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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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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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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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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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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)
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Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis
SDLP Climate Champion Cara Hunter says the current heatwave across Ireland and Britain underscores the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis and warns against Tory leadership candidates rolling back the UK’s net‑zero by 2050 target, urging immediate action and public safety measures.
Environment and climate Original release: Hunter: Soaring temperatures show need to tackle climate crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Mooney: Maritime Festival shows potential of River Foyle
SDLP councillor Sean Mooney says the Maritime Festival in Derry shows how much the city's river could be used. He calls for council to explore more opportunities on the River Foyle, including prioritising redevelopment of the Prehen boathouse for water-based activities and sports.
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Mooney: Maritime Festival shows potential of River Foyle (opens in a new tab)
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Destruction and major disruption following North West floods
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan urges Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to quickly open the flood emergency payment fund so householders can protect homes after weekend flooding across Derry and Strabane. He also calls for faster flood alleviation work and a rapid review of flood preparedness.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Destruction and major disruption following North West floods (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin backs BT and Openreach workers in a CWU strike over pay, having visited the Derry picket line. She urges BT to return to talks with unions and agree a pay rise, citing a derisory offer and shareholder payouts.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter calls for progress on single-use plastics ban
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter urges action on a ban on single-use plastics in the North, noting Scotland has just introduced one and that a pledge to end plastic pollution in New Decade, New Approach has seen little movement. She blames the lack of a functioning Stormont for slow climate action.
Environment and climate Original release: Hunter calls for progress on single-use plastics ban (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: More lives will be lost on A5 without action
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan warns that further deaths will occur on the A5 unless the upgrade scheme advances, and urges Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to use every available option to start work sooner after recent fatalities.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McCrossan: More lives will be lost on A5 without action (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Schools need answers over plans for new buildings
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls on Education Minister Michelle McIlveen to set out a timetable for 28 school building projects, backing a CPCNI call after repeated procurement holdups and warning of a possible 2030 completion.
Education Infrastructure and transport Original release: McCrossan: Schools need answers over plans for new buildings (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan criticises refusal to show parking fine leniency
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says he is disappointed that Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has rejected his proposal to extend the 50% discount window for parking penalty charge notices from 14 days to six weeks. Durkan argues the change would ease cost-of-living pressures and urges caretaker…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Durkan criticises refusal to show parking fine leniency (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna sponsors Bill on Energy Equity
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says she has backed a cross-party Westminster bill to set up an Energy Equity Commission, proposing a universal basic energy allowance, graduated tariffs and a retrofitting strategy to ease heating costs this winter.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: Hanna sponsors Bill on Energy Equity (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter calls for clarity around A6 delays
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter asks Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to explain delays to the A6 road project, which was due to finish this year, and requests a meeting. She cites constituent queries, diversions and a 40mph limit causing congestion in Dungiven, and proposes a public meeting or…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hunter calls for clarity around A6 delays (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: New glider routes huge boost to greater Belfast
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole welcomes the preferred routes for the Glider extension, which would serve Carryduff and Glengormley, calling it transformational for the greater Belfast area and urging work to start soon.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: O’Toole: New glider routes huge boost to greater Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna expresses concerns around removal of environment and public health protections
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna expresses concern over the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, warning it could remove environmental and species protections in Northern Ireland and urges the government to stop removing nature legislation.
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: Hanna expresses concerns around removal of environment and public health protections (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: Action needed to save lives
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says action is needed before more lives are lost on local roads, after a man died in a car and tractor collision on the Curr Road in Beragh. He calls for urgent intervention and for work on the A5 upgrade to start without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McCrossan: Action needed to save lives (opens in a new tab)