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O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Belfast section of the Eastern Transport Plan 2035 is long on aspiration and short on firm delivery commitments, questioning how the north-south Glider will be funded without an agreed budget. He also raises concerns about cuts to cycling…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Eastern Transport Plan 2035 Belfast portion publication Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP writes to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, urging targeted help for households facing high energy and bills, including extra money for the home heating oil scheme and an Essentials Guarantee for Universal Credit. She also proposes a ten-year investment partnership on…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont budget request for household support and infrastructure investment Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Belfast Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's endorsement of an Alliance proposal to have council officers meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee before next year's Fleadh. The move follows disability groups' concerns about this year's event.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the Department of Justice’s new bail‑support scheme for women in Belfast and Ballymena, saying it recognises complex needs, offers early help for women on remand and should improve outcomes for them, families and community safety.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women (opens in a new tab)
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
Alliance MLAs Andrew Muir and Connie Egan say they have been re‑selected to contest North Down in the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, highlighting Muir’s record on water quality, climate action and farming, and Egan’s work on ending violence against women, integrated education and a reformed Stormont.
Other Environment and climate Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland and Councillor Chelsea Harwood express shock and sadness after an oil spill at the Broughshane wildlife trust killed several birds, including two Trumpeter swans.
Environment and climate Issue: Broughshane Environment Waterfowl and Wildlife Trust oil contamination Original release: Alliance representatives express concern following devastating oil contamination incident (opens in a new tab)
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New Strategy must mark a turning point for nature in Northern Ireland, says Blair
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA welcomes the launch of the Nature Recovery Strategy, calling it a chance to turn around decades of decline. He points to 12 per cent of species facing extinction and urges other parties to back the strategy without further delay.
Environment and climate Issue: Launch of Nature Recovery Strategy Original release: New Strategy must mark a turning point for nature in Northern Ireland, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy urging the UK Government to intervene over proposed BBC Northern Ireland cuts to Irish-language services, including a reported halving of its Irish-language unit staffing.
Disability and equality Issue: BBC NI Irish-language services proposed cuts announcement Original release: Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says he has written to the Taoiseach, the Transport Minister and the Infrastructure Minister urging them to explore Shared Island funding for the A2 Buncrana Road widening scheme. He criticises repeated delays and says the project should be treated as cross-border.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A2 Buncrana Road Widening Scheme delay Original release: Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone seeks an urgent meeting with BBC Northern Ireland leadership over reported job losses and restructuring, wanting clarity on effects for staff, local output and Irish language services. He also plans talks with Foras na Gaeilge.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: BBC Northern Ireland job losses and restructuring plans Original release: McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny (opens in a new tab)
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Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says the planning system is holding back growth, citing provisional statistics for April to June 2026 showing over 30% of live applications open for more than a year. He calls for a comprehensive reform programme, including mandatory…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Planning system statistics and business concerns Original release: Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime
SDLP Belfast councillor Séamas de Faoite says more must be done against crime targeting the LGBT+ community after PSNI figures showed homophobic and transphobic crimes at their highest financial-year level since 2004/05. He calls for the Sexual Orientation Strategy and a conversion therapy ban to…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty urges support for Irish language march
SDLP West Belfast representative Paul Doherty backs a Saturday march in Belfast organised by An Dream Dearg, which calls on Westminster and Stormont to deliver promised Irish language legislation. Doherty accuses the DUP of failing to honour its earlier pledge.
Disability and equality Original release: Doherty urges support for Irish language march (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes ruling on Casement Park
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes a High Court ruling rejecting a legal challenge to planning permission for the Casement Park stadium in Belfast. He calls for construction to start without further delay and urges the Department for Communities and the Executive to confirm and fund…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McNulty welcomes ruling on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: PSNI must act over sexist WhatsApp group
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin calls on the PSNI to take action after a BBC Spotlight investigation reported serving officers sharing sexist, pornographic and racist messages in a group chat. She urges a clear message from the force and Chief Constable Simon Byrne that such conduct will not be…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: McLaughlin: PSNI must act over sexist WhatsApp group (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation
SDLP councillor Carl Whyte welcomes confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure of a six-month extension to the Union Street pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre, with a later decision on making it permanent. He calls for the benefits to be kept permanently and for other city centre…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Whyte welcomes extension of Union Street pedestrianisation (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan dismayed at lack of school places for SEN children
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan says he is dismayed that over 300 pupils with special educational needs lack a school place for September, as confirmed by the Education Authority. He calls for the EA to fix the situation immediately and says it reflects poor strategic planning.
Education Disability and equality Original release: McCrossan dismayed at lack of school places for SEN children (opens in a new tab)
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Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly welcomes the unanimous council vote to nominate Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee for the Freedom of the City of Derry, making her the first woman to receive the honour. He says a special council meeting will be arranged to confer it once a date suiting her is fixed.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Lisa McGee to become the first woman to receive the Freedom of the City (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste"
SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown says action is needed on fly-tipping in south Belfast areas including Stranmillis, the Holylands and lower Lisburn Road. He has written to the council Chief Executive and departmental Director seeking a meeting on targeted investigation, enforcement and prosecution.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McKeown: Action needed now to tackle "mountains of waste" (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has written to Translink asking it to extend its special Belfast-to-Dublin train for Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final so it also runs from Derry, citing Derry GAA fans' frustration and the match's importance.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McLaughlin urges Translink to introduce Derry train link for All-Ireland semi-final (opens in a new tab)