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Robinson – “no legal or political basis for Joint Authority ”
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes a Humble Address laid in Parliament affirming Northern Ireland's place in the UK, saying it lets MPs back devolution's restoration and reject any legal or political basis for Joint Authority.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Parliamentary address on the Windsor Framework and Protocol damage Original release: Robinson – “no legal or political basis for Joint Authority ” (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine welcomes progress on Enniskillen by-pass
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the restored funding for the A4 Southern bypass in Enniskillen, citing £15m UK money, £16.2m from the Executive and £12.5m from the Mid South West Growth Deal. She urges quick progress to procurement.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: A4 Enniskillen bypass confirmed by infrastructure minister Original release: Erskine welcomes progress on Enniskillen by-pass (opens in a new tab)
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Call for updated plan to tackle waiting list crisis
DUP MLA Diane Dodds proposes an Assembly motion urging an updated plan to cut NHS waiting lists, citing an NI Audit Office report showing waiting time targets have not been met for about a decade. She calls for regional, Northern Ireland-wide service planning and partners beyond local providers…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Audit Office report on NHS waiting lists, October 2023 Original release: Call for updated plan to tackle waiting list crisis (opens in a new tab)
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A5 upgrade must proceed at pace after funding promise – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Martin Kenny TD welcomes the Irish government's pledge of approximately €600m towards the A5 upgrade, and calls for the project to proceed at pace given road deaths on the route.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: A5 upgrade must proceed at pace after funding promise – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Narrow Water Bridge one step closer – Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard and MLA Sinéad Ennis welcome the Irish government's commitment of €1 billion to strategic infrastructure projects in the north, including the Narrow Water Bridge, which they say can now move forward.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Irish government €1 billion strategic infrastructure commitment for the north Original release: Narrow Water Bridge one step closer – Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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A5 funding announcement restores 2007 promise
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP welcomes the Irish Government's restored £515 million funding for the A5 road project, which he says matches a 2007 commitment. He calls for collaboration with landowners and compensation, and says Casement Park funding is a UK matter.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: A5 funding announcement restores 2007 promise (opens in a new tab)
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Hourly train service a boost to all-island economy – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the Irish Government's plan for an hourly rail service between Dublin and Belfast, saying it will widen access to jobs and tourism, help tackle climate change and boost the all-island economy. He calls for continued investment in rail and cross-island…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Hourly Dublin to Belfast rail service announced by Irish Government Original release: Hourly train service a boost to all-island economy – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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‘Time to move forward and build A5 road’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the Irish Government's announcement of over €600m in funding to build the A5 road, saying it is positive progress after repeated calls for a bigger contribution. She says the road will save lives, create jobs and cut journey times to Dublin.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: ‘Time to move forward and build A5 road’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government Casement Park funding another positive step – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of €50 million towards redeveloping Casement Park in West Belfast. He calls on both Governments, the Executive, the GAA and the Football Associations to keep working together so the project is delivered quickly and on time.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Irish Government Casement Park funding another positive step – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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As Sinn Fein turbo charges the all-Ireland economy, where is the promised counter action of Donaldson deal?
TUV leader Jim Allister accuses Sinn Fein of pushing the all-Ireland economy forward, pointing to a Stormont economy minister's remarks and a Republic of Ireland minister's joint funding work with the Sinn Fein finance minister. He asks where the promised legislation under the Donaldson deal is…
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Original release: As Sinn Fein turbo charges the all-Ireland economy, where is the promised counter action of Donaldson deal? (opens in a new tab)
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Meaningless address in Parliament does nothing to address damage to the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK government's address to Parliament on the Windsor Framework is meaningless, since it is not legislation and does nothing to undo Protocol damage or restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market. He says it does not change the suspension of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Parliamentary address on the Windsor Framework and Protocol damage Original release: Meaningless address in Parliament does nothing to address damage to the Union (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader welcomes Irish government funding commitment
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes Irish government Shared Island funding, including £50m-equivalent backing for Casement Park redevelopment, a rail service between Belfast and Dublin, and the A5 North-West transport corridor.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Green Party Leader welcomes Irish government funding commitment (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes Irish Foreign Affairs Minister commitment to supporting A5
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of £514 million (600 million Euros) towards completing the A5 road project, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Michael Martin. He calls for closer Assembly working with the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: Stewart welcomes Irish Foreign Affairs Minister commitment to supporting A5 (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must now step up to the mark following Casement Park news, says Honeyford
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes the Irish Government's €50 million funding pledge for the Casement Park stadium redevelopment and calls on the UK Government to provide its own funding package and start construction as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: UK Government must now step up to the mark following Casement Park news, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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New NI measles case greatly worrying, says Donnelly, encouraging public to make sure they’re up to date on vaccinations
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA says a newly confirmed measles case in Northern Ireland, the first in seven years, is deeply concerning and urges people behind on MMR jabs to take up catch-up clinics. He notes only 85% of children are fully vaccinated by age five, well short of the…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland's first measles case in seven years Original release: New NI measles case greatly worrying, says Donnelly, encouraging public to make sure they’re up to date on vaccinations (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs welcome commitment to sign language legislation
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Kellie Armstrong welcome the Communities Minister's pledge to bring forward sign language legislation as a priority, with Bradshaw criticising the 21-year wait for it.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Minister commitment on sign language legislation at Assembly Question Time Original release: Alliance MLAs welcome commitment to sign language legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome investment into A5 and Narrow Water Bridge
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of €600 million to redevelop the A5 road and reinforced support for the Narrow Water Bridge, saying the upgrades will boost connectivity and road safety. Councillor Stephen Donnelly also welcomes the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: Alliance representatives welcome investment into A5 and Narrow Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader welcomes €800m Shared Island funding commitments
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes Irish Government Shared Island Unit funding for strategic infrastructure and cultural projects, including the A5 and Casement Park, and urges Stormont ministers to set out their own funding plans and delivery timetables.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: SDLP Leader welcomes €800m Shared Island funding commitments (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister must deliver following Irish Government’s A5 funding
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to set out next steps on the A5 road project after the Irish Government announced €600m in funding. He says the Minister must approve the project and publish the public inquiry findings so work can start before year…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: McCrossan: Minister must deliver following Irish Government’s A5 funding (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan calls for agreement on Casement Park funding
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges the UK Government and the Executive to commit funding to the Casement Park redevelopment in Belfast, following the Irish Government's pledge of €50m, and says they must match it with concrete commitments.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: McCrossan calls for agreement on Casement Park funding (opens in a new tab)