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Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says it is unacceptable that the Belfast Trust has no replacement yet for its meals on wheels service, which serves around 160 people and ends by the end of September. She calls on the Trust to put an alternative service in place now.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Belfast Trust meals on wheels service ending without replacement Original release: Not acceptable Trust still has no replacement for meals on wheels, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns a racially-motivated arson attack on a Donegall Road business, the fourth such incident there in a fortnight, and calls on all parties to show sustained leadership. She urges anyone with information or footage to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially-motivated arson attack on Donegall Road business, South Belfast Original release: Racially-motivated arson attack in South Belfast must be roundly condemned, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney says an ecological catastrophe is under way on Lough Neagh and surrounding waterways, and calls for urgent action, including public ownership of the lough and a long-term protection plan. He reports a delegation meeting with NIEA and Inland Fisheries officials in Toome.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh ecological crisis and green algae bloom Original release: Urgent action required to tackle ecological catastrophe on Lough Neagh – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path
Green Party NI councillor Rachel Woods welcomes the committee's passing of her amendment establishing a North Down Coastal Path Working Group, arguing membership should reflect interest and expertise rather than d'Hondt proportionality. She calls for small parties, independents and community and…
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: North Down Coastal Path Working Group establishment at Community and Wellbeing Committee Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes creation of new working group on North Down Coastal Path (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party NI Statement on Enviornmental Disaster in Lough Neagh
The Green Party says its Belfast councillor Brian Smyth brought a motion calling for Lough Neagh to move into public ownership, which passed, and asks Ireland's environment minister to press for an environmental emergency declaration for the lough.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on Lough Neagh public ownership Original release: Green Party NI Statement on Enviornmental Disaster in Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Elliott Challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader on Lough Neagh comments.
UUP environment spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O'Neill over her Lough Neagh comments, citing her 2012 DARD-commissioned report and her past push for public ownership of the lough. He says public ownership is not the answer.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: Elliott Challenges Sinn Fein deputy leader on Lough Neagh comments. (opens in a new tab)
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MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
DUP MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to urgently investigate reports of unclean drinking water in Portglenone and confirm its safety, providing emergency supplies if needed, after blue green algae affected the River Bann.
Environment and climate Health Issue: Blue green algae affecting River Bann and Portglenone drinking water Original release: MP calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest
People Before Profit says Posie Parker (Kellie-Jay Keen) is a social media influencer whose campaign against trans people targets the Gender Recognition Act, and says her Irish events are linked to far-right figures, which is why the party is protesting her.
Disability and equality Issue: Posie Parker Belfast rally protest Original release: Who Is Posie Parker And Why We Protest (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to tackle toxic algae and make Lough Neagh safe and sustainable – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, described as First Minister Designate, calls for an immediate urgent action plan to tackle toxic algae in Lough Neagh and says the lough should be brought into public ownership with a long-term management plan.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae crisis Original release: Urgent action needed to tackle toxic algae and make Lough Neagh safe and sustainable – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the failure to provide school transport for pupils with special educational needs is the latest in a series of failures, citing nearly 400 children awaiting special school placement and halved funding for mainstream SEN support staff. He looks forward…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Special educational needs school transport provision failure, September 2023 Original release: Honeyford dismayed by failure to provide SEN pupils adequate school transport provision (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis
SDLP calls for an urgent response to the worsening Lough Neagh crisis after MLA Patsy McGlone pressed the NIEA for answers on blue-green algae and responsibility for managing the lough. Leader Matthew O'Toole calls for a taskforce and considers public ownership.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae crisis Original release: SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th
People Before Profit urges supporters to join the global climate strike on Friday 15 September, organised by Fridays for Future, with protests in Dublin and Belfast at 12pm. It says the aim is to phase out fossil fuels, accusing global leaders of greenwashing rather than acting.
Environment and climate Original release: Support Global Climate Strike On September 15Th (opens in a new tab)
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Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus says better transport links are essential to tackle regional disadvantage in the Northwest. Following Donegal engagements with colleagues, he backs an Derry–Dublin air link, welcomes progress on TEN-T road schemes and calls for a Letterkenny–Derry rail link.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Improved Connectivity vital for Donegal – MacManus (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Highlight Lough Neagh Pollution concerns
UUP MLAs John Stewart and Tom Elliott say Lough Neagh pollution is worsening and that their party called for a unified Executive strategy back in 2012. Elliott is writing to the Office for Environmental Protection to investigate local Departments, while Stewart has asked NI Water how close the…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lough Neagh pollution worsening and drinking water concerns Original release: UUP Highlight Lough Neagh Pollution concerns (opens in a new tab)
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Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl
Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl, Chair of the All-Party Group on Climate Action, calls for urgent action on plastic pollution after a Tearfund poll found 75% of people in Northern Ireland concerned about global plastic waste. She says she will write to the Environment Secretary to press for a strong…
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: Tearfund poll on public concern about plastic waste Original release: Plastic pollution a serious concern for people in Northern Ireland and must be addressed urgently, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh
Alliance MLA John Blair says a meeting with DAERA officials over blue-green algae near Lough Neagh should include the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, citing rising public concern and calling for clear, evidence-based answers.
Environment and climate Issue: Lough Neagh blue-green algae meeting with DAERA and NIEA Original release: Blair calls meeting with DAERA and NIEA representatives on concerns around state of Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Denial of street lighting to Aylesbury and Blackrock residents is untenable
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for an immediate fix to street lighting failures in the Aylesbury and Blackrock developments in South Antrim, which he says a developer has not maintained. He is requesting a site meeting with senior Department for Infrastructure officials and assurances that…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Denial of street lighting to Aylesbury and Blackrock residents is untenable (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart voices concerns over MOT and driving test price hikes.
UUP Infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA voices concerns over announced rises in MOT fees and practical driving test costs, citing booking delays and pressure on struggling motorists. He says he will seek clarification on the reasoning behind the increases.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: MOT and practical driving test fee increases announced Original release: Stewart voices concerns over MOT and driving test price hikes. (opens in a new tab)
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Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA says funding for wastewater treatment remains uncertain after recent pollution incidents, citing a letter from the department's former permanent secretary warning of a £112m gap and that living within budget could mean halting treatment. He…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: Department for Infrastructure wastewater treatment funding gap warning Original release: Muir concerned about risk of for further pollution due to funding gaps in wastewater treatment (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of budget for school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School highlights need for restoration of Executive, says Alliance representatives
Alliance South Belfast MLAs Kate Nicholl and Paula Bradshaw say the lack of budget to recruit a school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School, after the Education Authority confirmed a recruitment pause continues, shows the Executive must be restored, and they call on the DUP to rejoin…
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Education Authority school crossing patrol recruitment pause continues Original release: Lack of budget for school crossing patrol at Holy Rosary Primary School highlights need for restoration of Executive, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)