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Functioning Executive needed now to help tackle cost of living crisis – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the DUP to end its refusal to take part in the Executive now, so the £435 million held in its account can support workers, families and businesses facing rising costs. He also calls on the British government to tax large companies' profits and cut VAT.
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: First tranche of cost of living payments rollout in Northern Ireland Original release: Functioning Executive needed now to help tackle cost of living crisis – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges help for working families excluded from support
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan calls for financial support for working families struggling with the cost of living crisis, arguing they are being excluded from welfare-linked payments. He says the Assembly and Executive's absence is failing them and blames the DUP's blockade for…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Cost of living welfare payments for households across the North Original release: Durkan urges help for working families excluded from support (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown calls for firm action on fly-tipping in south Belfast, citing residents in Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Energy price rises will leave families in desperation
SDLP Communities Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says energy price rises taking effect across the North could add around £375 to typical annual bills and leave families unable to afford heating. He calls on Stormont to release the £300m held in its accounts and asks the DUP to explain its…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Northern Ireland energy price rises taking effect July 2022 Original release: Durkan: Energy price rises will leave families in desperation (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls for continued government support for the hydrogen sector, particularly to drive innovation and keep Northern Ireland ahead in the industry, after attending the Hydrogen for Life conference in London.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Paisley calls for continued support for hydrogen sector (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says it is unacceptable that Northern Ireland still lacks facilities for full emissions tests on cars and light goods vehicles, citing public health and environmental impacts. He notes a new Hydebank test centre due early next year, but says 15…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Lack of full emissions testing for cars and light goods vehicles Original release: Unacceptable we don't have facilities to perform full emission tests for vehicles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says carers are being left out of the UK government's £650 cost of living payments, because carers' allowance is not a qualifying benefit. She calls on the Communities Minister to find ways to support carers facing the ongoing financial crisis.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: UK government £650 cost of living payments for benefit recipients Original release: Cost of living support must be given to carers, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison pledges work on school uniform legislation
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says any incoming Executive must prioritise the cost of living crisis, and plans to introduce a members' bill to set fairness rules for school uniform pricing. He urges the Education Department to legislate for a cap on uniform costs and criticises the DUP for not…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Mathison pledges work on school uniform legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Pensioners missing out on £1.2 million per week in unclaimed benefits
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan repeats calls for a dedicated pensioner outreach service after Department for Communities figures showed around 30,900 pensioner households potentially entitled to Pension Credit not claiming it, an estimated £1.2 million weekly.
Social security and welfare Issue: Department for Communities Pension Credit uptake statistics Original release: Durkan: Pensioners missing out on £1.2 million per week in unclaimed benefits (opens in a new tab)
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Dereliction of Exec Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy Leader
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Malachai O'Hara accuses the Executive parties of neglecting air quality by not producing a Clean Air Strategy, as Clean Air Day passes. He calls for the adoption of WHO air pollution limits, a ban on polluting fuels, and enabling legislation for clean air zones.
Environment and climate Health Original release: Dereliction of Exec Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy Leader (opens in a new tab)
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Dereliction of Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy
Green Party Deputy Leader Mal O'Hara accuses the Executive parties of neglecting their responsibilities by not producing a Clean Air Strategy for Northern Ireland, and calls for one that bans polluting fuels, enables clean air zones and adopts WHO pollution limits.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Clean Air Day and absence of a Northern Ireland Clean Air Strategy Original release: Dereliction of Duty on Clean Air, Says Green Party Deputy (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood brings motion to Parliament in Support of the Cost of Living Demonstration
SDLP Leader and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood brings an Early Day Motion to the House of Commons backing the Irish Congress of Trade Unions' Cost of Living demonstration at Stormont on 25 June. He calls on the DUP to end its Executive boycott and on the British Government to introduce measures including…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: ICTU Cost of Living Crisis march on Stormont Original release: Eastwood brings motion to Parliament in Support of the Cost of Living Demonstration (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Economy Caoimhe Archibald criticises the Department of the Economy's award of mineral licences to Dalradian Gold, saying local concerns about environmental and health impacts were not addressed. She calls for a public inquiry, an urgent review of the mineral licensing…
Environment and climate Issue: Dalradian Gold mineral licences awarded by Department of the Economy Original release: Archibald criticises awarding of mineral licences for Dalradian Gold - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara says Northern Ireland still has a long way to go to cut greenhouse gas emissions, citing 2020 statistics showing a 23.9% fall since 1990 that lags behind England, Scotland and Wales. He calls for implementation of the Climate Change Act and changes to…
Environment and climate Issue: Northern Ireland greenhouse gas emissions statistics 2020 publication Original release: Long way to go on emissions – Cllr Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Free school meal payments over summer holidays welcome- Sheehan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes confirmation that summer holiday payments will continue for around 100,000 children and their families. He urges the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and Assembly so a permanent scheme can be delivered.
Social security and welfare Education Issue: Education Minister's summer school holiday food grant announcement Original release: Free school meal payments over summer holidays welcome- Sheehan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Others should follow Education Minister's positive example
Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds welcomes Education Minister Michelle McIlveen's announcement of a £12.6million holiday food grant for families of children entitled to free school meals this summer. She urges other parties and ministers to follow that example, criticising them for blaming others.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Minister's summer school holiday food grant announcement Original release: Others should follow Education Minister's positive example (opens in a new tab)
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Summer Food Payment Clarity Welcomed
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth welcomes the Education Minister's announcement of a £12.6million summer school holiday food grant, paying £13.50 per week for each eligible child from 1 July to 31 August. He calls for long-term action on child poverty, low wages and social security reform.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Education Minister's summer school holiday food grant announcement Original release: Summer Food Payment Clarity Welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed
Green Party councillors in North Down welcome Ards and North Down Borough Council's approval of a new Sustainability Policy, with Cllr Barry McKee calling it a first step and urging immediate action on fuel poverty, insulation and retrofitting. Cllr Stephen Dunlop and Cllr Lauren Kendall back a…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Borough Council Sustainability Policy approval Original release: Ards and North Down Sustainability Policy welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes summer free school meals payment
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan welcomes £12.6m for summer holiday payments to families of children receiving free school meals, but says support must continue for the rest of the year. He calls on the DUP to return to Stormont to secure longer-term funding.
Social security and welfare Education Issue: Education Minister's summer school holiday food grant announcement Original release: McCrossan welcomes summer free school meals payment (opens in a new tab)
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‘Sinn Féin propose £70k boost to hardship fund’ - Jackson - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Council Group Leader Christopher Jackson proposes adding about £68,000 in unused Covid-era funding to Derry City and Strabane District Council's hardship fund to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. He urges councillors across parties to back the proposal at Tuesday's…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Derry City and Strabane council hardship fund £68,000 proposal Original release: ‘Sinn Féin propose £70k boost to hardship fund’ - Jackson - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)