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Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD expresses sorrow over four road deaths in the first days of 2024 and calls on the government to fund the Garda Roads Policing Unit and restore a €150m cut to road maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Original release: Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed now to help support health service – Dillon
SF MLA Linda Dillon says emergency department waiting times across the north are unacceptable, citing 866 people waiting for treatment and 385 waiting over 12 hours, and urges parties to restore the Executive now to fund health services.
Health Issue: Emergency department waiting times figures January 2024 Original release: Executive needed now to help support health service – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Repugnant to equate victim makers with their victims
DUP Human Rights and Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little Pengelly says it is repugnant to treat victim makers the same as their victims, criticising the Victims Commissioner's proposed acknowledgement payment to troubles-bereaved relatives. She says the DUP will not endorse the proposal in its current…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Victims' Commissioner proposal for bereavement payments to relatives of perpetrators Original release: Repugnant to equate victim makers with their victims (opens in a new tab)
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TUV blasts proposed Provo payday for terrorist relatives
TUV leader Jim Allister condemns a proposal by the Victims' Commissioner for £10,000 bereavement payments to relatives of those killed while carrying out attacks, arguing it has no justification. He says the payments should be rejected by the government and that pension delays for innocent victims…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Victims' Commissioner proposal for bereavement payments to relatives of perpetrators Original release: TUV blasts proposed Provo payday for terrorist relatives (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s make 2024 the year of change – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin’s number‑one priority for 2024 is housing, pledging to cut rents and launch the biggest social‑affordable building programme if in government, and calls for a functioning Executive, a Citizens’ Assembly on reunification and Irish leadership on the U
Housing Constitutional affairs Original release: Let’s make 2024 the year of change – Mary Lou McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Respect is a two-way process - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the year ahead carries uncertainty but could bring better times if the right short and long-term decisions are taken. He marks 1994 as the first year both the IRA and loyalist paramilitaries halted their campaigns, and calls for a more stable basis for devolution with…
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: Respect is a two-way process - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong congratulates actor James Martin on his MBE in the New Year's Honours List, on behalf of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, which she chairs. She highlights his Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye and his work with Mencap.
Disability and equality Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths
Ballymoney TUV Councillor Jonathan McAuley expresses shock and sadness at two fatal road collisions in Dunloy and Aghadowey, and appeals for witnesses or dash cam footage to contact police. He also urges drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Dunloy and Aghadowey fatal road collisions December 2023 Original release: Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says the natural environment is depleting rapidly, citing Lough Neagh, and urges urgent action after meeting Ulster Wildlife, hoping a restored Assembly will make nature‑proofing central to government policy.
Environment and climate Issue: Meeting with Ulster Wildlife on nature recovery Original release: John Blair MLA reiterates the need to do better for nature’s recovery (opens in a new tab)
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UUP comment on Irish Government announcement of inter-state legacy case
UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA responds to the Irish Government's decision to bring an inter-state legacy case against the UK Government, saying it is unsurprising given an approaching election. He accuses Dublin of failing to address legacy and says returning to the Stormont House mechanisms is not…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government interstate challenge to UK Legacy Act Original release: UUP comment on Irish Government announcement of inter-state legacy case (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy Act is wrong – but Republic in no position to lecture
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Legacy Act is wrong mainly for granting amnesty, but calls the Republic's international legal action against it shameless hostile meddling. He accuses the Republic of sheltering IRA terrorists and of hypocrisy over Article 2 and the right to life.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government interstate challenge to UK Legacy Act Original release: Legacy Act is wrong – but Republic in no position to lecture (opens in a new tab)
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Interstate case will strengthen challenge to shameful Legacy Act – McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes the Irish Government's decision to bring an interstate case under the European Convention on Human Rights challenging the British Legacy Act. She says the legislation was rushed through despite opposition from victims, families and human rights…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government interstate challenge to UK Legacy Act Original release: Interstate case will strengthen challenge to shameful Legacy Act – McDonald (opens in a new tab)
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Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Ofcom's 2023 Connected Nations report shows the benefits of the £150million public broadband investment the DUP secured in 2017, with 91% of Northern Ireland homes able to get full-fibre.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 report broadband availability Original release: Ofcom report demonstrates benefits of DUP broadband investment (opens in a new tab)
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Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says expanding the safe access zone around Causeway Hospital by 250 metres, which the Northern Trust is considering, will have no effect and further erodes the right to protest. She also criticises abortion providers promoting their work on social media.
Disability and equality Issue: Northern Trust considering extending Causeway Hospital safe access zone by 250 metres Original release: Increasing ‘safe access zones’ boundaries will serve little purpose – Brolly (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area
Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey welcomes an update on City Deal proposals for Health, Education and Leisure provision in Strabane, including a new leisure centre, a North West Regional College campus and a Health Hub.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane City Deal Health, Education and Leisure proposals update Original release: Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter
UUP councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes the Ulster Unionist Party's vaping policy statement and says she has brought a motion to Ards and North Down Council. She calls for a council review of options on disposable vapes, tighter enforcement on illicit imports and sales, and Stormont legislation…
Health Local government Issue: Ulster Unionist Party vaping policy statement Original release: Councillor Linzi McLaren welcomes Ulster Unionist Party Vaping Policy and brings Motion forward to council on the matter (opens in a new tab)
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Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for the Executive to be restored urgently so the Mental Health Strategy can be properly resourced and scrutinised, citing the Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey showing rising mental health concerns among 11-16 year olds.
Health Issue: Young Persons Behaviour and Attitudes Survey publication Original release: Young Persons Survey reinforces need for full implementation of Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes inter-state case on legacy legislation
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes confirmation from the Tánaiste that Dublin will bring an inter-state case against the British Government's legacy legislation. He says the legislation shuts victims out of justice and calls for the challenge to be pursued robustly.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government interstate challenge to UK Legacy Act Original release: SDLP welcomes inter-state case on legacy legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe disappointed over Tandragee 100
TUV party chairman and Cushendall councillor Keith Ratcliffe says he is disappointed the 2024 Tandragee 100 road race will not go ahead, after a last-minute attempt to save it failed. He says the needed road repairs cannot be completed in time and urges efforts to resolve the issues for 2025.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Tandragee 100 2024 race cancellation Original release: Ratcliffe disappointed over Tandragee 100 (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone calls for the Lough Neagh crisis to be a high priority for any new Executive, after a meeting with DAERA on its steering group response to blue-green algae blooms. He says a report with 113 recommendations is due in February 2024 and urges prompt action.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Lough Neagh steering group response and recommendations report Original release: McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive (opens in a new tab)