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Chancellor’s statement a “huge gamble” – Aiken
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA calls the Chancellor's mini-budget statement a radical change worth over £105bn, warning of growth risks and long-term debt. He welcomes income tax, national insurance and corporation tax changes for Northern Ireland and calls for enterprise zones here.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss 2022 budget announcement Original release: Chancellor’s statement a “huge gamble” – Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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Trickle down economics Is madness, says Alliance
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP calls the Chancellor's financial statement 'shameful and reckless', arguing its tax cuts and deregulation will benefit the wealthiest, increase borrowing and weaken public finances. He calls for a greater windfall tax and a Green New Deal instead.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss 2022 budget announcement Original release: Trickle down economics Is madness, says Alliance (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Mini-budget by millionaires for millionaires
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the British government's mini-budget, unveiled by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, is a budget for the wealthy, criticising the removal of the cap on bankers' bonuses and the £100 extra for oil heating users in the North.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss 2022 budget announcement Original release: Eastwood: Mini-budget by millionaires for millionaires (opens in a new tab)
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A Billionaire’s Budget
People Before Profit criticises the new Tory budget under Liz Truss as favouring the rich through tax cuts while cutting benefits, and urges workers to organise against it. It promotes upcoming cost-of-living protests in Belfast and Derry.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Liz Truss 2022 budget announcement Original release: A Billionaire’s Budget (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald condemns Tory decision to lift fracking ban
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns the British government's decision to lift its fracking ban, calling for a legislative prohibition of fracking and petroleum licensing in Northern Ireland. She blames the economy minister's inaction and the DUP's Executive boycott for blocking such a measure.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Government lifts fracking moratorium in England Original release: Archibald condemns Tory decision to lift fracking ban (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes reverse in National Insurance rise
DUP MP Sammy Wilson welcomes the Chancellor's decision to reverse the 1.25% National Insurance rise from 6 November, saying it returns money to workers. He says the party opposed the increase and had proposed its reversal, and calls for a larger Tax-Free Childcare increase and a stronger windfall…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Reversal of the 1.25% National Insurance rise from 6 November Original release: Wilson welcomes reverse in National Insurance rise (opens in a new tab)
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‘Executive needed to tackle cost-of-living emergency’ – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson calls for an Executive to be formed immediately to tackle the cost-of-living emergency, saying the British government's support falls short and criticising the DUP's refusal to form one.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Cost-of-living emergency and calls for Executive formation, September 2022 Original release: ‘Executive needed to tackle cost-of-living emergency’ – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Louise O’Reilly TD visits Belfast Harbour to discuss offshore wind energy
Sinn Féin spokesperson Louise O'Reilly TD says she is visiting Belfast Harbour with an Oireachtas delegation to examine skills, labour, infrastructure and investment needed for a wind energy base. She cites the National Port Study finding that Belfast Harbour alone is ready for offshore wind…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Wind Energy Ireland report on Irish ports' offshore wind readiness Original release: Louise O’Reilly TD visits Belfast Harbour to discuss offshore wind energy (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent action needed to address care package waiting lists’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for urgent action on rising care package waiting lists after Department of Health figures showed a jump of over 60% in people awaiting home care since last October. He calls for an Executive to agree a three-year budget and invest an extra £1 billion in health…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland home care package waiting list increase figures Original release: ‘Urgent action needed to address care package waiting lists’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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MPs secure commitment on legislation assisting businesses in NI
DUP MPs Carla Lockhart and Ian Paisley say they pressed Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg on support for Northern Ireland households and businesses reliant on heating oil, and welcome his commitment to legislation by the end of October, backdated to 1 October. Lockhart calls the £100 payment…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Business Secretary commitment on heating oil support legislation Original release: MPs secure commitment on legislation assisting businesses in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council
Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces that Rachel Woods has been co-opted to fill the Holywood and Clandeboye seat on Ards and North Down Borough Council, succeeding Lauren Kendall. Woods says she will push for community energy projects, warmer homes and youth representation.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods co-option to Ards and North Down Borough Council Original release: Green Party NI announces co-option of Rachel Woods to Ards and North Down Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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£100 Home heating oil payment falls short of what’s needed – Allen
UUP Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MLA says a one-off £100 UK Government payment for home heating oil users falls short of the support needed, and calls for medium to long-term solutions. He also urges a business energy support scheme for Northern Ireland matching the one announced for GB.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £100 home heating oil payment announcement by British Government Original release: £100 Home heating oil payment falls short of what’s needed – Allen (opens in a new tab)
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It is a ‘false economy’ not to invest in home care, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says failing to fund domiciliary care is a poor financial choice, citing figures showing home care package waiting numbers rose over 60% since October 2021. She calls for step-down care, minimum visit durations and better staff conditions, and says a…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland home care package waiting list increase figures Original release: It is a ‘false economy’ not to invest in home care, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Schools feeling pressure from cost of living emergency
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan warns schools face a deepening cost of living crisis, citing Education Authority advice of a threefold rise in heating costs. He calls on the Education and Finance Ministers to fund schools for heating bills and on the Education Authority to publish a support…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Education Authority advice on schools' heating cost increases Original release: McCrossan: Schools feeling pressure from cost of living emergency (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Minister’s response on small business support “woefully inadequate”
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says Economy Minister Gordon Lyons's reply to her question on small business support is inadequate, noting he set out no new schemes of his own. She calls for urgent aid for businesses facing winter closures and job cuts, and backs a business sector plan seeking…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Economy Minister's response on small business support to SDLP question Original release: McLaughlin: Minister’s response on small business support “woefully inadequate” (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Government must rethink home heating oil support
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna urges the UK Government to provide proper support for households reliant on home heating oil ahead of the Chancellor's mini-budget, calling the proposed £100 support inadequate. She reiterates the SDLP's plan for a 1000-litre home heating oil voucher scheme.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £100 home heating oil payment announcement by British Government Original release: Hanna: Government must rethink home heating oil support (opens in a new tab)
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£100 oil payment ‘woefully inadequate’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the £100 payment to households reliant on home heating oil is woefully inadequate, as it does not cover even 100 litres at current prices. She calls for the support to be reviewed and urges an Executive to be formed quickly so ministers can deliver it.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: £100 home heating oil payment announcement by British Government Original release: £100 oil payment ‘woefully inadequate’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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SF and Alliance playing politics with genuine fears - Brett
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett accuses Sinn Féin and Alliance figures of misleading the public by claiming a functioning Assembly could lower energy prices. He points to a joint letter from devolved Finance Ministers asking the UK Government for a scheme and to a £190m energy cost pressure.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Devolved Finance Ministers letter to Chancellor on energy costs Original release: SF and Alliance playing politics with genuine fears - Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD
Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan, who chairs the Oireachtas enterprise committee, urges the government to boost investment and planning reform for offshore wind, ahead of a committee visit to Belfast Harbour, the only one of 13 major Irish ports ready for offshore wind construction.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Wind Energy Ireland report on Irish ports' offshore wind readiness Original release: Government must deliver on wind energy potential to reduce bills and meet climate targets – Maurice Quinlivan TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘Executive needed urgently to start fixing health service’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for a new Executive without delay to tackle health service problems, including recruiting more doctors and nurses, cutting waiting lists and investing in cancer and mental health care. He blames the DUP's refusal to let the Assembly and Executive function for…
Health Issue: Health minister Robin Swann meeting on Executive formation and health service pressures Original release: ‘Executive needed urgently to start fixing health service’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)