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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)
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Approval of the North West Regeneration Fund
DUP-linked Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces approval of a £10 million North West Regeneration Fund to bring commercially unviable buildings in Londonderry's Historic City Conservation Area back into use, delivered by the Londonderry Inner City Trust over five years.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: North West Regeneration Fund approval for Londonderry Historic City Conservation Area Original release: Approval of the North West Regeneration Fund (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey to take fight for better west Belfast phone signal to London
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he will travel to London on Wednesday to press phone providers to improve mobile coverage in west Belfast. He cites a party survey that drew over 2,600 replies and found many areas with poor reception, and calls for investment in upgrading infrastructure.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin west Belfast mobile phone signal survey and London lobbying Original release: Maskey to take fight for better west Belfast phone signal to London (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Punishment doesn’t fit crime at Mobuoy Dump
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the sentences for two men convicted of illegal dumping at Mobuoy dump near Derry are too lenient, given the £40 m profit, water‑supply risk, A6 delay and up to £700 m cleanup cost, and calls for a full public inquiry and investment to make the site safe.
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: Sentencing of two men for Mobuoy dump illegal dumping Original release: Durkan: Punishment doesn’t fit crime at Mobuoy Dump (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey slams suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns a suspected arson on a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling the act ludicrous and demanding those responsible be brought to justice. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI and says his team will continue pressing for better mobile coverage after a survey ‑
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast Original release: Maskey slams suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes £590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of a £590,000 resurfacing scheme on the Armagh Road in Keady, starting 9 June, with weekday closures until 4 July and evening and weekend access maintained.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A29 Armagh Road Keady £590,000 resurfacing scheme announcement Original release: Boylan welcomes £590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time for practical flood prevention solutions in Downpatrick, says McMurray
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA welcomes a feasibility study into flood defences for Downpatrick, urging the Infrastructure Minister to pick and deliver a solution quickly, sympathetic to the local environment and heritage, with funding prioritised and proposals shared…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Downpatrick flood alleviation feasibility report publication Original release: Now is the time for practical flood prevention solutions in Downpatrick, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Data confirms Protocol damage to GB to NI Trade
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says new ONS data shows GB firms trading with Northern Ireland have fallen sharply since 2020, blaming the Protocol, rebranded as the Windsor Framework, for the decline.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: ONS data on GB-NI trade by business sector Original release: Data confirms Protocol damage to GB to NI Trade (opens in a new tab)
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Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government must end delays and honour its funding pledge for the redevelopment of Casement Park, urging immediate action to build the modern stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Finn proposes rainbow crossing to celebrate Newry’s LGBT+ community
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to add a rainbow crossing to planned repairs at the Sugar Island zebra crossing in Newry city centre, or consider another site, as a show of support for the local LGBT+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn proposes rainbow crossing to celebrate Newry’s LGBT+ community (opens in a new tab)
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Border posts to stay, it seems, despite proclaimed deal
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says a parliamentary answer shows no UK-EU deal removing SPS checks exists, so Irish Sea border posts at Northern Ish ports may still be needed, calling the proclaimed deal smoke and mirrors.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU Reset Deal announcement Original release: Border posts to stay, it seems, despite proclaimed deal (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Executive and UK Government must back Casement Park with real investment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Executive and UK Government to break the stalemate on Casement Park funding, calling for a commitment matching the GAA's cultural significance and current costs. She says the £62.5 million offer is out of step with the Executive's budget growth and calls for…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding stalemate between Executive and UK Government Original release: SDLP: Executive and UK Government must back Casement Park with real investment (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces June 2025 start for £70m Queen’s Parade project
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces that on-site work on the £70m Queen's Parade scheme in Bangor will begin this month, after legal agreements were signed with partners. He credits officials and says the scheme will be transformational for the city.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Queen's Parade Bangor on-site work start announcement Original release: Minister announces June 2025 start for £70m Queen’s Parade project (opens in a new tab)
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Long-awaited work on Queen's Parade must start imminently after years of disappointment, says Alliance representatives
Alliance North Down MLAs Connie Egan and Andrew Muir welcome the Communities Minister's announcement that work on the Queen's Parade project in Bangor will start this month, while urging that it begin imminently after years of delays.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Queen's Parade Bangor on-site work start announcement Original release: Long-awaited work on Queen's Parade must start imminently after years of disappointment, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: A New Ireland is the only route back to Europe
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a united Ireland is the only realistic way back into the EU, ahead of an Assembly Opposition motion marking nine years since the Brexit vote and urging other parties to accept it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly Opposition motion on a New Ireland and EU rejoining Original release: O’Toole: A New Ireland is the only route back to Europe (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP bring call to introduce bus safety to Stormont
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone says the party will table a motion urging the Infrastructure Minister to legislate so vehicles must stop for school buses loading or unloading pupils. The motion follows the fatal incident involving a Mid Ulster schoolgirl earlier this year.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP motion on mandatory stopping for school buses Original release: SDLP bring call to introduce bus safety to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood seeks clarity on BBC geoblocking
SDLP MP Colum Eastwood has written to BBC Northern Ireland's director asking for confirmation that the broadcaster will not add geoblocking to its news content, after weekend reports it was considering such a move. He argues restricting cross-border news access would harm audiences and the public…
Constitutional affairs Issue: BBC considering geoblocking of news content for Republic of Ireland audiences Original release: Eastwood seeks clarity on BBC geoblocking (opens in a new tab)
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A new constitutional future in the EU ‘best for island’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the best future for the island is repairing Brexit's damage through deeper EU ties and Irish unity via a referendum. He welcomes EU and UK engagement on a new relationship but wants details on the north. He calls for observer status for northern MEPs and an EU…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on a European future for the north Original release: A new constitutional future in the EU ‘best for island’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine welcomes action to make school transport safer
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly Infrastructure Committee, welcomes the DFI Minister's plan to legislate to ban overtaking school buses while children board or leave at bus stops. She urges swift progress through the Committee.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DFI legislation to prohibit overtaking school buses at bus stops Original release: Erskine welcomes action to make school transport safer (opens in a new tab)