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Brett backs call for Late Night Transport funding
DUP's Phillip Brett MLA, Chairman of the Economy Committee, backs the Belfast Night Czar's open letter calling on the NI Executive to fund year-round late night transport, citing 17,000 Christmas passengers and a £600,000 Translink-linked investment figure.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast late night transport funding open letter from Night Czar Original release: Brett backs call for Late Night Transport funding (opens in a new tab)
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Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns overnight violence in Portadown, in which police were attacked and 22 officers injured, calling it deplorable and unacceptable. He says those responsible do not speak for the town's majority and expresses solidarity with migrant and ethnic minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Portadown overnight violence against police and migrant communities Original release: Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns suspected arson attack in Coleraine
Alliance councillor Yvonne Boyle, an Alderman, condemns an overnight arson attack on a Coleraine home that police are treating as racially motivated, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Coleraine house arson attack treated as racially motivated Original release: Boyle condemns suspected arson attack in Coleraine (opens in a new tab)
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Egan and Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor
Alliance North Down MLAs Connie Egan and Andrew Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor, including on a residential property, and say they have asked the PSNI and NI Housing Executive to remove and investigate it urgently. They urge anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti in Bangor condemned by Alliance MLAs Original release: Egan and Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Tara Brooks says she is pleased a feasibility study has been commissioned for a proposed greenway in Belfast's Blackstaff area, which followed a 2023 Alliance council motion. The study will consider links to Adelaide Train Station and alternatives such as a walking…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff area South Belfast greenway feasibility study commissioned Original release: Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns violence and disruption in Coleraine that suspended bus routes and disrupted rail services, including burning bins placed on train tracks. She calls for those responsible to be held fully accountable and urges anyone feeling unsafe to report it to police.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine violence and rail disruption June 2025 Original release: Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey…
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of a £45m Department of Education project to build a new school at Abbey Community College on the Three Mile Water site, due for completion in November 2027.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Abbey Community College new school construction start Original release: Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey… (opens in a new tab)
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‘No child should be priced out of a school because of the cost of a uniform’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says the School Uniforms Bill offers a chance to modernise uniform policy, and calls for proposals covering affordability, accessibility for children with special educational needs, and allowing girls to wear trousers.
Education Disability and equality Issue: School Uniforms Bill Education Committee sitting Original release: ‘No child should be priced out of a school because of the cost of a uniform’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney appeals for community calm in Antrim Town and support for local police
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, appeals for calm in Antrim Town after speaking with senior PSNI management about a racist protest near the Holiday Inn Hotel. He asks for assurances that resources are sufficient and calls for united leadership against racism and neo-Nazi paramilitarism.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist protest near Holiday Inn Hotel in Antrim Town Original release: Kearney appeals for community calm in Antrim Town and support for local police (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd calls for political leadership amid reports of racist protest in Portadown
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd urges politicians, especially those with influence in greater Portadown, to distance themselves from a reported racist protest planned for Thursday evening and publicly back a boycott. He cites a flyer suggesting homes and a hostel could be targeted.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Reported racist protest planned for Portadown on Thursday evening Original release: O’Dowd calls for political leadership amid reports of racist protest in Portadown (opens in a new tab)
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Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says it is now time to deliver the redevelopment of Casement Park after the British government committed funding through its spending review. He calls the financial clarification welcome and urges everyone to push the project forward for Antrim and Ulster Gaels.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Time to build Casement Park – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill welcomes the British government's funding commitment for the Casement Park stadium and calls for all sides to pull together to get it built, while also welcoming additional funding for frontline public services.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to build Casement Park – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Burning of 5G masts ‘reckless and destructive’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the latest arson attack on a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling on those responsible to stop what he calls reckless and destructive behaviour. He says he is pressing network providers in London for urgent investment to improve mobile coverage, and urges anyone with…
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts ‘reckless and destructive’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns suspected racist attacks on homes near the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, says the families affected will be contacted for support, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Suspected racist attacks on homes near Ballysillan, north Belfast Original release: Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood and Honeyford welcome Casement Park funding announcement
Alliance's Sorcha Eastwood MP and David Honeyford MLA welcome the UK Government's £50m funding announcement for the Casement Park redevelopment following the Spending Review. Honeyford says the Communities Minister must now act to ensure the stadium is built, citing an outstanding funding shortfall.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Eastwood and Honeyford welcome Casement Park funding announcement (opens in a new tab)
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Newry, Mourne and Down Council backs Alliance motion calling for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Alliance says Newry, Mourne and Down Council has backed its motion calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, making it the first Northern Ireland local authority to do so. Cllr Jill Truesdale and Cllr Cadogan Enright also criticise public subsidies for gas and call for grid investment in…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Newry, Mourne and Down Council backs Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty motion Original release: Newry, Mourne and Down Council backs Alliance motion calling for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government continuing to balance books on backs of the most vulnerable, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the UK Labour Government's first Spending Review confirms a failed austerity model, criticising cuts to disability support, the retention of the two child limit and the refusal to introduce a wealth tax, while welcoming NHS and Casement Park funding.
Public finance and taxation Social security and welfare Issue: UK Government first Spending Review 2025 Original release: UK Government continuing to balance books on backs of the most vulnerable, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Executive must up Casement funding contribution
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls on the Executive to increase its funding for Casement Park, arguing it should at least match inflation on its original £62.5m commitment after the UK Government announced £50m for the west Belfast stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Hanna: Executive must up Casement funding contribution (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson welcomes £10million for regeneration of Derry’s historic buildings
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes an extra £10 million from the Department for Communities to regenerate Derry's historic buildings, saying it will complement existing projects such as the City Deal, Magee expansion and the Fort George site.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: North West Regeneration Fund approval for Londonderry Historic City Conservation Area Original release: Ferguson welcomes £10million for regeneration of Derry’s historic buildings (opens in a new tab)
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Punitive charges on workers and families not the answer to wastewater problems – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan says a new Fiscal Council report on NI Water funding shows the impact of British government austerity, and backs Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plan to seek Executive funding, consult on developer contributions and legislate for sustainable drainage. He opposes…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Fiscal Council report on NI Water funding model Original release: Punitive charges on workers and families not the answer to wastewater problems – Boylan (opens in a new tab)