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It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Tara Brooks says she is shocked by rising problematic pavement parking across Belfast and calls on the Department for Infrastructure and the PSNI to crack down on it. She says she has submitted a motion to Belfast City Council and that the council alone cannot…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: It's time to put an end to problematic pavement parking- Cllr Tara Brooks (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes a Department of Infrastructure update indicating work on the first A5 Western Transport Corridor phase could start next year, and urges those who opposed the scheme to stand aside.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Infrastructure A5 Western Transport Corridor update Original release: McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty says construction at Casement Park must begin as soon as possible so the stadium is ready for Euro 2028, after Turkey withdrew from bidding and left Britain and Ireland as sole contenders.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: McNulty: Casement Park must be ready for Euro 2028 (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023
Sinn Féin's Órfhlaith Begley says she expects work on the A5 to restart next spring after the Public Inquiry report is due by year-end 2023. She says she will meet departmental officials to ensure contractors are ready, and calls the road a key priority that must proceed without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Public Inquiry report and findings publication timing Original release: Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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RSPB State of Nature 2023 report yet another stark reminder of the danger our natural environment is in, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says the RSPB State of Nature 2023 report shows Northern Ireland's species, habitats and protected areas in serious decline, and calls for DAERA to publish its nature recovery strategy promptly.
Environment and climate Issue: RSPB State of Nature 2023 report publication Original release: RSPB State of Nature 2023 report yet another stark reminder of the danger our natural environment is in, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes £60m Ice Bowl redevelopment
DUP MP Gavin Robinson welcomes a redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl worth over £60m, combining £51m from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council with funding from the UK Government's Levelling Up programme.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Lisburn and Castlereagh Council approval of Dundonald Ice Bowl redevelopment Original release: Robinson welcomes £60m Ice Bowl redevelopment (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives meet with Ulster Rugby
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP and Party Sports Spokesperson Stephen Dunne MLA met Ulster Rugby officials at Kingspan Stadium. Dunne calls for continued support for the sport, highlighting £5.1m from the Levelling Up Fund for 29 amateur clubs and a 3G pitch being installed at the stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ulster Rugby Levelling Up Fund award for amateur clubs Original release: DUP representatives meet with Ulster Rugby (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Councillors raise concerns on Lough Neagh debate
UUP councillors on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, led by Alderman Ian Burns, raise concerns with the Deputy Chief Executive over the process during a Lough Neagh motion, citing a amendment shared with only one party and a vote forced without winding-up speeches. They ask for a full…
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Lough Neagh motion process concerns Original release: UUP Councillors raise concerns on Lough Neagh debate (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance LCCC Councillors welcome green light on redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Alliance councillors Sharon Lowry and Martin Gregg welcome Lisburn and Castlereagh Council's final approval of the Dundonald Ice Bowl upgrade, which Gregg says includes an Olympic-sized rink, and Naomi Long praises the move.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lisburn and Castlereagh Council approval of Dundonald Ice Bowl redevelopment Original release: Alliance LCCC Councillors welcome green light on redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Holds Successful Conference
People Before Profit says its convention agreed priorities on the cost of living and housing, calling for a three percent mortgage cap, new rent controls and a major social housing increase, with demonstrations planned for 7 October and 4 November on neutrality.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: People Before Profit Holds Successful Conference (opens in a new tab)
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Striving to improve indoor air quality a ‘no-brainer’, says Maghie, following progression of clean indoor air motion
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes the unanimous passing of her motion urging Belfast City Council to adopt indoor air quality measures in City Hall and other council buildings, and to sign a COVID safety pledge.
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council clean indoor air motion passed unanimously Original release: Striving to improve indoor air quality a ‘no-brainer’, says Maghie, following progression of clean indoor air motion (opens in a new tab)
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Restoration of the Executive essential to urgently address Lough Neagh emergency – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, says an inter-departmental task force is urgently needed to act on Lough Neagh's badly damaged ecosystem after an all-party briefing with scientists and officials. He calls for restoring the Executive and for the Lough to be placed into public ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh ecological emergency all-party briefing with scientists Original release: Restoration of the Executive essential to urgently address Lough Neagh emergency – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott emphasises need for multi-agency response to Lough Neagh crisis.
UUP Environment spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA calls for a multi-agency management task force for Lough Neagh, with input from all stakeholders, after a multi-agency meeting. He says water quality initiatives are welcome but urges wider measures such as improved anaerobic digestion and woodland…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh multi-agency meeting on water quality Original release: Elliott emphasises need for multi-agency response to Lough Neagh crisis. (opens in a new tab)
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Blair: Cross-departmental response now needed on Lough Neagh
Alliance spokesperson John Blair MLA calls for an intensely focused, cross-departmental response to the Lough Neagh crisis following a meeting with DAERA officials. He urges politicians to reform Stormont and to ensure the announced action plan is implemented and monitored.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA Lough Neagh action plan briefing to parties Original release: Blair: Cross-departmental response now needed on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood slams Sunak climate U-Turn
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP calls Rishi Sunak's U-turn on net-zero action a cynical stunt and says Britain is pulling back on urgent climate measures. He points to Lough Neagh's ecological crisis and the Climate Change Committee's finding on lost global leadership.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Government review of net zero targets Original release: Eastwood slams Sunak climate U-Turn (opens in a new tab)
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Review of net zero measures a sensible approach
DUP MP Ian Paisley backs the UK Government's move to revisit some of its net zero targets, arguing that rising living costs mean households cannot be expected to bear the expense of climate measures now. He says reviewing pace is reasonable while still wanting emissions reduction kept on track…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: UK Government review of net zero targets Original release: Review of net zero measures a sensible approach (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP seeks recall of Northern Ireland Assembly to address ecological crisis on Lough Neagh
SDLP MLAs have submitted a motion seeking to bring the Assembly back to discuss Lough Neagh's blue-green algae crisis. They propose nominating Ministers to set up an independent environmental protection agency with enforcement powers, plus a short-term mitigation plan and long-term recovery…
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh ecological crisis Assembly recall motion Original release: SDLP seeks recall of Northern Ireland Assembly to address ecological crisis on Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott calls for cross-agency summit on Lough Neagh crisis
UUP Environment Spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA calls on the Head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady, to convene an interdepartmental, cross-agency summit on the Lough Neagh algae crisis. He says DAERA's Water Quality Steering Group is welcome but cannot act alone.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae blooms crisis response Original release: Elliott calls for cross-agency summit on Lough Neagh crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney says an ecological catastrophe is under way on Lough Neagh and surrounding waterways, and calls for urgent action, including public ownership of the lough and a long-term protection plan. He reports a delegation meeting with NIEA and Inland Fisheries officials in Toome.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh ecological crisis and green algae bloom Original release: Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods welcomes the committee's passing of her amendment establishing a North Down Coastal Path Working Group, arguing membership should reflect interest and expertise rather than d'Hondt proportionality. She calls for small parties, independents and community and…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: North Down Coastal Path Working Group establishment at Community and Wellbeing Committee Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path (opens in a new tab)