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Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
The party calls for independent mediation over Drumcree, citing failure to serve the people of Garvaghy Road. Lesley Veronica and Cllr Brian Smyth comment.
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Drumcree dispute Original release: Green Party call for independent mediation as Drumcree "fails" the people of Garvaghy Road
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Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
Cllr Flynn calls for Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding. He says this funding should be used to protect and improve public transport in Northern Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Barnett consequentials announcement Original release: Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
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The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
The party criticises the Department for the Economy's handling of Ulster University's funding, putting 450 jobs at risk. The party Leader, Mal O'Hara, calls for Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to explain her plan for higher education in Northern Ireland.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
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Harkin: Stormont Failing Statutory Responsibility Of ‘Ensuring Availability Of Good Quality And Affordable Housing’
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Stormont is failing its statutory responsibility to ensure good quality and affordable housing, calls for a mass social and affordable housing build.
Housing Public finance and taxation Original release: Harkin: Stormont Failing Statutory Responsibility Of ‘Ensuring Availability Of Good Quality And Affordable Housing’
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The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
People Before Profit welcomes the French Left's election success, saying it shows the importance of rallying around radical demands to defeat the Far Right.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit says congestion charges would create class barriers and calls for free, frequent public transport in city centres, estimating a €1 billion programme could fund it and remove the need for charges.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
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People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Translink workers are right to strike and have full support, condemns a 0% pay offer, calls for real pay rises and proper funding for hospitals, GPs, schools and transport, and commends UNITE, GMB and SIPTU.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
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We Need An All-Ireland Push For Better Wages
People Before Profit calls for a coordinated public‑sector ballot for action in the Republic, urging a full‑scale wage fight after the upcoming January 18 strike in Northern Ireland and demanding a minimum 7.5% pay rise.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: We Need An All-Ireland Push For Better Wages
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Public Sector Strike 18 Jan 2024
People Before profit expresses solidarity with public sector workers striking on January 18, calling for coordinated action to achieve fair pay and conditions and urging Stormont to guarantee workers' demands in any deal.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Public Sector Strike 18 Jan 2024
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Carroll: Take To The Streets To Oppose Tory Budget
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says communities must ready themselves to resist the £30bn public spending cuts and new taxes announced in the autumn budget, urging street protests and a richer‑pay‑their‑way approach to protect services.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Carroll: Take To The Streets To Oppose Tory Budget
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After Truss: Why An Assembly Election? We Need A General Election To Get Rid Of The Tories!
People Before Profit says a general election is needed to get rid of the Tories, rather than an Assembly election in the North.
Constitutional affairs Original release: After Truss: Why An Assembly Election? We Need A General Election To Get Rid Of The Tories!