Social Democratic and Labour Party
The party's Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA criticises the Belfast transport plan for lacking delivery commitments.
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The party announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate, pledging to protect the environment and improve public services. Flynn will focus on clean water and better transport.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
The party calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible, particularly for disabled people. Cllr Long is concerned.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Cllr Áine Groogan criticises Belfast City Council special meeting, saying it undermines planning process and risks breaching councillors' code of conduct. She calls for focus on real issues affecting the city.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council special meeting Original release: Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting
Cllr Flynn calls for Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding. He says this funding should be used to protect and improve public transport in Northern Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Barnett consequentials announcement Original release: Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
The party's Cllr Brian Smyth comments on the Parades Commission ruling, calling for a peaceful Orange Order parade. He also seeks transparency in the Commission's decision-making process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Green Party statement on Parades Commission ruling
The party expresses concerns about transparency and fairness in council funding. Cllr Murray criticises the DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP and SDLP for voting through funding redirection.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
Main topic Infrastructure and transport (1.00); purpose criticism (0.65); reactive; tone critical; criticises ni executive
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