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Campbell – “North Coast must be protected”
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says he is profoundly concerned that a Scottish Government-backed offshore wind farm between Northern Ireland and Scotland could harm views from the Giant's Causeway and tourism. He urges the UK Government to raise the matter with Scottish counterparts.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Scottish Government offshore wind farm proposal off North Coast Original release: Campbell – “North Coast must be protected” (opens in a new tab)
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Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey expresses condolences to the family of a 22-year-old woman found dead in south Belfast, now treated as murder, and calls for anyone with information to contact the PSNI. She says violence against women and girls must be eradicated and points to the executive's…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for an urgent, focused societal response to violence against women and girls after a murder investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in Belfast's neighbourhood of Mary Ward. She says the fourth such killing in six weeks shows a failure to address the…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council.
Alliance councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson welcome full Belfast City Council ratifying two of their proposals: expanding kerbside glass recycling to more homes, and developing a trial for longer Sunday shopping hours that could include car-free Sundays.
Local government Economy and employment Issue: Belfast City Council ratifies kerbside glass recycling expansion and Sunday trading proposal Original release: Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council. (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement.
John Blair MLA, Alliance’s spokesperson for agriculture, environment and rural affairs, says funding is essential to deliver the long‑awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, welcomed after the new DAERA Minister secured Executive approval as Northern Ireland’s first environment strategy.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive approval of the Environmental Improvement Plan Original release: Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement. (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish government's commitment of over €800,000 to support two Irish-speaking GAA clubs, Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga, to employ full-time development officers. He says the funding will support Irish classes, youth projects and community events.
Disability and equality Issue: Irish government funding for Irish-speaking GAA clubs Laochra Loch Lao and Na Gaeil Óga Original release: Maskey welcomes funding for development of Irish language (opens in a new tab)
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Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA welcomes the Independent Autism Reviewer's comments on nineteen SEN children unable to start Oakwood School in Saintfield due to unfinished building work. She says she will contact the Education Authority over whether they were counted as having a…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Oakwood School Saintfield delayed opening for SEN pupils Original release: Stark reality of children with SEN highlighted by the Independent Autism Reviewer, says Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics
Alliance environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's plan to introduce a UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes by the end of 2024, citing an 18-month transition and microplastic harms.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA plans UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes Original release: Blair welcomes ban on wet wipes containing plastics (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a protest at Belfast's Grand Central was another attempt by Irish language supporters to bully others, and calls on Translink to stand firm rather than accept Irish on buses and bins. He cites 2021 census figures showing 0.3% of people in Northern Ireland have…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central Belfast Irish language protest and Translink signage Original release: Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch
Green Party Northern Ireland Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica says the party fully supports a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, calling it a missed Good Friday Agreement promise and a post‑Brexit necessity, and welcomes the NIHRC annual report and recent Windsor Framework court rulings while applaud
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: NIHRC annual report launch Original release: Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she attended a Westminster event with WASPI campaigners and will keep pressing for fair, fast compensation for 1950s-born women affected by State Pension age changes, citing a March 2024 Parliamentary Ombudsman call for an apology and compensation.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event (opens in a new tab)