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Free fares Minister presses for retention of Scheme
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell urges the public to respond to the DfI consultation on changes to concessionary fares for over-60s, and calls on the Department to protect the scheme, citing Translink figures showing over nine million senior journeys in 2022.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: DFI consultation on raising free bus pass eligibility age Original release: Free fares Minister presses for retention of Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Environmental crisis in NI only being fuelled by lack of Executive, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland has again failed on its environmental commitments after DAERA missed the deadline for its first Environment Improvement Plan. He blames the lack of a functioning Executive and calls for Assembly scrutiny and a Minister to lead.
Environment and climate Issue: DAERA misses deadline for first Environment Improvement Plan Original release: Environmental crisis in NI only being fuelled by lack of Executive, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Heavy on infrastructure ideas but light on delivery
DUP infrastructure spokesperson and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says the All-Island Strategic Rail Review and Union Connectivity Review offer useful vision but lack practical follow-through. He cites the York Street Interchange, funded in 2017 yet still not started, and says the party will…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Heavy on infrastructure ideas but light on delivery (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must act and invest as called for in All Island Strategic Rail Review – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on the Transport Minister to invest in rail after the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, welcoming the proposed Western Rail Corridor restoration and hourly services between major cities. He criticises the lack of investment north of Claremorris and says Donegal…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Minister must act and invest as called for in All Island Strategic Rail Review – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to publish all-Ireland rail review – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan urges that an Executive be formed without delay so the draft all-Ireland rail review can be fully published and its recommendations weighed. He welcomes the draft's release as a step forward and calls for more investment in northern rail, particularly in the north-west.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Executive needed to publish all-Ireland rail review – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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All Island Rail Review shows government must now step up to grow Ireland’s rail networks – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD welcomes the draft All Island Rail Review and urges the government to produce a timed action plan to invest in rail, citing planned frequency, decarbonisation and freight capacity gains. He also calls for progress on the Western Rail Corridor and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: All Island Rail Review shows government must now step up to grow Ireland’s rail networks – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Once in a generation opportunity to restore rail infrastructure
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the All Island Strategic Rail Review offers a rare chance to rebuild rail across the North before its draft is published. He highlights a £30bn plan and a recommended Letterkenny–Derry–Portadown route.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: All Island Rail Review draft publication Original release: Eastwood: Once in a generation opportunity to restore rail infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Direct Action On Climate Change “Not A Crime”
People Before Profit says Greta Thunberg was fined by a Swedish court for blocking oil trucks bound for Malmo harbour, and argues governments, not activists, are the real criminals. It backs direct action, cites Ireland's government opposing a bill to keep fossil fuels in the ground, and calls for…
Environment and climate Issue: Greta Thunberg fined in Sweden over oil truck blockade Original release: Direct Action On Climate Change “Not A Crime” (opens in a new tab)
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Why do the GAA alone have access to a bottomless pit of public money?
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell criticises the GAA for refusing to contribute more to the Casement Park redevelopment as its cost rises to £168 million. He says the public purse is now expected to cover over 90% and questions why the Secretary of State will fund the project alone.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park redevelopment cost rise to £168 million Original release: Why do the GAA alone have access to a bottomless pit of public money? (opens in a new tab)
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Act now to capitalise on green economy opportunity says Eastwood
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood calls for faster public investment and streamlined planning on green energy after a CBI analysis on the UK green economy. She says Northern Ireland is falling behind while the DUP boycott blocks governance, and urges action on grid upgrades and green skills.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: CBI analysis on UK green economy opportunity Original release: Act now to capitalise on green economy opportunity says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance to review GAA’s VEAT notice for Casement Park
Alliance says it will review the GAA's recently issued transparency notice on proposed design and cost changes to Casement Park, and will discuss the changes with the GAA and ask for their detailed proposals. Alliance also says the stadium's economic benefits justify the investment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: GAA VEAT notice on Casement Park design and cost changes Original release: Alliance to review GAA’s VEAT notice for Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes progress on Casement Park
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty welcomes the publication of a procurement notice on proposed changes to the Casement Park redevelopment contract, and calls for appropriate funding to be delivered without further delay. He says the project's planning approval, granted in 2021 under SDLP minister Nichola…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: GAA VEAT notice on Casement Park design and cost changes Original release: McNulty welcomes progress on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Toxic algae on North Coast beaches concerning – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says she is concerned about potentially toxic algae at Castlerock and suspected at Portstewart, both red-flagged for swimming. She has written to DAERA and the NI Environment Agency asking about causes, including possible pollution, and whether nearby beaches are…
Environment and climate Issue: Toxic algae red flags at Castlerock and Portstewart beaches Original release: Toxic algae on North Coast beaches concerning – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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“Planning System not fit for purpose” Brett
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett, North Belfast MLA, says the latest Northern Ireland Planning Statistics show a further rise in processing times for planning applications and calls for a planning system fit for purpose. He questions the £14 million spent on a new planning portal and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Planning Statistics publication 2023 Original release: “Planning System not fit for purpose” Brett (opens in a new tab)
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GPNI reacts to devastating Infrastructure Department budget consultation
Green Party NI, through Cllr Rachel Woods, expresses deep concern at the Department for Infrastructure's final budget allocations, citing a shortfall over £100m and cuts to cycling, planning advice grants, active travel and community transport, and warns against switching off streetlights or…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: GPNI reacts to devastating Infrastructure Department budget consultation (opens in a new tab)
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TÓIBÍN: Let this be the last Dáil to allow the A5 deathtrap to exist
Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín welcomes a Sinn Féin Dáil motion on the A5 road in Tyrone, calling it a deathtrap and saying the upgrade delays have cost around 50 lives since 2006. He calls for real plans, timelines, funding and action from politicians North and South.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Dáil motion on funding the A5 road upgrade Original release: TÓIBÍN: Let this be the last Dáil to allow the A5 deathtrap to exist (opens in a new tab)
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Government must act now to save lives following passing of motion to fund A5 road – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal, welcomes cross-party Dáil support for his party's motion urging government to fund half the A5 road upgrade, as relatives of crash victims looked on from the gallery.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dáil motion on funding the A5 road upgrade Original release: Government must act now to save lives following passing of motion to fund A5 road – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Pothole repairs must be to a satisfactory standard and provide value for money, says Long
Alliance councillor Michael Long questions the standard of pothole repairs in Belfast, where the same potholes have been repaired multiple times. He calls for assurances on how repairs are signed off and for clarification from the Department for Infrastructure on value for money, with Belfast City…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast pothole repairs standard and sign-off concerns Original release: Pothole repairs must be to a satisfactory standard and provide value for money, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Back Dfi Roads Service Workers Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs Department for Infrastructure Roads Service workers on strike again over pay, saying they have his full solidarity. He accuses DfI officials of citing Stormont's collapse to claim they lack the means to act, and calls for the draconian bonus system to…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI Roads Service workers strike over pay July 2023 Original release: Harkin: Back Dfi Roads Service Workers Strikers (opens in a new tab)
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SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard welcomes completion of the €35million cross-border SWELL scheme at Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Plant, calling it the perfect platform to restore Carlingford Lough's ecosystem. He says a new Omeath treatment plant will soon end untreated wastewater discharge.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: SWELL cross-border water quality scheme completion at Carlingford Lough Original release: SWELL boost for Carlingford Lough water quality – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)