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McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone calls for the Lough Neagh crisis to be a high priority for any new Executive, after a meeting with DAERA on its steering group response to blue-green algae blooms. He says a report with 113 recommendations is due in February 2024 and urges prompt action.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Lough Neagh steering group response and recommendations report Original release: McGlone: Lough Neagh must be high priority for any new Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: COP28 agreement on fossil fuels lacks substance
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels lacks ambition and is weak without quantified targets. He calls for a watertight just transition plan and a corporate green levy on large companies.
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: COP28 agreement on transitioning away from fossil fuels Original release: Durkan: COP28 agreement on fossil fuels lacks substance (opens in a new tab)
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Who is in charge, presenters or the BBC?
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says a House of Commons motion should compel the BBC to act on its impartiality rules after presenter Gary Lineker’s recent political remarks, urging the Director General to ensure management, not talent, enforces the guidelines.
Other Issue: BBC presenter Gary Lineker political comments Original release: Who is in charge, presenters or the BBC? (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley pays tribute to Syd Millar
DUP MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Syd Millar, recalling him as a gentleman and sporting figure respected in rugby, a Freeman of Ballymena, and offers condolences to his family.
Other Original release: Ian Paisley pays tribute to Syd Millar (opens in a new tab)
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Fall in renewable energy rates in NI extremely disappointing, says Donnelly, following DfE report
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA says it is extremely disappointing that renewable energy's share of electricity fell in the last year, citing a Department for the Economy report showing 47.4% renewable consumption. He calls for a functioning Executive and possible reform of Stormont's institutions…
Environment and climate Issue: Department for the Economy report on NI renewable electricity consumption 2023 Original release: Fall in renewable energy rates in NI extremely disappointing, says Donnelly, following DfE report (opens in a new tab)
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Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says public patience has run out with Warrenpoint Harbour Authority over recurring foul smells from the Port, after meeting senior management. He welcomes an independent investigation and a forthcoming Environmental Officer, and calls for the report to be published…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Warrenpoint Port foul smells independent investigation and Environmental Officer Original release: Warrenpoint says ‘Enough is Enough’ to Harbour Authority – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Adams expresses his sadness at death of Shane MacGowan
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams expresses deep sadness and personal loss at the death of Shane MacGowan, offering condolences to his partner Victoria, his sister Siobhan and family. Adams calls him an extraordinary human being and a great patriot and poet.
Other Original release: Gerry Adams expresses his sadness at death of Shane MacGowan (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, a Committee member, congratulates Sir Robert Buckland on becoming Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. She hopes he will ensure all viewpoints on the panel are heard, and says previous chairs have a mixed record on this.
Other Issue: Sir Robert Buckland elected Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Original release: Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to tighten legal safeguards for existing trees and woodland. Speaking at a Woodland Trust report launch, he cites stronger protection for the oldest trees, tree protection orders, and ancient woodland affected by permitted…
Environment and climate Issue: Woodland Trust report on trees and nature's recovery in Northern Ireland Original release: McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Farry Seeks Re-election for North Down
Alliance's North Down Association has chosen Stephen Farry, the sitting MP for North Down and Alliance Deputy Leader, as its prospective candidate for the revised North Down seat at the forthcoming General Election. Farry says he wants to continue advocating for constituents and pressing for a…
Other Economy and employment Issue: Stephen Farry selected as Alliance candidate for revised North Down constituency Original release: Farry Seeks Re-election for North Down (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs
Green Party NI Councillor Barry McKee welcomes the NIPSO report on tree protection orders, noting only one of 369 reported breaches led to enforcement. He calls on Ards and North Down Council to ensure planning decisions on TPOs comply with the Aarhus Convention on public access and participation.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: NIPSO report on tree protection in the planning system Original release: Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs (opens in a new tab)
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Young Unionist Chair calls for Alliance to own up to ties to Politrip fallout
Ulster Young Unionist Chair Ben Sharkey expresses sympathy to those who lost money after travel firm Politrip collapsed without repaying debts, and calls on the Alliance Party to clarify its ties to the scheme and whether it offered the internships it was linked to.
Other Economy and employment Issue: Politrip financial collapse and non-repayment of debts to young people Original release: Young Unionist Chair calls for Alliance to own up to ties to Politrip fallout (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy expresses deepest condolences to family of Eimir Martin
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy offers sympathy to the Martin family after the death of Eimir Martin, recalling her as a gifted footballer and a lasting inspiration to young players in the Lisnaskea and Derrylin area.
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‘Urgent action plan needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls for an urgent, coordinated action plan to tackle toxic algae in Lough Neagh, following an all-party meeting on the lough. He also backs extending NI Water's remit to cover the lough and public ownership of Lough Neagh.
Environment and climate Issue: All-party meeting on Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: ‘Urgent action plan needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, pledges to fix housing through rent cuts, a three-year ban on rent increases and more homes, and claims a €1.3 billion shortfall now exists in health funding.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont Remembers
DUP Deputy Leader Gavin Robinson MP, with Assembly colleagues, laid a wreath at Parliament Buildings to remember those who died in defence of the nation. He calls for the Remembrance weekend's solemnity to be respected across Northern Ireland.
Other Original release: Stormont Remembers (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes positive report findings on attitudes to electric vehicles
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes a 2022/23 Continuous Household Survey finding that a third of respondents would seriously weigh an e-vehicle for their next purchase. He calls for faster rollout of public EV charge points, warning Northern Ireland is falling…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: 2022/23 Continuous Household Survey electric vehicle attitudes findings Original release: McReynolds welcomes positive report findings on attitudes to electric vehicles (opens in a new tab)