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We need clarity on the implementation of the ammonia strategy, says Blair, following news of investigation into DAERA
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection's investigation into DAERA's handling of environmental law around ammonia guidance, and says he will write to the department seeking a timeline for its draft ammonia strategy.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: OEP investigation into DAERA's application of environmental law on ammonia Original release: We need clarity on the implementation of the ammonia strategy, says Blair, following news of investigation into DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Achieving decarbonisation of homes possible but only with cross-Departmental commitment, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says decarbonising homes is possible but needs a concerted cross-Departmental commitment, after hosting the launch of the Forum for a Better Housing Market's New Foundations report on low carbon homes. She backs its suggestions on retrofitting social housing, grants…
Environment and climate Housing Issue: New Foundations: The Route to Low Carbon Homes report launch Original release: Achieving decarbonisation of homes possible but only with cross-Departmental commitment, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to Women’s Aid would be catastrophic, says Egan
Alliance's Connie Egan says cutting Department of Health funding for the Women's Aid Federation, due to end in September 2023, would be catastrophic. She calls for the decision to be reversed, arguing it conflicts with proposed Executive strategies on violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health ending Women's Aid Federation funding from September 2023 Original release: Cuts to Women’s Aid would be catastrophic, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood calls for public service rescue package
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund a rescue package for public services, tied to restoring devolved government, and calls on the DUP to end its Stormont boycott.
Health Original release: Eastwood calls for public service rescue package (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Passport Office should accept Electoral ID cards for applications from North – McCann
Sinn Féin councillor Caoimhín McCann calls on the Irish Passport Office to accept photographic Electoral ID cards for passport applications from the North, saying many people there hold no other ID and are blocked from applying. He has written to the Tánaiste and urges support for an online…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Irish Passport Office should accept Electoral ID cards for applications from North – McCann (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne saddened at death of motorcyclist in Donaghadee
The DUP's Dunne expresses sadness and condolences over the death of a motorcyclist in Donaghadee, saying road dangers are a reminder to all. He pledges to work with police and the infrastructure department to improve road safety.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Donaghadee motorcyclist death Original release: Dunne saddened at death of motorcyclist in Donaghadee (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or racist displays – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns racism and racist displays after a Sunday protest in Portrush that included National Front flags. She says those involved do not represent the people of Portrush or the north coast, and calls for a safe, inclusive society for all, including asylum seekers.
Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: No place for racism or racist displays – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Security alert causing disruption – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Padráig Donnelly says a security alert has disrupted residents near two sites in the area, closing a primary school and a road junction, and urges people to avoid the area and follow police advice.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Security alert and school closure near Church Road, Newtownabbey Original release: Security alert causing disruption – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs need to get to work on Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says MLAs must restore the Executive so the 2021-31 Mental Health Strategy can be funded and implemented, after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report found delivery stalled by budgetary uncertainty.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on Mental Health Strategy implementation Original release: MLAs need to get to work on Mental Health Strategy, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say
Alliance Councillors Richard Stewart and Peter McCully condemn a protest against asylum seekers at the Portrush war memorial, saying those involved represent only an extremely small minority. They call on all political representatives to unite in calling for an end to such protests.
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say (opens in a new tab)
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Tory cuts to health service ‘cruel and immoral’ — Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon condemns further cuts to health funding as cruel and immoral, urging the UK Government to deliver fair pay for health workers and calling for the Assembly to be restored so an Executive can invest in health.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Further health funding cuts announced by British Government Original release: Tory cuts to health service ‘cruel and immoral’ — Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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The DUP has a mandate to finish the job
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, speaking at Stormont after the May local government elections, says the party has a mandate to complete its work, including restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market, and calls for cross-community consensus to move forward.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 local government election results Original release: The DUP has a mandate to finish the job (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Patsy Kelly should have fresh investigation – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley says the family of murdered councillor Patsy Kelly is entitled to a fresh investigation after the Attorney General refused to order a new inquest, citing Police Ombudsman findings on collusion and RUC failures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attorney General refusal of fresh inquest into Patsy Kelly murder Original release: Family of Patsy Kelly should have fresh investigation – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Thank you!
A TUV spokesperson reflects on the 2023 local council election, saying the party grew its council seats by 50% and doubled its first preference vote, while regretting the loss of Harold McKee's Mourne seat and blaming the DUP's Windsor Framework stance for lost seats.
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: Thank you! (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists have no option but to stand firm
TUV leader Jim Allister says unionists must keep Stormont down because the unaltered Protocol would require Stormont to treat GB as a foreign country for internal trade and to administer EU laws. He calls for unionists to stand firm against pressure, criticising the Secretary of State over funding…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont Executive restoration and Protocol stance, May 2023 Original release: Unionists have no option but to stand firm (opens in a new tab)
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Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says continued delay in restoring the Executive is preventing health and social care staff from receiving the £375 million pay award needed to close a £472 million funding gap, and pledges any restored Executive will enshrine legally‑binding guarantees
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive formation delay impacting health pay deal Original release: Stalling on Executive costing vital health service pay deal, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Statement On 2023 Local Government Election
People Before Profit reflects on the 2023 local government election, saying the DUP was outstripped by nationalist opponents and that its two Derry and Belfast council seats were retained. It says the socialist vote was squeezed and vows to fight on.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 local government election results Original release: People Before Profit Statement On 2023 Local Government Election (opens in a new tab)
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‘Public have spoken – time to make politics work for all’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill says the 2023 local council election results show voters want politics to work for all, citing seat gains in Lisburn North, Ballymena, Derry and elsewhere. She calls on the British and Irish Governments to hold an early British-Irish…
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: 2023 local government election results Original release: ‘Public have spoken – time to make politics work for all’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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"North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded"
Aontú Councillor for Mid-Ulster Cllr Denise Mullen calls for the North South Interconnector to be placed underground, not overground, citing 409 pylons, property prices and tourism, agriculture and health concerns. The party says the Irish government should drop the project after the Minister for…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: North South Interconnector Projects of Common Interest list consideration Original release: "North South Interconnector Must be Undergrounded" (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – strengthen our hand
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP urges pro-Northern Ireland voters on the eve of the 2023 local elections to unite behind DUP candidates to strengthen unionism's position and send a message to the Government over the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: 2023 Local Government Election eve appeal to pro-Northern Ireland voters Original release: Sir Jeffrey – strengthen our hand (opens in a new tab)