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MOT waiting situation a complete shambles, says Muir
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says people face waits of up to five months for an MOT appointment and calls on the Infrastructure Minister to extend the reminder letter notification period and resource test centres.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: MOT waiting situation a complete shambles, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin expresses condolences after road death - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin expresses condolences to the family, friends and Bellaghy GAC teammates of six-year-old Ethan McCourt, who died in a road accident at Castledawson roundabout the previous week. She says the community is shocked and saddened.
Other Issue: Death of six-year-old Ethan McCourt after Castledawson roundabout road accident Original release: Sheerin expresses condolences after road death - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth”
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Infrastructure Minister figures show regionally significant planning applications averaged 172.5 weeks to process between April 2016 and December 2021, against a 30-week target. He calls on the minister to act to restore confidence in the planning system.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Regionally significant planning application processing times figures released Original release: Brett – “ineffective planning system stunting economic growth” (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly nominates Lisa McGee for Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly proposes writer Lisa McGee, creator of 'Derry Girls', for the Freedom of the City, with the nomination due before Derry and Strabane councillors on 30 June. He argues her work has boosted the city's profile and tourism.
Other Local government Issue: Lisa McGee Freedom of the City nomination proposal Original release: Reilly nominates Lisa McGee for Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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Remembering Sir Henry Wilson on the Centenary of his murder in London
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA marks the centenary of the murder of Sir Henry Wilson in London on 22 June 1922, recounting his military career, his election as North Down MP and his State Funeral.
Other International affairs Original release: Remembering Sir Henry Wilson on the Centenary of his murder in London (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Gary McKeown says masonry falling from the Scottish Mutual Building in central Belfast shows the listed structure must be protected and reopened. He calls for urgent regeneration plans and for building administrators to be told to survey it for safety quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Masonry fall from Scottish Mutual Building Belfast Original release: McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking RMT rail workers against pay cuts and job layoffs, accusing the Tories and rail bosses of demonising them. He urges Derry and Northern Ireland workers to join an ICTU march and rally on Stormont for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew pays tribute to Tyrone hurler Damian Casey - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew offers condolences to the family, club and teammates of Dungannon hurler Damian Casey, who died in Spain, recalling his role in Tyrone's Nicky Rackard Cup win.
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Sinn Fein attempting to hi-jack road safety for party politicking
DUP North Belfast MLA Brian Kingston questions whether Sinn Féin's priority is road safety or party promotion over its 'road safety' signs in the Deerpark and Oldpark area of Belfast. He says the signs are a transparent bid to politicise road safety and urges the party to remove them.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin road safety signs in north Belfast Original release: Sinn Fein attempting to hi-jack road safety for party politicking (opens in a new tab)
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Wrightbus order highlights benefits of protocol for businesses in north - Archibald - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says Wrightbus's contract to supply 120 fully electric double-decker buses to the south's National Transport Authority shows the benefits of the Northern Ireland Protocol. She calls on the British government to stop undermining the protocol and to negotiate…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus contract for 120 electric buses for National Transport Authority Original release: Wrightbus order highlights benefits of protocol for businesses in north - Archibald - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes Wrightbus order in Republic of Ireland
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes a Wrightbus contract with the Republic of Ireland's transport authority, described as one of the biggest bus-building contracts agreed in Ireland, and congratulates the company and its workforce.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Wrightbus contract for 120 electric buses for National Transport Authority Original release: Paisley welcomes Wrightbus order in Republic of Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson – HMT must axe fuel duties
DUP Treasury Spokesman and East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson calls on the Treasury to cut fuel duty and VAT, arguing that taxes make up 50% of petrol and diesel costs and that rural Northern Ireland depends on road transport. He says he has written to the Chancellor urging action.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Rising petrol and diesel prices and fuel duty cuts Original release: Wilson – HMT must axe fuel duties (opens in a new tab)
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Mike Nesbitt MLA pays tribute to the late Billy Bingham
Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt pays tribute to former Northern Ireland football manager Billy Bingham, who has died, recalling his role in the 1958 World Cup and managing the 1982 and 1986 squads. He offers condolences to Bingham's family.
Other Original release: Mike Nesbitt MLA pays tribute to the late Billy Bingham (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte welcomes a six-month extension of the Union Street pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre from June 11, with a later decision on making it permanent. He says the scheme boosts businesses and public safety, and calls for other city centre areas to be considered.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Union Street pedestrianisation six-month extension confirmed by Department for Infrastructure Original release: Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation (opens in a new tab)
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Chris MacManus MEP To Hold Western Rail Corridor Online Public Meeting - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus is hosting an online public meeting on 20 June about reopening the Western Rail Corridor, with speakers including Conor Feighan and Rose Conway-Walsh TD. He urges the public to attend to show support for the line, and says the all-island rail review must commit to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Western Rail Corridor online public meeting and all-island rail review Original release: Chris MacManus MEP To Hold Western Rail Corridor Online Public Meeting - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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'Minister reaffirms commitment to A5 upgrade' – Begley - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's stated intention to push ahead with the A5 upgrade, and calls for construction to start straight after the autumn public inquiry without further holdups. She also points to interim safety measures, including new signage…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: 'Minister reaffirms commitment to A5 upgrade' – Begley - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop
Green Party Cllr Stephen Dunlop calls for serious investment in active travel across Northern Ireland at the start of Bike Week, citing the absence of a Cycling Strategy or Active Travel Strategy and spending of £2 per person a year. He urges ambitious targets and joined-up working between the…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Get out on Bike Week, but we need serious investment – Cllr Stephen Dunlop (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Johnson has corrupted public service and should be sacked
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP urges Tory MPs to back a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, ahead of a confidence vote on his leadership, citing the Sue Gray report and claiming he has corrupted public service.
Other Issue: Johnson confidence vote in Conservative leadership Original release: Eastwood: Johnson has corrupted public service and should be sacked (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey - "Long may she reign"
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP congratulates the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee, praising her steady leadership and visits to Hillsborough, and welcomes the Irish Guards carrying the Colour during the celebrations.
Other Original release: Sir Jeffrey - "Long may she reign" (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillors attend Jubilee celebrations
Green Party councillors Simon Lee, Brian Smyth and Anthony Flynn report attending Platinum Jubilee community events across Northern Ireland, and Lee welcomes the Queen's Green Canopy tree-planting scheme, citing 9% tree cover against a 38% EU average.
Other Issue: Platinum Jubilee community events and Queen's Green Canopy tree planting Original release: Green Party Councillors attend Jubilee celebrations (opens in a new tab)