suspected murder in Lisburn (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Index showing Belfast and Derry among worst places to live highlights need for Regional Balance Bill
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin cites a UK Better Lives Index ranking Belfast and Derry poorly and says she is seeking to introduce a Regional Balance Bill to ensure every part of Northern Ireland gets fair investment and opportunity.
Disability and equality Issue: UK Better Lives Index ranking of Belfast and Derry Original release: McLaughlin: Index showing Belfast and Derry among worst places to live highlights need for Regional Balance Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna calls for review after IPT ruling
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for urgent scrutiny after an Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling that MI5 breached Article 8 and Article 10 rights by accessing journalist Vincent Kearney's communications data. She urges the Policing Board to launch an inquiry, to be proposed by SDLP board…
Justice and policing Issue: Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling on MI5 access to journalist's data Original release: Hanna calls for review after IPT ruling (opens in a new tab)