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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off
Alliance Agriculture and Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA says Northern Ireland must return its Executive to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency as COP28 opens in Dubai. He also calls for a Climate Change Commissioner and a Just Transition Commission, citing the Lough…
Environment and climate Issue: COP28 climate summit opening in Dubai Original release: Executive restoration vital if we are to address the Climate Crisis properly, says Blair as COP28 kicks off (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: New Executive must prioritise fuel poverty strategy
SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty calls on any restored Executive to fund a new fuel poverty strategy, noting the existing one has not been revised since 2011 and that families have been left exposed to rising energy costs.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Doherty: New Executive must prioritise fuel poverty strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Addressing Fuel Poverty in Northern Ireland: Short, Medium, and Long-Term Strategies
UUP MLA Andy Allen MBE sets out short, medium and long-term options to tackle fuel poverty, including targeted bill support, scaling up NISEP, a sector-expert taskforce, community energy buying and retrofitting. He says these should be a top agenda item for the next Executive and blames the…
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Addressing Fuel Poverty in Northern Ireland: Short, Medium, and Long-Term Strategies (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he will bring a Private Member's Bill to tighten legal safeguards for existing trees and woodland. Speaking at a Woodland Trust report launch, he cites stronger protection for the oldest trees, tree protection orders, and ancient woodland affected by permitted…
Environment and climate Issue: Woodland Trust report on trees and nature's recovery in Northern Ireland Original release: McReynolds reiterates pledge to bring Bill to further protect trees (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the commencement of new northern laws criminalising upskirting and cyber-flashing, and says enhanced offences on online child impersonation and sharing intimate images without consent will also take effect.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland Original release: Reilly welcomes upskirting and cyber-flashing laws coming into effect (opens in a new tab)
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Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls for any future tourism strategy to be sustainable and environmentally compliant, citing a National Trust Climate Adaptation Report that projects 70% of its land at risk by 2060. She also urges the restoration of an Executive so parties can work together on climate…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: National Trust Climate Adaptation Report publication Original release: Tourism strategy must be eco-friendly – Mason (opens in a new tab)
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Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says victims of sexual offences are being failed by the DUP's boycott of the Assembly, which is blocking outstanding Gillen Review recommendations and delaying the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic and Sexual Abuse strategies. She calls for a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Victims of sexual offences let down by blockade of Stormont – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson – “missed opportunity to show work pays”
DUP Treasury spokesman Sammy Wilson MP says the Autumn Statement missed chances to show work pays, citing unchanged income thresholds, a childcare bill for police, nurses and teachers, and Northern Ireland's Barnett consequential being used to cover overspending.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government Autumn Statement 2023 public sector funding cuts Original release: Wilson – “missed opportunity to show work pays” (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will build on proud record for older people
DUP MP Sammy Wilson says the party will keep prioritising issues affecting older people, citing its role in securing the Triple Lock pension upgrade, free public transport for over-60s, the Commissioner for Older People and the silver surfers digital initiative.
Social security and welfare Original release: DUP will build on proud record for older people (opens in a new tab)
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ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns Trusts lack the budget and political direction to commission ADHD diagnosis and support services, calling for a health minister, Health Committee and Assembly budget to be in place.
Health Disability and equality Original release: ADHD services require commissioning and budget to progress, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Autumn Statement does little for Northern Ireland, says Farry
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the Chancellor's Autumn Statement offers little for Northern Ireland, citing the lack of an Executive, no new help for vulnerable households, and too little on housing and climate change.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: British government Autumn Statement 2023 public sector funding cuts Original release: Autumn Statement does little for Northern Ireland, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Bryson scheme highlights need for workers and families to be supported through cost of living crisis – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says demand for Bryson's energy payment scheme shows the pressure on workers and families, and calls for the Executive to be restored now. She says her offices have hundreds of unprocessed cases because Bryson limited daily referrals, and that the firm has raised this…
Economy and employment Social security and welfare Issue: Bryson energy payment scheme referral limits and demand Original release: Bryson scheme highlights need for workers and families to be supported through cost of living crisis – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament
The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell marks Ulster Scots Language Week with a Commons motion, saying the language is widespread across Northern Ireland and border counties and that the week should be inclusive and not politicised.
Disability and equality Original release: Campbell celebrates Ulster Scots Language Week in Parliament (opens in a new tab)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on people lost to violence or suicide and pledging to end discrimination and targeted violence against trans and gender-diverse people, while calling for action after attending a Belfast City Hall event.
Disability and equality Original release: Transgender Day of Remembrance an important day of reflection, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Childcare must be a priority in Autumn Statement
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe calls on the UK Government to substantially raise the Tax-Free Childcare contribution above its current 20% ahead of the Autumn Statement, after meeting Department for Education officials about pressures in Northern Ireland's childcare sector.
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Original release: Childcare must be a priority in Autumn Statement (opens in a new tab)
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£27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly
DUP MLA Emma Little Pengelly welcomes the release of £27million to victims and survivors so far through the Victims Pension Scheme and urges all eligible people to apply. She says about 300 applications lack a psychological injury, pointing to lasting mental health burdens from the Troubles.
Community relations and legacy Social security and welfare Original release: £27million paid to date through Victims Pension Scheme: Pengelly (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs
Green Party NI Councillor Barry McKee welcomes the NIPSO report on tree protection orders, noting only one of 369 reported breaches led to enforcement. He calls on Ards and North Down Council to ensure planning decisions on TPOs comply with the Aarhus Convention on public access and participation.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: NIPSO report on tree protection in the planning system Original release: Cllr Barry McKee welcomes NIPSO report on TPOs (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attack on women in Belfast City Centre
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a recent assault on two women in central Belfast and wishes both victims a swift recovery. She calls for a collective effort to end violence against women and girls and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast City Centre assault on two women Original release: Hargey condemns attack on women in Belfast City Centre (opens in a new tab)
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‘Urgent action plan needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis’ – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls for an urgent, coordinated action plan to tackle toxic algae in Lough Neagh, following an all-party meeting on the lough. He also backs extending NI Water's remit to cover the lough and public ownership of Lough Neagh.
Environment and climate Issue: All-party meeting on Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: ‘Urgent action plan needed to tackle Lough Neagh crisis’ – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)