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13 releases
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Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong calls for investment in rural fire services after farm fire costs rose 73% in Northern Ireland.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: NFU Mutual's Farm Fires Report 2025 statistics release Original release: Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UKArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
The party criticises the lack of plug-in solar in Northern Ireland. Councillor Anthony Flynn raised the issue with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: plug-in solar launch in Great Britain Original release: Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
The party criticises Alliance and UUP for inaction on a dumped car in the River Lagan, despite holding key environmental roles.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
The party announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate, pledging to protect the environment and improve public services. Flynn will focus on clean water and better transport.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
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Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
The party criticise Lisburn & Castlereagh Council's response to a dumped car in the River Lagan, calling for its removal and a proper clean-up plan.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
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Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
Cllr Flynn calls for Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding. He says this funding should be used to protect and improve public transport in Northern Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Barnett consequentials announcement Original release: Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
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North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
The party criticises DUP and UUP councillors for climate action hypocrisy, calling for independent mediation on Drumcree.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Drumcree Parades Commission ruling Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit says congestion charges would create class barriers and calls for free, frequent public transport in city centres, estimating a €1 billion programme could fund it and remove the need for charges.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
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People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Translink workers are right to strike and have full support, condemns a 0% pay offer, calls for real pay rises and proper funding for hospitals, GPs, schools and transport, and commends UNITE, GMB and SIPTU.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
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Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
People Before Profit says the Thursday public‑sector strike was the biggest since 2015, congratulates unions and calls for longer, coordinated action, urging workers and communities to prepare for further strikes while demanding the DUP and the Secretary of State release funding and end austerity‑dr
Economy and employment Education Original release: Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit says the 2022 cost‑of‑living crisis, climate inaction, attacks on reproductive and trans rights and the war in Ukraine show capitalism has failed, and calls for a socialist, left‑wing Irish government to end poverty, improve housing and health services.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's decision to run a special train for the Derry v Galway All-Ireland semi-final from Belfast rather than Derry is a deliberate insult to the city. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and urges a proper Derry-Dublin rail…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking rail workers in Britain against a pay cut and job layoffs, accusing Tories and bosses of demonising the RMT union. He urges workers in Derry and the North to join an ICTU march and rally at Stormont this Saturday for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies