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A5 ruling a devastating blow for our communities – Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD
Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn say a High Court ruling against the A5 road upgrade is a severe setback for Donegal communities and warn further delay risks more deaths. They say the scheme would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times to Dublin, and pledge to keep…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling a devastating blow for our communities – Pearse Doherty TD and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Stormont Infrastructure Committee, says the A5 judicial review ruling creates uncertainty for families, farmers and landowners and calls for urgent clarity from DfI on the scheme's future. She says the handling of the scheme has been deeply flawed and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling adds to uncertainty- Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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A5 ruling ‘extremely disappointing’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley expresses disappointment at a judge's ruling against the A5 road project, says building the A5 will save lives and create jobs, and pledges to keep working with the Infrastructure Minister to deliver a new A5.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: A5 ruling ‘extremely disappointing’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds and Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly express solidarity with A5 campaigners after a High Court ruling against the road project. McReynolds urges the Department for Infrastructure to study the judgement and set out next steps, citing inadequate information.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road scheme judicial review ruling Original release: McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy
Alliance MLAs Nick Mathison and Michelle Guy say the education system is failing vulnerable SEN children, pointing to poor communication, delayed statements and over 150 pupils still without school places, and call for a radical overhaul and cross‑departmental legislation to secure post‑19 pathways.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Equity in Education event reveals SEN support failures Original release: Education system continues to fail vulnerable young SEN people and their families, say Mathison and Guy (opens in a new tab)
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Justin McNulty MLA offers condolences following tragic Meigh house fire
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty expresses sympathy to the family and wider community after a fatal house fire that killed a woman and injured a young man. He wishes the injured man a swift recovery and pays tribute to the emergency responders.
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SDLP condemns ‘appalling and disturbing’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre
SDLP MPs and MLAs Claire Hanna and Matthew O'Toole condemn an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre, where a device was thrown through a window during prayers. They call for consistent political leadership against hate and for the Executive to deliver its anti-racism and integration strategies.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people inside Original release: SDLP condemns ‘appalling and disturbing’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes new legislation on spiking but urges further action to protect women
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the Justice Minister's move to bring forward a Legislative Consent Motion making drink spiking an offence in its own right, and calls for licensed venues to be required to supply testing kits.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Assembly approval of anti-spiking legislative consent motion Original release: McLaughlin welcomes new legislation on spiking but urges further action to protect women (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for Infrastructure Minister to bring forward emergency legislation to deliver A5
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to introduce emergency legislation amending the Climate Change Act so it cannot delay A5 Western Transport Corridor measures, after a court ruling against the project, citing more than 50 deaths on the road.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor court ruling Original release: SDLP calls for Infrastructure Minister to bring forward emergency legislation to deliver A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Clarke praises emergency services in aftermath of Carrickfergus incident
TUV councillor David Clarke thanks the RNLI, paramedics, air ambulance staff and police for their response after nine children and one adult were endangered when a boat capsized near Carrickfergus Marina. He also wishes a hospitalised child and family well and urges water safety ahead of summer.
Other Issue: Carrickfergus Marina boat capsize incident involving nine children Original release: Clarke praises emergency services in aftermath of Carrickfergus incident (opens in a new tab)
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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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TUV: Civil Service Must Address Concerns of Staff Opposed to Pride Participation
TUV Equality spokesperson Ann McClure says Timothy Gaston's questions to Finance Minister John O'Dowd on Civil Service participation in Belfast Pride received vague answers, and calls on the Civil Service and Minister to directly address concerns about impartiality and objecting staff.
Disability and equality Issue: NICS participation in Belfast Pride 2025 and Stonewall links Original release: TUV: Civil Service Must Address Concerns of Staff Opposed to Pride Participation (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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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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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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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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Guy calls for additional support for school children impacted by racial violence
Alliance education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA calls on the Department of Education to allocate extra resources to the Education Authority and schools to support children affected by recent racial violence across Northern Ireland. She says newcomer children have been absent from school and asks…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Racial violence impact on school children and newcomer absences Original release: Guy calls for additional support for school children impacted by racial violence (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)