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38 releases
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SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Irish Government to fast-track all-island economic integration in its upcoming 2027 spending plans, seeking more Shared Island Fund investment and an All-Island Economic Task Force. She warns that Stormont's lack of budgets is creating uncertainty for public…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Opportunity to build on legacy of Fleadh can’t be squandered
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA urges the First Minister and deputy First Minister to act on proposals for Belfast after the 2026 Fleadh, including a car-free city centre, licensing reform, better transport, good relations funding and an annual music festival.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: O’Toole: Opportunity to build on legacy of Fleadh can’t be squandered (opens in a new tab)
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Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says planning reform and multi-year capital funding are needed for the construction sector to create jobs and tackle regional imbalance. Speaking at the Construction Employers Federation conference, he calls for an independent Infrastructure Commission and a long-term…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD says the DUP’s proposed hard border between the north and south is impossible to police, would damage the all‑Ireland economy and risk a return to Troubles‑era controls, and calls on the Irish government to open talks with the UK, pledging to raise the issue at the BI‑
Constitutional affairs Immigration Original release: The DUP’s Proposed Hard Border between North and South is Impossible – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Watchdog to scrutinise delivery under new legal powers proposed by SDLP Opposition
The SDLP says a watchdog will scrutinise delivery under new legal powers the party proposed while in opposition. The release gives no further detail on the powers or the watchdog's remit.
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Biomethane strategy must be based on treating waste and by-products, not distorting the agricultural system – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says a biomethane strategy should focus on treating waste and by‑products rather than altering the agricultural system, urging local consultation, strong planning, robust regulation and direct benefits for rural communities.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Original release: Biomethane strategy must be based on treating waste and by-products, not distorting the agricultural system – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes amendment to establish independent EPA
The SDLP proposes an amendment to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Northern Ireland. The release gives no further detail on the amendment's wording, the legislation it would attach to, or the timetable.
Environment and climate Original release: SDLP proposes amendment to establish independent EPA (opens in a new tab)
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Independent environmental regulator crucial to tackling pollution – Finnegan
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan says an independent environmental regulator is key to tackling environmental damage, ahead of an Assembly motion calling for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. She says it would reduce pollution and work alongside Executive departments.
Environment and climate Original release: Independent environmental regulator crucial to tackling pollution – Finnegan (opens in a new tab)
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Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says reinstating the Knockmore Line to Belfast International Airport could transform the regional economy and ease transport pressures, and welcomes its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail review.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Knockmore Line can unlock opportunities for South Antrim – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Tree Protection Bill
Alliance Party calls for a Tree Protection Bill to strengthen legal protections for single trees, groups of trees and ancient woodland, citing a NIPSO report finding only one of 369 reported tree protection breaches led to enforcement action. The bill would reinforce Tree Preservation Orders…
Environment and climate Original release: Tree Protection Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Flexibility Isn’t Weakness, It’s Wisdom: Butler Backs Locally-Informed Climate Planning
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA welcomes the European Commission's more flexible 2040 climate target and calls for a co-designed Rural Climate and Energy Roadmap for Northern Ireland, with cross-departmental leadership and support for anaerobic digestion.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Flexibility Isn’t Weakness, It’s Wisdom: Butler Backs Locally-Informed Climate Planning (opens in a new tab)
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Feehan urges council to realise potential of Newry Canal
SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan is bringing a motion to council calling for the regeneration of Newry Canal, proposing letters to councils with waterways experience, Waterways Ireland and funding bodies, and opposing any bridge across the canal.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Original release: Feehan urges council to realise potential of Newry Canal (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for new school bus road safety laws
SDLP councillor Malachy Quinn has put forward a Mid Ulster Council motion seeking school bus safety laws, including a ban on overtaking stopped buses like those in the US, after the death of 11-year-old Caitlin-Rose McMullan in Castledawson.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: SDLP calls for new school bus road safety laws (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan to bring forward legislation to protect environment
Environment and climate Original release: Durkan to bring forward legislation to protect environment (opens in a new tab)
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Legislation needed to tackle unadopted roads: Erskine
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says she will bring forward a Private Members' Bill to tackle unadopted housing developments, arguing homeowners are left liable for repairs while current Department powers are rarely used and not strong enough.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Original release: Legislation needed to tackle unadopted roads: Erskine (opens in a new tab)
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New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray
Alliance MLA Andy McMurray calls for a new NI Water funding model, favouring mutualisation so it can borrow against its assets, after reports that water constraints are blocking a £400m, 2,500-home scheme in Derry.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Original release: New funding model the only way to begin boosting capacity in our water infrastructure, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Neglect and underfunding of water infrastructure is impacting economic growth, house building and our environment, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA says chronic underfunding of NI's water and wastewater infrastructure is harming health, growth, housing and the environment, and launches the In Deep Water policy paper with proposed alternative funding and governance for NI Water.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Neglect and underfunding of water infrastructure is impacting economic growth, house building and our environment, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Chruthódh Sinn Féin spás don dearadh agus thacódh muid le healaíontóirí agus ceardaithe maireachtáil – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
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Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone Councillor Adam Gannon says regional balance must give local communities a fair share of investment, infrastructure and opportunity, and backs Sinéad McLaughlin's Regional Balance Bill, which passed Second Stage. He calls for MLAs from every party to support it.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Gannon: SDLP's Regional Balance Bill can deliver a fairer deal for Fermanagh and South Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin set out 10 priorities for supporting Irish artists – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD