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Time is running out for Environment Improvement Plan publication, says Blair
John Blair, Alliance’s Agriculture and Environment spokesperson and MLA, says the Department’s decision to postpone the Environment Improvement Plan until December, caused by Stormont’s collapse, threatens urgent action on flooding, algal blooms and biodiversity loss, and urges immediate restoration
Environment and climate Issue: Deferral of Environment Improvement Plan publication Original release: Time is running out for Environment Improvement Plan publication, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Tennyson welcomes financial package from Secretary of State for those affected by recent floods, but says long-term investment needed
Alliance Upper Bann MLA and Finance Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson welcomes a £15million Secretary of State support package for areas hit by recent flooding in Downpatrick, Newry and Portadown. He says it is a start but calls for long-term investment led by an Executive in climate adaptation, flood…
Environment and climate Public finance and taxation Issue: British government flooding funding announcement November 2023 Original release: Tennyson welcomes financial package from Secretary of State for those affected by recent floods, but says long-term investment needed (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne saddened by death of Dr Bill Woods OBE - missionary to Brazil
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne expresses sadness at the death of missionary and medical doctor Dr Bill Woods OBE, who worked on leprosy control in Brazil, and offers sympathy to his family and friends.
Other Health Original release: Dunne saddened by death of Dr Bill Woods OBE - missionary to Brazil (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to David Hilditch
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP and DUP Chairman Lord Morrow offer condolences after former East Antrim MLA David Hilditch died, paying tribute to his public service across Carrickfergus, East Antrim and the Assembly.
Other Local government Original release: Sir Jeffrey pays tribute to David Hilditch (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland once the Assembly returns, after an Ombudsman report found no prosecutions for tree preservation order breaches. He says the Bill will cover stronger protection for ancient…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Public Service Ombudsman report on tree preservation order enforcement Original release: McReynolds to bring Private Member's Bill to strengthen protections for trees and woodland (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell congratulates those involved with “Big Pat” statue
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has tabled a motion in Parliament congratulating the Friends of Big Pat Committee and others behind a statue of goalkeeper Pat Jennings, due to be unveiled in Newry next week.
Other Issue: Pat Jennings statue unveiling in Newry Original release: Campbell congratulates those involved with “Big Pat” statue (opens in a new tab)
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Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye
The Green Party NI in Ards and North Down announces Lauren Kendall as its new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye, replacing Rachel, with Cllr Kendall pledging a focus on sustainability, community voices and urgent action on climate breakdown.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Lauren Kendall announced as new Councillor for Holywood and Clandeboye (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes high court decision to quash DAERA’s badger cull decision
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the High Court decision quashing DAERA's badger cull plan under its bovine TB strategy, saying TB can be controlled through cattle movement controls and test-vaccinate-remove methods instead. He calls for a minister to be appointed to produce a more ethical strategy.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: High Court quashes DAERA badger cull decision on bovine TB Original release: Alliance welcomes high court decision to quash DAERA’s badger cull decision (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls for greater effort in maximising recycling opportunities
Alliance's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for Northern Ireland to lead on recycling after touring local recycling facilities with Keep Recycling Local. He urges councils to shift away from co-mingled collections toward separation at source, which he says gives better…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Blair calls for greater effort in maximising recycling opportunities (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative
Councillor Rachel Woods will resign at the end of October, standing down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative after seven years of service as a councillor and former MLA, to take up a new role.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Rachel Woods resignation as Holywood and Clandeboye councillor Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods to stand down as Holywood and Clandeboye representative (opens in a new tab)
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Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally
Alliance MLA John Blair, South Antrim, says DAERA, NIEA and other agencies must tackle the Lough Neagh algae crisis long term and calls for a DAERA-led inter-departmental action plan. He backs an independent Environmental Protection Agency and urges the DUP to let ministers return to work.
Environment and climate Issue: Save Lough Neagh rally in Belfast Original release: Action plan and independent EPA crucial to protecting our natural environment, says Blair, following Save Lough Neagh rally (opens in a new tab)
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Lady Stella Empey
UUP leader Doug Beattie, MC, MLA passes condolences to former leader Lord Empey of Shandon on the death of his wife, Lady Stella, praising her decades of service to unionism, Northern Ireland and charitable causes.
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Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook
Alliance's Danny Donnelly MLA, who speaks on energy and climate change, welcomes SONI's Winter Outlook projection that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should meet winter demand. He warns of a hard winter amid cost of living pressures and says progress on renewables and climate targets…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: SONI Winter Outlook 2023/24 electricity supply projection Original release: Donnelly offers cautious welcome to SONI Winter Outlook (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Hugh Russell
First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of Irish News photographer and former boxer Hugh Russell, extending sympathy to his family, colleagues and the boxing and photography communities.
Other Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Hugh Russell (opens in a new tab)
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Adams expresses his sadness at death of Chuck Feeney
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams expresses deep sadness and personal loss at the death of Chuck Feeney, offering condolences to his wife Helga and the Feeney family. He credits Feeney's philanthropy through Atlantic Philanthropies and his role in the peace process.
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Dunne hosts Junior World Rally Champion William Creighton at…
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne hosted a recognition reception at Parliament Buildings for William Creighton and Liam Regan to celebrate Creighton’s 2023 Junior World Rally Championship win, calling him a talented ambassador for Northern Irish motorsport.
Other Issue: 2023 Junior World Rally Championship win Original release: Dunne hosts Junior World Rally Champion William Creighton at… (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn welcomes the launch of the Belfast Tree Strategy, saying it is the first such plan by a Northern Ireland council and gives a framework for expanding tree cover. He calls for adequate resources for it and for related initiatives such as a one million trees…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast Tree Strategy launch Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes launch of Belfast Tree Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 – Investing in Housing, Health and Climate Action
Sinn Féin launches its Budget 2024 proposals, including 21,000 social and affordable homes, a one-month rent rebate, a three-year rent increase ban, income tax cuts for those earning under €100,000 and a €6.8 billion package. Party President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the budget would invest in…
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 proposals launch Original release: Sinn Féin Alternative Budget 2024 – Investing in Housing, Health and Climate Action (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair
Alliance's agriculture and environment spokesperson, South Antrim MLA John Blair, says policies behind the Lough Neagh blue-green algal blooms must be reviewed without exemptions, after visiting the shore with the Lough Neagh Partnership. He also calls for a coordinated effort to prevent similar…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algal bloom crisis Original release: Lough Neagh ecological crisis clearly shows we must do things differently and better, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)