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Community Transport Providers Left Behind
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Andrew Muir criticise the Department for Infrastructure's one-month extension of community transport funding, warning it leaves providers facing staff redundancy notices. Muir says he has written to the department's Permanent Secretary about its budget position.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: DfI one-month community transport funding extension Original release: Community Transport Providers Left Behind (opens in a new tab)
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Parties need to explain rejection of enhanced health provision for public, say Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Andrew Muir and Paula Bradshaw urge other parties to explain their rejection of proposed enhanced urgent care at a new Dundonald centre, which they say would ease pressure on the Ulster Hospital emergency department.
Health Issue: Council debate on proposed Urgent Care Centre at Ulster Hospital Original release: Parties need to explain rejection of enhanced health provision for public, say Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Lollipop men and women face the axe under EA plans – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart calls the Education Authority's freeze on recruiting School Crossing Patrol staff, including temporary cover, 'madness', warning it will increase safety risks at schools. She says she has urged the EA to rethink, and that MLA Diane Dodds will raise it again at a meeting.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Education Authority freeze on School Crossing Patrol recruitment Original release: Lollipop men and women face the axe under EA plans – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey establishes consultative group
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says he has established a consultation group with political, legal and business experience to consult across Northern Ireland on the Windsor Framework, reporting back by the end of March.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework publication and DUP consultation group Original release: Sir Jeffrey establishes consultative group (opens in a new tab)
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Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry - Aontú
Aontú's Daniel Connolly, Armagh DEA Rep, announces a public meeting in Newry on 13 March at 7.30pm, where Peadar Tóibín and local representatives will address rising living costs, council rates and Daisy Hill services.
Economy and employment Health Original release: Cost-of-Living Public Meeting on March 13th at 7.30pm in Newry - Aontú (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech at centenary commemoration of Ballyseedy massacre
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the state to acknowledge the truth about the Ballyseedy massacre and amend the Dáil record, marking the centenary of the eight Republicans killed.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballyseedy massacre centenary commemoration Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech at centenary commemoration of Ballyseedy massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the passing of Rita O’Hare
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the death of Rita O'Hare, who died at her home in Dublin, and offers condolences to her husband Brendan and family. She describes Rita's roles in Sinn Féin, the Peace Process and US support work.
Other International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD announces the passing of Rita O’Hare (opens in a new tab)
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High time SF & Alliance leaders apologised for ‘rigorous…
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says Michelle O'Neill and Naomi Long should apologise for backing strict enforcement of the NI Protocol during their September 2020 Dublin visit. She claims their pro-Protocol stance put EU approval ahead of Northern Ireland's interests.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: High time SF & Alliance leaders apologised for ‘rigorous… (opens in a new tab)
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TUV launch social media publication contrasting Government spin with legal reality
TUV leader Jim Allister launches a social media publication setting out what he calls the real legal position of the Windsor Framework against Government claims. He argues the deal leaves Northern Ireland tied to the EU and Republic of Ireland single market and customs rules, and says it falls…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework TUV social media publication launch Original release: TUV launch social media publication contrasting Government spin with legal reality (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State makes good case against Windsor whitewash
TUV's Matthew Armstrong, a Ballymena councillor and party vice-chair, says the Secretary of State's Good Morning Ulster interview showed the Stormont Brake would not reliably block EU law, calling the Windsor deal merely a renamed Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's Good Morning Ulster interview on Stormont Brake Original release: Secretary of State makes good case against Windsor whitewash (opens in a new tab)
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Plenty of sophistry but no sovereignty reclaimed
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Windsor Framework has not changed the Protocol, arguing that its adjustments are limited to tinkering because they cannot alter the Protocol's essential elements, which keep EU law, the ECJ and the Irish Sea border in place. He says the Prime Minister reclaimed…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU Windsor Framework agreement and Stormont Brake Original release: Plenty of sophistry but no sovereignty reclaimed (opens in a new tab)
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We will take our time to fully interrogate detail of Windsor Framework - Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the party will take time to scrutinise the Windsor Framework, noting the legal text, Stormont Brake details and Northern Ireland Act changes are still awaited, and will consult business and stakeholders before deciding.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Windsor Framework TUV social media publication launch Original release: We will take our time to fully interrogate detail of Windsor Framework - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Net-zero advice reinforces need for urgently restored Executive, says Tennyson
Alliance Climate Change Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the Climate Change Committee’s carbon‑budget advice underlines the urgent need to restore the Northern Ireland Executive, arguing ministerial direction is essential to meet the 2050 net‑zero target.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: CCC first three Carbon Budgets advice for NI Original release: Net-zero advice reinforces need for urgently restored Executive, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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£25 vote of confidence for Wrightbus: Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley welcomes a major order for Wrightbus in Ballymena to supply 117 zero-emission buses to councils in the North of England, following £25.3million Government investment. He credits lobbying and the workforce and congratulates the company.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus order for 117 zero-emission buses from North of England Original release: £25 vote of confidence for Wrightbus: Paisley (opens in a new tab)
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"Closure of Maternity Services Will Put Lives at Risk"
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly urges people to respond to the Causeway Maternity Unit consultation before its 3 March 2023 closing date, after a listening event where she voiced concern about the process and the proposed closure of maternity services.
Health Issue: Causeway Maternity Unit consultation and listening event Original release: "Closure of Maternity Services Will Put Lives at Risk" (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent restoration of the Assembly and Executive needed to facilitate public inquiry for victims of mother and baby homes in NI, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister calls for urgent restoration of the Stormont institutions so a public inquiry into mother and baby homes can proceed, after a Dáil-passed redress scheme in the Republic. She blames the DUP's boycott and says draft inquiry legislation should be progressed…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dáil passes mother and baby homes redress scheme Original release: Urgent restoration of the Assembly and Executive needed to facilitate public inquiry for victims of mother and baby homes in NI, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe responds to Lord Frost comments on Protocol deal
TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe welcomes Lord Frost's Daily Telegraph comments, saying the Windsor Framework is the Protocol renamed and that the Stormont brake is narrow, with Westminster holding the final say.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Lord Frost Daily Telegraph comments on Windsor Framework Original release: Ratcliffe responds to Lord Frost comments on Protocol deal (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein welcoming conclusion to process they said could never happen
DUP East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons says Sinn Féin's welcome of the Windsor Framework is only possible because of DUP pressure, and calls on Michelle O'Neill to apologise for pushing the EU to fully enforce the NI Protocol. He says the DUP will scrutinise the framework's texts against its seven tests.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU Windsor Framework agreement and Stormont Brake Original release: Sinn Fein welcoming conclusion to process they said could never happen (opens in a new tab)
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Concerns raised with plan to end Minor Injuries services in Ards
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee for Bangor West raises concerns about the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust's plan to end Minor Injuries services at Ards Community Hospital. He says the consultation was flawed and exclusionary, calls for investment in Bangor and Ards hospitals instead…
Health Issue: South Eastern Trust plan to end Minor Injuries services at Ards Community Hospital Original release: Concerns raised with plan to end Minor Injuries services in Ards (opens in a new tab)
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Translink commitment to Feasibility Study on Knockmore Line is great news says Honeyford
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford welcomes Translink's commitment to a feasibility assessment of reviving the Knockmore to Antrim railway, arguing it could boost growth by linking Lisburn, Ballinderry and Glenavy to the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink commitment to Knockmore Line feasibility study Original release: Translink commitment to Feasibility Study on Knockmore Line is great news says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)