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Alliance Party still calling for full implementation of Protocol -…
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Alliance's calls for full implementation of the NI Protocol are reckless, citing checks on travel from GB, delays and costs for goods, and the EU legal action over chilled meats. He urges Sinn Fein and the SDLP to clarify their positions.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Stephen Farry Talk Back interview on NI Protocol implementation Original release: Alliance Party still calling for full implementation of Protocol -… (opens in a new tab)
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Ludicrous steel tariff must be set aside by Government – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she has written to the Chancellor asking him to suspend the 25% tariff on steel entering Northern Ireland, which arises from the Protocol after EU global import quotas ran out. She warns it will raise construction and housing costs and disadvantage local manufacturers.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: EU steel tariff imposition affecting UK steel movements into Northern Ireland Original release: Ludicrous steel tariff must be set aside by Government – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol puts punitive tax on NI economy
TUV leader Jim Allister says steel producers in Great Britain now face a 25% tariff on construction products sold to Northern Ireland after the EU global import quota was exhausted, and calls for Article 16 to be used immediately.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: EU steel tariff imposition affecting UK steel movements into Northern Ireland Original release: Protocol puts punitive tax on NI economy (opens in a new tab)
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DUP deadlock causing climate delay, says Tennyson
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says the absence of a functioning Assembly is holding back climate action, with Climate Act actions delayed by the DUP's refusal to form an administration. He calls for an urgently restored Executive and a Green New Deal.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: DUP deadlock causing climate delay, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Long secures more EV charging in Belfast
Alliance Councillor Michael Long welcomes the rapid installation of two electric vehicle charging points in the grounds of Belfast City Hall. He says there are still too few across Belfast and calls for more to be rolled out to other council facilities.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Two EV charging points installed at Belfast City Hall Original release: Long secures more EV charging in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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UK-EU talks only way to address steel tariff issue, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry calls on the UK Government and EU to negotiate a new, specific tariff rate quota for steel moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland and the wider EU. He links the 25 per cent tariff to EU steel trade measures and the loss of the UK-specific quota, and says…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: EU steel tariff imposition affecting UK steel movements into Northern Ireland Original release: UK-EU talks only way to address steel tariff issue, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action required to prevent further fish kills after latest incident, says Eastwood
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood calls for DAERA to investigate a reported fish kill at the River Lagan near Dromore and other major fish kills across Northern Ireland to prevent repeats, and renews Alliance's call for an independent Environment Agency.
Environment and climate Issue: River Lagan fish kill at Thorneyford near Dromore Original release: Urgent action required to prevent further fish kills after latest incident, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol provides important protections and its opportunities need to be built upon – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Protocol protects businesses from the worst of Brexit and should be built upon, responding to a Business Brexit Working Group statement. She calls on the British government to drop its Protocol Bill and for renewed EU-UK talks.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Business Brexit Working Group statement on the Protocol Bill Original release: Protocol provides important protections and its opportunities need to be built upon – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd presiding over MoT Fiasco
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd must tackle the MoT testing backlog after a DVA reply failed to set out a realistic plan. She claims July 2022 test numbers match those of 2014 and 2015 and asks why earlier capacity was not increased.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DVA reply on MoT testing backlog and capacity plan Original release: O’Dowd presiding over MoT Fiasco (opens in a new tab)
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Another poll demonstrates growing support for Irish unity- Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a LucidTalk poll showing growing support for Irish unity, particularly among young people, and calls on the Irish government to immediately establish a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity and prepare for referendums.
Constitutional affairs Issue: LucidTalk poll on support for Irish unity, August 2022 Original release: Another poll demonstrates growing support for Irish unity- Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for clarification around the end of free lateral flow tests
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for health Trusts to clarify how ending free lateral flow COVID tests from Monday will affect respite and day‑care provision, urging assurances that these services are restored to pre‑pandemic levels.
Health Disability and equality Issue: End of free lateral flow COVID tests Original release: Armstrong calls for clarification around the end of free lateral flow tests (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey outlines priorities for new PM
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he will seek an early discussion with the incoming Prime Minister on the NI Protocol Bill, arguing any renegotiation with the EU must respect the UK Internal Market and Northern Ireland's place in the Union. He also calls for a UK-wide programme of winter…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership change and impact on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Sir Jeffrey outlines priorities for new PM (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey's priorities for new PM
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he will seek an early meeting with the incoming Prime Minister on the NI Protocol Bill and calls for any renegotiated EU outcome to protect the UK Internal Market. He also urges a UK-wide winter support programme for working families amid cost of living…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership change and impact on NI Protocol Bill Original release: Sir Jeffrey's priorities for new PM (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald brands Vara business claims ‘dishonest and disingenuous’
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says claims by the British Secretary of State that businesses oppose the Protocol are dishonest, arguing most local businesses back it and it is delivering economic benefits. She urges Shailesh Vara to listen locally and urges London to negotiate with the EU in good…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Shailesh Vara claims on business opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Archibald brands Vara business claims ‘dishonest and disingenuous’ (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to meet DFI and contractors on A6 and Dungiven Bypass
Sinn Féin councillor Kathleen McGurk says she, MLA Caoimhe Archibald and Cllr Sean McGlinchey will meet the Department for Infrastructure and the contractor after the planned A6 closure this weekend was postponed, seeking to complete the A6 dualling and Dungiven bypass swiftly while limiting any new
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Postponement of planned A6 closure Original release: Sinn Féin to meet DFI and contractors on A6 and Dungiven Bypass (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd needs to get a grip of MoT fiasco – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd MLA to publish the DVA plan to cut record MOT and driving test waiting times, saying the existing plan has failed and needs rewriting. She also urges the use of Temporary Exemption certificates for motorists affected by the delays.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: MOT testing backlog at DVA centres Original release: O’Dowd needs to get a grip of MoT fiasco – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Tories have no regard for people of the north – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the Tory leadership contest being held in the north 'totally insulting', claiming the Conservatives have no regard for the democratic wishes of people here. He accuses the Conservatives of backing the DUP's blocking of an Executive and of pursuing Brexit-related…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Tory leadership contest events in Northern Ireland Original release: Tories have no regard for people of the north – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses sympathy following A5 death
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley expresses sympathy to the family of a young man killed in an accident on the A5 near Omagh, and pays tribute to the emergency services. She says it is the second fatal A5 crash within a month and calls for the long-overdue A5 upgrade to be delivered.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal A5 collision near Omagh Beltany Road August 2022 Original release: Begley expresses sympathy following A5 death (opens in a new tab)
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Conservative leadership candidates have opportunity to set out their stall on dealing with the Protocol – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA urges Conservative leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to set out how they will resolve the Protocol and cost of living crisis, ahead of a Northern Ireland hustings. He says the EU and UK Government must return to negotiations and that UUP proposals…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Tory leadership contest events in Northern Ireland Original release: Conservative leadership candidates have opportunity to set out their stall on dealing with the Protocol – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Time to ‘supercharge’ town centre regeneration, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for a Green New Deal and investment in town centre regeneration, including EV charging hubs, to boost footfall, decarbonise the economy and create green jobs. He also blames ongoing political deadlock for risking economic growth.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Time to ‘supercharge’ town centre regeneration, says Blair (opens in a new tab)