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SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes completion of the €35million cross-border SWELL scheme at Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Plant, calling it the perfect platform to restore Carlingford Lough's ecosystem. He says a new Omeath treatment plant will soon end untreated wastewater discharge.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SWELL cross-border water quality scheme completion at Carlingford Lough Original release: SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no slippage in Unionist demands on restoration of full two-way trade with GB
TUV leader Jim Allister says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks to the NI Committee on the Windsor Framework's internal market access leave room for ambiguity, arguing that current restrictions on trade from Great Britain into Northern Ireland must be removed entirely for Article 6 of the Acts of…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks to the NI Committee on internal market access Original release: There can be no slippage in Unionist demands on restoration of full two-way trade with GB (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the finalised Department for Infrastructure budget paints a grim picture, citing cuts to road safety, cycling proficiency, Translink and NI Water, and calls on the Secretary of State to act to restore Stormont with a financial package.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Reform of the Assembly and Executive the only way to ensure the survival of the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA argues that altering the Assembly and Executive is essential to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions over the long term.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Reform of the Assembly and Executive the only way to ensure the survival of the Good Friday Agreement and its institutions, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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DUP’s Assembly boycott in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the DUP's continued refusal to take part in the Assembly goes against what most people want. He cites Queen's University polling and recent economic data, and calls for the boycott to end immediately so the Windsor Framework's benefits can be realised.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Assembly boycott over Windsor Framework Original release: DUP’s Assembly boycott in direct opposition to the wishes of the majority – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban
SDLP councillor Doire Finn urges progress on banning conversion therapy in Northern Ireland, proposing a Newry, Mourne and Down council motion reaffirming opposition and asking Stormont departments to outline preparations for a ban once the Executive returns.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn urges progress on conversion therapy ban (opens in a new tab)
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Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says cancer patients on waiting lists cannot wait, responding to Department of Health figures on cancer treatment waiting times. She calls for urgent action and the restoration of the Executive, and criticises the delay in the cancer strategy.
Health Issue: Department of Health cancer treatment waiting times figures June 2023 Original release: Patients on lists for life-saving cancer treatment cannot wait – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the Westminster vote on NIO proposals to bring abortion-promoting relationships and sex education into schools is a backward step for Northern Ireland. She argues the region's abortion laws should not be taught to children and calls for more life-affirming laws.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Westminster vote on NIO proposals for RSE in schools Original release: Backwards move to bring abortion into classrooms – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Time for DUP delays and excuses over – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the DUP's delay in restoring the Executive has gone on too long and urges party leader Jeffrey Donaldson to end the boycott of power-sharing, citing rising household costs and health service problems.
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP leader's Westminster committee remarks on collapsing the Executive Original release: Time for DUP delays and excuses over – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds meets EA about annual SEN chaos
DUP Education spokesperson Diane Dodds, Upper Bann MLA, says a meeting with the Education Authority exposed the yearly chaos in Special Educational Needs placements, blaming education cuts and under‑funding and urging Treasury funding, transformational reform and immediate placement of vulnerable p‑
Education Disability and equality Issue: Annual chaos in Special Educational Needs allocations Original release: Dodds meets EA about annual SEN chaos (opens in a new tab)
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Latest climate change report demonstrates disgraceful lack of meaningful action, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says a latest Climate Change Committee report shows the UK has lost climate leadership and Northern Ireland is behind on climate targets, calling for a Green New Deal and blaming the absence of an Executive for stalled action.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Climate Change Committee progress report on net zero emissions Original release: Latest climate change report demonstrates disgraceful lack of meaningful action, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Skills system needs to urgently align with the scale of climate challenge, says Eastwood
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK Government to publish an evidence-based net zero skills action plan, following a Climate Change Committee progress report that she says shows no progress in the past year.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: UK Climate Change Committee progress report on net zero emissions Original release: Skills system needs to urgently align with the scale of climate challenge, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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DUP refusal to rejoin Executive reckless and irresponsible – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney accuses the DUP of reckless and irresponsible conduct over its refusal to rejoin the Executive, saying its stance on the Windsor Framework is distracting from public service cuts and urging it to return to the Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP refusal to rejoin Executive reckless and irresponsible – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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DUP should end blockade of Executive and get back to work – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the DUP to end its blockade of the Executive and Assembly now, responding to Jeffrey Donaldson's remarks at the Centre for Brexit Policy on the Windsor Framework and trade opportunities.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson remarks at Centre for Brexit Policy on Windsor Framework Original release: DUP should end blockade of Executive and get back to work – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Mutual enforcement worthy of serious consideration: Donaldson
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, speaking at the Centre for Brexit Policy as it launched a report, says mutual enforcement deserves serious, sustained consideration as a longer-term solution. He argues a court ruling curtailing part of the Act of Union raises questions about unionists'…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson remarks at Centre for Brexit Policy on Windsor Framework Original release: Mutual enforcement worthy of serious consideration: Donaldson (opens in a new tab)
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NI’s subjugation as EU colony confirmed
TUV leader Jim Allister says an Explanatory Memorandum signed by the Foreign Secretary shows the Windsor Framework hands EU sovereignty over internal UK goods movement in Northern Ireland, placing it under EU law and EU Court oversight. He claims Stormont is irrelevant to this and calls on those…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Explanatory Memorandum on the Windsor Framework signed by Foreign Secretary Original release: NI’s subjugation as EU colony confirmed (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Empey: We need politics that work instead of polemics
UUP leader Lord Empey argues that collapsing Stormont helps Sinn Féin's claim that Northern Ireland is a failed entity, and calls for Westminster to act on Protocol/Windsor Framework confidence concerns, including barring GB businesses from refusing sales to Northern Ireland and requiring…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Lord Empey: We need politics that work instead of polemics (opens in a new tab)
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Robbie Butler Urges Secretary of State to Act Now to Address Underinvestment in Special Education Needs
UUP education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges the Secretary of State to act now on underinvestment in Special Educational Needs provision, saying shortfalls in SEN places in special and mainstream schools are failing children and families, with no Executive or Assembly in place.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Robbie Butler Urges Secretary of State to Act Now to Address Underinvestment in Special Education Needs (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong encourages homeowners and private landlords to prepare to move to net zero
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges homeowners and private landlords to play their part in reaching net zero by 2050, citing the Future Homes in Northern Ireland report from Electrical Safety First on electrical safety risks in older housing stock.
Environment and climate Housing Issue: Future Homes in Northern Ireland report launch by Electrical Safety First Original release: Armstrong encourages homeowners and private landlords to prepare to move to net zero (opens in a new tab)
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DUP playing pathetic games with Tory hardliners while NI public services face collapse: O’Toole
SDLP Stormont leader Matthew O'Toole accuses the DUP of stalling and playing games after Jeffrey Donaldson endorsed mutual enforcement, a post-Brexit trade idea he says is unworkable and damaging to business. He calls on the DUP to return to Stormont and restore basic governance.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson remarks at Centre for Brexit Policy on Windsor Framework Original release: DUP playing pathetic games with Tory hardliners while NI public services face collapse: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)