Closest matches to “Pathway Fund must remain – Lockhart”
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McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts
SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan calls for the Pathway Fund to be protected from cuts, warning that interim funding for early years providers ends in June and that over 10,000 children could lose support.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed removal of the Pathway Fund Original release: McCrossan: Pathway Fund must be protected from cuts (opens in a new tab)
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Ending of Pathway Fund would punish our most vulnerable children, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA calls for an extension of the Pathway Fund, which ends in June 2023 without extra funding, saying cuts would hurt the most vulnerable early years children. She has written to the Permanent Secretary of Education and blames the DUP for the lack of a…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Proposed removal of the Pathway Fund Original release: Ending of Pathway Fund would punish our most vulnerable children, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Yearly uncertainty around Pathway funding unacceptable and minister must act, says Mathison
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison calls on the Education Minister to act quickly to secure Pathway funding for pre-schools across Northern Ireland, after Little Stars in Killyleagh was told it had not been awarded funding this year.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Little Stars Killyleagh pre-school Pathway funding not awarded Original release: Yearly uncertainty around Pathway funding unacceptable and minister must act, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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"Stormont Must Intervene" on Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector
People Before Profit's Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on Stormont to intervene over a £15.8 million funding cut to Community and Voluntary Sector organisations, warning of 11,000 people losing support and 400 workers facing unemployment. A council motion for Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: £15.8 million cut to Community and Voluntary Sector funding Original release: "Stormont Must Intervene" on Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector (opens in a new tab)
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Butler warns cuts to key transport service will disproportionately impact people with disabilities
UUP MLA Robbie Butler warns that budget uncertainty at Stormont risks ending the Department for Infrastructure's Disability Action Transport Scheme and Shopmobility, which have no funding guarantee beyond next month. He blames the lack of an Executive and multi-year budgets.
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Issue: Department for Infrastructure disability transport schemes funding at risk Original release: Butler warns cuts to key transport service will disproportionately impact people with disabilities (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir says the finalised Department for Infrastructure budget paints a grim picture, citing cuts to road safety, cycling proficiency, Translink and NI Water, and calls on the Secretary of State to act to restore Stormont with a financial package.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Department for Infrastructure finalised budget allocation 2023 Original release: Infrastructure budget paints grim picture, says Muir (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers calls for facts to be gathered before any rushed decision is taken to scrap key transport service
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls on the Department of Health to conduct an impact assessment of the dial‑a‑lift transport service, which provides about 200,000 journeys a year, before any decision to scrap it is made.
Infrastructure and transport Health Issue: Proposed scrapping of dial-a-lift health transport service Original release: Chambers calls for facts to be gathered before any rushed decision is taken to scrap key transport service (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s youth funding changes causing serious concern – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker calls on Education Minister Paul Givan to reverse proposed changes that would fold youth funding into the Education Authority's budget without guaranteeing current funding levels. He says the plans will harm young people and youth workers.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Department youth services funding allocation change Original release: Education Minister’s youth funding changes causing serious concern – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan welcomes news that youth and early years cuts will be halted
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomes the decision to halt cuts to youth services, early years provision, SureStart and the Pathway Fund, calling it a relief for families. He urges an end to other cuts and a restored Assembly and Executive.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Halt to youth services and early years funding cuts Original release: Sheehan welcomes news that youth and early years cuts will be halted (opens in a new tab)
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As Stonewall nears financial ruin why is Stormont still sending it out money?
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston calls on the Finance Minister, First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain why departmental ties with Stonewall continue and whether they will end them, citing its reported £906,000 deficit and written answers on civil service membership and training payments.
Public finance and taxation Disability and equality Issue: Stonewall reported £906,000 deficit and Stormont funding ties Original release: As Stonewall nears financial ruin why is Stormont still sending it out money? (opens in a new tab)
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Proposed budget cuts for Special Educational Needs support ‘deeply concerning’- Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says proposed budget cuts that would halve funding for Special Educational Needs support in schools across the north are 'deeply concerning', blaming Tory cuts and calling for the Executive to be restored urgently.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Proposed budget cuts to Special Educational Needs school support Original release: Proposed budget cuts for Special Educational Needs support ‘deeply concerning’- Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for reversal of arts funding cut
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite calls for the Department for Communities to drop its proposed 5% reduction to Arts Council NI funding, and is bringing a motion to council backing Equity's campaign for greater arts investment.
Public finance and taxation Local government Issue: Planned Arts sector budget cuts Original release: De Faoite calls for reversal of arts funding cut (opens in a new tab)
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Budget highlights need for reform and transformation again, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the October 2024 Budget highlights the need for political reform and public service transformation, citing unresolved long-term finances, unclear Shared Prosperity Fund funding and calls for a relative needs review and removal of the two-child benefit limit.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Budget October 2024 impact on Northern Ireland Original release: Budget highlights need for reform and transformation again, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Disgraceful that vulnerable children are paying the price for lack of budget and political instability, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says it is disgraceful that vulnerable children are paying for the lack of a confirmed budget, after the Education Authority announced cuts to Healthy Happy Minds, Engage and the School Holiday Food Grant. She calls on the DUP to return to Stormont.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Education axing Holiday Hunger Payments, Happy Healthy Minds and ENGAGE programmes Original release: Disgraceful that vulnerable children are paying the price for lack of budget and political instability, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Potential cuts to Sure Start services would be hugely damaging, says Egan
Alliance Education spokesperson Connie Egan MLA warns potential cuts to Sure Start, which supports under-fours in disadvantaged areas, would be hugely damaging. She blames the lack of an Executive and Education Minister and calls on the DUP to end its boycott of the institutions.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Potential cuts to Sure Start services in Northern Ireland Original release: Potential cuts to Sure Start services would be hugely damaging, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Bus and rail cuts a direct result of Minister’s failure to prioritise public transport
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is not giving public transport enough priority, after Translink warned of possible bus and rail service cuts and reduced concessionary fares. He blames years of underfunding and calls on the Minister to work…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Translink considering service cuts and fare discount removal Original release: Bus and rail cuts a direct result of Minister’s failure to prioritise public transport (opens in a new tab)
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UKG's Local Growth Fund cruel cuts push sector further into collapse, says Mulholland
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA says UK Government cuts under the new Local Growth Fund will hit vulnerable people and push the voluntary sector further toward collapse, citing a 64 per cent cut to economic inactivity services. She calls for clarity, planning and transitional…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: UK Government Local Growth Fund funding cuts Original release: UKG's Local Growth Fund cruel cuts push sector further into collapse, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford says withdrawal of funding for primary schools sports programme another consequence of lack of Executive
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says the Department of Education's withdrawal of funding for the IFA and GAA-run Sport Programme in primary schools is another consequence of no Executive. He asks the Permanent Secretary to reconsider the decision.
Education Issue: Funding cut to primary schools' sports programme in Northern Ireland Original release: Honeyford says withdrawal of funding for primary schools sports programme another consequence of lack of Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Health funding redirection only further demonstrates minister's financial mismanagement, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the diversion of over £70m of £215m ring-fenced for waiting lists to cut the Department of Health's budget deficit shows the Health Minister cannot manage his budget. She calls on him to clarify other ring-fenced funds redirected and urges…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Minister's confirmation that £70m of ring-fenced waiting list funding was redirected Original release: Health funding redirection only further demonstrates minister's financial mismanagement, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Solutions needed to reverse bleak health picture
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath warns that a near 10% health budget cut will worsen waiting lists, raise car parking charges and hit community and voluntary groups. He calls for the Triple Lock proposal to resist the cuts and says a future Executive should seek extra funding from London.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Department of Health flat cash budget allocation 2023 Original release: McGrath: Solutions needed to reverse bleak health picture (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of a budget is undermining youth services and putting vital work at risk, says Egan
Alliance's Connie Egan MLA criticises Education Authority cuts to funding for Voluntary Youth Organisations, which reduce 12-month commitments to one twelfth while the Department awaits its budget. She urges the EA and Department to reverse course and blames the DUP for blocking Stormont's…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority funding uncertainty for voluntary youth organisations from May 2023 Original release: Lack of a budget is undermining youth services and putting vital work at risk, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Belfast Met cuts expose cost of Executive Budget failure
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says cuts of over 2,500 places at Belfast Met reflect the impact of the Executive's failure to agree a Budget, noting the college is on a contingency allocation with a shortfall of about £6.8m. He calls on the four Executive parties to resolve the Budget impasse.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Met student places cuts linked to Executive Budget Original release: O'Toole: Belfast Met cuts expose cost of Executive Budget failure (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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McCrossan: Loss of funding for disadvantaged schools shameful
SDLP Education Spokesperson and West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls the loss of funding for around 500 disadvantaged schools shameful, after the Department of Education cited budgetary pressures, and urges MLAs and Ministers back at Stormont.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Education ending disadvantaged schools funding scheme Original release: McCrossan: Loss of funding for disadvantaged schools shameful (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter concerned at youth club funding cliff-edge
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA expresses concern after the Department of Education confirmed youth club funding only until June, with around £37m no longer ring-fenced. She urges the Education Minister to clarify his position and says the Executive's budget failures put…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Department youth services funding allocation change Original release: Hunter concerned at youth club funding cliff-edge (opens in a new tab)
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Executive needed to invest in our public services including education – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the education funding crisis, including a reported £200 million shortfall, stems from Tory cuts and the DUP blocking an Executive. He calls for ring-fenced special educational needs funding, a three-year budget and a restored Executive.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Reported £200 million shortfall in education funding Original release: Executive needed to invest in our public services including education – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)