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We need a rules-based International Protection system where applications are processed in a timely manner – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy TD calls for a rules-based International Protection system with timely processing of applications, condemning racist attacks while criticising government handling of asylum decisions, appeals, deportations and IPAS accommodation during Dáil statements. He also opposes the…
Immigration Housing Issue: Dáil statements on International Protection processing and enforcement Original release: We need a rules-based International Protection system where applications are processed in a timely manner – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes ‘positive’ £100m Belfast Harbour investment
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes a Belfast Harbour investment of over £100 million that will see two offshore wind farms developed, which he says could create up to 300 jobs by 2028. He describes it as positive for Belfast's emissions and economic goals.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Belfast Harbour £100m offshore wind farm investment Original release: Finucane welcomes ‘positive’ £100m Belfast Harbour investment (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan raises concerns over Royal Mail delays
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan calls on Royal Mail to urgently fix ongoing postal delivery delays in mid Ulster, after residents reported letters and important correspondence arriving late. He says he has contacted the company seeking an update on the cause.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Mallaghan raises concerns over Royal Mail delays (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes £100m Belfast Harbour offshore wind farm investment
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Honeyford welcomes £100m Belfast Harbour offshore wind farm investment (opens in a new tab)
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Time to move forward with the redevelopment of Long Kesh – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy urges progress on redeveloping the Long Kesh site, citing Ebrington and Crumlin Road Gaol as models, and says she will write to the Executive's two top ministers seeking an update on Executive Office plans.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Time to move forward with the redevelopment of Long Kesh – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Concerns about a further environmental protection agency need…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen calls on the Agriculture and Environment Minister to explain how his proposed environmental watchdog would be funded and work alongside NIEA and the OEP, warning against duplication and mission creep.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Expert panel report recommending independent Environmental Protection Agency for Northern Ireland Original release: Concerns about a further environmental protection agency need… (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Executive must address impact of holiday homes and short-term lets
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter says the Executive must urgently intervene on holiday homes and short-term lets, which she claims are driving up house prices and rents in rural and coastal areas. She welcomes Assembly backing for a motion she tabled and calls for regulation of the sector.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on short-term holiday let regulation Original release: Hunter: Executive must address impact of holiday homes and short-term lets (opens in a new tab)
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Allen welcomes long overdue action on pavement parking, but stressed enforcement and awareness are key
Ulster Unionist MLA Andy Allen MBE welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' plans to bring in secondary legislation on pavement parking, but warns the measures will fall short without enforcement and awareness. He calls on the Minister to explain how the Department will tackle vehicles that…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pavement parking secondary legislation announcement Original release: Allen welcomes long overdue action on pavement parking, but stressed enforcement and awareness are key (opens in a new tab)
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Tighter rules needed for short-term holiday lets – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson calls for tighter regulation of short-term holiday lets ahead of an Assembly motion on the issue, arguing they can raise house prices and reduce suitable housing supply. She urges the Communities Minister to act without delay and deliver a long-term housing supply plan.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion on short-term holiday let regulation Original release: Tighter rules needed for short-term holiday lets – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart - Chancellor Must Cut Waste of Broken Asylum System Before…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart urges the Chancellor to cut asylum accommodation spending before raising taxes, citing Home Affairs Committee figures on rising costs, Northern Ireland's projected quadrupling to £400 million, and contractor Mears' profit margins.
Immigration Public finance and taxation Issue: Home Affairs Committee report on UK asylum accommodation costs Original release: Lockhart - Chancellor Must Cut Waste of Broken Asylum System Before… (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for a NI Fuel Poverty Strategy now
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges the Communities Minister to publish a targeted fuel poverty strategy before the upcoming Budget, citing National Energy Action NI findings that many households went without heating and that fuel poverty worsens health and mental wellbeing.
Social security and welfare Housing Issue: National Energy Action NI fuel poverty briefing Original release: Armstrong calls for a NI Fuel Poverty Strategy now (opens in a new tab)
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We need more EV charging infrastructure in Belfast, says Long, welcoming progress
Alliance Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Michael Long welcomes council's agreement to begin tendering for the operating model of 42 EV charging stations on council land, after a Sinn Féin deferral. He calls for more charging infrastructure across Belfast to encourage electric vehicle…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast City Council EV charging stations tender decision Original release: We need more EV charging infrastructure in Belfast, says Long, welcoming progress (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Lauren Kendall accuse the DUP and UUP of contradiction after Ards and North Down Borough Council approved its Climate Action Plan while also seeking a rethink of statutory emissions goals, which they say risks delaying progress.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Council Climate Action Plan motion Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 1 November 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Tánaiste U-turn on Chaotic Asylum Process Long Over Due – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, Meath West TD, says Tánaiste Simon Harris's asylum process statement is a U-turn that admits government error, and cites parliamentary question figures on accommodation, backlogs, appeal times, deportations and undocumented arrivals at Dublin Airport.
Immigration Housing Issue: Tánaiste Simon Harris asylum process statement U-turn Original release: Tánaiste U-turn on Chaotic Asylum Process Long Over Due – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes UFU rebuke of DAERA
TUV leader Jim Allister MP welcomes the Ulster Farmers' Union's no confidence motion against the agriculture department DAERA and its minister, saying it matches anger across the farming community. He accuses Minister Muir of failure over nutrient action, ammonia, TB and net zero policy and calls…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Ulster Farmers' Union no confidence vote in DAERA Original release: Allister welcomes UFU rebuke of DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong expresses concern over fare increases for Strangford Ferry
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to raise Strangford Ferry fares for a second consecutive year, warning of harm to commuters, students and outpatients attending Downe Hospital, and asks for the calculation and internal efficiencies behind the rise.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Strangford Ferry fare increase consultation 2025 Original release: Armstrong expresses concern over fare increases for Strangford Ferry (opens in a new tab)
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Blair: Minister Muir has a duty to everyone in Northern Ireland
Alliance DAERA spokesperson John Blair MLA says Minister Andrew Muir must protect the environment for everyone in Northern Ireland, responding to the Ulster Farmers' Union's no confidence vote in the department. He calls the move counterproductive and urges the UFU to work with DAERA on solutions.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Ulster Farmers' Union no confidence vote in DAERA Original release: Blair: Minister Muir has a duty to everyone in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter urges Department to deliver swift resolution to Kilrea bridge closure
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes the Department for Infrastructure taking steps on structural work for the River Bann bridge in Kilrea, closed since September, but calls for dates and deadlines and warns against further delays to reopening.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Kilrea River Bann bridge closure Original release: Hunter urges Department to deliver swift resolution to Kilrea bridge closure (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew comments on changes to how social homes are funded
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says changes to social housing funding must be consulted on and delivered with housing providers, after the Communities Minister announced a major overhaul of housing association grant rates. He says the changes appear to have been made without consulting housing…
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister's housing association grant rate overhaul Original release: Gildernew comments on changes to how social homes are funded (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Cut to Housing Association funding will deliver fewer homes
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says a cut to Housing Association grant, from 54% to 46% of build cost, will lead to fewer homes. He criticises Communities Minister Gordon Lyons for failing to consult the sector.
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Communities Minister's housing association grant rate overhaul Original release: Durkan: Cut to Housing Association funding will deliver fewer homes (opens in a new tab)