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Durkan: We need to get serious about environmental crime
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says environmental crime is not being taken seriously enough after the PPS decided not to appeal sentences for two men convicted over illegal dumping at Mobuoy near Derry. He calls on the Environment Minister and Justice Minister to urgently review sentencing…
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to appeal Mobuoy illegal dumping sentences Original release: Durkan: We need to get serious about environmental crime (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Thumbs Its Nose at IRA Victims Again
TUV chairman Allister Kyle, a Causeway councillor, accuses Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald of showing contempt for IRA victims by praising IRA member Joe McDonnell as a "beacon" on social media. He says McDonnell should be remembered for a failed furniture shop bombing and related convictions.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald social media tribute to Joe McDonnell Original release: Sinn Fein Thumbs Its Nose at IRA Victims Again (opens in a new tab)
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Churlish efforts to discourage use of Irish will not succeed – Ní Chonghaile
Sinn Féin councillor Maighréad Ní Chonghaile welcomes the dismissal of a complaint against her for speaking Irish at an Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council meeting. She calls on the council to adopt a proactive policy protecting Irish speakers' rights.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Complaint against Maighréad Ní Chonghaile for speaking Irish at Antrim and Newtownabbey council dismissed Original release: Churlish efforts to discourage use of Irish will not succeed – Ní Chonghaile (opens in a new tab)
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Death of Lord Tebbit
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP expresses sadness at the death of Lord Tebbit, praising his courage after the 1984 Brighton bombing and his devotion to his wife, and condemning critics who question his opposition to the IRA.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Death of Lord Tebbit (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Anthony Flynn defends Belfast City Hall's LGBTQ window as a vital cultural and historical landmark
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn defends the LGBTQ+ window at Belfast City Hall as an iconic landmark, citing its imagery and references to rights campaigns. He accuses the TUV of hypocrisy over a slogan in the design and says the TUV backed the window unanimously.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall Pride window equality complaint and investigation Original release: Cllr Anthony Flynn defends Belfast City Hall's LGBTQ window as a vital cultural and historical landmark (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist MLAs meet with Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton
UUP MLA Doug Beattie, Justice spokesperson, says a meeting with Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton on summer policing showed PSNI under-resourcing, with headcount below 6,200 and a £7million IOU instead of funding. He calls on the Justice Minister to fight for police workforce numbers.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI summer policing meeting and workforce under-resourcing Original release: Ulster Unionist MLAs meet with Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton (opens in a new tab)
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Flexibility Isn’t Weakness, It’s Wisdom: Butler Backs Locally-Informed Climate Planning
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA welcomes the European Commission's more flexible 2040 climate target and calls for a co-designed Rural Climate and Energy Roadmap for Northern Ireland, with cross-departmental leadership and support for anaerobic digestion.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: European Commission 2040 climate target of 90% emissions reduction Original release: Flexibility Isn’t Weakness, It’s Wisdom: Butler Backs Locally-Informed Climate Planning (opens in a new tab)
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Wealth tax ‘common-sense economics’, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls on the UK Government to introduce a wealth tax on wealth above £10 million, after the Chief Secretary to the Treasury refused to do so ahead of the Welfare Cuts Bill. She argues it would address extreme wealth held by billionaires and multinationals.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Chief Secretary to the Treasury refusal of wealth tax before Welfare Cuts Bill Original release: Wealth tax ‘common-sense economics’, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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3,000 new wastewater connections unlocked in Derry positive news – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement that 3,000 new homes in Derry can connect to the wastewater system, funded by £11 million from the June monitoring round. She says upgrading ageing wastewater infrastructure remains a party priority.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Derry 3,000 homes wastewater connections announcement by Infrastructure Minister Original release: 3,000 new wastewater connections unlocked in Derry positive news – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Action Prompts Investigation into Offensive City Hall Pride Window
TUV secretary and equality spokesperson Ann McClure says a formal complaint over Belfast City Council's City Hall "Pride" window has prompted an internal equality investigation, and calls for the offensive portion to be covered or removed, retrospective equality screening, consultation with faith…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall Pride window equality complaint and investigation Original release: TUV Action Prompts Investigation into Offensive City Hall Pride Window (opens in a new tab)
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Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says Dickson
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the First and deputy First Ministers' announcement to reconstitute the Civic Forum, but says it should have happened long ago. He questions whether it can be established by the end of this mandate and says Alliance will keep…
Constitutional affairs Issue: First and deputy First Ministers announce reconstitution of the Civic Forum Original release: Civic Forum can be a vital tool to engage society and shape policy, says Dickson (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes recognition of Portstewart Strand as UK Beach of the Year
Alliance Alderman Richard Stewart, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, welcomes Portstewart Strand being ranked the top beach in the UK and Northern Ireland in a Times and Sunday Times guide, praising its scenery, water quality and community spirit.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Portstewart Strand ranked UK top beach in Times and Sunday Times guide Original release: Stewart welcomes recognition of Portstewart Strand as UK Beach of the Year (opens in a new tab)
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Environment and Nature Restoration Bill Consultation Responses
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says his Private Member's Bill would set binding environmental targets for air, water, soil and biodiversity, and calls for DAERA to set long-term and interim targets that public authorities must meet. He cites high air pollution levels.
Environment and climate Issue: Environment and Nature Restoration Bill public consultation responses Original release: Environment and Nature Restoration Bill Consultation Responses (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole urges Minister Muir to step up on asbestos bonfire
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole questions why Environment Minister Andrew Muir has not intervened at a bonfire site near Meridi Street in south Belfast containing asbestos. He calls on Muir to direct the NIEA to remove the risk before the bonfire is lit this week.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: O’Toole urges Minister Muir to step up on asbestos bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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Flags erected at St Comgall’s Chapel Corner in Antrim should be removed immediately – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for the immediate removal of flags erected near St Comgall's Chapel Corner in Antrim, describing them as sectarian provocation and intimidation ahead of the Twelfth. He urges political, civic and public agencies to uphold community relations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Flags erected near St Comgall's Chapel Corner, Antrim Original release: Flags erected at St Comgall’s Chapel Corner in Antrim should be removed immediately – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tells Glasgow 12th of Protocol risk to the UK
TUV leader Jim Allister tells the Glasgow Twelfth that the Windsor Framework threatens the UK's union by fettering trade with Northern Ireland and placing it under EU laws. He asks Scottish unionists to join in rejecting the framework.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Allister tells Glasgow 12th of Protocol risk to the UK (opens in a new tab)
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McAlpine condemns sinister graffiti in Millisle
Alliance Ards Peninsula representative Alderman Lorna McAlpine condemns racist graffiti daubed overnight on a residential property in Millisle, saying it does not reflect local people. She says the incident has been reported to police and urges anyone with information to contact them.
Disability and equality Issue: Millisle racist graffiti on residential property Original release: McAlpine condemns sinister graffiti in Millisle (opens in a new tab)
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All-Island Housing Demo
People Before Profit backs Saturday's all-island housing demonstration and urges a large turnout to push the Dáil and Stormont on homelessness, eviction bans and support for Gerry Carroll's People's Housing Bill. It cites a CATU call for an eviction ban, an end to direct provision and Traveller…
Housing Issue: All-island housing demonstration on Saturday Original release: All-Island Housing Demo (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd calls for redevelopment or relocation of Lurgan police station
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd says he has written to the PSNI Chief Constable asking for redevelopment or relocation of Lurgan town centre police station, which he describes as outdated and a barrier to regeneration. He urges exploring alternative modern sites elsewhere in the town.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Original release: O’Dowd calls for redevelopment or relocation of Lurgan police station (opens in a new tab)
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GP dispute must be resolved to ensure patients get the care they need – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan urges the Health Minister to meet GP representatives urgently and work towards a swift resolution to the dispute, after GP partners voted in favour of collective action over funding. He says pressure on GPs is affecting patients' access to appointments.
Health Issue: GP partners vote for collective action over funding dispute Original release: GP dispute must be resolved to ensure patients get the care they need – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)