Latest releases
Searching a long passage? Find similar statements.
- Environment and climate: remove filter
- Housing: remove filter
- Disability and equality: remove filter
- Infrastructure and transport: remove filter
2,748 releases
-
Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge
SDLP Faughan Councillor Declan Norris welcomes the lodging of a planning application by DAERA to replace Muff Glen Bridge, which was destroyed in 2017 flooding. He urges the DAERA Minister to identify the necessary funding without delay, citing safety concerns for residents and visitors.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Muff Glen Bridge replacement planning application lodged by DAERA Original release: Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge (opens in a new tab)
-
Jim Allister Calls the SDLP and Alliance to Account for Voting to Increase the Cost of Living
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, criticises the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026, saying its carbon charges on Great Britain–Northern Ireland ferries will raise travel and goods costs. He accuses the SDLP and Alliance of…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme maritime extension order 2026 Original release: Jim Allister Calls the SDLP and Alliance to Account for Voting to Increase the Cost of Living (opens in a new tab)
-
Sinn Féin bill removes barriers to accessing social housing – Eoin Ó Broin TD
Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, with Louise O'Reilly and Mark Ward, has introduced the Social Housing Passport Bill 2026 in the Dáil. It would let people move between local authority housing lists and keep their years on the list in cases such as domestic violence, employment or medical needs, and…
Housing Local government Issue: Social Housing Passport Bill 2026 introduced in the Dáil Original release: Sinn Féin bill removes barriers to accessing social housing – Eoin Ó Broin TD (opens in a new tab)
-
Kearney welcomes commencement of major road improvement scheme for Ahoghill Road
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes the start of a £380,000 carriageway and footway upgrade on Ahoghill Road in Randalstown, due for completion by 3 April, and outlines the two-stage lane and daytime closures with a signed diversion.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ahoghill Road Randalstown carriageway and footway improvement scheme Original release: Kearney welcomes commencement of major road improvement scheme for Ahoghill Road (opens in a new tab)
-
Boyle welcomes beginning of work at Meenan Square
SDLP Moor Councillor John Boyle welcomes the start of construction at Meenan Square in the Bogside, calling it a long-awaited step after more than two decades of delay. He says the scheme will provide homes, retail units, office space and a community hub, and hopes it ends years of frustration…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Meenan Square regeneration construction start Original release: Boyle welcomes beginning of work at Meenan Square (opens in a new tab)
-
Commissioning of ADHD services vital, says McReynolds, following publication of ADHD Needs Assessment Report
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds welcomes the ADHD Needs Assessment Report and its proposals for a commissioned ADHD service across Northern Ireland. He calls on the Minister to act on the recommendations and deliver the support people with the condition need.
Health Disability and equality Issue: ADHD Needs Assessment Report publication and commissioned service proposals Original release: Commissioning of ADHD services vital, says McReynolds, following publication of ADHD Needs Assessment Report (opens in a new tab)
-
Ferguson welcomes plan to improve management of drainage and wastewater in Derry
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes a new Living with Water in Derry plan, launched by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, covering river flood alleviation, wastewater treatment upgrades, sewer improvements and natural drainage measures. She says it builds on earlier news on wastewater…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Living with Water in Derry drainage and wastewater plan launch Original release: Ferguson welcomes plan to improve management of drainage and wastewater in Derry (opens in a new tab)
-
Alliance must stop stamping its feet and start building consensus -…
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA responds to Alliance Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir's comments on proposals for a new Environmental Protection Agency, calling on him to seek consensus and bring forward realistic proposals that balance environmental protection with the economy and…
Environment and climate Constitutional affairs Issue: Minister Andrew Muir comments on proposed Environmental Protection Agency Original release: Alliance must stop stamping its feet and start building consensus -… (opens in a new tab)
-
McGrath: 24/7 cross-border Thrombectomy Service would save lives
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath calls on the Health Minister to explore a co-funded 24/7 cross-border thrombectomy service in Belfast and set a realistic timeline, after a 2024 deadline was missed.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Assembly debate on 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service in the North Original release: McGrath: 24/7 cross-border Thrombectomy Service would save lives (opens in a new tab)
-
Murphy welcomes Minister’s commitment to Enniskillen bypass
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's firm commitment to progressing the Enniskillen Bypass, made in the Assembly this week. She says claims that misled the public were reckless and caused needless worry, and states the A4 southern bypass is an Executive project.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Assembly comments on Enniskillen Bypass commitment Original release: Murphy welcomes Minister’s commitment to Enniskillen bypass (opens in a new tab)
-
ADHD services must be improved – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says ADHD services in the north are inadequate, with access depending on location, age and ability to pay privately. Ahead of a party motion, she calls on the Health Minister to work with trusts to set up a regional, uniform service.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services must be improved – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
-
Boylan welcomes funding to help fix our roads
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a nearly £8 million package announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to repair roads, saying it follows £30 million for maintenance announced before Christmas. He says the funding is a swift response to recent road deterioration.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister Kimmins nearly £8 million roads repair funding package Original release: Boylan welcomes funding to help fix our roads (opens in a new tab)
-
Dolan welcomes funding announcement of almost £55 million
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes almost £55 million in funding allocations for road and transport, public sector pay, disability home adaptations and education. She says the Finance Minister is working with the Executive and calls for a multi-year budget to allow departments to plan more…
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Finance Minister's £55 million funding allocations announcement February 2026 Original release: Dolan welcomes funding announcement of almost £55 million (opens in a new tab)
-
Sinn Fein holding back investment in the west of Northern Ireland:…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Department for Infrastructure handing back £6.6million for the Enniskillen Southern Bypass reflects unrealistic climate targets backed by some Assembly parties. She claims the project now has no timetable and that delay will raise costs, and asks how this fits…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Enniskillen Southern Bypass £6.6million funding handback Original release: Sinn Fein holding back investment in the west of Northern Ireland:… (opens in a new tab)
-
Lyons launches Warm Healthy Homes Strategy for Northern Ireland
DUP's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launches the Warm Healthy Homes Strategy 2026-2036 to tackle fuel poverty, saying it has Executive backing and will be paired with a £150million Warm Healthy Homes Fund next year.
Social security and welfare Housing Issue: Warm Healthy Homes Strategy 2026-2036 launch Original release: Lyons launches Warm Healthy Homes Strategy for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
-
Gannon: Dismay at removal of funding for Enniskillen Bypass
SDLP Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Group Leader Adam Gannon says local people are dismayed after Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd confirmed £6.6m has been cut from the Enniskillen Southern Bypass. He says the SDLP will seek firm guarantees that the money is restored quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Enniskillen Southern Bypass £6.6million funding handback Original release: Gannon: Dismay at removal of funding for Enniskillen Bypass (opens in a new tab)
-
Allen welcomes additional disability adaptation funding
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the £6.5 million allocated to the Department for Communities for disability home adaptations. He calls for better support and oversight so adaptations meet specification, and urges the Minister to create a dedicated fund for accessibility in public and community…
Disability and equality Housing Issue: £6.5 million Department for Communities disability adaptations funding Original release: Allen welcomes additional disability adaptation funding (opens in a new tab)
-
Sentencing Review means stronger protections for animals and natural environment, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the launch of a Sentencing Review by Justice Minister Naomi Long, which will examine animal welfare offences and environmental crime. He says stronger penalties are needed for those who harm animals or damage the environment, and cites pollution incidents in South…
Justice and policing Environment and climate Issue: Justice Minister's Sentencing Review on animal welfare and environmental crime Original release: Sentencing Review means stronger protections for animals and natural environment, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
-
Environment Agency delays hindering south Down’s economic potential – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard warns that slow Environment Agency responses to statutory planning consultations are stalling housing, business and community projects in South Down. He has asked Agriculture and Environment Minister Andrew Muir to review the agency's performance and set out an urgent…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Environment Agency delays hindering south Down’s economic potential – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
-
Hunter questions failure to record attendance information about children with SEN
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA questions the Department of Education's failure to record data on children with special educational needs placed on reduced school timetables. She says she will raise it with the Education Minister and press for clear data collection processes.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Department of Education no data on SEN reduced timetables Original release: Hunter questions failure to record attendance information about children with SEN (opens in a new tab)