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Carroll: Reject Givan’s Delay Tactics. Make Sure No Child Goes Hungry
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says he will vote against the Education Minister's amendments to the Holiday Meal Payments Bill at Further Consideration Stage and back the Education Committee's amendments, so payments are never below a school dinner's cost.
Social security and welfare Education Original release: Carroll: Reject Givan’s Delay Tactics. Make Sure No Child Goes Hungry (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll’s Motion of No Confidence Gains Further Momentum
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says his no confidence motion against Education Minister Paul Givan has secured the 30 signatures needed, backed by Sinn Féin, the SDLP and Alliance, and will be debated at Stormont on 10 November.
Education Original release: Carroll’s Motion of No Confidence Gains Further Momentum (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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School Age Bill welcomed by Woods
Green MLA Rachel Woods welcomes the School Age Bill's Second Stage debate but says it does not go far enough, urging the Education Minister to add flexibility for children with illness, disability or health needs before it passes.
Education Original release: School Age Bill welcomed by Woods (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 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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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)