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A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, calls for work on the A5 road upgrade to begin immediately once legal challenges are overcome, saying the dualling from Derry to Aughnacloy will save lives and bring economic benefits.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: GAA Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign launch at Garvaghey Original release: A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley looks ahead to full reinstatement of Rathlin ferry service
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley says he welcomes the intended full reinstatement of the Rathlin ferry service by the end of the week, after a meeting with the director of public transport operations. He notes checks remain and says former staff will be offered jobs in the new service.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Rathlin ferry service reinstatement Original release: Paisley looks ahead to full reinstatement of Rathlin ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood expresses alarm at reports of landlords claiming energy vouchers
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP expresses alarm that landlords are claiming £600 energy support payment vouchers intended for tenants. He says he has contacted the Post Office about assistance for affected tenants and whether landlords can be prevented from claiming the money.
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Issue: Landlords claiming £600 energy support payment vouchers intended for tenants Original release: Eastwood expresses alarm at reports of landlords claiming energy vouchers (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus urges Donegal County Council to progress Erne Atlantic Greenway Project
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus urges Donegal County Council's Chief Executive to progress the Erne Atlantic Greenway, a proposed route linking Belleek, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Rossnowlagh. He says little has moved since a 2018 feasibility study and calls for resources to be assigned.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: MacManus urges Donegal County Council to progress Erne Atlantic Greenway Project (opens in a new tab)
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Gerard Herdman Selected To Contest the Black Mountain DEA in West Belfast for Aontú
Aontú has selected Gerard Herdman, a West Belfast plumbing tutor, as its candidate for the Black Mountain district electoral area ahead of the upcoming local elections. Herdman says the Stormont parties have left West Belfast behind and calls for MLAs to lose salaries if they fail to work, and for…
Economy and employment Housing Issue: Aontú selects Gerard Herdman as Black Mountain local election candidate Original release: Gerard Herdman Selected To Contest the Black Mountain DEA in West Belfast for Aontú (opens in a new tab)
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Delivering the A5 dualling a key priority – O’Neill
Sinn Féin MLA Michelle O'Neill calls for the Irish government and any restored Executive to make delivery of the A5 dualling a shared priority, after raising it with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during his visit to the North.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Delivering the A5 dualling a key priority – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Winter services operating on shoestring budget puts road safety at risk
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says budget pressures at the Department for Infrastructure are limiting winter gritting services and putting road safety at risk, citing a £4 million allocation and rising salt costs. He calls for an Executive to be restored to address the risks.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure winter services budget allocation for 2022/23 Original release: Durkan: Winter services operating on shoestring budget puts road safety at risk (opens in a new tab)
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In building Irish Sea Border infrastructure HMG is enforcing EU law
TUV leader Jim Allister says new UK Regulations building further Irish Sea Border infrastructure merit detailed study, arguing they impose EU law on Northern Ireland via the Official Controls Regulation under Article 5(4) of the Protocol. He also blames DUP ministers for not using an Executive…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Regulations for further Irish Sea Border infrastructure Original release: In building Irish Sea Border infrastructure HMG is enforcing EU law (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes Ballydugennan resurfacing commitment
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes a Department for Infrastructure commitment to resurface the carriageways and footways in Ballydugennan Villas outside Toome. He says the works will be added to this year's programme if extra funding arrives, otherwise to 2023/24.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballydugennan Villas carriageway and footway resurfacing commitment Original release: Kearney welcomes Ballydugennan resurfacing commitment (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy calls for quick progress on A6 road works
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy urges the infrastructure department to press ahead faster with the A6 road to Belfast, after a delegation met officials, citing frustration over delays and an expected 12-week safety phase.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin delegation meeting on A6 road works progress Original release: Delargy calls for quick progress on A6 road works (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast is the 50th most congested city in the world - Cllr Mal O'Hara
Green Party councillor Malachi O'Hara responds to a report ranking Belfast 50th most congested city worldwide, blaming successive Executives for failing to invest in public transport and cut car dependence. He says the Assembly's 2020 climate emergency declaration has produced little action, and…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Belfast ranked 50th most congested city worldwide report Original release: Belfast is the 50th most congested city in the world - Cllr Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan questions failure to address serious concerns around A6 project
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan raises serious concerns over A6 road safety measures and prolonged delays after a meeting with the Infrastructure Permanent Secretary. He says budget pressures cannot excuse the failure to deliver the project and calls for clarity on a completion date.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Durkan raises A6 road safety and delays with Infrastructure Department Original release: Durkan questions failure to address serious concerns around A6 project (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley welcomes announcement on Rathlin ferry operator
The DUP's North Antrim MP Ian Paisley welcomes the announcement of a new operator for the Rathlin Island ferry service, with services due to resume on 13 January. He urges the Department to restore the full service, including vehicle transport, as quickly as possible and to provide longer-term…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service new operator secured Original release: Paisley welcomes announcement on Rathlin ferry operator (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan welcomes new operator for Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomes the Department for Infrastructure's securing of a replacement operator for the Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry, and that existing staff will keep their jobs. He urges the Department to work with the new provider so the service is fully running as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service new operator secured Original release: McGuigan welcomes new operator for Rathlin to Ballycastle ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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Rathlin Island ferry essential and vital service – McGuigan
Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan says the Department for Infrastructure must quickly put a contingency plan in place to keep a ferry service running between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle after RIFL ceased trading. He calls for the solution to protect islanders, island workers and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: RIFL ceases trading Rathlin Island ferry service Original release: Rathlin Island ferry essential and vital service – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Rathlin Island ferry service closure greatly disappointing and appropriate contingency measures must be put in place, says O’Lynn
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn says she is deeply disappointed that Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd has ceased operating the Ballycastle route and calls for urgent contingency arrangements for islanders. She says she has sought assurances from the Department for Infrastructure on a plan…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: RIFL ceases trading Rathlin Island ferry service Original release: Rathlin Island ferry service closure greatly disappointing and appropriate contingency measures must be put in place, says O’Lynn (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes the success of late night buses in Belfast.
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds welcomes the success of Translink's Christmas late-night bus and train scheme, which carried over ten thousand passengers in Belfast and Derry-Londonderry in December 2022. He calls for permanent late-night services and increased funding, and says he will raise this…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink late night bus and train services festive period ridership Original release: McReynolds welcomes the success of late night buses in Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs meet with DAERA to discuss environmental protection, budgetary pressures and other issues
Alliance MLAs John Blair and Kate Nicholl say they met DAERA's Permanent Secretary and senior team about pressures from having no Minister, including climate and environmental protection and budgets. Blair calls on the DUP to end its Assembly boycott and reform the institutions.
Environment and climate Issue: Alliance meeting with DAERA Permanent Secretary on Ministerial vacancy Original release: Alliance MLAs meet with DAERA to discuss environmental protection, budgetary pressures and other issues (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges action on single-use plastics ban
SDLP Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan urges the North to move forward with a ban on single-use plastics after England announced one would proceed before year's end. He points to Scotland's ban, Wales' plans and the New Decade, New Approach pledge on plastic pollution.
Environment and climate Issue: England single-use plastics ban announcement January 2023 Original release: Durkan urges action on single-use plastics ban (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Clear benefits of progressing A5 scheme
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says work on the A5 Western Transport Corridor should begin at the first opportunity after submitting his views to the Department for Infrastructure on supplementary environmental information. He backs the 'do something' option, citing forecast reductions in…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 Western Transport Corridor supplementary environmental information consultation Original release: McCrossan: Clear benefits of progressing A5 scheme (opens in a new tab)