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Assembly backs SDLP call for progress on A5
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Assembly's backing of his party's Opposition Day motion calling for construction of the A5 Western Transport Corridor to begin in this mandate, urging Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to act quickly ahead of a December court appeal.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly Opposition Day motion on A5 Western Transport Corridor construction Original release: Assembly backs SDLP call for progress on A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says her party remains committed to building the A5 ahead of an Assembly debate on Monday calling for the project to progress. She cites lives saved and faster journeys to Dublin, welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's appeal against a ruling that blocked the road, and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú responds to revised Legacy proposals
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says newly announced legacy arrangements need the backing of all victims and survivors to work, and reserves judgment on delivering transparent justice pending the legislative detail on the disclosure mechanism. Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for bridge-building and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Aontú responds to revised Legacy proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin co-designing Legacy is an Obscenity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Republic of Ireland's government co-designing the legacy proposals is unacceptable, arguing that Dublin's past facilitation of IRA violence makes unionist support impossible, and urges other unionist leaders to oppose the process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dublin involvement in co-designing Legacy proposals Original release: Dublin co-designing Legacy is an Obscenity (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the UK and Irish Governments' legacy deal is progress but falls short for victims and families, rejecting the closure of inquests and questioning what work has been done to secure disclosure from paramilitary groups.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Legacy statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party demands true victim focus from new ‘Legacy’ deal
The UUP says the joint British-Irish legacy framework needs close scrutiny, arguing the Irish government must set out working mechanisms, garda unit output, unredacted information and victim support rather than repeat past promises. It also objects to bringing the plan forward without Parliament…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Ulster Unionist Party demands true victim focus from new ‘Legacy’ deal (opens in a new tab)
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Victims must be at heart of any new Troubles legacy framework, says Long, welcoming announcement
Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA welcomes the UK and Irish governments' agreed measures on Troubles legacy issues and victims' support, calling for victims to be at the heart of any new framework and for independent oversight and due process. She also says the Irish Government must ensure full…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Victims must be at heart of any new Troubles legacy framework, says Long, welcoming announcement (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Pedestrianisation of Hill Street must be made permanent
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls for Hill Street in Belfast to be permanently pedestrianised, questioning the need for another six-month experimental scheme announced by the Infrastructure Minister. Councillor Carl Whyte seeks details on enforcement.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces experimental Hill Street pedestrianisation scheme Original release: O’Toole: Pedestrianisation of Hill Street must be made permanent (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas Committee backs Sinn Féin proposal to end geo-blocking of 6 County audiences – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Joanna Byrne TD
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne welcomes an Oireachtas committee recommendation to recognise audiences in the North as under-served and to incorporate Sinn Féin's All Ireland Service Bill provisions on RTÉ geo-blocking. She urges Minister Patrick O'Donovan to implement them in the final Bill.
Disability and equality Issue: Oireachtas Committee pre-legislative scrutiny report on Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill Original release: Oireachtas Committee backs Sinn Féin proposal to end geo-blocking of 6 County audiences – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Joanna Byrne TD (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy framework will be judged on what is passed into law, not what is promised – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says families of victims and survivors must be the primary voices on the new legacy framework and that the proposal will be closely scrutinised when published tomorrow, urging that it be judged on what is enacted into law rather than on promises.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Legacy framework will be judged on what is passed into law, not what is promised – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes welcomes quashing of convictions of three men
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling quashing historic convictions of Declan Murphy, Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore, citing deliberate RUC misconduct hidden at trial. He says Diplock courts violated fair trial rights and calls for a human rights compliant legacy…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Court of Appeal quashes convictions of Declan Murphy, Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore Original release: Hughes welcomes quashing of convictions of three men (opens in a new tab)
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Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reinstating the Knockmore Line to Belfast International Airport could transform the regional economy and ease transport pressures, and welcomes its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail review.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Knockmore Line inclusion in All-Island Strategic Rail review Original release: Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly backs motion condemning racist and sectarian attacks
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the Assembly's motion condemning attacks on homes linked to sectarianism and racism, following incidents in north Belfast, Lisburn and Ballymena. He urges the PSNI to act against those responsible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Assembly motion condemning sectarian and racist attacks on homes Original release: Assembly backs motion condemning racist and sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey welcomes passing of motion to end illegal, unregulated bonfires
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes the Assembly's passing of a Sinn Féin motion urging a united political response to illegal, unregulated and dangerous bonfires. She says some summer bonfires featured racist and sectarian displays and called for implementing recommendations from a 2021…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin motion on illegal bonfires and 2021 FICT Commission recommendations Original release: Hargey welcomes passing of motion to end illegal, unregulated bonfires (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister preventing development of Irish language – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the Communities Minister is preventing and thwarting the development of the Irish language, citing his failure to publish an Irish Language Strategy and his removal of trilingual logos from departmental letterheads.
Disability and equality Issue: Communities Department trilingual logo removal under new ministerial guidelines Original release: Communities Minister preventing development of Irish language – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth
UUP Finance spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA welcomes the draft George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, which he says could unlock £200 million in private investment. He calls for airports to be allowed to develop free of planning restrictions so they attract more passengers instead of…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: George Best Belfast City Airport draft Master Plan 2040 unveiling Original release: Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw: Greater bonfire regulation is needed
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw, Chair of the Executive Office Committee, says greater regulation of bonfires is essential after summer concerns, and calls for the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition recommendations to be implemented through a cross-departmental programme board and…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Bradshaw: Greater bonfire regulation is needed (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Minister can’t repeat A5 mistakes
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Infrastructure Minister must act to prevent a repeat of the court decision that stopped the A5 upgrade, welcomes the appeal being set for December and the AERA Minister’s intervention.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: McCrossan: Minister can’t repeat A5 mistakes (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: North Belfast must be prioritised in next phase of Belfast Bikes
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte urges North Belfast be prioritised in the expansion of Belfast Bikes as Beryl Bikes launches the new-look scheme, calling for the Antrim Road docking station to serve local residents and for Translink to help fund the planned Duncrue station.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Bikes relaunch by Beryl Bikes and Belfast City Council Original release: Whyte: North Belfast must be prioritised in next phase of Belfast Bikes (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP has squandered the opportunity to cut uniform costs’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the DUP has missed an opportunity to cut school uniform costs after key amendments to the School Uniforms Bill were not accepted. He says the proposals included limiting branded items, allowing generic alternatives, and supporting uniform banks.
Education Disability and equality Issue: School Uniforms Bill amendments omitted Original release: ‘DUP has squandered the opportunity to cut uniform costs’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)