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Tree Protection Bill
Alliance Party calls for a Tree Protection Bill to strengthen legal protections for single trees, groups of trees and ancient woodland, citing a NIPSO report finding only one of 369 reported tree protection breaches led to enforcement action. The bill would reinforce Tree Preservation Orders…
Environment and climate Issue: Tree Protection Bill consultation and NIPSO tree protection breaches report Original release: Tree Protection Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Banning Conversion Practices
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson proposes a Private Members' Bill to ban conversion practices in Northern Ireland, creating two new offences: engaging in conversion practice, and removing a person from Northern Ireland for that purpose.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Private Members' Bill to ban conversion practices in Northern Ireland Original release: Banning Conversion Practices (opens in a new tab)
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Obligation on Public Authorities) Bill
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly is introducing a Bill that would require public authorities in Northern Ireland to give statutory due regard to the rights set out in the UN disability treaty, UNCRPD, when developing and reviewing policies and decisions.
Disability and equality Issue: UNCRPD public authorities due regard Bill introduction Original release: United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Obligation on Public Authorities) Bill (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses concern over future of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath voices alarm over Tollymore National Outdoor Centre's future after Sport NI announced a strategic review while the centre stays shut. He cites redundancy consultation with some staff and says the SDLP will press the Communities Minister to keep the centre open.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Sport NI Strategic Review of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre closure Original release: McGrath expresses concern over future of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes DAERA Minister’s commitment to key environmental decisions
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's commitment to a series of environmental strategies this Assembly mandate, citing a written answer. He calls for political will across the chamber and reform of the Executive approval process, which he says is…
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's environmental strategies commitment for remainder of mandate Original release: Blair welcomes DAERA Minister’s commitment to key environmental decisions (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray expresses disappointment following announcement on Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says he is disappointed by Sport NI's decision to close Tollymore National Outdoor Centre during a Strategic Review, with staff to be made redundant. He calls on the Communities Minister to explore collaborations to reopen the centre as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sport NI Strategic Review of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre closure Original release: McMurray expresses disappointment following announcement on Tollymore National Outdoor Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Truesdale welcomes decision by DAERA Minister to reject gondola proposal due to environmental concerns
Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale welcomes DAERA's rejection of a proposal to site a gondola in Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, saying it would threaten wildlife and the surrounding landscape. She says Alliance and local residents have long opposed the project over economic and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: DAERA rejection of Kilbroney Forest Park gondola proposal Original release: Councillor Truesdale welcomes decision by DAERA Minister to reject gondola proposal due to environmental concerns (opens in a new tab)
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TUV write to Health Minister raising issues with gender identity service and demanding full transparency
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston writes to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt raising safeguarding concerns about the Department's new gender identity service, which he says appears to accept referrals without a lower age limit. He demands full disclosure of the policy's development, consultees and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister's £800,000 gender identity service allocation Original release: TUV write to Health Minister raising issues with gender identity service and demanding full transparency (opens in a new tab)
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Hard Border ‘Cements-in’ the Division of the United Kingdom from Today – ‘Permanent’ Border Control Posts Operationalise
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the permanent Border Control Post at Larne, opening today, cements a hard Irish Sea border that cuts Northern Ireland off from the UK Internal Market for Goods, with Belfast following on 11 August.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Larne permanent Border Control Post opening Original release: Hard Border ‘Cements-in’ the Division of the United Kingdom from Today – ‘Permanent’ Border Control Posts Operationalise (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation
TUV Equality Spokeswoman Ann McClure condemns a figure dressed as Jesus Christ in Belfast Pride's parade as offensive to Christians and says public sector bodies taking part will be challenged over Section 75 obligations and political neutrality.
Disability and equality Issue: Individual dressed as Jesus Christ at Belfast Pride parade Original release: TUV Condemns “Blasphemous Display” at Belfast Pride and Calls Out Public Sector Participation (opens in a new tab)
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Priority must be to safeguard jobs, protect the all-Ireland economy, support Irish businesses, and invest in infrastructure – Donnchadh Ó Laghaoire TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD says Ireland's priority after the EU-US tariff announcement must be safeguarding jobs and the all-island economy. He warns the 15% rate will make US exports unviable for some sectors and calls for government support, diversification and…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: US tariff announcement affecting Ireland Original release: Priority must be to safeguard jobs, protect the all-Ireland economy, support Irish businesses, and invest in infrastructure – Donnchadh Ó Laghaoire TD (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to the Northern Ireland Civil Service head, Ms Brady, over NICS intranet promotion of Belfast Pride, questioning the basis for it and whether political sensitivities were considered. He asks about safeguards against endorsing political causes…
Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Gaston writes to NICS head over “Pride” concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride
Alliance councillor Micky Murray, a former Belfast Lord Mayor, wishes everyone celebrating Belfast Pride a safe and happy event, saying the 'No Going Back' theme is especially fitting given the present social climate.
Disability and equality Original release: Pride more important than ever, says Murray, wishing all celebrating a happy Belfast Pride (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan and Mallon welcome Minister Kimmins’ ongoing support for rural transport
Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan and Councillor Ashley Mallon welcome Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins' continued backing for rural transport after meeting Armagh Rural Transport on its 25th anniversary. They say full funding in this year's budget keeps rural residents connected to essential…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Armagh Rural Transport 25th anniversary and rural transport funding Original release: Boylan and Mallon welcome Minister Kimmins’ ongoing support for rural transport (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes Department of Health investment in the Brackenburn Clinic, saying it is long overdue and will help trans people access timely, consent-based medical care. She urges the minister to ensure the clinic meets their needs.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health investment in Brackenburn Clinic Original release: Ní Chuilín welcomes investment for Brackenburn Clinic (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey meets Economy and Infrastructure Ministers as work to improve phone signal continues
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he met Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, with Mobiles UK and Cornerstone present, to press for better coverage in west Belfast. The meeting follows a party survey of over 2,600 residents that found widespread dead zones.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin west Belfast mobile coverage survey and ministerial meeting Original release: Maskey meets Economy and Infrastructure Ministers as work to improve phone signal continues (opens in a new tab)
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Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says a Freedom of Information response shows senior Civil Service officials knew Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride was politically sensitive, and questions whether ministers were consulted, including the DUP deputy First Minister. She calls for a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride FOI response Original release: Pride and Prejudice – TUV FOI Exposes NICS knew participation in Pride was controversial, questions over Little-Pengelly role (opens in a new tab)
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Critical infrastructural deficits to be further embedded by NDP review – Pa Daly TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Pa Daly TD says the government's NDP Review lacks detail and ambition, offering more funding for previously announced projects, and criticises its treatment of Metrolink, the all-island strategic rail review and grid investment.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Government National Development Plan (NDP) Review publication Original release: Critical infrastructural deficits to be further embedded by NDP review – Pa Daly TD (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks on 5G masts must stop – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey calls for an end to a coordinated campaign of attacks on 5G masts after another mast was reportedly damaged overnight. He says the actions are disconnecting people and endangering lives, and urges the PSNI to bring those responsible to justice.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Overnight attack on a 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Attacks on 5G masts must stop – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice consultation on proposals to criminalise creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images of adults, urging people to respond and citing the harm to victims.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Justice consultation on deepfake content legislation Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on sexually explicit deepfake images by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)