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Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the finalised Department for Infrastructure budget paints a grim picture, citing cuts to road safety, cycling proficiency, Translink and NI Water, and calls on the Secretary of State to act to restore Stormont with a financial package.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: DfI failure to resolve pay dispute impacting road safety
SDLP Fairer Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan expresses solidarity with striking road service workers at the Department for Infrastructure and says the department's budget cuts and pay dispute are compromising road safety. He calls for the pay dispute to be resolved as a matter of urgency.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: DfI Roads Service workers strike over pay July 2023 Original release: Durkan: DfI failure to resolve pay dispute impacting road safety (opens in a new tab)
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A5 upgrade must proceed to prevent further lives from being lost – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty TD calls on the government to honour its pledge to fund half the A5 road upgrade, ahead of a Dáil motion, citing more than 50 deaths on the route since 2006.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dáil motion on funding the A5 road upgrade Original release: A5 upgrade must proceed to prevent further lives from being lost – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett welcomes confirmation that community transport 'dial-a-lift' providers will receive a core funding extension for the full current financial year. He says the service provides around 200,000 journeys annually for rural and isolated communities.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Dial-a-lift community transport funding extension confirmed for current financial year Original release: Brett welcomes funding extension for ‘dial-a-lift’ service (opens in a new tab)
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Murray disappointed and frustrated by risk posed to potential cycling infrastructure
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he is disappointed and frustrated that planned Belfast cycling infrastructure, including Lisburn Road and Malone Road routes, may be displaced by the Department for Infrastructure's new Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan. He questions the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Belfast Cycle Network Plan displacement by Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan Original release: Murray disappointed and frustrated by risk posed to potential cycling infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
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Latest climate change report demonstrates disgraceful lack of meaningful action, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says a latest Climate Change Committee report shows the UK has lost climate leadership and Northern Ireland is behind on climate targets, calling for a Green New Deal and blaming the absence of an Executive for stalled action.
Environment and climate Issue: UK Climate Change Committee progress report on net zero emissions Original release: Latest climate change report demonstrates disgraceful lack of meaningful action, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Skills system needs to urgently align with the scale of climate challenge, says Eastwood
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood calls for the UK Government to publish an evidence-based net zero skills action plan, following a Climate Change Committee progress report that she says shows no progress in the past year.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: UK Climate Change Committee progress report on net zero emissions Original release: Skills system needs to urgently align with the scale of climate challenge, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes Prince William’s ambition to tackle homelessness in…
DUP MP Gavin Robinson welcomes the Prince of Wales to East Belfast to launch Homewards, a five-year project to end homelessness, with Hosford House in Belfast selected as one of six UK locations.
Housing Issue: Homewards homelessness project launch in East Belfast Original release: Robinson welcomes Prince William’s ambition to tackle homelessness in… (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong encourages homeowners and private landlords to prepare to move to net zero
Alliance's Kellie Armstrong MLA urges homeowners and private landlords to play their part in reaching net zero by 2050, citing the Future Homes in Northern Ireland report from Electrical Safety First on electrical safety risks in older housing stock.
Environment and climate Housing Issue: Future Homes in Northern Ireland report launch by Electrical Safety First Original release: Armstrong encourages homeowners and private landlords to prepare to move to net zero (opens in a new tab)
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Work to build homes must not be jeopardised by Tory cuts – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says work to build homes in high-need areas such as Derry, West Belfast and North Belfast should not be hit by Tory cuts. After meeting the Department for Communities, the party also raised waiting lists, homelessness, cuts to community services, disability benefit…
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Cllr Rachel Woods slams changes to Affordable Warmth Scheme
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods, for Holywood and Clandeboye, criticises the decision to cut the Affordable Warmth Scheme without replacements and the removal of councils' eligibility assessment role from September. She calls for a fuel poverty strategy and tighter building regulations.
Housing Local government Issue: Affordable Warmth Scheme changes and removal of council eligibility role Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods slams changes to Affordable Warmth Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Communities budget will reduce support for most vulnerable, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says the Department for Communities budget allocations will reduce support for vulnerable people, including the homeless, people with disabilities, addiction service users and domestic abuse victims. She cites cuts to new homes and rising homelessness spending, and…
Public finance and taxation Housing Issue: Department for Communities budget allocations for the forthcoming financial year Original release: Communities budget will reduce support for most vulnerable, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Lough Neagh ecosystem facing significant new challenges – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, raises concern about new ecological challenges in Lough Neagh after blue-green algae was confirmed in the Toome Canal and spread to fishing waters. He says he and Cllr Henry Cushinan will seek a meeting with DAERA.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Blue-green algae confirmed in Toome Canal and Lough Neagh Original release: Lough Neagh ecosystem facing significant new challenges – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey welcomes multi-million pound investment in West Belfast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says the multi‑million pound investment in West Belfast demonstrates confidence in local talent, delivering 169 new positions at the former Caterpillar site and offering apprenticeships, training and re‑skilling as part of a greener packaging venture.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Biopax investment creates jobs at former Caterpillar site Original release: Maskey welcomes multi-million pound investment in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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British government must support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage payments – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy calls on the British government to provide targeted support to homeowners whose mortgage rates have risen, as the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again. He also urges lenders to be flexible with borrowers facing higher repayments.
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Bank of England interest rate rise and mortgage repayment increases Original release: British government must support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage payments – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill welcomes €56m Irish government investment in Magee and Shared Island projects
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, welcomes Irish government funding of €45m for a new Magee campus building in Derry, part of €56m from the Shared Island fund for all-island projects, and calls for the Executive to be restored.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish government €56m Shared Island funding for Magee and all-island projects Original release: O’Neill welcomes €56m Irish government investment in Magee and Shared Island projects (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney calls on DfI to properly maintain rural road junction sight lines
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has asked the Department for Infrastructure to review grass verge and hedgerow maintenance at road junctions and roundabouts in Randalstown and Antrim. He says overgrown verges are blocking sight lines and creating safety risks for drivers, and that DfI officials have…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Kearney calls on DfI to properly maintain rural road junction sight lines (opens in a new tab)
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Government must ensure addition of West and Northwest to TEN-T Core Network – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus calls on the Government to ensure the Atlantic Corridor is added to the TEN-T Core Network, after an European Parliament vote on a report on large EU transport infrastructure projects. He says the Irish Government has refused to endorse adding the Western Rail Corridor…
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: European Parliament vote on TEN-T large transport infrastructure report Original release: Government must ensure addition of West and Northwest to TEN-T Core Network – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus, with European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair Younous Omarjee, says they will press the European Commission for flexibility on the 31 December 2023 deadline for the Riverine footbridge project between Lifford and Strabane. The project, awarded almost…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Riverine Project delays and PEACE funding deadline Original release: European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays (opens in a new tab)
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Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection's commitment to holding public bodies to account after a meeting with it, and warns that the continued absence of a minister and devolved Assembly could endanger environmental progress. He blames the DUP for stepping away…
Environment and climate Original release: Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair (opens in a new tab)