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Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil
Aontú’s leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2022 has cleared the Dáil’s first stage, urging a full all‑Ireland inquiry into British‑state collusion from 1968‑1998 and calling on the Irish, US and EU governments to press
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Commission of Investigation Bill first stage passed in Dáil Original release: Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee
Green councillors Rachel Woods and Stephen Dunlop say a North Down Borough Council committee has backed a viability report on a pilot of car-free days in the borough's towns, villages and city. They argue streets should prioritise people over vehicles, citing air pollution, safety and business…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: North Down Borough Council committee vote on car-free days pilot motion Original release: North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes plan to produce hydrogen buses at Wrightbus
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus plans to develop a Ballymena facility to power hydrogen buses, projected to power 300 vehicles. He says it will cut transport emissions, create jobs and grow the local business.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus Ballymena hydrogen bus power facility plans Original release: McGuigan welcomes plan to produce hydrogen buses at Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, the Meath West TD, calls on the GAA to reverse its move away from cash ticket sales at matches, saying it excludes older fans. He welcomes the Taoiseach's support in the Dáil and urges at least one cash turnstile per match.
Disability and equality Issue: GAA cash ticket purchase ban at matches Original release: Taoiseach Supports Aontú Campaign to Have Cash Ticket Purchases Returned to GAA Matches (opens in a new tab)
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Blair condemns pollution in Crumlin River and expresses concern over impact on environment and local wildlife
Alliance Agriculture & Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA condemns a slurry spill under investigation in the Crumlin River and its impact on fish and wildlife, and says he has written to DAERA asking when it was reported, what action was taken and for details of a fish kill.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Crumlin River slurry spill and fish kill investigation Original release: Blair condemns pollution in Crumlin River and expresses concern over impact on environment and local wildlife (opens in a new tab)
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Huge disruption as security alert continues on Lone Moor Road – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says a police security alert in the Brandywell area of Derry is causing major disruption tonight, affecting elderly residents and fans heading to a Derry City match. He urges people to follow police advice and avoid the cordoned-off streets, and points to the nearby…
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Brandywell area police security alert closing streets, Derry Original release: Huge disruption as security alert continues on Lone Moor Road – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe responds to Cancellation of Tandragee 100
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe says he is shocked by the cancellation of the 2023 Tandragee 100 road race and calls for answers on why a commitment to road resurfacing works was not secured. He cites 10,925 reported potholes in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in 2022, and pledges support…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Cancellation of the 2023 Tandragee 100 road race Original release: Ratcliffe responds to Cancellation of Tandragee 100 (opens in a new tab)
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Extension of bereavement benefits is welcomed says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong welcomes new legislation extending bereavement benefit to parents of dependent children whose cohabiting partner has died, including backdated payments and a 12-month application window. She urges anyone needing help with applications to contact…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: Bereavement benefit extension to cohabiting parents legislation Original release: Extension of bereavement benefits is welcomed says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin voices concern that the Executive Office has warned work on the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy may stall without a functioning Executive, blaming the DUP boycott for putting it at risk.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Executive Office warning on delayed Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy Original release: McLaughlin expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Fare increase will hit struggling workers and families – Boylan
Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan, Sinn Féin's infrastructure spokesperson, criticises the rise in bus and train fares during the cost-of-living crisis, saying it will hit hard-pressed households and contrasts with the earlier fare freeze under John O'Dowd.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Bus and train fare increase during cost-of-living crisis Original release: Fare increase will hit struggling workers and families – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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“Education Cuts Endangering the Lives of Children” - Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader and Bann DEA representative Gemma Brolly demands unity against education cuts, calling for an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State over reduced funding and the non-replacement of crossing patrol staff at St Columba's Primary School, Ballerin.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Education Authority recruitment halt and crossing patrol cuts Original release: “Education Cuts Endangering the Lives of Children” - Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader welcomes Royal Assent for Clare Bailey’s Buffer Zones Bill.
Green Party leader Councillor Mal O'Hara welcomes Royal Assent for the Buffer Zones Bill, which he says will be enforceable from 7 May 2023 and end intimidation of people accessing abortion services. He credits former MLA Clare Bailey and campaigners.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Safe Access Zones Act receiving Royal Assent and becoming law Original release: Green Party Leader welcomes Royal Assent for Clare Bailey’s Buffer Zones Bill. (opens in a new tab)
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Fare increases regrettable and a step backwards as consequence of underinvestment in public transport, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says planned Translink fare rises of around 7% from 6 March will deter public transport use and hit struggling households, calling for a more sustainable funding model for bus and rail.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Bus and train fare increase during cost-of-living crisis Original release: Fare increases regrettable and a step backwards as consequence of underinvestment in public transport, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says a 7% Translink fares increase, directed by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, will hit families struggling with the cost of living. He calls for sustainable transport to be made more accessible rather than costlier.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink 7% fares increase directed by Secretary of State Original release: Durkan: Translink fares increase will punish worst off (opens in a new tab)
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We are not giving up in our pursuit of the truth – Finucane tells New Lodge 6 families
SF MP John Finucane says the Westminster Legacy Bill denies truth and justice to conflict victims and calls on the Prime Minister to withdraw it, marking 50 years since six unarmed men were killed by soldiers in north Belfast in 1973.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster Legacy Bill and New Lodge Six inquest 50th anniversary event Original release: We are not giving up in our pursuit of the truth – Finucane tells New Lodge 6 families (opens in a new tab)
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A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Department of Infrastructure must ensure the A6 road and Dungiven Bypass are opened as quickly as possible, urging faster completion after a meeting that highlighted delays, lighting and signage timelines and community frustration.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven bypass opening date comments by Department for Infrastructure official Original release: A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol must be replaced with arrangements that…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he met Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin in Belfast, urging that the Protocol be swapped for arrangements unionists can back. He also calls on the Republic to run a parallel process to the Omagh bombing inquiry.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Donaldson meeting with Micheál Martin in Belfast on Omagh inquiry Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Protocol must be replaced with arrangements that… (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Shannon welcomes Omagh bomb inquiry announcement
DUP MP Jim Shannon welcomes the announcement of an Omagh bomb inquiry, saying it may help victims' families uncover more of the truth. He blames the terrorists for the attack and calls for a similar process in the Irish Republic into the planning carried out across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Jim Shannon welcomes Omagh bomb inquiry announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Inquiry announcement a step forward for the Omagh families – Begley
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the announcement of an independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing and calls on the British government to scrap its Legacy Bill, which she describes as flawed and cruel.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing independent statutory inquiry announcement Original release: Inquiry announcement a step forward for the Omagh families – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Families need to have continued access to courts – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew says the sentencing of a former British soldier over the 1988 killing of Aidan McAnespie shows accountability is possible, and urges courts to stay open to families seeking redress. She backs the family's call for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sentencing of British soldier for 1988 killing of Aidan McAnespie Original release: Families need to have continued access to courts – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)