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McGlone: Action, not more reviews needed to protect environment
SDLP AERA spokesperson and Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone says the Environment Minister Andrew Muir should deliver action, not another review of environmental governance, and prioritise an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. He cites Lough Neagh and Mobuoy as evidence.
Environment and climate Issue: Minister Andrew Muir review of environmental governance announcement Original release: McGlone: Action, not more reviews needed to protect environment (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Urgent intervention required at NI Water
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan calls on the Infrastructure Minister and Executive to urgently intervene at NI Water, saying wastewater problems are blocking 19,000 homes, university expansion and other projects. He urges implementation of a recent audit office report and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: NI Water wastewater crisis and Infrastructure Minister intervention Original release: Durkan: Urgent intervention required at NI Water (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives concerned at lack of contingency plan for public transport on Saintfield Road corridor
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Kate Nicholl say Translink has shown little visible planning for public transport on the A24 corridor should the North/South Glider be delayed. Bradshaw says a Minister's answer suggests no fallback exists, and both call for more frequent buses in the interim.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North/South Glider delay and Saintfield Road public transport contingency Original release: Alliance representatives concerned at lack of contingency plan for public transport on Saintfield Road corridor (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford calls for urgent action from Translink on train delays and overcrowding.
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford calls for urgent action from Translink on train overcrowding and delays on the Lisburn-Belfast line, following constituent complaints. He says three-carriage trains have increased since Belfast Grand Central opened and that capacity is insufficient for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Grand Central station opening and Lisburn-Belfast line overcrowding Original release: Honeyford calls for urgent action from Translink on train delays and overcrowding. (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling violence against women requires joined-up approach - Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart welcomes a Government commitment to work with devolved institutions, including the Assembly, on tackling violence against women and girls. She cites 22,403 recorded offences in Northern Ireland and says the Minister has spoken to the PSNI Chief Constable and intends to visit…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Government commitment on violence against women and girls in Commons questions Original release: Tackling violence against women requires joined-up approach - Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson welcomes £64m funding to expand wastewater infrastructure and build more homes
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes a £64 million allocation from Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald for wastewater infrastructure and housing, saying it could deliver up to 1,400 social homes this year. She urges Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to release a refreshed housing supply strategy…
Housing Infrastructure and transport Issue: £64m Executive funding for wastewater infrastructure and housing Original release: Ferguson welcomes £64m funding to expand wastewater infrastructure and build more homes (opens in a new tab)
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Just Transition Commission consultation launch is a vital step forward, says Blair.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the launch of a consultation on establishing a Just Transition Commission for Northern Ireland, which he says is a step forward on climate change. He urges the public to take part and says the agriculture sector needs a fair transition.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Just Transition Commission consultation launch by DAERA Original release: Just Transition Commission consultation launch is a vital step forward, says Blair. (opens in a new tab)
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Muir launches the first Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework.
Alliance DAERA Minister Andrew Muir launches Northern Ireland's first Food Strategy Framework, aiming to make the region a world leader in sustainable, healthy food. He says an action plan will follow in early 2025 setting out how government will begin transforming the food system.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework launch Original release: Muir launches the first Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework. (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan urges objectors to drop A5 legal challenge
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan urges objectors to the A5 road upgrade to drop a potential legal challenge, citing the loss of life on the road and years of delay to the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade potential legal challenge Original release: McCrossan urges objectors to drop A5 legal challenge (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Pothole chaos mirrors our deteriorating infrastructure
SDLP Fairer Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA expresses serious concern about Northern Ireland's road network, warning that potholes and deterioration put public safety at risk. He calls for increased DfI road funding and a review of repair policy to ensure money is spent strategically.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: DfI road maintenance funding crisis and October Monitoring Round allocation Original release: Durkan: Pothole chaos mirrors our deteriorating infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Post Office branch closures will hit most vulnerable hardest, Alliance representatives have warned.
Alliance MLAs Sian Mulholland and Kellie Armstrong warn that closing local Crown Post Office branches will hit the most vulnerable hardest, after a list of branches at risk of closure or restructuring included Antrim, Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and Newtownards. Armstrong urges the Post Office to…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: Crown Post Office branches at risk of closure or restructuring list Original release: Post Office branch closures will hit most vulnerable hardest, Alliance representatives have warned. (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan urges road users to stay safe and be vigilant
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges road users to stay safe and be vigilant ahead of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on 17 November, and reminds drivers of the PSNI's road safety guidance.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Boylan urges road users to stay safe and be vigilant (opens in a new tab)
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Legislation needed to tackle unadopted roads: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says she will bring forward a Private Members' Bill to tackle unadopted housing developments, arguing homeowners are left liable for repairs while current Department powers are rarely used and not strong enough.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Original release: Legislation needed to tackle unadopted roads: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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We need a unified effort to tackle climate change, says Blair, after opening of COP29.
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, and calls for a unified effort, citing recent flooding in Spain and in Northern Ireland. He also highlights local events, including DAERA Minister Muir's talk on a…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Opening of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku Original release: We need a unified effort to tackle climate change, says Blair, after opening of COP29. (opens in a new tab)
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Tackling and ending racist attacks will require urgent, concrete action, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the Assembly's united opposition to racism and calls for a rapid review of the July and August racist attacks, with proposals from the First and deputy First Minister. She says the Racial Equality Strategy and Refugee Integration…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Assembly motion on July and August racist attacks review Original release: Tackling and ending racist attacks will require urgent, concrete action, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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£1.3million parking ticket debt written off
South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe criticises the write-off of over 11,000 parking penalty tickets worth £1.3 million in the past financial year. She calls on the Department for Infrastructure to make every effort to collect the debt owed.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: £1.3million parking ticket debt written off by Department for Infrastructure Original release: £1.3million parking ticket debt written off (opens in a new tab)
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Anna Lo will forever be remembered as a ground-breaker in local politics, says Long, after former MLA passes away
Alliance Leader Naomi Long pays tribute to former South Belfast MLA Anna Lo, who has died aged 74, calling her a ground-breaker in local politics and recalling her work on the environment, human rights and women's rights. Former Alliance Leader David Ford also offers sympathies.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Anna Lo will forever be remembered as a ground-breaker in local politics, says Long, after former MLA passes away (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan asks Irish Government to help deliver cross-border road project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says he has written to the Irish Government asking it to co-fund the A2 Buncrana Road Dualling project, which he says has been repeatedly delayed. He made the call after the North West Transport Plan consultation closed, urging a holistic approach to congestion and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North West Transport Plan consultation close Original release: Durkan asks Irish Government to help deliver cross-border road project (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attack which left young child injured ‘appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist attack on a south Belfast home that injured a young child and their mother. She says she has requested a meeting with the PSNI over a recent spate of such attacks and will ask what police are doing to prevent them and bring perpetrators to justice.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racist attack on family home injuring child and mother Original release: Racist attack which left young child injured ‘appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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The Election of Donald J Trump as President-elect of the United States
Green Party NI leader Mal O'Hara says the election of Donald Trump as US President-elect is deeply troubling, warning of threats to climate action, peace, the rule of law and marginalised groups, and calls for a worldwide movement to defend these values.
International affairs Disability and equality Issue: Donald Trump re-election as US president Original release: The Election of Donald J Trump as President-elect of the United States (opens in a new tab)