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11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, says an indication of at least 11 more years before the York Street Interchange is completed raises questions about delivering major infrastructure in Northern Ireland. She calls on the Minister to set out a clear plan for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: York Street Interchange completion timeline delayed by at least 11 years Original release: 11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a funding package worth more than £140 million for cross-border rail services between Dublin and Belfast. He says the investment will improve access to jobs, help address the climate emergency and support the all-island economy.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Boylan welcomes investment in cross border rail service (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard expresses condolences following road death
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard offers condolences to the family of a man who died in a road collision in Ballynahinch, praises emergency responders, appeals for information, and calls for the Ballynahinch Bypass to be delivered.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hazzard expresses condolences following road death (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Dublin to Belfast rail services £140 million investment Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Joy Ferguson brings A1 campaigners to Stormont, urging the Infrastructure Minister to fund Phase 2 upgrades between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. She says the plans are ready but still lack confirmed funding, and cites 661 collisions and 41 deaths from 2002 to 2019.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 Phase 2 upgrades delegation to Stormont Original release: We cannot afford any more loss on A1, says Alliance representatives, bringing campaigners to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne uses a Matter of the Day in the Assembly to send best wishes to the Princess of Wales after her cancer diagnosis, and calls for her privacy to be respected during recovery.
Other Health Original release: Stephen Dunne MLA sends best wishes to the Princess of Wales (opens in a new tab)
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Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment
DUP MLA Diane Dodds, Upper Bann, says a Health Minister response shows almost 15,000 people are awaiting autism assessment, including over 11,000 children with waits up to four and a half years. She calls the waits unacceptable and urges the appointment of a Lead for Adult Autism and…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister response on autism assessment waiting lists Original release: Almost 15,000 waiting for autism assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Begley expresses condolences following A5 road death
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley offers condolences to the family of a woman killed in a crash on the A5 on Sunday, paying tribute to emergency services and urging the road to be built without further delay. She also appeals to anyone who was in the area to assist police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fatal collision on the A5 road, Sunday 7 April 2024 Original release: Begley expresses condolences following A5 road death (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O'Hara makes history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Mal O'Hara says he is honoured to become a senator in Seanad Éireann, calling himself the first Northern Green to take a Seanad seat and stressing the need for Northern representation. He thanks parties that did not contest his seat and pledges to pursue social…
Other Issue: Mal O'Hara likely unopposed Seanad by-election win Original release: Mal O'Hara makes history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns the 'sinister' graffiti on a home in Finaghy, calling it a threat to a local person who spoke out. She reports the graffiti to the PSNI, urges anyone with information to contact them, and calls on all parties to condemn racism together.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Nicholl condemns those behind 'sinister' graffiti which appeared on South Belfast home (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin launches Arts Survey – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD says the party wants views from artists, arts workers and the public as it drafts a comprehensive arts policy. The survey covers barriers, Arts Council, basic income and emigration, closing 30 April.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin arts policy survey launch Original release: Sinn Féin launches Arts Survey – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds calls on the Department of Health to commission adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland and to develop a comprehensive ADHD strategy, after launching a public petition to be presented to the Assembly’s Speaker.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition to commission adult ADHD services in NI Original release: Commissioning adult ADHD services in NI of vital important, says McReynolds, after launching petition (opens in a new tab)
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We are focused on the task ahead
DUP MP Gavin Robinson tells the media in Belfast that the party is concentrating on everyday concerns facing people across Northern Ireland, without naming a specific policy, decision or event.
Other Original release: We are focused on the task ahead (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Statement
The DUP's officers say Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been charged with historical allegations and is stepping down as party leader with immediate effect. They announce he is suspended from membership pending a judicial process, and that Gavin Robinson MP has been appointed Interim Party Leader.
Other Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation as DUP leader after charges Original release: DUP Statement (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists must veto wasting public money on Irish traffic signs
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's request for proposals on bilingual traffic signs in Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter shows Sinn Féin's priorities. He calls on Unionist executive members to block the plan as divisive and says public money is too scarce for it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister bilingual traffic signs proposals in Belfast Gaeltacht Quarter Original release: Unionists must veto wasting public money on Irish traffic signs (opens in a new tab)
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit opposes congestion charges, which it says would create class barriers to city centres, and calls for free, frequent public transport in urban centres instead. It responds to a proposal by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan that councils prepare traffic plans by 2026 and consider…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Eamon Ryan congestion charges proposal Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport (opens in a new tab)
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Brown highlights urgent need for investment in water infrastructure following NIAO report
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA calls for urgent investment in water infrastructure after an NI Audit Office report on a projected £1bn shortfall, ahead of the Executive's budget and an Assembly debate on NI Water on 9 April.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Audit Office report on water infrastructure funding shortfall Original release: Brown highlights urgent need for investment in water infrastructure following NIAO report (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of ambition in DFI summed up by debacle surrounding…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says he is disappointed the Department for Infrastructure has refused to consider full pedestrianisation of Hill Street, Belfast, and calls it a shocking state of affairs that no timescale has been given for partial pedestrianisation after four years of discussion.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Department for Infrastructure decision on Hill Street pedestrianisation Original release: Lack of ambition in DFI summed up by debacle surrounding… (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan calls for an urgent review of how water quality is addressed across the north, following an Audit Office report finding no improvement in water quality over almost a decade. She urges full implementation of the report's recommendations by the Department of Agriculture…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Northern Ireland Audit Office report on water quality in rivers and lakes Original release: Urgent action needed to improve water quality – Brogan (opens in a new tab)