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Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl, Chair of the All-Party Group on Climate Action, calls for urgent action on plastic pollution after a Tearfund poll found 75% of people in Northern Ireland concerned about global plastic waste. She says she will write to the Environment Secretary to press for a strong…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Tearfund poll on public concern about plastic waste Original release: Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Bell slams those behind petrol bomb attack
Alliance Belfast City Councillor David Bell condemns a petrol bomb attack in East Belfast's Epworth Street area on Sunday night, which he says could have killed three people inside a property, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: East Belfast petrol bomb attack on property Original release: Bell slams those behind petrol bomb attack (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh
Alliance MLA John Blair says a meeting with DAERA officials over blue-green algae near Lough Neagh should include the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, citing rising public concern and calling for clear, evidence-based answers.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae meeting with DAERA and NIEA Original release: Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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ICO audit underlines challenges facing PSNI
DUP Policing Board representative and South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke says an ICO audit of PSNI personal data handling, commissioned in March, found 48 urgent or high priority recommendations and raises questions about when senior ranks knew of concerns before last month's breach.
Justice and policing Issue: ICO audit of PSNI personal data handling findings Original release: ICO audit underlines challenges facing PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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Police did not cause Creggan disturbances – they were the victim
DUP MLA Gary Middleton says it is outrageous that SDLP leader Colum Eastwood suggested police should withdraw from Creggan, Londonderry, after an operation recovering a suspected firearm and pipe bombs. He rejects the suggestion that officers caused the disturbances, calling it cheap, dog-whistle…
Justice and policing Issue: Creggan police operation and disturbances in Londonderry Original release: Police did not cause Creggan disturbances – they were the victim (opens in a new tab)
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Poor satisfaction ratings reinforce need for improved staff conditions at SWAH and elsewhere
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says Northern Ireland hospitals ranking near the bottom of a GMC trainee satisfaction survey, including the South West Acute Hospital, reinforces the need for safe staffing legislation and a functioning Assembly and Health Committee.
Health Issue: GMC trainee satisfaction survey ranking of Northern Ireland hospitals Original release: Poor satisfaction ratings reinforce need for improved staff conditions at SWAH and elsewhere (opens in a new tab)
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Denial of street lighting to Aylesbury and Blackrock residents is untenable
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for an immediate fix to street lighting failures in the Aylesbury and Blackrock developments in South Antrim, which he says a developer has not maintained. He is requesting a site meeting with senior Department for Infrastructure officials and assurances that…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Denial of street lighting to Aylesbury and Blackrock residents is untenable (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers challenges Eastwood comments on NHS
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA responds to SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood's remark that Northern Ireland's health service would embarrass a third world country, calling it insulting to health staff. He calls for financial clarity and multi-year funding to tackle waiting lists and pay parity.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Colum Eastwood's Westminster remarks on Northern Ireland health service Original release: Chambers challenges Eastwood comments on NHS (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart voices concerns over MOT and driving test price hikes.
UUP Infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA voices concerns over announced rises in MOT fees and practical driving test costs, citing booking delays and pressure on struggling motorists. He says he will seek clarification on the reasoning behind the increases.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: MOT and practical driving test fee increases announced Original release: Stewart voices concerns over MOT and driving test price hikes. (opens in a new tab)
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Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says funding for wastewater treatment remains uncertain after recent pollution incidents, citing a letter from the department's former permanent secretary warning of a £112m gap and that living within budget could mean halting treatment. He…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Department for Infrastructure wastewater treatment funding gap warning Original release: Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of budget for school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School highlights need for restoration of Executive, says Alliance representatives
Alliance South Belfast MLAs Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw say the lack of budget to recruit a school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School, after the Education Authority confirmed a recruitment pause continues, shows the Executive must be restored, and they call on the DUP to rejoin…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Education Authority school crossing patrol recruitment pause continues Original release: Lack of budget for school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School highlights need for restoration of Executive, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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We need long term solutions, says Long, welcoming meeting called to discuss Henry Jones Playing Fields incident
Alliance Group Leader Cllr Michael Long welcomes a meeting on Friday between Lisnasharragh councillors, the PSNI and Council representatives about a hoax device found at Henry Jones Playing Fields. He calls for extra security, including more extensive CCTV around the grounds.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Suspicious device found at Henry Jones playing fields, Castlereagh Original release: We need long term solutions, says Long, welcoming meeting called to discuss Henry Jones Playing Fields incident (opens in a new tab)
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Everyone has a part to play in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland, says Egan
Alliance MLA Connie Egan urges wider public response to the Executive Office's Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, now out to consultation, after two research reports on violence against women and girls. She calls for improved Relationship and Sex Education as prevention.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: NI Executive Office violence against women and girls research reports launch Original release: Everyone has a part to play in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to stand with victims to secure truth and justice
DUP Human Rights and Legacy Spokesperson Emma Little-Pengelly says the Commons vote passing the Government's Legacy Bill is a dark day for Troubles victims, condemning immunity for those responsible for serious violence. She vows the DUP will keep standing with victims and seek any chance to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: DUP will continue to stand with victims to secure truth and justice (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein councillor needs to come clean on dissident links
TUV councillor Allister Kyle calls on Sinn Féin Benbradagh councillor Sean McGlinchey to give police a account identifying those behind threatening posters in Dungiven, after McGlinchey was quoted as acting as an intermediary for them. Kyle also urges the PSNI to question him and says he will…
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Dungiven threatening posters and Sean McGlinchey comments Original release: Sinn Fein councillor needs to come clean on dissident links (opens in a new tab)
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British Government Legacy Bill ‘cynical and cruel’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls the British Government's Legacy Bill, passed through Westminster, 'cynical and cruel' for forcing it through despite opposition from victims and others. He calls on the Irish government to pursue an interstate case against Britain.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: British Government Legacy Bill ‘cynical and cruel’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy says he has raised with the British Secretary of State the case for public ownership of Lough Neagh, citing blue-green algae blooms harming wildlife and fishing stocks. He invited the minister to visit and calls for a community partnership to manage the lough.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae blooms and management responsibility Original release: Molloy raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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No perinatal inpatient care for mothers and babies on the island of Ireland – Mark Ward TD & Órlaithí Flynn MLA
Sinn Féin's Mark Ward TD and Órlaithí Flynn MLA say there is a lack of urgency on an inpatient perinatal mental health unit on the island of Ireland, after Departments of Health gave no definitive date. Ward cites a planned 10-bed unit at St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin and calls on…
Health Issue: Departments of Health responses on inpatient perinatal unit timeframe Original release: No perinatal inpatient care for mothers and babies on the island of Ireland – Mark Ward TD & Órlaithí Flynn MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says she met NICCY's chief executive to discuss special educational needs (SEND) shortfalls, citing waiting lists, cuts to mental health funding and failure to implement earlier reports. NICCY reportedly agreed to pass the concerns on and arrange a meeting with the…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica condemns the Legacy Bill passed at Westminster, saying it shows the moral turpitude of the UK Government and grants an effective amnesty to state forces and paramilitaries for conflict-era atrocities.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster passage of the Legacy Bill Original release: Legacy bill shows moral turpitude of the current UK Government - GPNI deputy leader (opens in a new tab)