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Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says his motion on damp and mould in rented housing has passed at Stormont and calls on the Communities Minister to bring in tougher legislation requiring landlords to investigate and fix such problems within set deadlines. He cites NHS costs of cold, damp…
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike (opens in a new tab)
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Motion Backing HSC Workers Receives Unanimous Support In Derry City & Strabane District Council
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says his motion backing HSC workers was passed unanimously by Derry City and Strabane District Council. It calls on the Health Minister and Stormont Executive to deliver pay parity with NHS England, Scotland and Wales, and says the offer so far is a…
Health Economy and employment Original release: Motion Backing HSC Workers Receives Unanimous Support In Derry City & Strabane District Council (opens in a new tab)
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PASSED! Pay HSC Workers - Not Private Sector Profiteers!
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Executive has again failed to maintain HSC pay parity and calls on the Health Minister to end stealth privatisation, after his amendment to the Assembly debate on HSC pay awards passed.
Health Economy and employment Original release: PASSED! Pay HSC Workers - Not Private Sector Profiteers! (opens in a new tab)
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Assisted dying bill "an act of humanity for those facing the end of life" - Lesley Veronica
Green Party deputy leader Lesley Veronica backs the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ahead of the Commons vote, rejecting claims it would undermine palliative care and citing other countries' figures on who requests assisted dying.
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Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council.
Alliance councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson welcome full Belfast City Council ratifying two of their proposals: expanding kerbside glass recycling to more homes, and developing a trial for longer Sunday shopping hours that could include car-free Sundays.
Local government Economy and employment Original release: Alliance BCC representatives welcome proposals being ratified at council. (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson welcomes agreement on Sunday trading scheme pilot proposal.
Alliance Councillor Sam Nelson welcomes Belfast City Council committee agreement to develop plans for a six-week pilot Sunday trading scheme with earlier opening hours, and says a report on detailed plans will return before a future decision.
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Nelson welcomes agreement on Sunday trading scheme pilot proposal. (opens in a new tab)
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Austerity a political choice we cannot inflict on our people, says Eastwood, during maiden speech.
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood, in her maiden speech at Westminster, argues that austerity is a political choice that people in Lagan Valley and across the UK should not be made to endure.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Austerity a political choice we cannot inflict on our people, says Eastwood, during maiden speech. (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray secures meeting with DAERA Minister over Warrenpoint stench.
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says he has secured a meeting with the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister over foul odours affecting residents in Warrenpoint.
Environment and climate Original release: McMurray secures meeting with DAERA Minister over Warrenpoint stench. (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl secures UK and Ireland-wide childcare inquiry at British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Education Economy and employment Original release: Nicholl secures UK and Ireland-wide childcare inquiry at British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood launches cross-party skills group
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood announces a cross-party All Party Group on Skills, supported by the Open University, to examine northern Ireland's worst skills shortages. Its first inquiry will focus on skills in social care for an ageing population.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Eastwood launches cross-party skills group (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance gender pay gap reporting motion passes at Belfast City Council
Alliance councillors welcome the passing of their motion at Belfast City Council calling for gender pay gap reporting, noting no legal obligation exists in Northern Ireland. Councillor Tara Brooks, who proposed it, says the council should lead by adopting transparent methods for recording and…
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Alliance gender pay gap reporting motion passes at Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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NI has a role to play in COP28
Alliance climate spokesperson Danny Donnelly, who chairs the Climate Action APG, says Northern Ireland has a role to play at COP28 and that the group would welcome a live speaker from the summit, Sinéad Magner of the Women's Environment and Development Organisation, today. He calls for meaningful…
Environment and climate International affairs Original release: NI has a role to play in COP28 (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens motion on Living Wage Accreditation passes Committee
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Rachel Woods say a motion urging Ards and North Down Borough Council to explore Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pensions accreditation has passed Committee. They argue accreditation would keep lowest-paid council and contracted workers' pay fair, and…
Economy and employment Local government Original release: North Down Greens motion on Living Wage Accreditation passes Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie says she is delighted her motion for a clean indoor air strategy across Belfast City Council buildings has passed. It also asks the Council to draft and promote guidance on clean indoor air at events it supports.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Maghie delighted after clean indoor air motion passes Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood to establish All-Party Working Group on Skills with cross-party group of MLAs
Alliance Economy spokesperson Sorcha Eastwood MLA says she and a cross-party group of MLAs will set up an All-Party Working Group on Skills to press government departments and MLAs to act on skills development. She cites concerns from businesses, healthcare providers and green industries about…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Eastwood to establish All-Party Working Group on Skills with cross-party group of MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Striving to improve indoor air quality a ‘no-brainer’, says Maghie, following progression of clean indoor air motion
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes the unanimous passing of her motion urging Belfast City Council to adopt indoor air quality measures in City Hall and other council buildings, and to sign a COVID safety pledge.
Health Local government Original release: Striving to improve indoor air quality a ‘no-brainer’, says Maghie, following progression of clean indoor air motion (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee
Green councillors Rachel Woods and Stephen Dunlop say a North Down Borough Council committee has backed a viability report on a pilot of car-free days in the borough's towns, villages and city. They argue streets should prioritise people over vehicles, citing air pollution, safety and business…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes a successful final attempt to establish financial assistance in Ards and North Down
Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods welcomes Ards and North Down Council's backing of her amendment to set aside £50,000 from current reserves for a fund for foodbanks and partner organisations. She says a report on the cost of living crisis, including a rise in Bangor Foodbank demand, prompted…
Social security and welfare Local government Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes a successful final attempt to establish financial assistance in Ards and North Down (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans
Green Party councillors Stephen Dunlop and Rachel Woods say they will not support the current Kinnegar to Donaghadee Greenway plans, seconding a motion to pause the planning application and calling for smaller sections with community input.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: North Down Green councillors attempt to halt Greenway plans (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong convenes cross-party group of Communities spokespeople to hear Budget pressures
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong, Communities spokesperson, says she convened a cross-party meeting of Communities spokespeople with officials from the Department for Communities to hear Budget pressures for 2022/23 and 2023/24. She warns of a devastating Budget and hopes for more such collaborations.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong convenes cross-party group of Communities spokespeople to hear Budget pressures (opens in a new tab)