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DFI must start taking active travel seriously, says McReynolds
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says the Department for Infrastructure must take active travel seriously after an Audit Office report found underspend and missed targets. He calls for a detailed timetable of aims and stakeholder involvement.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office active travel report Original release: DFI must start taking active travel seriously, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy welcomes ‘transformative’ Teaching and Student Centre project at Magee
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Ulster University's search for a contractor to build a Teaching and Student Centre at its Magee Campus in Derry, funded by £29m from the Shared Island Fund. He says it will expand north west higher education and strengthen links with Atlantic Technical…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ulster University Magee Teaching and Student Centre contractor tender Original release: Delargy welcomes ‘transformative’ Teaching and Student Centre project at Magee (opens in a new tab)
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New guidance to tackle unfinished roads in housing developments welcomed – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes revised Department for Infrastructure guidance aimed at preventing housing estates from being left with unadopted roads, footpaths and streetlights. He says it sets a clear start point for enforcement, backdated to developments bonded from January 2024.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Revised guidance on unadopted roads in housing developments Original release: New guidance to tackle unfinished roads in housing developments welcomed – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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‘We cannot put a price on saving lives’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley calls on all parties to work together to deliver the A5 road project, which she says will save lives. She says the Department's appeal against the latest legal challenge will be heard in December and that Sinn Féin will work with all parties to get it built.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: ‘We cannot put a price on saving lives’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on Vehicle Taxing Reform - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes a commitment from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to review the requirement for hard copy proof of insurance when taxing vehicles at Post Offices in Northern Ireland. He says the minister has directed officials to explore introducing Continuous Insurance…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Minister Kimmins review of hard copy insurance requirement for vehicle tax Original release: Progress on Vehicle Taxing Reform - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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UNADOPTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls for more to be done
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA gives a qualified welcome to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's new enforcement guidance on unadopted developments, but says it only applies from January 2024 and calls on the Department for Infrastructure to resolve existing estate cases.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Revised guidance on unadopted roads in housing developments Original release: UNADOPTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls for more to be done (opens in a new tab)
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‘Moratorium on new mineral licenses pending the completion of assessments welcome’ – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's decision to halt new mineral licensing while environmental and habitats assessments are carried out, after awarding that assessment work to Tetra Tech RPS.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Moratorium on new mineral licences pending environmental assessments Original release: ‘Moratorium on new mineral licenses pending the completion of assessments welcome’ – McAleer (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan calls on Irish government to support efforts to restore Lough Neagh
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan urges Dublin to back Stormont's efforts against recurring blue-green algae in Lough Neagh, raised at a Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement meeting. He asks whether Shared Island Unit funds could go towards the Executive's Lough Neagh Action…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae recurrence Original release: Mallaghan calls on Irish government to support efforts to restore Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness
Alliance housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes changes in court practice, including at bail hearings, that allow more time for support to be arranged before people leave prison. She credits Justice Minister Naomi Long for expanding prison-based advice on benefits and housing.
Housing Justice and policing Issue: Courts change approach to prisoner release and homelessness prevention Original release: Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs SDLP call for progress on A5
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Assembly's backing of his party's Opposition Day motion calling for construction of the A5 Western Transport Corridor to begin in this mandate, urging Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to act quickly ahead of a December court appeal.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly Opposition Day motion on A5 Western Transport Corridor construction Original release: Assembly backs SDLP call for progress on A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says her party remains committed to building the A5 ahead of an Assembly debate on Monday calling for the project to progress. She cites lives saved and faster journeys to Dublin, welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's appeal against a ruling that blocked the road, and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Pedestrianisation of Hill Street must be made permanent
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls for Hill Street in Belfast to be permanently pedestrianised, questioning the need for another six-month experimental scheme announced by the Infrastructure Minister. Councillor Carl Whyte seeks details on enforcement.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces experimental Hill Street pedestrianisation scheme Original release: O’Toole: Pedestrianisation of Hill Street must be made permanent (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes launch of Peatlands Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes the DAERA launch of its Peatlands Strategy as a step towards protecting and restoring bogs. She calls for a just transition, full engagement of communities including turbary rights holders, and Minister Muir to work with his southern counterpart on…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Peatlands Strategy launch Original release: Finnegan welcomes launch of Peatlands Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes Northern Ireland's first Peatland strategy, published by Minister Muir
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the publication of Northern Ireland's first Peatland Strategy by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, saying it sets five objectives and 26 actions to tackle pressures on peatlands and enable restoration.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Peatlands Strategy launch Original release: Blair welcomes Northern Ireland's first Peatland strategy, published by Minister Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reinstating the Knockmore Line to Belfast International Airport could transform the regional economy and ease transport pressures, and welcomes its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail review.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Knockmore Line inclusion in All-Island Strategic Rail review Original release: Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth
UUP Finance spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA welcomes the draft George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, which he says could unlock £200 million in private investment. He calls for airports to be allowed to develop free of planning restrictions so they attract more passengers instead of…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: George Best Belfast City Airport draft Master Plan 2040 unveiling Original release: Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister can’t repeat A5 mistakes
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Infrastructure Minister must act to prevent a repeat of the court decision that stopped the A5 upgrade, welcomes the appeal being set for December and the AERA Minister’s intervention.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: McCrossan: Minister can’t repeat A5 mistakes (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: North Belfast must be prioritised in next phase of Belfast Bikes
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte urges North Belfast be prioritised in the expansion of Belfast Bikes as Beryl Bikes launches the new-look scheme, calling for the Antrim Road docking station to serve local residents and for Translink to help fund the planned Duncrue station.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Bikes relaunch by Beryl Bikes and Belfast City Council Original release: Whyte: North Belfast must be prioritised in next phase of Belfast Bikes (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Lyons welcomes the construction of social homes in Cushendall
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visited a 34-home social housing phase at Kilnadore Brae in Cushendall and announced the development will be named Lir View, chosen from pupils' suggestions in local primary schools.
Housing Issue: Lir View social housing naming at Kilnadore Brae, Cushendall Original release: Minister Lyons welcomes the construction of social homes in Cushendall (opens in a new tab)
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Ennis welcomes removal of RDF from Warrenpoint
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes the removal of Refuse Derived Fuel from Warrenpoint Port, crediting sustained local and party pressure, including Sinn Féin's July resignation from the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority board. She says only odourless Solid Recovered Fuel will now be stored there.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Refuse Derived Fuel removal from Warrenpoint Port Original release: Ennis welcomes removal of RDF from Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)