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Cost of MLA Wages Exceed Half a Million Pounds - Cllr Doyle
Aontú councillor Emmet Doyle of Ballyarnett calls on the UK Secretary of State to halt MLA salaries until a Northern Ireland Executive is formed, saying the wage bill has passed £500,000 while the Assembly is not functioning.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Cost of MLA Wages Exceed Half a Million Pounds - Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Johnson’s time up as PM
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP calls on Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister now, arguing his premiership has been marred by failures over the pandemic, Brexit and the Protocol, and legacy amnesty proposals.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Eastwood: Johnson’s time up as PM (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Irish government's further €40m commitment to the Ulster Canal project, saying it will reopen the waterway between Clones and Upper Lough Erne, connect border communities, and boost tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Irish government €40m funding commitment for Ulster Canal Original release: Murphy welcomes funding for Ulster Canal (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls
Education Disability and equality Original release: Archibald – Welcomes engineering bursary for women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Allowing those who want to form Executive to do so would kick-start devolution, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP calls for reform of the Assembly and Executive, including passing First or deputy First Minister nomination rights to the next largest party and weighted majority voting for cross-community votes, ahead of a Commons adjournment debate.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Allowing those who want to form Executive to do so would kick-start devolution, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says she has contacted Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train service for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so that it also runs from Derry. She argues a Derry service would make the match more accessible for local fans.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's "special" train for the Derry v Galway semi-final, which would run from Belfast rather than Derry, is a deliberate insult to Derry. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and for a Derry-Dublin rail service.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Efforts to undermine Protocol must be unambiguously opposed – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the Protocol is working and protects northern businesses, urging Keir Starmer's Labour to firmly oppose efforts by Johnson and the DUP to weaken it. He also calls on the Irish government to set up a citizens' assembly on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Keir Starmer remarks on the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Efforts to undermine Protocol must be unambiguously opposed – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Why is EU showing more pragmatism towards Putin’s Russia than the UK?
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson questions why the EU takes a more pragmatic approach towards Russia than the UK, citing German Chancellor Scholz's stance on sanctions for goods moving to Kaliningrad and calling for EU flexibility on Northern Ireland Protocol trade checks.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: German Chancellor's comments on EU sanctions for Kaliningrad goods transit Original release: Why is EU showing more pragmatism towards Putin’s Russia than the UK? (opens in a new tab)
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"Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment"
Aontú Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly welcomes the Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement but urges similar urgent action for children awaiting support or assessment. She says the move only reaches pupils with statements, and calls for more staff to improve pupil-to-staff…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister's Special Needs Provision announcement for mainstream schools Original release: "Urgent Action for Children With Special Needs Awaiting Support or Assessment" (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown calls for firm action on fly-tipping in south Belfast, citing residents in Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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Political leaders have a responsibility to plan for Irish unity – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy urges the British government to set out the rules for an Irish unity poll, but says the lack of detail should not stop political leaders from preparing for a referendum and the transition to a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British government criteria for Irish unity poll Original release: Political leaders have a responsibility to plan for Irish unity – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government needs to have ambition for Irish Unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA urges the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly on constitutional change without delay, responding to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar's remarks and calling them lacking in ambition.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Varadkar remarks on Irish unity and Citizens' Assembly Original release: Irish government needs to have ambition for Irish Unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons – “Varadkar should be honest about majority rule ambitions”
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Tánaiste Leo Varadkar should be honest about wanting majority rule, citing his BBC interview and his past distribution of an Irish Times article on a bombed checkpoint, and should apologise for it.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Lyons – “Varadkar should be honest about majority rule ambitions” (opens in a new tab)
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"Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign"
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly welcomes the overturning of Roe v Wade but says the wider campaign must continue, calling for better supports for pregnant women and rejecting claims that pro-life laws would block ectopic pregnancy surgery.
Disability and equality Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: "Overturning of Roe Vs Wade Only Beginning Of Human Rights Campaign" (opens in a new tab)
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Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes Finance Minister Conor Murphy's announced plan to give non-religious marriages equal legal standing with faith marriages and raise the minimum marriage age to 18. She says a public consultation showed a clear majority in favour and urges permanent changes…
Disability and equality Issue: Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces marriage law reforms on non-religious marriage and minimum age Original release: Changes to marriage law reflect changing Northern Ireland, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly welcomes the unanimous council vote to nominate 'Derry Girls' creator Lisa McGee for the Freedom of the City of Derry, making her the first woman to receive the honour. He says a special meeting will now be arranged to confer it.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Lisa McGee Freedom of the City of Derry council vote Original release: Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls for continued government support for the hydrogen sector, particularly to drive innovation and keep Northern Ireland ahead in the industry, after attending the Hydrogen for Life conference in London.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector (opens in a new tab)
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‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says the British government's legacy legislation should be scrapped after two recent court rulings on the McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings. She accuses the government of seeking an amnesty for state forces and of disregarding the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Two recent court rulings on McGurk's Bar and Kathleen Thompson killings Original release: ‘Flawed legacy legislation should be scrapped’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)