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Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey welcomes continued progress on the joint Ireland and Britain bid to stage Euro 2028, urging urgent construction of a new Casement Park and backing IFA and GAA partnership work.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hargey welcomes progress on ‘exciting’ Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid
SDLP Sports Spokesperson and Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes Casement Park's inclusion in the Britain and Ireland Euro 2028 bid, and calls for a concrete plan and start date for work on the long-delayed west Belfast stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park inclusion in Britain and Ireland Euro 2028 bid Original release: McNulty welcomes Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Arbour Hill Easter Rising commemoration must honour the rebels’ sacrifice and protect historic sites such as Moore Street from developers, calling for a united, equal, economically just and fully free Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Housing Issue: 1916 Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill Original release: Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD’s speech at annual Easter Rising Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, hails the opening of the Derry to Dungiven section of the A6 dual carriageway, saying it will improve safety, cut journey times and divert traffic away from Dungiven town.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Derry to Dungiven A6 dual carriageway opening Original release: O’Neill hails opening of Derry-Dungiven A6 dual carriageway (opens in a new tab)
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Public Inquiry Needed on A6
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges the Department for Infrastructure to hold a public inquiry into delays to the A6 road scheme, which is opening in April 2023 more than a year late. He says it would restore public confidence in the department's project management.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 road scheme opening delays and public inquiry call Original release: Public Inquiry Needed on A6 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan welcomes the opening of the Dungiven-to-Drumahoe section of the A6 to motorists this week after repeated delays. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to begin work on the final Drumahoe-to-Maydown stretch.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe road opening to motorists Original release: Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6 (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy hails ‘major step forward’ for Meenan Square
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes confirmation that Apex Housing Association has bought the Meenan Square site in Derry and will proceed with a mixed-use development including a community hub and social housing, with construction due to begin by next autumn.
Housing Issue: Apex Housing Association purchase of Meenan Square site Original release: Delargy hails ‘major step forward’ for Meenan Square (opens in a new tab)
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Brett Welcomes funding extension for Community Transport
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett welcomes confirmation from the Permanent Secretary that community transport 'dial-a-lift' providers will receive core funding beyond the end of April. He says the service provides around 200,000 journeys a year and calls for a…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Community transport dial-a-lift funding extension beyond April Original release: Brett Welcomes funding extension for Community Transport (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of dedicated retrofitting programme for solid fuel households a risk to public health – Darren O’Rourke TD
Sinn Féin climate spokesperson Darren O'Rourke TD urges the government to revise its National Retrofit Plan with specific targets for solid-fuel-heated homes, citing a cross-border study linking air pollution to up to 1,000 early deaths yearly. He proposes €50m for a dedicated retrofit scheme.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Cross-border air pollution and mortality assessment on solid fuel burning Original release: Lack of dedicated retrofitting programme for solid fuel households a risk to public health – Darren O’Rourke TD (opens in a new tab)
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Caravans Act Review a big disappointment – TUV
TUV leader Jim Allister says the departmental review of the Caravans Act is a major letdown, arguing its suggestion of better Trading Standards oversight falls short for caravan owners. He says the review ignores the need for legislative change to address insecure occupancy terms and short…
Housing Issue: Departmental review of the Caravans Act recommendations Original release: Caravans Act Review a big disappointment – TUV (opens in a new tab)
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Wrightbus at forefront of hydrogen revolution - Paisley
DUP MP Ian Paisley welcomes the Government's Powering Up Britain net zero strategy, saying its £240 million for green hydrogen projects will establish Wrightbus in Ballymena as Northern Ireland's central hydrogen site.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Powering Up Britain net zero strategy announcement Original release: Wrightbus at forefront of hydrogen revolution - Paisley (opens in a new tab)
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What price children’s safety?” asks Lockhart
DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart writes to the Department of Infrastructure’s Permanent Secretary urging a reversal of the decision to cut funding for school cycling‑proficiency programmes, saying the move endangers children’s safety and contradicts active‑travel goals.
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Department for Infrastructure ends school cycling proficiency scheme funding Original release: What price children’s safety?” asks Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Stephen Dunlop expresses "sadness" as cycling proficiency scheme funding axed
Green Party NI councillor Stephen Dunlop says he is saddened by the end of Department for Infrastructure funding for the school cycling proficiency scheme, which the department attributes to budget constraints. He argues the move denies children a safe way to learn cycling and blames the DUP's…
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Department for Infrastructure ends school cycling proficiency scheme funding Original release: Cllr Stephen Dunlop expresses "sadness" as cycling proficiency scheme funding axed (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Every effort must be made to protect community transport
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA says community transport services, including dial-a-lift, are left in limbo over funding and calls on the Department for Infrastructure to give a clear update and carry out an equality impact assessment before deciding their future.
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Original release: Durkan: Every effort must be made to protect community transport (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus raises farmers’ concerns with Irish processors
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says he raised farmers' grievances over low prices set by Irish processors with an IBEC delegation in the European Parliament, also citing the EU-Mercosur deal and the Industrial Emissions Directive, and urges the government to clarify its Mercosur position.
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Original release: MacManus raises farmers’ concerns with Irish processors (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announce two Lisburn candidates
TUV announces Stewart McEvoy as its candidate for Lisburn South and Stewart Ferris for Downshire East in the upcoming local government election. McEvoy cites dog fouling, litter, school and health pressures, and bus services in Ballymacash, while leader Jim Allister urges voters to back TUV.
Local government Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV Lisburn South and Downshire East council candidates announced Original release: TUV announce two Lisburn candidates (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of engagement from DfI on missed bin collections incredibly disappointing, says Cllr Murray
Alliance councillor Micky Murray says it is disappointing that the Department for Infrastructure declined to attend a special People and Communities Committee meeting on missed bin collections, which he links to badly parked cars and roadworks. He calls for DfI to engage and backs pilot…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: DfI declines special meeting on missed bin collections in Belfast Original release: Lack of engagement from DfI on missed bin collections incredibly disappointing, says Cllr Murray (opens in a new tab)
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North South Interconnector Faces Years of Opposition if its Not Undergrounded. - Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín calls on the government to underground the North South Interconnector, saying Aontú supports the link only if it is buried, after a latest report on the project. He claims the report cannot be independent and that 97% of landowners oppose the 409 pylons…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North South Interconnector latest report and undergrounding call Original release: North South Interconnector Faces Years of Opposition if its Not Undergrounded. - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus securing a fresh contract to supply 18 zero-emission vehicles to First Bus in Leicester. He says it follows a recent £25.3 million deal for 117 battery-electric models and will bring investment and jobs to the local area.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: Wrightbus new zero-emission bus order for First Bus Leicester Original release: McGuigan welcomes Wrightbus new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses (opens in a new tab)
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New EasyJet routes boost for local economy – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy welcomes EasyJet's expansion at Belfast City Airport, with new flights to Luton and Manchester starting in June, and says it could create jobs and boost the local economy and tourism.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: EasyJet new Belfast City Airport routes to Luton and Manchester Original release: New EasyJet routes boost for local economy – Murphy (opens in a new tab)