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Eastwood: Condolences following the death of Tony Lloyd MP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP offers condolences on the death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd, describing him as a close friend and guide with strong ties to Ireland, and sends thoughts to his family.
Other Original release: Eastwood: Condolences following the death of Tony Lloyd MP (opens in a new tab)
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Young people have vital role to play in our politics, says Mulholland, encouraging involvement in NI Youth Assembly survey
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland, Alliance Young People spokesperson, urges young people in North Antrim and beyond to complete the NI Youth Assembly's Big Youth Survey before the 26 January deadline, to help set its priorities.
Other Issue: NI Youth Assembly Big Youth Survey 2024 Original release: Young people have vital role to play in our politics, says Mulholland, encouraging involvement in NI Youth Assembly survey (opens in a new tab)
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DfI must act to save lives, says Honeyford, as A1 road safety petition presented to Permanent Secretary
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson David Honeyford urges the Department for Infrastructure to act on the A1 road safety petition, citing 12,700 signatures and recent fatal collisions, and calls for rapid progress on Phase 2 upgrades.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 road safety petition delivery to Department for Infrastructure Original release: DfI must act to save lives, says Honeyford, as A1 road safety petition presented to Permanent Secretary (opens in a new tab)
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Impact of strikes will be far reaching - Stewart
UUP Infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA warns that Translink strikes planned for Thursday will hurt families, the elderly, disabled people and small businesses, and calls on the DUP and Westminster Government to act on the Stormont Executive and funding deadlock.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink strikes Day of Action in Northern Ireland Original release: Impact of strikes will be far reaching - Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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EA must act to mitigate against disruption for SEN pupils as strikes hit
Alliance Education Spokesperson Nick Mathison MLA calls on the Education Authority to engage urgently with Unite and agree a special derogation so Special Schools keep services running during eight days of planned industrial action by EA staff. He also says the DUP's collapse of the Executive is…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Unite eight days of industrial action at Education Authority Original release: EA must act to mitigate against disruption for SEN pupils as strikes hit (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says it’s time for progress on electric vehicle charging for homes without a driveway
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for greater efforts to let people without a driveway charge electric vehicles, and says he has asked the Department for Infrastructure's Permanent Secretary to treat public charging points as permitted development to speed rollout.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Honeyford says it’s time for progress on electric vehicle charging for homes without a driveway (opens in a new tab)
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Paisley pays tribute as R&A Chief Executive to step down
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley pays tribute to Martin Slumbers as he steps down as R&A Chief Executive, praising his legacy of modernising the sport, expanding youth and women’s participation and raising Northern Ireland’s profile on the Open Championship circuit.
Other Issue: Martin Slumbers resignation as R&A Chief Executive Original release: Paisley pays tribute as R&A Chief Executive to step down (opens in a new tab)
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Planning Reform vital for Northern Ireland
DUP Infrastructure Spokesman Phillip Brett, North Belfast MLA, welcomes a position paper from the Chamber of Commerce on planning system reform. He says the current system is not fit for purpose, deters investors and must be a priority for a reformed Executive.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Chamber of Commerce report on planning system reform Original release: Planning Reform vital for Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Planning needs root-and-branch review - Butler
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA welcomes a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry report on reforming the planning system. He calls for a full root-and-branch review and says he will press the Minister on it once a functioning Executive returns.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Chamber of Commerce report on planning system reform Original release: Planning needs root-and-branch review - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong calls for clarity on Strangford ferry service
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong calls on the Department for Infrastructure to clarify its commitment to running the Strangford Lough ferry after a suspended service on 26 December left passengers stranded. She disputes the Department's 98-99 per cent availability figure.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Strangford Lough ferry service suspension on 26 December Original release: Armstrong calls for clarity on Strangford ferry service (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds welcomes NI Chamber of Commerce paper on reforms to planning system
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA welcomes a newly published paper from the Chamber of Commerce with 10 recommendations to improve planning, and calls for legislation for planning reform in a future Executive. He also backs priority for renewable energy projects to help…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Chamber of Commerce report on planning system reform Original release: McReynolds welcomes NI Chamber of Commerce paper on reforms to planning system (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Áine Groogan will attempt to overturn SF & DUP carve-up
Green Party Councillor Áine Groogan criticises Sinn Féin and DUP for seeking to overturn a £800,000 Neighbourhood Regeneration Funding award to Sólás, a South Belfast charity for children with special needs. She says she will propose rejecting the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee's…
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Sólás funding cut at south Belfast area working group Original release: Cllr Áine Groogan will attempt to overturn SF & DUP carve-up (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons: Sólás funding cut must be reversed
SDLP councillor Dónal Lyons calls for a reversal of a 97% funding cut, over £750,000, to Sólás, a south Belfast group supporting children and young people with disabilities, after DUP and Sinn Féin councillors backed it.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Sólás funding cut at south Belfast area working group Original release: Lyons: Sólás funding cut must be reversed (opens in a new tab)
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2024 is the year of momentous political change – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan urges supporters, trade unionists and community activists to make 2024 a year of political change, calling for a change of government over housing and health and urging a vote in the June local and European elections. He also calls on the Irish Government to back South…
Other Housing Original release: 2024 is the year of momentous political change – Senator Paul Gavan (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Lauren Kendall welcomes launch of Night Safe Charter
Green Party councillor Lauren Kendall welcomes the launch of a night safety charter for venues, backed by Hospitality Ulster and White Ribbon NI, calling it a step toward protecting women and girls. She calls for a working government to fund the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Hospitality Ulster and White Ribbon NI Night Safe Charter launch Original release: Cllr Lauren Kendall welcomes launch of Night Safe Charter (opens in a new tab)
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Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Martin Kenny TD expresses sorrow over four road deaths in the first days of 2024 and calls on the government to fund the Garda Roads Policing Unit and restore a €150m cut to road maintenance.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Original release: Four fatalities on our roads ‘a devastating start to 2024’ – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong congratulates actor James Martin on his MBE in the New Year's Honours List, on behalf of the All Party Group on Learning Disability, which she chairs. She highlights his Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye and his work with Mencap.
Disability and equality Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Armstrong sends congratulations to James Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths
Ballymoney TUV Councillor Jonathan McAuley expresses shock and sadness at two fatal road collisions in Dunloy and Aghadowey, and appeals for witnesses or dash cam footage to contact police. He also urges drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Dunloy and Aghadowey fatal road collisions December 2023 Original release: Ballymoney TUV councillor expresses shock at local road deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie congratulates local New Years Honours recipients
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA congratulates people from across Northern Ireland named in the New Year Honours list, citing their community and voluntary work. He singles out actor James Martin's MBE and local recipients Canon William Matthew Adair and Joseph Garvey from his constituency.
Other Issue: New Year Honours list 2023 Northern Ireland recipients Original release: Beattie congratulates local New Years Honours recipients (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists saddened at the sudden death of Ian Elliott
Fermanagh and South Tyrone UUP MLA Tom Elliott pays tribute to Ian Elliott, a former chief executive of a housing body, recalling his Fermanagh roots, his earlier work at party headquarters and his long career in housing, and offers sympathy to his family.
Other Original release: Ulster Unionists saddened at the sudden death of Ian Elliott (opens in a new tab)