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Aontú Membership Surges After Fuel Protests
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says the party has gained hundreds of new members and two councillors in the last two weeks, and is negotiating with seven more. He cites poll ratings and plans for candidates ahead of possible early elections, north and south.
Other Economy and employment Original release: Aontú Membership Surges After Fuel Protests (opens in a new tab)
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Biomethane strategy must be based on treating waste and by-products, not distorting the agricultural system – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says a biomethane strategy should focus on treating waste and by‑products rather than altering the agricultural system, urging local consultation, strong planning, robust regulation and direct benefits for rural communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Biomethane strategy must be based on treating waste and by-products, not distorting the agricultural system – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Revise, don’t retreat Butler calls for realism on climate targets
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA urges a revision of the 2023-2027 Climate Action Plan targets rather than the DUP's proposed full withdrawal, citing energy and infrastructure failures and Stormont shutdowns. He says farmers must be central to any future plan and previews a UUP…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DUP motion calling for withdrawal of draft Climate Action Plan 2023-2027 Original release: Revise, don’t retreat Butler calls for realism on climate targets (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard welcomes Council support for Strangford Lough Bridge Study
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes a unanimous vote by Newry, Mourne and Down Council backing a feasibility study for a fixed link bridge across Strangford Lough. He has contacted Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins about commissioning a full study of a Portaferry-to-Strangford crossing, citing…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Newry, Mourne and Down Council motion on Strangford Lough bridge study Original release: Hazzard welcomes Council support for Strangford Lough Bridge Study (opens in a new tab)
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Fuel Protests In The North
People Before Profit says today's fuel protests across the North have a right core demand for urgent action on fuel prices, blaming the Executive for years of rising costs and calling for price caps, windfall taxes on energy firms and a £500 energy credit for households.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Fuel protests and energy price caps across Ireland Original release: Fuel Protests In The North (opens in a new tab)
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Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says Net Zero targets must be met during a Stormont debate, pointing to Lough Neagh's ecological decline, threats to eel fishing livelihoods and calls for investment in green energy such as offshore wind.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Original release: Net Zero targets must be met to protect our environment – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises other Assembly parties for voting down a DUP motion requiring departments to assess the costs and benefits of climate policies, arguing the Climate Action Plan's proposals remain unquantified and risk delaying the A5 and A1 road projects.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Assembly vote on DUP motion to cost net zero policies Original release: Parties Refuse to Face Cost of Net Zero – McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Co-opts New MLA for Foyle
The DUP announces that Julie Middleton is taking her seat as MLA for Foyle following her co-option. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP praises her experience and council record, and Middleton pledges to represent Foyle and stand up for unionist priorities.
Other Issue: Julie Middleton co-option as MLA for Foyle Original release: DUP Co-opts New MLA for Foyle (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne praises McIlroy during Stormont Matter of the Day
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne says Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters wins are a source of local and national pride, and he used a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to recognise the golfer's achievement.
Other Original release: Dunne praises McIlroy during Stormont Matter of the Day (opens in a new tab)
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Jon Burrows calls on His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy after historic back-to-back Masters victories
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls on King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy following his back-to-back Masters victories, describing him as the greatest athlete Northern Ireland has produced and citing his golf tourism impact.
Other Issue: Rory McIlroy back-to-back Masters victories Original release: Jon Burrows calls on His Majesty King Charles III to knight Rory McIlroy after historic back-to-back Masters victories (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pays tribute to former councillor James McGarvey, who represented the party on Cookstown District Council for two decades, including a term as chair. McGlone recalls his civil rights background and community work.
Other Local government Original release: McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer welcomes reconvening of Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry
West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer welcomes the resumption of the Curraghinalt goldmine inquiry in Omagh next Monday after a 15-month break, saying it offers local people a chance to be heard. He calls for the process to move forward without further delay toward a timely conclusion.
Environment and climate Issue: Curraghinalt goldmine public inquiry resumption in Omagh Original release: McAleer welcomes reconvening of Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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Wildfires Plan will protect communities, nature and the Mournes, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray calls the Wildfires Action Plan to 2030, published by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, a timely intervention for the countryside after around 200 wildfires. He highlights rewetting peatlands and the Wildfire Recovery Project led by the Pau Costa Foundation in at-risk areas…
Environment and climate Issue: Wildfires Action Plan to 2030 publication by DAERA Original release: Wildfires Plan will protect communities, nature and the Mournes, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Begley comments on major fire in Omagh
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers thoughts for an injured person after a fire at Boyd Bedding in Omagh, commends the emergency services and air ambulance, and asks motorists to avoid the closed Bankmore Road.
Other Issue: Boyd Bedding fire in Omagh Original release: Begley comments on major fire in Omagh (opens in a new tab)
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McHugh announces he will not stand in 2027 elections
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh confirms he will not stand in the 2027 Assembly election, saying he will remain an MLA for West Tyrone for the coming months and continue active involvement with the party.
Other Local government Original release: McHugh announces he will not stand in 2027 elections (opens in a new tab)
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DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley
Upper Bann MLA and DUP Director of Campaigns Jonathan Buckley says Northern Ireland requires a return to practical government after a visit to Fermanagh, criticising net zero targets and green taxes as adding to fuel and energy costs. He also accuses Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance of…
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: DUP are bringing common sense to government – Buckley (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for alternative parking site to save Bangor green space
Alliance Councillor Chris McCracken urges Bangor Marine and Ards & North Down Borough Council to find an alternative seafront parking location, arguing that the proposed parking would replace a cherished green space near the Marina as waterfront gardens develop.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Bangor waterfront gardens seafront parking proposal Original release: Alliance calls for alternative parking site to save Bangor green space (opens in a new tab)
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Time for realism on unachievable targets: Brett
DUP Economy Spokesperson Phillip Brett says Utility Regulator evidence to the Economy Committee shows the 80% renewable electricity target in Northern Ireland climate change legislation is unachievable by 2030. He calls for a discussion of such targets grounded in reality and criticises the…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Utility Regulator evidence to Economy Committee on renewable electricity target Original release: Time for realism on unachievable targets: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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West Belfast can be won if Unionists get behind Frank McCoubrey –…
The DUP announces Alderman Frank McCoubrey, current High Sheriff of Belfast, as its candidate for West Belfast at the 2027 Assembly election. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges unionist voters to unite behind him, saying boundary changes make the seat winnable.
Other Issue: DUP selection of Frank McCoubrey for West Belfast 2027 Assembly election Original release: West Belfast can be won if Unionists get behind Frank McCoubrey –… (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl says investment in renewable energy would lead to cheaper bills for households
Alliance Economy spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA questions why the DUP, UUP and TUV want to roll back renewable energy targets, arguing investment would cut household bills. She calls on the Economy Minister to urgently deliver a plan to end reliance on fossil fuels ahead of an Alliance Assembly…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Alliance Assembly motion on renewable energy investment and fossil fuel reliance Original release: Nicholl says investment in renewable energy would lead to cheaper bills for households (opens in a new tab)