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Action needed to address rural mobile coverage - Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Assembly has backed her motion calling on Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to support mobile network roll-out and speed up planning for mobile infrastructure. She cites seven planning applications withdrawn by investors by July 2024, slowing the Shared Rural…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Assembly motion on rural mobile network coverage and planning delays Original release: Action needed to address rural mobile coverage - Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery.
Alliance councillor Peter Lavery, group leader on Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, welcomes council planning approval for a dual English and Irish street sign at Woodside Gardens in Portadown. He says residents' wishes should be respected and regrets that MP Carla Lockhart spoke against…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Woodside Gardens dual language street sign approval Original release: Dual language street signage approval respects wishes of residents, says Lavery. (opens in a new tab)
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Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister.
Alliance Health Spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for urgent action to reform and expand respite services in Northern Ireland, following a BBC Spotlight investigation into support for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She says the Health Minister has been…
Health Disability and equality Issue: BBC Spotlight investigation on support for families of disabled children Original release: Action on respite services cannot wait any longer, says McAllister. (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, introducing new leader Gavin Robinson MP at the party conference, describes the DUP as committed to its cause, its Union and its communities, and says the party will keep standing up for Northern Ireland and its people.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Conference 2024 - Deborah Erskine MLA
DUP Infrastructure Spokesperson Deborah Erskine tells the 2024 party conference the DUP will invest in roads, transport, schools, health, housing and water, citing its Executive Investment Strategy and calling for better rural and coastal transport links.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Conference 2024 - Deborah Erskine MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane
DUP release announcing Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has approved almost £7million for a Public Realm Scheme in Strabane Town Centre, delivered with Derry City and Strabane District Council. The scheme covers streets, junction changes, planting and public art, and is framed as the first…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane Town Centre Public Realm Scheme funding announcement Original release: Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Chruthódh Sinn Féin spás don dearadh agus thacódh muid le healaíontóirí agus ceardaithe maireachtáil – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has launched a set of ten priorities for visual arts, crafts and design, proposing a Public Art Mural Bill, an arts strand of the Sports Capital Grant, and a review of the per cent for art scheme.
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TUV offer congratulations following Broughshane man’s success at WorldSkills competition
TUV congratulates Broughshane man David McKeown on winning bronze in autobody repair at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France. North Antrim MP Jim Allister and local MLA Timothy Gaston praise his talent and hard work.
Other Issue: David McKeown bronze medal at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Original release: TUV offer congratulations following Broughshane man’s success at WorldSkills competition (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic…
Sports Minister Gordon Lyons says he will host a homecoming celebration next month honouring Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic competitors, including several medallists, and tickets priced at £1 go on sale today.
Other Issue: Olympic and Paralympic athletes homecoming celebration in Belfast Original release: Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic… (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the Government has acted in bad faith by pausing City Deal work in the Mid South West and urges it to reaffirm its backing. She warns the Enniskillen Bypass, funded through the region's growth deal, is now in jeopardy and invites officials to visit Fermanagh and South…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Clarity needed on Growth Deal – Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan.
Alliance MLA Connie Egan welcomes the introduction of the new Strategic Framework and Action Plan to end violence against women and girls, but says it must be matched with concrete action, commitment and funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Launch of Ending Violence against Women and Girls Strategic Framework Original release: Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes a初 initial British Government commitment to continue funding the Derry City Deal after City Deal funding was reported as paused. He says the party will keep pressing Ministers to maintain investment under all four agreed plans.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood welcomes City Deal restoration (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan calls the £2.2m underspend by the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership over three years unforgivable, arguing the funds went unused as serious road injuries and deaths rose. He questions how the newly launched road safety strategy to 2030 will be delivered and funded.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NIRSP £2.2m road safety underspend and Road Safety Strategy launch Original release: Durkan: £2.2M road safety underspend ‘unforgivable’ (opens in a new tab)
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says it is a dereliction of duty that Executive Ministers did not raise Casement Park during last week's meeting with Chancellor Rachael Reeves. He says Finance Minister Archibald confirmed the stadium was not discussed and could not say what officials…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park funding not raised at Executive meeting with Chancellor Original release: O’Toole slams extraordinary senior ministers’ failure to raise Casement during Chancellor meeting (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney joins in celebrating St Ergnat’s GAC milestone development
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney congratulates St Ergnat's GAC, Moneyglass, on the official opening of its new Loughbeg Road grounds, a second pitch the club says it needed as membership outgrew its Taylorstown Road site. He wishes the club continued success.
Other Issue: St Ergnat's GAC Loughbeg Road grounds official opening Original release: Kearney joins in celebrating St Ergnat’s GAC milestone development (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding
DUP councillors on Causeway Coast and Glens Council seek an urgent full council meeting over the Labour Government's pause of NI City Deals, which they say has removed over £36m from local plans. They also want the Secretary of State to attend a council meeting to explain the decision.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: DUP Petition Council Recall on City Deal Funding (opens in a new tab)