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In building Irish Sea Border infrastructure HMG is enforcing EU law
TUV leader Jim Allister says new UK Regulations building further Irish Sea Border infrastructure merit detailed study, arguing they impose EU law on Northern Ireland via the Official Controls Regulation under Article 5(4) of the Protocol. He also blames DUP ministers for not using an Executive…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Regulations for further Irish Sea Border infrastructure Original release: In building Irish Sea Border infrastructure HMG is enforcing EU law (opens in a new tab)
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Tories should scrap ‘cruel and callous’ legacy bill – Gerry Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the British Government to scrap the Legacy Bill, which he says would close down truth and justice and place British state forces above the law. He welcomes a commitment from the British Opposition leader to repeal it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill commitment by British Labour leader in Belfast Original release: Tories should scrap ‘cruel and callous’ legacy bill – Gerry Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Ballydugennan resurfacing commitment
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes a Department for Infrastructure commitment to resurface the carriageways and footways in Ballydugennan Villas outside Toome. He says the works will be added to this year's programme if extra funding arrives, otherwise to 2023/24.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballydugennan Villas carriageway and footway resurfacing commitment Original release: Kearney welcomes Ballydugennan resurfacing commitment (opens in a new tab)
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50th anniversary reminds us there’s nothing to celebrate about the IRA
DUP MLAs Gary Middleton and Keith Buchanan mark 50 years since the 1973 killings of RUC officers in Londonderry and Pomeroy, rejecting republican efforts to portray the IRA as noble and calling for the sacrifice of the officers to be remembered.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: 50th anniversary of 1973 RUC killings in Londonderry and Pomeroy Original release: 50th anniversary reminds us there’s nothing to celebrate about the IRA (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey pays tribute to Ballymurphy families and victims for ‘dignified and steadfast’ campaign
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey pays tribute to the Ballymurphy families and victims after a High Court ruling that two men shot in 1971 will be compensated, calling the killings state murder and opposing the British Government's legacy bill.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court compensation ruling for Ballymurphy shooting victims Original release: Maskey pays tribute to Ballymurphy families and victims for ‘dignified and steadfast’ campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy calls for quick progress on A6 road works
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy urges the infrastructure department to press ahead faster with the A6 road to Belfast, after a delegation met officials, citing frustration over delays and an expected 12-week safety phase.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting on A6 road works progress Original release: Delargy calls for quick progress on A6 road works (opens in a new tab)
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Transforming local health services is our priority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes a £9 million investment to upgrade the power supply at Daisy Hill Hospital, part of a wider £20 million plan including a new MRI/CT suite. He calls for an Executive and health minister to be restored now and urges the DUP to end its blockade.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital £9 million power supply upgrade announcement Original release: Transforming local health services is our priority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast is the 50th most congested city in the world - Cllr Mal O'Hara
Green Party councillor Malachi O'Hara responds to a report ranking Belfast 50th most congested city worldwide, blaming successive Executives for failing to invest in public transport and cut car dependence. He says the Assembly's 2020 climate emergency declaration has produced little action, and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Belfast ranked 50th most congested city worldwide report Original release: Belfast is the 50th most congested city in the world - Cllr Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes Labour commitment to repeal Legacy Bill
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes Labour Leader Keir Starmer's commitment to repeal the Legacy Bill, which he says is opposed by all Northern Ireland parties, victims and the Irish Government. Eastwood says SDLP MPs will back repeal at the first opportunity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill commitment by British Labour leader in Belfast Original release: Eastwood welcomes Labour commitment to repeal Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Executive need to invest in health services – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls for a functioning Executive and a health minister to fund GP services and recruit more doctors and nurses, after meeting GP organisations about closures and staff shortages. He urges the DUP to stop obstructing the Executive.
Health Original release: Executive need to invest in health services – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan questions failure to address serious concerns around A6 project
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan raises serious concerns over A6 road safety measures and prolonged delays after a meeting with the Infrastructure Permanent Secretary. He says budget pressures cannot excuse the failure to deliver the project and calls for clarity on a completion date.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Durkan raises A6 road safety and delays with Infrastructure Department Original release: Durkan questions failure to address serious concerns around A6 project (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes major investment for Daisy Hill
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes a £9.2 million Department of Health investment in Daisy Hill Hospital, which will fund an MRI suite and wider service upgrades. He calls for these upgrades to be progressed at pace and kept on track.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital £9.2 million Department of Health investment Original release: McNulty welcomes major investment for Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes announcement on Rathlin ferry operator
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes the announcement of a new operator for the Rathlin Island ferry service, with services due to resume on 13 January. He urges the Department to restore the full service, including vehicle transport, as quickly as possible and to provide longer-term…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service new operator secured Original release: Paisley welcomes announcement on Rathlin ferry operator (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes new operator for Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes the Department for Infrastructure's securing of a replacement operator for the Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry, and that existing staff will keep their jobs. He urges the Department to work with the new provider so the service is fully running as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service new operator secured Original release: McGuigan welcomes new operator for Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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Rathlin Island ferry essential and vital service – McGuigan
Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan says the Department for Infrastructure must quickly put a contingency plan in place to keep a ferry service running between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle after RIFL ceased trading. He calls for the solution to protect islanders, island workers and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: RIFL ceases trading Rathlin Island ferry service Original release: Rathlin Island ferry essential and vital service – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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More public awareness is key to saving lives, says Dickson, marking Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson, marking Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day, shares his experience of surviving oesophageal cancer and urges wider public awareness of symptoms so that people can be diagnosed and treated earlier.
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Rathlin Island ferry service closure greatly disappointing and appropriate contingency measures must be put in place, says O’Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn says she is deeply disappointed that Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd has ceased operating the Ballycastle route and calls for urgent contingency arrangements for islanders. She says she has sought assurances from the Department for Infrastructure on a plan…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: RIFL ceases trading Rathlin Island ferry service Original release: Rathlin Island ferry service closure greatly disappointing and appropriate contingency measures must be put in place, says O’Lynn (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes the success of late night buses in Belfast.
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds welcomes the success of Translink's Christmas late-night bus and train scheme, which carried over ten thousand passengers in Belfast and Derry-Londonderry in December 2022. He calls for permanent late-night services and increased funding, and says he will raise this…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink late night bus and train services festive period ridership Original release: McReynolds welcomes the success of late night buses in Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Hub will be transformative for LGBT+ community
SDLP councillor Séamas de Faoite says a proposed LGBT+ hub in Belfast would be transformative for the city's LGBT+ community after the council launched a public consultation on it. He encourages the public to respond to the consultation.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council LGBT+ hub public consultation launch Original release: de Faoite: Hub will be transformative for LGBT+ community (opens in a new tab)
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Fair pay key to safe staffing our health service – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls on the UK Government to prioritise safe staffing in healthcare at all times, not only during industrial action, and to agree enhanced pay awards for NHS staff. She claims the Independent Pay Review Body recommendation lags behind inflation.
Health Economy and employment Issue: Government legislation on safe staffing during industrial action in healthcare Original release: Fair pay key to safe staffing our health service – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)