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Harkin: Council Motion Stands with Sally Rooney Against Hypocritical British Government Repression
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on Derry City and Strabane District Council to stand with Sally Rooney, condemn the British government's ban on her books and the criminalisation of Palestine Action, and demand the ban be lifted and freedom of expression protected.
International affairs Local government Original release: Harkin: Council Motion Stands with Sally Rooney Against Hypocritical British Government Repression (opens in a new tab)
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Passed! Derry City & Strabane Council Supports the Legal Challenge to the Proscription of Palestine Action
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin says a council motion he brought, passed with support from all parties except the DUP and UUP, opposes the proscription of Palestine Action and backs the legal challenge to it. It also urges an end to charges against demonstrators, sanctions on Israel…
International affairs Local government Original release: Passed! Derry City & Strabane Council Supports the Legal Challenge to the Proscription of Palestine Action (opens in a new tab)
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Derry-Strabane Council Votes To Officially Support Expelling The Israeli Ambassador
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin says Derry and Strabane Council passed his motion calling on the Irish and British governments to back an immediate halt to the bombardment and siege of Gaza and the expulsion of Israeli ambassadors, with Independent and SDLP support while Sinn Féin…
International affairs Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane Council motion on Gaza and Israeli ambassadors Original release: Derry-Strabane Council Votes To Officially Support Expelling The Israeli Ambassador (opens in a new tab)
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Net-zero Climate Bill passes Consideration Stage
Green Party NI MLA Clare Bailey welcomes the Climate Change (No.2) Bill completing Consideration Stage after over 20 hours of debate and votes. She says the Green Party secured majority support for 12 amendments, including a net-zero emissions goal, a farming transition fund and an independent…
Environment and climate Original release: Net-zero Climate Bill passes Consideration Stage (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 planning application and back a motion to pause it. They call for the 31.5km project to be broken into smaller sections with community input, citing environmental damage…
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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Climate Bill passes Further Consideration Stage
Green Party NI MLA Clare Bailey, Party Leader, says the Climate Change (No.2) Bill passing Further Consideration Stage brings Northern Ireland closer to climate legislation. She criticises an amendment by Minister Poots setting a less ambitious methane reduction target, and urges MLAs to pass the…
Environment and climate Original release: Climate Bill passes Further Consideration Stage (opens in a new tab)
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Greens call for increased protection of trees
Green councillors in Ards and North Down say a motion calling for greater transparency on tree protection and works to protected trees has passed. Cllr Lauren Kendall cites recent felling in Stranmillis and Stormont, while Cllr Barry McKee stresses residents' access to environmental information.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Greens call for increased protection of trees (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont to debate Safe Access Zones Bill
Green Party NI Leader condemns harassment of patients and staff at abortion clinics and urges all MLAs to back the Safe Access Zones Bill, noting amendments to strengthen protection after reports of intimidation and anonymous testimony.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Stormont to debate Safe Access Zones Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont passes Climate Change Bill
Green Party NI leader Clare Bailey MLA welcomes the Assembly's passage of the Climate Change Bill at Final Stage, saying the party secured 12 amendments including a net-zero emissions target and an independent Climate Commissioner. She calls on all departments and parties to build on the…
Environment and climate Original release: Stormont passes Climate Change Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Final Stage of Safe Access Zones Bill to take place on Thursday
Green Party NI Leader Clare Bailey MLA says the DUP and TUV's blocking of a procedural motion, which delayed the Final Stage debate of her Safe Access Zones Bill, is a stunt. She says the debate will now take place on Thursday and urges all MLAs to support the Bill.
Disability and equality Health Original release: Final Stage of Safe Access Zones Bill to take place on Thursday (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont passes Safe Leave Bill
Green Party NI MLA for North Down Rachel Woods welcomes the Assembly's passage of her Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, which would give domestic abuse victims and survivors up to 10 days of paid leave each year, calling it the first such law in the UK and Ireland.
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Stormont passes Safe Leave Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Safe Access Zones Bill passed by MLAs
Green Party NI Leader Clare Bailey MLA welcomes the passage of her Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill at Final Stage in the Assembly, which now awaits Royal Assent. She says harassment and intimidation of women accessing clinics must stop, citing health trusts' reports of security needs…
Disability and equality Health Original release: Safe Access Zones Bill passed by MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr McKee welcomes support for workers undergoing fertility treatment
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee welcomes unanimous backing from Ards and North Down Council's Corporate Committee for a motion to expand support for council staff going through fertility treatment. He says the council should introduce the measures once officers have compiled their report.
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Cllr McKee welcomes support for workers undergoing fertility treatment (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee
Green Party councillors Rachel Woods and Stephen Dunlop say a North Down committee has backed a 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 pollution, safety and business benefits, and want a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: North Down Greens 'Car Free' pilot motion passes Committee (opens in a new tab)