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Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a letter from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pledging continued Irish Government backing for the A5 road upgrade. He says delays caused by objections and political dysfunction are regrettable, and calls for urgent progress and a restored Stormont to deliver the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar letter backing A5 road upgrade Original release: Eastwood welcomes Irish Government’s renewed commitment to A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Three years on, NDNA commitments not being fulfilled – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says the UK Government has failed to deliver its New Decade, New Approach commitments, including on consensus politics, UK internal market status and 7,500 police officers. She says Stormont cannot be restored until the Protocol is replaced.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Three years on, NDNA commitments not being fulfilled – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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All-party talks should take place immediately to discuss institutional reform in order to get the Assembly and Executive back up and running, says Long
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA calls for immediate all-party talks on reforming the institutions to restore the Assembly and Executive, citing the cost of living crisis and health service problems caused by the lack of an Executive.
Constitutional affairs Original release: All-party talks should take place immediately to discuss institutional reform in order to get the Assembly and Executive back up and running, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA expresses disappointment at Flybe falling into administration and says employees and passengers must be prioritised. He calls on the government to protect Northern Ireland's air connectivity on the affected routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Flybe administration and Belfast job losses Original release: Flybe falling into administration greatly disappointing, and employees and passengers must now be prioritised, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “don’t make the same mistake twice”
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “don’t make the same mistake twice” (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff
Alliance Belfast Councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Michelle Kelly welcomes Belfast City Council's forthcoming paid leave for staff dealing with early pregnancy loss and miscarriage, taking effect on 1 February after equality screening. It gives 10 days at full pay for miscarriage and 3 days for a…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast City Council paid leave policy for pregnancy loss and miscarriage Original release: Kelly celebrates introduction of paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage for Belfast City Council staff (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans
Green Party councillors Stephen Dunlop and Rachel Woods say they will not support the current Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway plans, seconding a motion to pause the planning application and calling for smaller sections with community input.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway planning application pause motion Original release: North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite welcomes support from London Night Czar
SDLP Belfast City Councillor Séamas de Faoite welcomes a visit from London's night-time adviser to share expertise on developing Belfast's night-time economy. He proposes the council examine supporting night-time activity, including appointing a city night-time champion.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: London Night Czar visit to Belfast night-time economy Original release: de Faoite welcomes support from London Night Czar (opens in a new tab)
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Medicines ‘cliff-edge’ looming due to Protocol
DUP peer Nigel Dodds warns of a 'cliff-edge' in December if no resolution is reached on medicine supply to Northern Ireland, which he links to the Protocol and the Falsified Medicines Directive. He says no new proposals have been tabled and calls for the will to make progress.
Health International affairs Issue: Lords sub-committee evidence on Protocol impact on medicine supply Original release: Medicines ‘cliff-edge’ looming due to Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Prime Minister challenged on ensuring religious freedom
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP challenges the Prime Minister in the Commons to review UK laws so that religious freedom is protected, after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was arrested for silent prayer near a Birmingham abortion facility.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Isabel Vaughan-Spruce arrest and charge under Birmingham buffer zone Original release: Prime Minister challenged on ensuring religious freedom (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises neglect of Markethill High in capital programme
TUV spokesperson Keith Ratcliff says Markethill High School, built in 1959 for 200 pupils, now has 503 on roll and eight mobile classrooms, and calls for a replacement. He says TUV has written to the Education Department's senior civil servant over its absence from the capital programme and…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Markethill High School overcrowding and capital programme replacement Original release: TUV raises neglect of Markethill High in capital programme (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Life-saving A5 project must proceed immediately
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the vital A5 road upgrade must be carried out without further delay, welcomes the new community campaign and will consult churches and business leaders, while SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pledges continued support for the life‑saving project.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Enough is Enough campaign launch for A5 road upgrade Original release: McCrossan: Life-saving A5 project must proceed immediately (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Deposit Return Scheme effectiveness depends on cross-border cooperation
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has written to DAERA and Irish Minister Ossian Smyth asking for an all-island approach to the planned Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, which DAERA says will launch in Northern Ireland in 2025. He argues cross-border working would deter fraud and bring economies…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA confirmation of 2025 Deposit Return Scheme launch in Northern Ireland Original release: Durkan: Deposit Return Scheme effectiveness depends on cross-border cooperation (opens in a new tab)
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A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, calls for work on the A5 road upgrade to begin immediately once legal challenges are overcome, saying the dualling from Derry to Aughnacloy will save lives and bring economic benefits.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: GAA Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign launch at Garvaghey Original release: A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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DUP boycott of Executive has left public services at mercy of cruel Tory cuts – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the DUP's refusal to take part in the Executive has exposed public services to Westminster-imposed cuts after the Budget Bill passed today. He calls on Chris Heaton-Harris to clarify steps to restore the Executive, and says Sinn Féin is ready to form one.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Westminster Budget Bill passage amid Stormont Executive impasse Original release: DUP boycott of Executive has left public services at mercy of cruel Tory cuts – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Shannon – “Ahern Recognises need for leadership in Brussels”
DUP MP Jim Shannon says Brussels and London would be mistaken to disregard unionist concerns, arguing that any Protocol deal needs unionist as well as nationalist backing. He says recent comments by Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on political leadership show the need for it over technical talks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Bertie Ahern evidence to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the Protocol Original release: Shannon – “Ahern Recognises need for leadership in Brussels” (opens in a new tab)
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Progress is built on the support of unionists and nationalists
The DUP's East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson warns against any attempt to legislate to form an Executive without majority unionist support, calling reports of such a plan a kite-flying exercise. He says no Executive or Assembly is viable until the Protocol is replaced with arrangements restoring…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Progress is built on the support of unionists and nationalists (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley looks ahead to full reinstatement of Rathlin ferry service
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley says he welcomes the intended full reinstatement of the Rathlin ferry service by the end of the week, after a meeting with the director of public transport operations. He notes checks remain and says former staff will be offered jobs in the new service.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Rathlin ferry service reinstatement Original release: Paisley looks ahead to full reinstatement of Rathlin ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must respect Council of Europe calls on Brexit, Protocol and Human Rights – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan calls on the British Government to respect a Council of Europe PACE report on Brexit's impact on human rights in Ireland, including its criticism of the Protocol and the Legacy Bill. He urges shelving the Bill and an immediate halt to unilateral action.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: PACE report on Brexit's impact on human rights in Ireland Original release: British Government must respect Council of Europe calls on Brexit, Protocol and Human Rights – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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Heaton-Harris must spell out what if anything he has done to restore Executive – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy urges Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to listen to senior US figures before his US visit, calling for the Legacy Bill to be scrapped and for work with the EU on Protocol solutions. He also demands clarity on what steps he has taken to restore the Executive.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Heaton-Harris visit to the US ahead of Executive restoration Original release: Heaton-Harris must spell out what if anything he has done to restore Executive – Murphy (opens in a new tab)