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Red diesel rebate would ease pressures in industry – Lockhart
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart writes to the Treasury urging it to reinstate the red diesel and bio‑fuel rebate withdrawn earlier this year, saying the loss has driven up construction, housing and public‑infrastructure costs and, together with a new steel import tariff, threatens local jobs and
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Treasury removal of red diesel rebate Original release: Red diesel rebate would ease pressures in industry – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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If EU won't move, next PM must act in interest of UK - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie calls on whichever of Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister to act quickly on the Northern Ireland Protocol, which he says is causing problems for business and consumers while devolution remains unrestored.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: If EU won't move, next PM must act in interest of UK - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime
Alliance Waterside Councillor Philip McKinney condemns the weekend theft of several wreaths from the Diamond war memorial in Derry, which police are investigating as a hate crime. He says such acts raise community tension and appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Diamond war memorial wreaths theft hate crime Original release: McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes plan for two new special schools
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes Education Authority plans to build two new special schools, citing a rise of about 500 pupils in special schools in a year to around 7,150 in September 2022.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority plan to build two new special schools Original release: Brogan welcomes plan for two new special schools (opens in a new tab)
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Businesses need support to cope with unprecedented electricity costs – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British government to provide extra funding for businesses facing steep electricity bill rises, and says the DUP should end its boycott of the Executive so support can reach firms.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Businesses need support to cope with unprecedented electricity costs – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Remember victims and accept that all terrorism was wrong
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little Pengelly calls on those glorifying the PIRA, including Joe Brolly, Michelle O'Neill and Francie Molloy, to consider victims of IRA attacks such as La Mon and Enniskillen, and says there was never any justification for terrorism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Remember victims and accept that all terrorism was wrong (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe comments on abuse directed at Royal Black in Armagh
TUV spokesman Keith Ratcliffe condemns abuse aimed at Royal Black members parading in Armagh on Saturday evening, linking it to what he calls a sectarian campaign. He calls on Sinn Féin to condemn the attack and urges the police to pursue those responsible for repeated provocations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Royal Black Preceptory feeder parade abuse in Armagh Original release: Ratcliffe comments on abuse directed at Royal Black in Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will continue to support Greenvale families – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says police must keep the Greenvale families updated after the PPS decided to charge two men and a company over the fatal crush outside a Cookstown disco. She says the families are entitled to answers and pledges Sinn Féin's support.
Justice and policing Issue: Greenvale Hotel crush charges announced by PPS Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to support Greenvale families – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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HMRC 2021 data confirms level of Protocol paperwork – Sir Jeffrey
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says HMRC figures for 2021 show the Protocol is damaging Northern Ireland's economy and constitution, citing over ten thousand businesses declaring GB-to-NI goods movements and nearly £1m a day spent on the Trader Support Scheme. He urges the incoming Prime…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: HMRC 2021 data on Northern Ireland Protocol paperwork Original release: HMRC 2021 data confirms level of Protocol paperwork – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson disappointed by Caterpillar job losses
DUP East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson says he is disappointed by a further reduction of 83 jobs at Caterpillar's Larne plant, and says he is seeking assurances on the site's sustainability. He urges the Government to reduce energy bills and axe green taxes.
Economy and employment Issue: Caterpillar Larne plant 83 job losses Original release: Wilson disappointed by Caterpillar job losses (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes plan to increase Irish medium schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes Education Authority plans to expand Irish-medium post-primary provision across the north, citing rising enrolments. He calls on the EA to deliver the plan and secure new first-class facilities for Irish-language pupils.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority Irish-medium post-primary expansion plan Original release: Sheehan welcomes plan to increase Irish medium schools (opens in a new tab)
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Exhibition reminds us terrorism was always wrong – Sir Jeffrey
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson commends the Orange Order leadership for launching the "Moving Tributes" exhibition at Brownlow House, Lurgan, on Orange Victims Day. He urges people to visit and says Sinn Fein is trying to rewrite the history of the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Moving Tributes exhibition launch at Brownlow House Original release: Exhibition reminds us terrorism was always wrong – Sir Jeffrey (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of Moving Tributes exhibition to mark Orange Victims’ Day
TUV leader Jim Allister says he attended the Orange Order's Moving Tributes exhibition launch to mark Orange Victims' Day, describing the banners as a tribute to Orangemen killed during the Troubles, and encourages the public to visit before it closes on Saturday.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Moving Tributes exhibition launch at Brownlow House Original release: Launch of Moving Tributes exhibition to mark Orange Victims’ Day (opens in a new tab)
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UUP calls for a fundamental review of the role of SONI and demands the appointment of a proper independent management structure of the company
UUP calls on the Economy Minister to act on the Utility Regulator's report into SONI governance, calling for a fundamental review of SONI's role and a proper independent management structure, claiming it is controlled by EirGrid.
Economy and employment Issue: Utility Regulator report on SONI governance Original release: UUP calls for a fundamental review of the role of SONI and demands the appointment of a proper independent management structure of the company (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives discuss way forward with Haemophilia NI at Stormont
Alliance Party health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says the party will keep pressing for urgent recognition payments for contaminated blood scandal victims, so Northern Ireland is not left behind, after meeting Haemophilia NI at Stormont. North Down MP Stephen Farry calls for a fully implemented…
Health Issue: Haemophilia NI meeting at Stormont on contaminated blood scandal recognition Original release: Alliance representatives discuss way forward with Haemophilia NI at Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Political crisis could be ended by DUP agreeing to form Executive, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says the political crisis could end if the DUP agrees to form an Executive, after a Pivotal report warned the lack of government harms transparency, accountability and public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Pivotal report on Northern Ireland political deadlock Original release: Political crisis could be ended by DUP agreeing to form Executive, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Schools need answers over plans for new buildings
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan backs a call from the Construction Professionals' Council of Northern Ireland for Education Minister Michelle McIlveen to publish a timetable after delays to 28 new school buildings. He says the Minister must clarify the position for schools and contractors…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: CPCNI call over delays to 28 new school buildings Original release: McCrossan: Schools need answers over plans for new buildings (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin calls for specific interventions on home heating oil
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin calls on the Department for the Economy to set out specific proposals to ease cost-of-living pressures for households using home heating oil, after Consumer Council figures showed prices above £1 per litre. She has also written to the Economy Minister asking what…
Economy and employment Issue: Consumer Council report on home heating oil prices exceeding £1 per litre Original release: McLaughlin calls for specific interventions on home heating oil (opens in a new tab)
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Let's Stop Speeding in Farm Lodge
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, backed by MLAs Danny Donnelly and Stewart Dickson, launches a petition calling on the Department for Infrastructure to act on speeding in Farm Lodge, citing risks to families with young children and elderly residents.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Let's Stop Speeding in Farm Lodge (opens in a new tab)
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Reports of eye-watering profits for energy companies ‘scandalous’ – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald calls reports of £170 billion in energy company profits over two years outrageous and demands a windfall tax that actually cuts profits. She also urges the British government to cut fuel and energy taxes and calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Reports of £170 billion energy company profits over two years Original release: Reports of eye-watering profits for energy companies ‘scandalous’ – Archibald (opens in a new tab)