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North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Lauren Kendall visited a Bangor picket line to back Translink workers on a 24-hour strike over fair pay. Cllr Kendall calls on the Tories and DUP to fund fair pay and invest in public transport.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink workers 24-hour strike December 2023 Original release: North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised
SDLP infrastructure spokesperson Mark H Durkan says Translink and school support staff deserve fair pay and better working conditions as their strike action began on Friday. He blames Stormont Executives and British governments for failing to address staff concerns.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink and school support staff industrial action begins Original release: Durkan: Importance of public transport staff must be recognised (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome further clarity on A1 upgrades following discussion with Permanent Secretary
Alliance councillor Joy Ferguson welcomes Department for Infrastructure plans to explore phased delivery of A1 road upgrades, which would allow smaller packaged schemes. She asks the department to install signage at a junction where U-turns are reportedly continuing, and says funding requires a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A1 upgrades phased delivery proposal from Department for Infrastructure Original release: Alliance representatives welcome further clarity on A1 upgrades following discussion with Permanent Secretary (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to invest in rail network and improve connectivity – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a council-commissioned study finding reopening the Portadown to Armagh rail link operationally feasible. He says it would improve connectivity and access to jobs, and calls for a restored Executive to invest in the rail network.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Council-commissioned study on Portadown to Armagh rail link reopening Original release: Executive needed to invest in rail network and improve connectivity – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to tighten legal safeguards for existing trees and woodland. Speaking at a Woodland Trust report launch, he cites stronger protection for the oldest trees, tree protection orders, and ancient woodland affected by permitted…
Environment and climate Issue: Woodland Trust report on trees and nature's recovery in Northern Ireland Original release: McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash
Alliance Councillors Michael Long and Eric Hanvey offer condolences after a man died in a single-vehicle road collision in South Belfast. They urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the PSNI as its investigation continues.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: South Belfast single road collision death, November 2023 Original release: Alliance Councillors saddened at death of man in South Belfast crash (opens in a new tab)
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‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says finding a solution to get contractors on site and start building Casement Park before Euro 2028 is a top priority, urging the Irish and British governments to work with football bodies and the GAA to deliver the project on time.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: ‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says the withdrawal of Heron Bros from the Casement Park works is hugely disappointing but insists work must stay on schedule, urging a swift replacement contractor and rapid funding commitments from the UK and Irish governments to keep the stadium ready for Euro 2028.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir
Alliance North Down MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Cycling Andrew Muir calls for a restored Executive to consider a 20mph default speed limit in residential areas, citing fewer collisions and more active travel, following Wales's move to lower limits in built-up areas.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wales 20mph built-up area speed limit reduction Original release: 20mph speed limit in residential areas could encourage active travel, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths
Alliance Transport spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls on road users to curb dangerous driving after 58 road deaths so far this year, against 55 for all of 2022. He urges prioritising A1 and A5 road improvements and a multi-agency approach.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford says time to see the human tragedy behind the rise in road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy says regional balance and transforming the north west's economy will be priorities in a new Executive, calling for fresh leadership at the Department for Economy and a stronger local Invest NI presence. He lists completing the A5, expanding Magee University, supporting…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: ‘Promoting regional balance a priority for Sinn Féin in a new Executive’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage
Green Party councillor Barry McKee welcomes Translink's notice that refurbishment of the sand chimney and outbuildings beside Bangor railway station starts on 1 November, after a campaign to save the last remnant of the original station.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Bangor railway station sand chimney refurbishment by Translink Original release: Bangor West Councillor welcomes impending refurbishment of historic railway heritage (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford welcomes IFA reaching out to Northern Ireland fans on Casement Park
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes the IFA's letter from CEO Patrick Nelson responding to supporters' concerns about using Casement Park as a Euro 2028 venue. He says dialogue is the way forward and calls for funding to be released for the sub-regional stadiums programme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: IFA letter on Casement Park Euro 2028 supporter concerns Original release: Honeyford welcomes IFA reaching out to Northern Ireland fans on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes return of night buses during the Christmas period
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes the return of Translink's Nightmovers night service over Christmas, after recently meeting Translink's chief executive, and calls for it to become permanent. He also urges a restored Assembly and Executive to address Translink's…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink Nightmovers return over Christmas period 2023 Original release: Alliance welcomes return of night buses during the Christmas period (opens in a new tab)
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Support for homeowners impacted by flooding should be significantly increased – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says flood support for homeowners must be significantly increased, arguing the £1,000 grant does not go far enough, after a party delegation met senior civil servants at Stormont. He also calls on the British Secretary of State to press the Treasury for funding for…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont flood support scheme for homeowners and businesses Original release: Support for homeowners impacted by flooding should be significantly increased – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs
Green Party NI Councillor Barry McKee welcomes the NIPSO report on tree protection orders, noting only one of 369 reported breaches led to enforcement. He calls on Ards and North Down Council to ensure planning decisions on TPOs comply with the Aarhus Convention on public access and participation.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: NIPSO report on tree protection in the planning system Original release: Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: NI must follow guidelines on damp and mould
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says England and Wales' new damp and mould guidelines, including Awaab's Law, do not apply to NI landlords, leaving tenants unprotected. She calls for these protections to be extended once the Assembly returns and urges reform to weighted majority voting.
Housing Issue: Awaab's Law damp and mould rules not extended to Northern Ireland Original release: Armstrong: NI must follow guidelines on damp and mould (opens in a new tab)