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Ulster Unionist Party responds to A5 judgment
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA responds to the Court of Appeal judgment clearing the A5 Western Transport Corridor, blaming departmental failures for years of delay. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to publish a realistic timetable, an updated cost figure, funding plans…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to A5 judgment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong seeks clarity for A5 landowners following Court of Appeal judgment
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong urges the Department for Infrastructure and Land and Property Services to specify the valuation date, reinstatement cost settlement and payment timetable for farmers whose land along the A5 will be vested after the Court of Appeal judgment.
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: Armstrong seeks clarity for A5 landowners following Court of Appeal judgment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: A5 farmers to be paid 2024 prices for land taken in 2026
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture spokesperson Diana Armstrong says A5 route farmers are being shortchanged, as the Infrastructure Minister confirmed land taken for the scheme will be valued at November 2024 prices. She calls for the valuation law to be changed and asks what discretion exists over…
Agriculture and rural affairs Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 land vesting compensation valued at November 2024 prices Original release: Armstrong: A5 farmers to be paid 2024 prices for land taken in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Harbour setting the pace for leadership, says Burrows
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA praises Belfast Harbour Commissioners after a visit alongside fellow MLAs, citing their £1.3 billion investment programme, 760-plus businesses on site, and plans for 3,500 homes. He also commends their 1% reinvestment of operating profit into local communities.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Belfast Harbour setting the pace for leadership, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign
UUP peer Lord Empey welcomes confirmation that the UK Government will take powers to safeguard regional airport slots at major hubs such as Heathrow, after his 14-year campaign. He stresses Northern Ireland's particular vulnerability to any reduction in access.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UK Government powers to protect regional airport slots at hub airports Original release: Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Fix the planning paralysis and deliver the roads Northern Ireland needs
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls on the Executive to act on the A5 after a court ruling and to introduce a lawful, workable climate framework, also urging delivery of the A1 upgrade and York Street Interchange. UUP Agriculture Spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA says rural…
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Issue: A5 court ruling over climate planning obligations Original release: Fix the planning paralysis and deliver the roads Northern Ireland needs (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes Belfast Harbour's Horizons masterplan as a vote of confidence in the regional economy, but says planning constraints and the ONS classification of Trust Ports still hamper delivery. He urges the Department to keep to the timeline for the…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Belfast Harbour Horizons masterplan announcement Original release: Stewart welcomes Belfast Harbour expansion plans but warns barriers must be removed (opens in a new tab)
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Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth
UUP Finance spokesperson Steve Aiken MLA welcomes the draft George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, which he says could unlock £200 million in private investment. He calls for airports to be allowed to develop free of planning restrictions so they attract more passengers instead of…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: George Best Belfast City Airport draft Master Plan 2040 unveiling Original release: Steve Aiken UUP MLA backs City Airport's ‘master plan’ for economic growth (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong for Fermanagh & South Tyrone criticises the Infrastructure Minister's decision to appeal a recent court ruling on the A5 scheme, saying it deepens uncertainty for farming families and landowners on the route. She urges the Minister to weigh the human impact and engage with…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DfI Minister's appeal against the A5 court ruling Original release: Statement from Diana Armstrong, UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, on the A5 Judicial Review Appeal (opens in a new tab)
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Long-term viability plan for City of Derry Airport urgently needed - Armstrong
UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes the Department for the Economy's decision to assume City of Derry Airport's running costs, but urges it to produce a clear, actionable long-term business plan to boost passenger numbers and attract new routes.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister transfers Londonderry Airport funding responsibility from council Original release: Long-term viability plan for City of Derry Airport urgently needed - Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes Irish Foreign Affairs Minister commitment to supporting A5
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of £514 million (600 million Euros) towards completing the A5 road project, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Michael Martin. He calls for closer Assembly working with the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport International affairs Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: Stewart welcomes Irish Foreign Affairs Minister commitment to supporting A5 (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area
Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey welcomes an update on City Deal proposals for Health, Education and Leisure provision in Strabane, including a new leisure centre, a North West Regional College campus and a Health Hub.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Strabane City Deal Health, Education and Leisure proposals update Original release: Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed an update on proposals for much needed Health, Education and Leisure provision for Strabane and the wider area (opens in a new tab)