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Urgent action needed to tackle toxic algae and make Lough Neagh safe and sustainable – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, described as First Minister Designate, calls for an immediate urgent action plan to tackle toxic algae in Lough Neagh and says the lough should be brought into public ownership with a long-term management plan.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: Urgent action needed to tackle toxic algae and make Lough Neagh safe and sustainable – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis
SDLP calls for an urgent response to the worsening Lough Neagh crisis after MLA Patsy McGlone pressed the NIEA for answers on blue-green algae and responsibility for managing the lough. Leader Matthew O'Toole calls for a taskforce and considers public ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae crisis Original release: SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th
People Before Profit urges supporters to join the global climate strike on Friday 15 September, organised by Fridays for Future, with protests in Dublin and Belfast at 12pm. It says the aim is to phase out fossil fuels, accusing global leaders of greenwashing rather than acting.
Environment and climate Original release: Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates latest Coleraine rowing success
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell congratulates Coleraine rower Hannah Scott on Great Britain's World Cup gold in the women's quadruple sculls. He says he has raised her achievement and that of other Coleraine rowers in a Commons motion.
Other Issue: Hannah Scott Great Britain women's quadruple sculls World Cup gold Original release: Campbell celebrates latest Coleraine rowing success (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Highlight Lough Neagh Pollution concerns
UUP MLAs John Stewart and Tom Elliott say Lough Neagh pollution is worsening and that their party called for a unified Executive strategy back in 2012. Elliott is writing to the Office for Environmental Protection to investigate local Departments, while Stewart has asked NI Water how close the…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lough Neagh pollution worsening and drinking water concerns Original release: UUP Highlight Lough Neagh Pollution concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl, Chair of the All-Party Group on Climate Action, calls for urgent action on plastic pollution after a Tearfund poll found 75% of people in Northern Ireland concerned about global plastic waste. She says she will write to the Environment Secretary to press for a strong…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Tearfund poll on public concern about plastic waste Original release: Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh
Alliance MLA John Blair says a meeting with DAERA officials over blue-green algae near Lough Neagh should include the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, citing rising public concern and calling for clear, evidence-based answers.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae meeting with DAERA and NIEA Original release: Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from the Northern Ireland Assembly today, citing his service since 1998 across Carrickfergus, East Antrim and Northern Ireland, and wishing him well amid illness.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to David Hilditch as he steps down from Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says funding for wastewater treatment remains uncertain after recent pollution incidents, citing a letter from the department's former permanent secretary warning of a £112m gap and that living within budget could mean halting treatment. He…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Department for Infrastructure wastewater treatment funding gap warning Original release: Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy says he has raised with the British Secretary of State the case for public ownership of Lough Neagh, citing blue-green algae blooms harming wildlife and fishing stocks. He invited the minister to visit and calls for a community partnership to manage the lough.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae blooms and management responsibility Original release: Molloy raises management of Lough Neagh with British Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie Welcomes New Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA congratulates Hilary Benn MP on his appointment as Labour's new Shadow Northern Ireland secretary, thanks Peter Kyle for his work in the role, and says he looks forward to meeting Benn to raise the UUP's serious concerns.
Other Issue: Hilary Benn appointed Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Original release: Beattie Welcomes New Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh Algae Bloom A Civil Rights Issue – Mccann
People Before Profit members protested at Ballyronan Marina and at a Lap the Lough cycle event, calling for immediate legal protection of Lough Neagh under nature-rights principles and for public control of the lough. They say it is a civil rights issue and urge the Earl of Shaftesbury to…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh protests and ownership dispute, August 2023 Original release: Lough Neagh Algae Bloom A Civil Rights Issue – Mccann (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymena buses unveiled in York
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes the unveiling in York of nine new electric buses built by Wrightbus in Ballymena, saying the local workforce's skill is driving practical environmental change.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Wrightbus electric buses unveiled in York Original release: Ballymena buses unveiled in York (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell raises concerns with BBC Director General
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he has raised concerns with BBC Director General Tim Davie about unanswered issues over recent BBC revelations, including the Stephen Nolan matter, and is seeking a meeting on how the BBC handles them. He plans a follow-up with Rhodri Talfan Davies and says he will…
Other Issue: BBC revelations and Stephen Nolan controversy Original release: Campbell raises concerns with BBC Director General (opens in a new tab)
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Businesses impacted by toxic algae should look into Hardship Rate Relief – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says businesses affected by toxic algae in the River Bann and along the north coast should check eligibility for Hardship Rate Relief, which supports recovery from temporary financial crisis caused by exceptional circumstances.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Toxic algae impact on north coast and River Bann businesses Original release: Businesses impacted by toxic algae should look into Hardship Rate Relief – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Does Alliance Party stand over deleted post?
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says a deleted Alliance Party post on X appeared to bully a rival politician by threatening to expose an ‘embarrassing little secret’, and calls for an explanation and accountability for the alleged intimidation.
Other Issue: Deleted Alliance Party tweet alleged bullying of another party member Original release: Does Alliance Party stand over deleted post? (opens in a new tab)
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Questions still remain surrounding blue-green algae, says Blair, following response from DAERA
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA says questions remain over blue-green algal blooms and water quality after a DAERA written response. He asks whether pollution contributed to the blooms, seeks transparency from the Department and Councils, and wants public awareness processes reviewed urgently.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA written response on blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh Original release: Questions still remain surrounding blue-green algae, says Blair, following response from DAERA (opens in a new tab)
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Toxic algae highlights need for action on water quality – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says repeated toxic algae in sea and river locations this summer, including Castlerock and Portstewart, shows the need for action on water quality. She reports NIEA says meetings on River Basin Management Plan measures to cut nutrients at source will start in…
Environment and climate Issue: Toxic algae occurrences in Northern Ireland waters summer 2023 Original release: Toxic algae highlights need for action on water quality – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Radio silence’ won’t cut it around latest BBC revelations
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says reports about BBC presenter Stephen Nolan and an alleged unsolicited sexual images incident demand a full BBC response, questioning its staff culture, commissioning transparency and use of licence fee money.
Other Issue: Reports about Stephen Nolan and BBC staff misconduct allegations Original release: Radio silence’ won’t cut it around latest BBC revelations (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly expresses sincere condolences after young girl killed in collision
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly expresses condolences to the family of an eight-year-old girl killed in a single-vehicle crash in Carrickfergus, and wishes a second injured child a full recovery. He urges witnesses to contact the PSNI.
Other Issue: Carrickfergus High Street single-vehicle crash killing eight-year-old girl Original release: Donnelly expresses sincere condolences after young girl killed in collision (opens in a new tab)