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Review of net zero measures a sensible approach
DUP MP Ian Paisley backs the UK Government's move to revisit some of its net zero targets, arguing that rising living costs mean households cannot be expected to bear the expense of climate measures now. He says reviewing pace is reasonable while still wanting emissions reduction kept on track…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: UK Government review of net zero targets Original release: Review of net zero measures a sensible approach (opens in a new tab)
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NI shouldn’t pay to plug Treasury underfunding gaps
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson urges the Secretary of State to recognise Treasury underfunding of Northern Ireland and says the DUP will oppose new taxation to cover the gaps, citing projected shortfalls of £341 million this year and £458 million in 2024-25.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Fiscal Council findings on Treasury underfunding Original release: NI shouldn’t pay to plug Treasury underfunding gaps (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says the British government is punishing workers and families by consulting on new charges, including water, student fees and prescriptions, while cuts are imposed without an Executive. He calls for the DUP to end its blockade and for a restored Executive.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chris Heaton Harris consultation on public service charges Original release: Executive needed to protect workers and families from Tory policies – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Public must not be punished for political crisis, says Tennyson, responding to SoS proposals
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the public should not pay for the DUP's boycott of Stormont, criticising proposed revenue-raising measures such as water charges and higher university fees. He calls for the Secretary of State to address Northern Ireland's Treasury underfunding…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State instructs departments to consult on revenue-raising measures Original release: Public must not be punished for political crisis, says Tennyson, responding to SoS proposals (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP seeks recall of Northern Ireland Assembly to address ecological crisis on Lough Neagh
SDLP MLAs have submitted a motion seeking to bring the Assembly back to discuss Lough Neagh's blue-green algae crisis. They propose nominating Ministers to set up an independent environmental protection agency with enforcement powers, plus a short-term mitigation plan and long-term recovery…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh ecological crisis Assembly recall motion Original release: SDLP seeks recall of Northern Ireland Assembly to address ecological crisis on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: North’s public finances not a stick to beat DUP
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says proposed revenue-raising measures under a Secretary of State consultation will cause concern for struggling households, and argues the British Government shares blame for Northern Ireland's public finances. He calls the measures a tactic to pressure the DUP back into…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State instructs departments to consult on revenue-raising measures Original release: O’Toole: North’s public finances not a stick to beat DUP (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin presents results of her women's health survey, with 96% of over 500 respondents backing a Women's Health Strategy, to Department of Health officials and calls for a dedicated strategy in Northern Ireland.
Health Disability and equality Issue: SDLP Women's Health Survey results presented to Department of Health Original release: McLaughlin presents survey findings to Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott calls for cross-agency summit on Lough Neagh crisis
UUP Environment Spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA calls on the Head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady, to convene an interdepartmental, cross-agency summit on the Lough Neagh algae crisis. He says DAERA's Water Quality Steering Group is welcome but cannot act alone.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae blooms crisis response Original release: Elliott calls for cross-agency summit on Lough Neagh crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists comment on funding deficit on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Councillor Roy Beggs says Ulster Unionist councillors will keep working for ratepayers, welcomed the PWC review of Mid and East Antrim Council finances, demanded greater transparency on the reported funding deficit and urged focus on core services and delivery of promised efficiencies.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Mid and East Antrim Council funding deficit Original release: Ulster Unionists comment on funding deficit on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney says an ecological catastrophe is under way on Lough Neagh and surrounding waterways, and calls for urgent action, including public ownership of the lough and a long-term protection plan. He reports a delegation meeting with NIEA and Inland Fisheries officials in Toome.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh ecological crisis and green algae bloom Original release: Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods welcomes the committee's passing of her amendment establishing a North Down Coastal Path Working Group, arguing membership should reflect interest and expertise rather than d'Hondt proportionality. She calls for small parties, independents and community and…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: North Down Coastal Path Working Group establishment at Community and Wellbeing Committee Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path (opens in a new tab)
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Children going without hot food and heating must be final straw, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says children at an East Belfast primary school going without hot meals and hot water over education funding cuts is a catastrophic tipping point. He has written to the Education Authority and calls on parties to end the deadlock and restore an Education Minister.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: East Belfast primary school suspends hot meals and hot water Original release: Children going without hot food and heating must be final straw, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI Statement on Enviornmental Disaster in Lough Neagh
The Green Party says its Belfast councillor Brian Smyth brought a motion calling for Lough Neagh to move into public ownership, which passed, and asks Ireland's environment minister to press for an environmental emergency declaration for the lough.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on Lough Neagh public ownership Original release: Green Party NI Statement on Enviornmental Disaster in Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott Challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader on Lough Neagh comments.
UUP environment spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O'Neill over her Lough Neagh comments, citing her 2012 DARD-commissioned report and her past push for public ownership of the lough. He says public ownership is not the answer.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: Elliott Challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader on Lough Neagh comments. (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath calls for an urgent taskforce, including Department of Health and trust representatives, to improve junior doctors' working conditions, citing inadequate staff rooms, late rotas and missed training.
Health Economy and employment Original release: McGrath calls for taskforce to improve junior doctors’ working conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes trade union rejection of Tory cuts
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy welcomes the Irish Congress of Trade Unions' analysis of public finances, saying it recognises a decade of austerity and underfunding, and opposes punitive charges under consideration by the British Secretary of State.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: ICTU analysis of Northern Ireland public finances and proposed British Government charges Original release: Murphy welcomes trade union rejection of Tory cuts (opens in a new tab)
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MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to urgently investigate reports of unclean drinking water in Portglenone and confirm its safety, providing emergency supplies if needed, after blue green algae affected the River Bann.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Blue green algae affecting River Bann and Portglenone drinking water Original release: MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water (opens in a new tab)
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Unionist rejection of funding grant for businesses in Ards and North Down irrational, says McRandal
Alliance Councillor Martin McRandal says the rejection of a £55,000 UK Government business grant aimed at strengthening council consumer safety standards in Ards and North Down is short-sighted and irrational.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Ards and North Down council rejection of £55,000 consumer safety grant Original release: Unionist rejection of funding grant for businesses in Ards and North Down irrational, says McRandal (opens in a new tab)