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Achieving decarbonisation of homes possible but only with cross-Departmental commitment, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says decarbonising homes is possible but needs a concerted cross-Departmental commitment, after hosting the launch of the Forum for a Better Housing Market's New Foundations report on low carbon homes. She backs its suggestions on retrofitting social housing, grants…
Environment and climate Housing Issue: New Foundations: The Route to Low Carbon Homes report launch Original release: Achieving decarbonisation of homes possible but only with cross-Departmental commitment, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Cuts to Women’s Aid would be catastrophic, says Egan
Alliance's Connie Egan says cutting Department of Health funding for the Women's Aid Federation, due to end in September 2023, would be catastrophic. She calls for the decision to be reversed, arguing it conflicts with proposed Executive strategies on violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Department of Health ending Women's Aid Federation funding from September 2023 Original release: Cuts to Women’s Aid would be catastrophic, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or racist displays – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns racism and racist displays after a Sunday protest in Portrush that included National Front flags. She says those involved do not represent the people of Portrush or the north coast, and calls for a safe, inclusive society for all, including asylum seekers.
Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: No place for racism or racist displays – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say
Alliance Councillors Richard Stewart and Peter McCully condemn a protest against asylum seekers at the Portrush war memorial, saying those involved represent only an extremely small minority. They call on all political representatives to unite in calling for an end to such protests.
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Portrush National Front anti-asylum protest and counter-demonstration, May 2023 Original release: Those carrying out protests against asylum seekers represent nobody, Alliance Councillors say (opens in a new tab)
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Former UUP Councillor endorses DUP Candidates
Former UUP Belfast City Council Group Leader Davy Browne MBE calls on North Belfast voters to back the DUP in Thursday’s election, endorsing candidates Dean McCullough and Fred Cobain and urging unity of Unionism in the Castle DEA.
Other Local government Issue: North Belfast Castle DEA council election, 18 May 2023 Original release: Former UUP Councillor endorses DUP Candidates (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrations come early for Lisburn South TUV candidate with birth of baby boy
TUV candidate Stewart McEvoy announces the birth of his son Peter in Lisburn South, weighing 8lb 5oz, with mother and baby doing well. He says he will step back from campaigning to prioritise family, and thanks well-wishers.
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Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched
The Green Party NI launches its local government manifesto, setting out commitments on community green energy, street cleanliness and waste infrastructure, and a living wage for council employees and contractors. Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara urges voters to back the party on 18 May.
Local government Environment and climate Issue: Green Party NI local government manifesto launch Original release: Manifesto for greener, cleaner, fairer communities launched (opens in a new tab)
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Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA says Alliance candidates have endorsed the RSPB Local Government manifesto covering planning, biodiversity and climate, and will pursue its aims if elected as Councillors. He calls for a restored Assembly and Executive immediately.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Alliance endorsement of RSPB Local Government manifesto Original release: Blair says Alliance Councillors will continue to be environmental champions (opens in a new tab)
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Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says a predicted shortfall in special school places for children with special educational needs in September is deeply concerning, blaming Tory budget cuts and calling for the Executive to be restored.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Predicted shortfall in special school places for September 2023 Original release: Shortfall in special school numbers consequence of immoral Tory cuts – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie looks ahead to historic Coronation of King Charles III
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be a historic weekend, noting it is 70 years since Elizabeth II's crowning and that many will watch it live worldwide, and encourages communities to join local street parties.
Other Issue: King Charles III coronation attendance and cost criticism Original release: Beattie looks ahead to historic Coronation of King Charles III (opens in a new tab)
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Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA sends congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of their coronation, calling it an historic occasion and praising the King's commitment to duty and service.
Other Original release: Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation (opens in a new tab)
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Catney: Period products must be available to all
SDLP Lisburn North candidate Pat Catney says free sanitary provisions should reach everyone who needs them, after the Department of Education cut school funding for such products by over 40%. He urges the bill he introduced to be brought into force.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Department of Education cuts school period product funding by over 40% Original release: Catney: Period products must be available to all (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls for the Pathway Fund to be protected from cuts, warning that interim funding for early years providers ends in June and that over 10,000 children could lose support.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed removal of the Pathway Fund Original release: McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts (opens in a new tab)
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An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan
Alliance education spokesperson and North Down MLA Connie Egan calls for a standardised, inclusive, evidence-based RSE curriculum in schools, following an ETI report finding almost half of Northern Ireland schools teach little or nothing on consent, LGBTQ+ issues and related topics. She says she…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education and Training Inspectorate report on relationship and sexuality education Original release: An evidence-based RSE curriculum is what is best for our children and young people, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says key infrastructure will be left to decay after a 14 per cent cut to the Department for Infrastructure's day-to-day spending, warning of threats to street lighting, water and public transport, and calls for the Executive to be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure 14 per cent day-to-day budget cut Original release: Muir says key infrastructure will be left to crumble due to Budget cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander
Alliance council candidate Robbie Alexander calls for every Northern Ireland council to create a green new deal to tackle climate change, citing carbon-neutral council facilities, ending single-use plastics, safe cycle lanes and living wage employment. The call comes ahead of Alliance's local…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Every NI council needs a green new deal, says Alexander (opens in a new tab)
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Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD urges Ireland to position itself as a European leader in prosperity, peace and hope, in an address in Brussels. She argues EU membership should be driven by solidarity, affordable housing, public healthcare and education, and rejects calls to abandon…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ireland can be a European leader of prosperity, peace and hope – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane
Alliance candidate Lee Kane, standing in Ballymoney for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, urges that autism, ADHD and learning disability-friendly services be standard across council facilities. He also backs Changing Places toilets in council buildings and carer-friendly workplace…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Autism and other services should be provided as standard in council facilities, says Kane (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI enforcement of stalking legislation welcome, says Egan, marking one year since its introduction
Alliance spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes PSNI enforcement of the Protection from Stalking Act, citing 88 arrests and 47 charges since April 2022, and calls for the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy to be unblocked by restoring the institutions.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI figures on arrests and charges under the Protection from Stalking Act Original release: PSNI enforcement of stalking legislation welcome, says Egan, marking one year since its introduction (opens in a new tab)
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Largest ever team of Sinn Féin candidates to stand in 18 May council election – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the party is fielding its largest ever team of candidates for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in the 18 May election, contesting every District Electoral Area and aiming to elect more councillors.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Largest ever team of Sinn Féin candidates to stand in 18 May council election – Kearney (opens in a new tab)