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Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey expresses condolences to the family of a 22-year-old woman found dead in south Belfast, now treated as murder, and calls for anyone with information to contact the PSNI. She says violence against women and girls must be eradicated and points to the executive's…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Murder in south Belfast ‘absolutely devastating’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Delight at Wrightbus success
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Wrightbus's largest order in its history, a contract for over 1,000 buses worth more than half a billion, saying it secures Ballymena jobs and supports 1,500 more across the UK supply chain. Local MLA Timothy Gaston credits the owners, management and staff…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus half billion pound bus order Original release: Delight at Wrightbus success (opens in a new tab)
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Frew welcomes historic order for Wrightbus
DUP North Antrim MLA Paul Frew welcomes Wrightbus's largest ever order, worth half a billion pounds for over 1,000 buses, saying it secures jobs and shows public transport's future will be driven by bus manufacturing in Ballymena.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus half billion pound bus order Original release: Frew welcomes historic order for Wrightbus (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP calls for an urgent, focused societal response to violence against women and girls after a murder investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in Belfast's neighbourhood of Mary Ward. She says the fourth such killing in six weeks shows a failure to address the…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Murder investigation into death of 22-year-old woman in south Belfast Original release: Hanna: Urgency and focus needed on violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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‘Fantastic news Enniskillen Bypass will be fully funded by executive’ – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan welcomes confirmation from Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd that the Enniskillen Bypass will be fully funded by the Executive, after earlier local concern over a British government pause in Mid South West Growth Deal funding.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Enniskillen Bypass funding commitment by the Executive Original release: ‘Fantastic news Enniskillen Bypass will be fully funded by executive’ – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed –…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the Executive's funding for the Enniskillen Bypass, with construction due to start in 2025, but says it cannot replace the Mid South West Growth Deal. She calls on the UK Government to lift its pause on that deal.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Enniskillen Bypass funding commitment by the Executive Original release: Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed –… (opens in a new tab)
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Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin calls on Ulster University and Stephen Farry to explain the appointment process behind Farry's role in a new Strategic Policy Unit, including who made the initial proposal and when the candidates joined the talent pool.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University appointment of Stephen Farry to Strategic Policy Unit Original release: Questions to answer over Farry appointment – Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Long-term viability plan for City of Derry Airport urgently needed - Armstrong
UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes the Department for the Economy's decision to assume City of Derry Airport's running costs, but urges it to produce a clear, actionable long-term business plan to boost passenger numbers and attract new routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister transfers Londonderry Airport funding responsibility from council Original release: Long-term viability plan for City of Derry Airport urgently needed - Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds elected Chair of Assembly APG on Road Safety.
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says he is honoured to chair the newly formed All Party Group on Road Safety at Stormont, citing 48 road deaths so far this year and pledging to help reduce preventable collisions. He says the group will complement the Department for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Party Group on Road Safety established at Stormont Original release: McReynolds elected Chair of Assembly APG on Road Safety. (opens in a new tab)
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More to do at Londonderry Airport - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes the Economy Minister's decision to move funding responsibility for Londonderry Airport from the council to his Department, but says more is needed. He calls for collaboration with the private sector to attract additional routes and raise passenger numbers, warning…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Economy Minister transfers Londonderry Airport funding responsibility from council Original release: More to do at Londonderry Airport - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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A5 construction commitment a significant breakthrough for border communities – Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD
Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn welcomes the Northern Executive's approval of the first 55km stretch of the A5 road, from Junction 8 near Strabane to Junction 15 near Ballygawley, and urges the Irish Government to approve and deliver the related Ten-T and N2 upgrades in Donegal.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Executive approval of first A5 construction stretch Original release: A5 construction commitment a significant breakthrough for border communities – Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hugely positive day’ as A5 proposal agreed – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes the Executive's agreement to proceed with building the A5 road, a proposal put forward by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. She says the project will save lives, create jobs and shorten travel between the north-west and Dublin.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: NI Executive decision to proceed with A5 road project Original release: ‘Hugely positive day’ as A5 proposal agreed – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MLA Phillip McGuigan expresses condolences to the family of a man who died on a dual carriageway outside Ballymena on Tuesday night. He also pays tribute to the emergency services at the scene and notes police advice for motorists to avoid the Crankill Road dual carriageway.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal road collision on Crankill Road dual carriageway, Ballymena Original release: McGuigan expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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A5 Announcement Welcome – Erskine
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the NI Executive's decision to proceed with the A5 road project, saying it will improve road safety and back the regional economy. She urges the Department to keep engaging constructively with affected landowners as the project moves to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: NI Executive decision to proceed with A5 road project Original release: A5 Announcement Welcome – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on A5 can’t come a minute too soon, say McReynolds and Donnelly, welcoming announcement.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Progress on A5 can’t come a minute too soon, say McReynolds and Donnelly, welcoming announcement. (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: A5 work must begin immediately
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says work on the A5 upgrade must start immediately, urging the Executive and Minister to guarantee the project is delivered in full after reports the Executive will approve the plans on Thursday.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Executive approval of first A5 construction stretch Original release: McCrossan: A5 work must begin immediately (opens in a new tab)
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Sub-regional balance will be key to unlocking full economic potential of NI, say Alliance Economy representatives.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Sub-regional balance will be key to unlocking full economic potential of NI, say Alliance Economy representatives. (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, in her Ard Fheis keynote in Athlone, says the general election offers a choice to replace Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil with a new government, and reiterates plans on housing, €10 childcare and USC relief.
Economy and employment Housing Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister, gives her Ard Fheis keynote, listing the Executive's first eight months of work and calling for further financial powers and all-Ireland decision-making. She criticises the new British Government's Winter Fuel Payment cuts and calls for city and growth…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Michelle O’Neill Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
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Pearse Doherty Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty, in his Ard Fheis keynote, tells members the next election is a choice between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael and says the party will deliver 300,000 homes over five years. He also pledges a one-month rent payment to renters, a three-year ban on rent increases and 100 percent…
Housing Public finance and taxation Original release: Pearse Doherty Keynote Address | Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024 (opens in a new tab)