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41 releases
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SDLP launches plan for food system transformation
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP launches a policy paper, Seeds of Success, proposing a legal entitlement to food, ring-fenced soft drinks levy revenue, local sourcing targets for public procurement and a healthy food subsidy pilot. It frames food insecurity as a public health and economic issue.
Agriculture and rural affairs Social security and welfare Original release: SDLP launches plan for food system transformation (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 is headlined as a proposal from the SDLP Opposition and gives no further detail on the powers or the watchdog.
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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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Baker moves bill to tackle holiday hunger
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker has introduced his Bill to the Assembly to make payments to parents of around 90,000 children receiving free school meals during school holidays. He says the Bill passed its first stage and calls for cross-party work to progress it.
Social security and welfare Original release: Baker moves bill to tackle holiday hunger (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes amendment to establish independent EPA
The SDLP has proposed an amendment to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland. The release gives no further detail on the amendment's wording, the legislation it would attach to, or the timetable for its consideration.
Environment and climate Original release: SDLP proposes amendment to establish independent EPA (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Social media restrictions must be considered to keep children safe online
SDLP calls for social media restrictions to be considered in order to keep children safe online, according to a statement attributed to Hunter. The release gives no further detail on the proposed restrictions or any specific decision.
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Hanna backs removal of two-child welfare cap
SDLP MLA Hanna backs the removal of the two-child welfare cap, which limits certain benefit payments to the first two children in a family. The release gives no further detail on the timing or mechanism of any change.
Social security and welfare Original release: Hanna backs removal of two-child welfare cap (opens in a new tab)
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Costs faced by families in schools must be reduced – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on the Education Minister to move towards free school meals for all children, ahead of an Assembly debate on school meals. He also says he is bringing forward legislation to support families during school holidays.
Education Social security and welfare Original release: Costs faced by families in schools must be reduced – Baker (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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Ending the rip-off and supporting workers and families must be top priority in this budget – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Ending the rip-off and supporting workers and families must be top priority in this budget – Mary Lou McDonald TD (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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Gildernew launches consultation on homelessness prevention legislation
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew invites public views on his proposed bill to extend Housing Executive support for people at risk of homelessness from 28 days to at least 60 days. He says the consultation will help ensure the legislation meets people's needs.
Housing Social security and welfare Original release: Gildernew launches consultation on homelessness prevention legislation (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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Baker launches consultation on tackling holiday hunger
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker has opened a public consultation on his proposed Assembly bill to end holiday hunger, seeking views on a plan to make the Education Department and Education Authority pay families in place of free school meals during school breaks.
Social security and welfare Education Original release: Baker launches consultation on tackling holiday hunger (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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Sinn Féin set out 10 priorities for supporting Irish artists – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
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Bill important first step in securing future of woodlands here, says McReynolds
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says his proposed Private Members' Bill on tree protection is an important first step to securing Northern Ireland's woodlands. The Bill would strengthen tree preservation orders, create a 'heritage tree' designation and protect trees from permitted developments.
Environment and climate Original release: Bill important first step in securing future of woodlands here, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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DUP will continue to deliver for working families – Girvan
South Antrim DUP candidate Paul Girvan says the party will keep focusing on delivery for working families, calling for higher Tax-Free Childcare support and reforms to Universal Credit and the High-Income Child Benefit charge. He cites the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme as already under…
Social security and welfare Public finance and taxation Original release: DUP will continue to deliver for working families – Girvan (opens in a new tab)