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Minister should lift pause on A1 upgrade, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to end her pause on the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme. He says the delay, linked to a separate legal challenge over the A5, is unjustifiable and that work should start immediately.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister pause on A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme Original release: Minister should lift pause on A1 upgrade, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Narrow Water Bridge is the key to unlocking South Down’s enormous economic potential – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says he met the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle on the Narrow Water Bridge project, calling for local projects linked to the crossing to be backed so South Down can gain from jobs and tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Narrow Water Bridge is the key to unlocking South Down’s enormous economic potential – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces start of construction on the Shankill Gateway Public…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces construction has started on the Shankill Gateway Public Realm scheme, funded by the Department for Communities with £3.18million and expected to take about twelve months. The works cover the Lower Shankill Road, with paving, tree planting and wider…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shankill Gateway Public Realm scheme construction start Original release: Lyons announces start of construction on the Shankill Gateway Public… (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly: Executive must provide clarity on Altnagelvin Hospital ED redevelopment
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says the Executive must provide clarity on the Altnagelvin Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt confirmed full works would cost £72.8m and depend on a multi-year budget and a 10-year capital plan.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Altnagelvin Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment cost and funding dependency Original release: Reilly: Executive must provide clarity on Altnagelvin Hospital ED redevelopment (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to host United Ireland public meeting in Cork City – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion announces a public meeting in Cork on 8 May at the Clayton Hotel to discuss what a United Ireland should look like. She calls for EU institutions to engage with the Irish unity debate and to set out what supports they could offer after any successful referendum.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin to host United Ireland public meeting in Cork City – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Thousands of defective cars still on UK roads - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell expresses serious concern after a Department for Transport answer confirmed over 10,000 UK vehicles with potentially defective airbags may still be in use, estimating several hundred are in Northern Ireland. He calls on Stellantis and the DVSA to increase outreach to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Transport confirmation of defective airbag vehicles still on UK roads Original release: Thousands of defective cars still on UK roads - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley
Upper Bann MLA and DUP Director of Campaigns Jonathan Buckley says Northern Ireland requires a return to practical government after a visit to Fermanagh, criticising net zero targets and green taxes as adding to fuel and energy costs. He also accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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We must continue working to strengthen relations with Europe – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says the recent Brussels visit by junior ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting helped deepen EU ties, highlighting funding, student schemes and all‑island economic growth, and pledges Sinn Féin will continue building relationships and pursue a united‑Ireland path –
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Junior Ministers' Brussels visit to strengthen EU relations Original release: We must continue working to strengthen relations with Europe – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for alternative parking site to save Bangor green space
Alliance Councillor Chris McCracken urges Bangor Marine and Ards & North Down Borough Council to find an alternative seafront parking location, arguing that the proposed parking would replace a cherished green space near the Marina as waterfront gardens develop.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Bangor waterfront gardens seafront parking proposal Original release: Alliance calls for alternative parking site to save Bangor green space (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises Taoiseach Micheál Martin over remarks in a recent podcast interview on Irish unity, claiming his approach shows hesitation and a refusal to lead. She calls for planning and a roadmap for unity and says the Shared Island initiative is no substitute…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's podcast remarks on Irish unity Original release: Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Time for realism on unachievable targets: Brett
DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett says Utility Regulator evidence to the Economy Committee shows the 80% renewable electricity target in Northern Ireland climate change legislation is unachievable by 2030. He calls for a discussion of such targets grounded in reality and criticises the…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Utility Regulator evidence to Economy Committee on renewable electricity target Original release: Time for realism on unachievable targets: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says new NISRA trade figures for 2024 show the Windsor Framework is broken, with trade diversion away from Great Britain and a real-terms cut in GB purchases. He calls on the UK Government to implement the Framework's safeguarding provisions, citing newer border measures…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: NISRA 2024 trade figures published on Windsor Framework trade diversion Original release: New Figures demonstrate that the Windsor Framework is Broken, says Jim Allister (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Executive has no plan for NI economy
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the Executive lacks a coherent economic vision and plan, responding to a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth. She cites failures on infrastructure, skills, planning and a multi-year budget, and warns that Local Growth Fund cuts threaten jobs.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Hanna: Executive has no plan for NI economy (opens in a new tab)
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Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest
UUP MP Robin Swann welcomes the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth, calling on the UK Government and NI Executive to remove barriers for business. He urges a broader overarching hub for SME support, a GB representative on the Intertrade UK Board, a clearer NIO economic…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report on economic growth in Northern Ireland Original release: Government and Executive need to deliver to make NI a place where business is supported and confident to grow and invest (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl says investment in renewable energy would lead to cheaper bills for households
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA questions why the DUP, UUP and TUV want to roll back renewable energy targets, arguing investment would cut household bills. She calls on the Economy Minister to urgently deliver a plan to end reliance on fossil fuels ahead of an Alliance Assembly…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on renewable energy investment and fossil fuel reliance Original release: Nicholl says investment in renewable energy would lead to cheaper bills for households (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams welcomes the claimants' decision to drop their civil case against him in London, saying it ends a case he argues should not have been pursued. He maintains he rejected all claims during his evidence and calls for renewed focus on a peaceful route to a united…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Claimants discontinue London civil case against Gerry Adams Original release: Gerry Adams comments on claimants’ decision to end London case (opens in a new tab)
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Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll criticises the Finance Minister's voluntary developer contributions scheme as toothless, arguing it lets developers off the hook while about 50,000 families wait for social housing blocked by infrastructure shortfalls. He calls for profitable property…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Finance Minister's voluntary developer contributions scheme for infrastructure Original release: Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook (opens in a new tab)
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Introduction of developer contributions will help unlock more new properties – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of voluntary developer contributions, with the funds used to upgrade wastewater infrastructure where capacity shortages are blocking new builds. He says it will complement recent housing unlocks.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister announcement on developer contributions for wastewater upgrades Original release: Introduction of developer contributions will help unlock more new properties – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams, speaking on the final day of the London civil case, says he is limited in what he can discuss but came to reject the allegations against him. He calls for Irish unity under the Good Friday Agreement and accuses the Taoiseach of refusing to honour a referendum on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Gerry Adams London civil case first day Original release: Gerry Adams comments on last day of London Civil Case (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister welcomes recognition for Wrightbus
TUV MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus being ranked the top supplier on a major UK public sector bus and coach procurement framework. He says this backs UK manufacturers and urges government to push public purchasing towards UK-made buses.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus ranked top supplier on UK public sector bus framework Original release: Jim Allister welcomes recognition for Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)