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A32 upgrade will be a game changer for Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's approval of the A32 Cornamuck Road Scheme, saying the project will proceed and open the way for work on the upgrade to the Omagh–Enniskillen route.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A32 Cornamuck Road Scheme approval by Infrastructure Minister Original release: A32 upgrade will be a game changer for Fermanagh and South Tyrone – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader responds to NI exec's climate action plan
Green Party Leader Mal O'Hara says the Executive's climate action plan is late and lacks ambition, particularly on agriculture and transport, and urges the Minister to act on ICCC recommendations and the All-Island Rail Review.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Green Party leader responds to NI exec's climate action plan (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes publication of draft Climate Action Plan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan urges the public to respond to the consultation on the draft Climate Action Plan published by the environment department today. She says the party will assess the plan for a fair transition, all-Ireland climate challenges and the needs of rural communities.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Finnegan welcomes publication of draft Climate Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes veterinary medicines agreement
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes a new EU–UK agreement that resolves Brexit-related difficulties in getting animal medicines to Northern Ireland, noting two new schemes will be set up to support it. He says the EU and British governments should build on their recent improved relations.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK veterinary medicines agreement for Northern Ireland Original release: Kearney welcomes veterinary medicines agreement (opens in a new tab)
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Climate Action Plan proposals show Muir has learned nothing from NAP…
DUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's draft Climate Action Plan consultation, warning of a £1 billion cost to 2027 and of livestock reductions of 81,000 beef and 25,000 dairy cattle, and urges farmers to respond.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: DAERA draft Climate Action Plan consultation Original release: Climate Action Plan proposals show Muir has learned nothing from NAP… (opens in a new tab)
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Government still letting NI down on veterinary medicines
TUV leader Jim Allister says the government has failed to stand up to the EU over veterinary medicines supply to Northern Ireland, claiming ministers are steering supplies from the EU instead of GB. He disputes the government's figure of a 10-15% supply shortfall and says past internal market…
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State statement on veterinary medicines supply Original release: Government still letting NI down on veterinary medicines (opens in a new tab)
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All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan calls for an all-island approach to tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day, arguing it harms health, worsens health inequalities and contributes to hundreds of deaths each year. She pledges support for the Executive and the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and…
Environment and climate Health Original release: All-island approach needed to tackle air pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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International cooperation key to addressing major global Issues – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says international cooperation is essential to tackling global challenges facing workers and families, after addressing the inaugural gathering of the European Left Alliance in Porto. He calls on the Irish government to begin planning for Irish reunification.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: European Left Alliance inaugural congress in Porto Original release: International cooperation key to addressing major global Issues – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Maternity Hospital scandal demands urgent action and accountability –…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the revelations about the delayed Royal Maternity Hospital constitute a scandal and demand immediate ministerial action, an overhaul of capital health project oversight and clearer solutions to the cost‑overrun and timeline failures.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Maternity Hospital scandal demands urgent action and accountability –… (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Speaker’s rebuke underlines importance of constructive Opposition
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA endorses the Speaker's rebuke of MLAs over the standard of Assembly debate, accusing Executive parties of treating the Chamber as an inconvenience. He points to Sinn Féin and other parties failing to vote or attend at an Opposition Day.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Speaker Edwin Poots rebuke to MLAs over Assembly debate standards Original release: O’Toole: Speaker’s rebuke underlines importance of constructive Opposition (opens in a new tab)
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Further delay to maternity hospital ‘deeply disappointing’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan says he is alarmed that the Health Minister has confirmed a further 28-month delay to the new Belfast maternity hospital, a project already years behind and costing almost £100 million. He urges the minister to act urgently to resolve the problems.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Further delay to maternity hospital ‘deeply disappointing’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit
Alliance Health spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA raises concerns in the Assembly after the Health Minister said the Belfast Trust Maternity Hospital will not open for at least 28 more months, needing millions in extra safety and infrastructure work. He calls for a decision on the best way forward.
Health Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast new maternity hospital further 28-month delay Original release: Donnelly condemns continued delays as Minister confirms 28 month wait and millions more needed for maternity unit (opens in a new tab)
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Independent EPA key to strengthening environmental governance, says Blair, following publication of report
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the interim report of the Independent Panel on Environmental Governance, backing its recommendation for an independent Environmental Protection Agency. He urges Executive parties to fully support the final recommendations expected this…
Environment and climate Issue: Independent Panel on Environmental Governance interim report publication Original release: Independent EPA key to strengthening environmental governance, says Blair, following publication of report (opens in a new tab)
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Recent homelessness figures highlight growing crisis, says Armstrong
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says the latest Department for Communities homelessness figures show prevention strategies are failing, with 5,200 households in temporary accommodation. She calls for a joined-up action plan alongside the Housing Supply Strategy to cut…
Housing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Communities homelessness figures June 2025 Original release: Recent homelessness figures highlight growing crisis, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd ignoring crumbling water infrastructure: O’Toole
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says Finance Minister John O'Dowd refuses to acknowledge a funding crisis at NI Water, despite Fiscal Council warnings, and calls for a funding plan, citing Lough Neagh pollution and social housing targets.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: NI Water funding crisis and Finance Minister's refusal to acknowledge it Original release: O’Dowd ignoring crumbling water infrastructure: O’Toole (opens in a new tab)
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Allister calls on Government to tighten border controls
TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister calls on the UK Government to address unfettered access to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland, claiming freedom of movement has effectively continued and that border controls are not being exercised. He says the Protocol could worsen this.
Immigration International affairs Original release: Allister calls on Government to tighten border controls (opens in a new tab)
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Third attack on 5G mast in a week ‘absurd’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey calls for attacks on mobile phone masts in west Belfast to stop immediately, after a third incident in a week. He describes the campaign as irrational and says it harms the wider community and endangers lives. He says he will keep working with police to identify those…
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Third attack on 5G mast in west Belfast in one week Original release: Third attack on 5G mast in a week ‘absurd’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Brett backs call for Late Night Transport funding
DUP's Phillip Brett MLA, Chairman of the Economy Committee, backs the Belfast Night Czar's open letter calling on the NI Executive to fund year-round late night transport, citing 17,000 Christmas passengers and a £600,000 Translink-linked investment figure.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast late night transport funding open letter from Night Czar Original release: Brett backs call for Late Night Transport funding (opens in a new tab)
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Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Tara Brooks says she is pleased a feasibility study has been commissioned for a proposed greenway in Belfast's Blackstaff area, which followed a 2023 Alliance council motion. The study will consider links to Adelaide Train Station and alternatives such as a walking…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff area South Belfast greenway feasibility study commissioned Original release: Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns violence and disruption in Coleraine that suspended bus routes and disrupted rail services, including burning bins placed on train tracks. She calls for those responsible to be held fully accountable and urges anyone feeling unsafe to report it to police.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine violence and rail disruption June 2025 Original release: Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption (opens in a new tab)