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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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Gerry Adams expresses his sadness at death of Shane MacGowan
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams expresses deep sadness and personal loss at the death of Shane MacGowan, offering condolences to his partner Victoria, his sister Siobhan and family. Adams calls him an extraordinary human being and a great patriot and poet.
Other Original release: Gerry Adams expresses his sadness at death of Shane MacGowan (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair
DUP MP Carla Lockhart, a Committee member, congratulates Sir Robert Buckland on becoming Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. She hopes he will ensure all viewpoints on the panel are heard, and says previous chairs have a mixed record on this.
Other Issue: Sir Robert Buckland elected Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Original release: Lockhart congratulates new NI Affairs Committee Chair (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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Farry Seeks Re-election for North Down
Alliance's North Down Association has chosen Stephen Farry, the sitting MP for North Down and Alliance Deputy Leader, as its prospective candidate for the revised North Down seat at the forthcoming General Election. Farry says he wants to continue advocating for constituents and pressing for a…
Other Economy and employment Issue: Stephen Farry selected as Alliance candidate for revised North Down constituency Original release: Farry Seeks Re-election for North Down (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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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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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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£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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Young Unionist Chair calls for Alliance to own up to ties to Politrip fallout
Ulster Young Unionist Chair Ben Sharkey expresses sympathy to those who lost money after travel firm Politrip collapsed without repaying debts, and calls on the Alliance Party to clarify its ties to the scheme and whether it offered the internships it was linked to.
Other Economy and employment Issue: Politrip financial collapse and non-repayment of debts to young people Original release: Young Unionist Chair calls for Alliance to own up to ties to Politrip fallout (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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Murphy expresses deepest condolences to family of Eimir Martin
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy offers sympathy to the Martin family after the death of Eimir Martin, recalling her as a gifted footballer and a lasting inspiration to young players in the Lisnaskea and Derrylin area.
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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)
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More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA urges greater support for unpaid carers after a Carers NI report found 48% of those surveyed had experienced depression symptoms and 79% often felt lonely. She points to disrupted respite since the pandemic and a shortage of social and community care…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Carers NI report on unpaid carers' wellbeing Original release: More support must be provided to relieve the burden on unpaid carers, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, pledges to fix housing through rent cuts, a three-year ban on rent increases and more homes, and claims a €1.3 billion shortfall now exists in health funding.
Housing Health Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Presidential Address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2023 (opens in a new tab)