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OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth
Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, for Lisnasharragh, says the Office for Environmental Protection's findings that water quality laws are not being implemented properly are depressing and concerning. He accuses the Stormont Executive of giving persistent polluters a free pass and says it may have…
Environment and climate Issue: Office for Environmental Protection findings on water quality law implementation Original release: OEP findings "depressing and concerning" - Cllr Smyth (opens in a new tab)
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Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA urges people to use Plastic Free July to change how they use and dispose of plastic, citing harm to wildlife, waterways and marine life, and UN and BBC figures on global plastic waste.
Environment and climate Original release: Let’s use Plastic Free July to shape our attitude towards plastic waste, says Blair. (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister KC MP makes maiden speech in the Commons
TUV MP Jim Allister KC, newly elected for North Antrim, uses his maiden Commons speech to argue that Northern Ireland's laws are made by a foreign Parliament under the Protocol and Windsor Framework, calling on the new Labour Government to address it.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Jim Allister maiden speech in the House of Commons Original release: Jim Allister KC MP makes maiden speech in the Commons (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Constitutional Change
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald welcomes a Joint Oireachtas Committee report on constitutional change, backing its call for immediate referendum planning and a government-led approach coordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach. She also supports a Green Paper on a united Ireland and says…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Joint Oireachtas Committee report on constitutional change and Good Friday Agreement Original release: Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes Joint Oireachtas Committee Report on Constitutional Change (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan welcomes the Executive's agreement on an action plan to address problems at Lough Neagh, pointing to recent increases in blue-green algae blooms and calling for urgent work to start.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Brogan welcomes agreement on tackling Lough Neagh issues (opens in a new tab)
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Covid Inquiry report means Sinn Fein and DUP must commit never again to collapse institutions, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw calls on Sinn Féin and the DUP to pledge never again to bring down the institutions, arguing the Covid Inquiry found the lack of devolution before the pandemic hampered Northern Ireland's response.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Covid Inquiry Report findings on Northern Ireland's pandemic response Original release: Covid Inquiry report means Sinn Fein and DUP must commit never again to collapse institutions, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the Executive's approval of the 37-action Lough Neagh plan, calling it a first step towards long-term water quality recovery. He says there are no quick fixes and that progress will depend partly on available funding.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP AERA spokesperson Patsy McGlone calls for the Executive to publish its Lough Neagh action plan, after reports it was agreed, and asks for details, timeframes and funding to be made public.
Environment and climate Issue: Executive agreement on Lough Neagh action plan Original release: McGlone calls for publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the new Labour government in London offers an opportunity to reset relations with Ireland and Europe, and welcomes its commitment to begin repealing the Legacy Act.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Repeal of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Original release: ‘Opportunity for new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara
Green Party NI leader Senator Mal O'Hara says the King's speech lacks the bold action needed on the NHS, public services, and the climate and nature emergencies. He welcomes the planned scrapping of the Legacy Act but says there is no commitment on votes at 16, AI regulation, or banning extraction.
Environment and climate Issue: King's Speech state opening of the new Parliament 2024 Original release: Labour's first King's speech lacks ambition to be bold - Senator O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston, co-opted to the North Antrim Assembly seat after Jim Allister's election to Westminster, says he will continue opposing the Sea Border, press for financial scrutiny, and campaign for transparency on abortion statistics in Northern Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Timothy Gaston co-opted to North Antrim Assembly seat Original release: Gaston takes up North Antrim MLA seat (opens in a new tab)
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Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh welcomes cross-party consensus on planning for Irish unity after a Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement report on finance and economics. She calls on government to begin planning now, including a Green Paper and consultation with all…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Joint Committee report on finance and economics of constitutional change Original release: Conway-Walsh TD welcomes all party consensus on planning for Irish unity (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane urges department to protect local waterways
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says he has written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir seeking an urgent on-site meeting and an action plan over blue-green algae found in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil, and urges swift action to stop its spread to nearby waterways.
Environment and climate Issue: Blue-green algae discovery in Wolfhill Dam, Ligoneil Original release: Finucane urges department to protect local waterways (opens in a new tab)
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As we move closer to the unification of our country, the voice of citizens in the north cannot be lost – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the voice of citizens in the north must not be lost as Ireland moves toward unification, speaking as newly elected Westminster MPs met Oireachtas counterparts. She calls for northern MPs to be allowed speaking rights in the Oireachtas.
Constitutional affairs Original release: As we move closer to the unification of our country, the voice of citizens in the north cannot be lost – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray welcomes proposed actions by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to tackle odour concerns in Warrenpoint, including expanded water quality testing and a multi-agency response led by DAERA. He also asks residents to document issues and send them to a designated address.
Environment and climate Issue: Warrenpoint odour concerns meeting with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Original release: McMurray welcomes proposed actions by Minister Muir to address odour concerns in Warrenpoint (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Bangor West Councillor Peter Martin on his nomination to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton after Easton's election as North Down MP. Robinson credits joint pro-Union campaigning and DUP support for the result.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Martin nominated to fill North Down Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA (opens in a new tab)
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EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows
TUV leader Jim Allister MP warns that an amended EU regulation banning dental amalgam, due from 1 January 2025, could threaten NHS dentistry in Northern Ireland, and calls for urgent reassurance from Stormont and Westminster to the profession.
Health International affairs Issue: EU mercury regulation ban on dental amalgam publication in Official Journal Original release: EU threat to dentistry in Northern Ireland grows (opens in a new tab)
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McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans
Sinn Féin councillor Clare McConville-Walker welcomes the reversal of a planning approval for a landfill extension at Maghery, saying key details were missing from the application. She says the community and Lough Neagh will continue to be defended.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Maghery landfill extension planning decision overturned Original release: McConville-Walker welcomes decision to overturn Maghery landfill extension plans (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: Executive failure to agree Lough Neagh Action Plan not sustainable
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone warns the Executive that its continued failure to agree the Lough Neagh Action Plan is not sustainable, saying it will condemn the Lough to further decline. He calls for a united Executive approach covering wastewater investment, enforcement review…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh Action Plan Executive agreement delay Original release: McGlone: Executive failure to agree Lough Neagh Action Plan not sustainable (opens in a new tab)
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Brogan comments on audit office waste report
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says accurate waste data is crucial to cutting waste and meeting climate targets, citing councils' results in the Audit Office report on waste management. She says NIEA is not required to track landfill capacity and urges the DAERA Minister to set a firm timeline for…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Audit Office report on waste management Original release: Brogan comments on audit office waste report (opens in a new tab)