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Hunter calls for progress on single-use plastics ban
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter urges action on banning single-use plastics in the North, noting Scotland introduced such a ban last week. She says the New Decade, New Approach pledge to end plastic pollution has seen little progress and blames the lack of a functioning Stormont.
Environment and climate Issue: Scotland single-use plastics ban introduction Original release: Hunter calls for progress on single-use plastics ban (opens in a new tab)
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Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara
The Green Party NI announces that Cllr Mal O'Hara has been selected as its new leader, unopposed, after Clare Bailey chose not to stand following the Assembly election. O'Hara says he will offer green solutions to cost of living, housing and climate challenges.
Other Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI election of new leader Mal O'Hara Original release: Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast Tina Black will hold a reception at Belfast City Hall for the Antrim camogie team
Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast Tina Black says she will host a civic reception at City Hall for the Antrim camogie team after their Junior All-Ireland win, stepping in after the Causeway Coast & Glens mayor declined to recognise the success.
Other Local government Issue: Antrim camogie team Junior All-Ireland win civic reception Original release: Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast Tina Black will hold a reception at Belfast City Hall for the Antrim camogie team (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne congratulates local Commonwealth athletes
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne commends Team Northern Ireland on a record eighteen medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and says he has written to the Communities Minister asking her to host a reception for the team.
Other Original release: Dunne congratulates local Commonwealth athletes (opens in a new tab)
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McKee calls for plan to finally end plastic pollution this Marine Week
Green Party councillor Barry McKee calls on DAERA Minister Edwin Poots to produce a plan to end plastic pollution during Marine Week, noting no plan has followed a 2021 call for evidence. He also points to Ards and North Down council's single-use plastic ban and refill scheme and urges a shift to…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKee calls for plan to finally end plastic pollution this Marine Week (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Simon Lee resigns
A Green Party spokesperson says Cllr Simon Lee, elected for Castlereagh South in 2019, has quit the party on 3 August, noting he did not speak to it beforehand and has since moved to another party.
Other Local government Issue: Cllr Simon Lee departure from Green Party Original release: Cllr Simon Lee resigns (opens in a new tab)
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Woodland restoration vital if Northern Ireland serious about a green recovery, says Burbank
Alliance Councillor Jay Burbank says investment in woodland restoration is essential for a credible green recovery. He welcomes Antrim & Newtownabbey council's talks with Forest Service NI on improving public access to three local forests, and calls for large-scale protection, restoration and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Woodland restoration vital if Northern Ireland serious about a green recovery, says Burbank (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee
SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee, saying he joins the party for its vision of economic and social justice and a new Ireland, and praising his work on local issues, public services and climate action.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Cllr Simon Lee departure from Green Party Original release: SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years.
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara calls for the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and for emergency action on energy bills, after BP reported its biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. He urges restoring the Universal Credit uplift and expanding renewable energy.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: BP biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years Original release: Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley pays tribute to John Finlay
DUP MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Cllr John Finlay, his constituency colleague, who has died, describing him as a dedicated councillor, loyal friend and devoted Christian. He extends thoughts and prayers to Finlay's family.
Other Original release: Ian Paisley pays tribute to John Finlay (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Cllr John Finlay
The DUP's leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, pays tribute to councillor John Finlay following his death, offering sympathy to his family and recalling his service as North Antrim Association chairman. Party chairman Lord Morrow also pays tribute, noting Finlay's decades of party membership.
Other Local government Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Cllr John Finlay (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says Northern Ireland is lagging behind on electric vehicle charging after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed it is still only in discussions with other departments. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to set out how DFI will meet impending EU-derived minimum…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: DFI response on electric vehicle charging provision discussions Original release: Northern Ireland still lagging behind on electric vehicle charging provision, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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"SDLP Withdraw from the Opportunity to Help People"
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín accuses the SDLP of refusing to help people with the cost of living, housing and healthcare in the North, citing its decision to give up the Infrastructure Minister post and its call for the Assembly to be recalled.
Other Issue: SDLP relinquishing Infrastructure Minister post in Northern Ireland Executive Original release: "SDLP Withdraw from the Opportunity to Help People" (opens in a new tab)
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The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair
UUP Chair Councillor Jill Macauley pays tribute to former leader Lord Trimble, calling him a brave, truthful politician whose leadership helped bring peace, and offers sympathies to his family after his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: The passing of David Trimble is an immense loss to Unionism – Ulster Unionist Party Chair (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill expresses condolences at death of David Trimble
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill offers sympathy to the family of former First Minister David Trimble, who led the UUP, and credits him with a significant contribution to the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences at death of David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie pays tribute to Lord Trimble
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA pays tribute to Lord Trimble, saying his courage and vision in pursuing peace will be remembered, and extends sympathies to his family following his death.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Beattie pays tribute to Lord Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley pays tribute to Sir William Wright
DUP North Antrim MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Sir William Wright, describing him as a loyal Ulsterman, entrepreneur and political and business leader whose death has left Ballymena with a great loss. He offers condolences to Lady Wright and the family.
Other Economy and employment Original release: Ian Paisley pays tribute to Sir William Wright (opens in a new tab)
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Robin Swann pays tribute to Sir William Wright
UUP North Antrim MLA Robin Swann pays tribute to Sir William Wright, whose death he calls a major loss to his family, the business community and unionism. He praises Wright's building of Wrightbus into a global brand and his years as a Ballymena councillor.
Other Original release: Robin Swann pays tribute to Sir William Wright (opens in a new tab)
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Harvey expresses condolences following Ards airfield crash
Strangford MLA Harry Harvey, for the DUP, offers sympathy to families after two people died in a crash at Newtownards airfield, and says a detailed investigation should establish what happened.
Other Issue: Newtownards light aircraft crash that killed two people Original release: Harvey expresses condolences following Ards airfield crash (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD delivers an address at the National Press Club of Australia, reflecting on Irish emigration to Australia, the historic bond between the two countries and Australia's role in welcoming Irish people.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD speech to the National Press Club of Australia (opens in a new tab)