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McKeown welcomes major step forward on Lagan Bridge
SDLP councillor Gary McKeown welcomes the Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge moving to the next stage of procurement, saying it will ease cross-river travel for cyclists and pedestrians. He notes the Belfast Region City Deal is substantially funding it and calls for no further delays, as a…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge moves to next procurement stage Original release: McKeown welcomes major step forward on Lagan Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes progress on Casement Park
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty welcomes the publication of a procurement notice on proposed changes to the Casement Park redevelopment contract, and calls for appropriate funding to be delivered without further delay. He says the project's planning approval, granted in 2021 under SDLP minister Nichola…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: GAA VEAT notice on Casement Park design and cost changes Original release: McNulty welcomes progress on Casement Park (opens in a new tab)
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Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge
SDLP Faughan Councillor Declan Norris welcomes the lodging of a planning application by DAERA to replace Muff Glen Bridge, which was destroyed in 2017 flooding. He urges the DAERA Minister to identify the necessary funding without delay, citing safety concerns for residents and visitors.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Muff Glen Bridge replacement planning application lodged by DAERA Original release: Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Statement - Special Audit Report, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough…
The DUP says it will take time to consider the Northern Ireland Audit Office's Special Audit Report on Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, but calls for all recommendations to be implemented. It questions the current Council leadership's suitability for reform, and asks what steps a public…
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Special Council Meeting on land sales audit Original release: DUP Statement - Special Audit Report, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough… (opens in a new tab)
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McAuley hails Charlotte Street progress
TUV Ballymoney councillor Jonathan McAuley welcomes confirmation that Charlotte Street in Ballymoney will be resurfaced and its kerbs and footpaths relaid, after the public realm scheme in the town centre, expected before Christmas or early 2025. He says the street's potholes are unacceptable and…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Charlotte Street Ballymoney resurfacing and footpath relaying confirmed Original release: McAuley hails Charlotte Street progress (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Party Leaders Letter to Chief Secretary to the Treasury and…
DUP, Sinn Féin, Alliance, UUP and SDLP leaders jointly urge the UK Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Northern Ireland Secretary to lift the pause on the Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Growth Deals before the Spending Review, calling it a two-tier approach.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Joint Party Leaders Letter to Chief Secretary to the Treasury and… (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Childcare support can't come soon enough
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA welcomes a deadline for the draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy, with the Minister intending to bring it to the Executive by Autumn 2025. She calls for decisive action and an adequate, ambitious funding plan for parents and providers.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Assembly motion setting deadline for Early Learning and Childcare Strategy Original release: McLaughlin: Childcare support can't come soon enough (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown welcomes agreement on funding intervention for Lower Ormeau.
Alliance Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown welcomes a Belfast City Council committee vote backing his proposal for funding to support the Lower Ormeau and surrounding student-heavy district, which goes to full council for ratification.
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast Strategic Policy and Resources Committee Lower Ormeau funding intervention vote Original release: McDonough-Brown welcomes agreement on funding intervention for Lower Ormeau. (opens in a new tab)
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McMullan secures new Council disability group with aim of making city accessible
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Ross McMullan says a new Council disability working group, approved unanimously on Monday night, will help make Belfast accessible and produce an overarching disability strategy. He calls for a plan and indicators to replace the current status quo.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Council disability working group approval Original release: McMullan secures new Council disability group with aim of making city accessible (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons welcomes appointment of contractor for £2million Environmental…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomes the appointment of contractor Northstone to build a £2million Environmental Improvement Scheme in Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill, with works starting in Rathfriland in mid-March.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: £2million Environmental Improvement Scheme contractor appointment in Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill Original release: Lyons welcomes appointment of contractor for £2million Environmental… (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader welcomes €800m Shared Island funding commitments
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes Irish Government Shared Island Unit funding for strategic infrastructure and cultural projects, including the A5 and Casement Park, and urges Stormont ministers to set out their own funding plans and delivery timetables.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €600m funding for A5 road announcement Original release: SDLP Leader welcomes €800m Shared Island funding commitments (opens in a new tab)
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Joint Party Leaders Letter to Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Northern Ireland Secretary of State
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt joins the leaders of five Assembly parties in writing to the Treasury's Chief Secretary and the Northern Ireland Secretary, urging them to lift the pause on the Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Growth Deals now, and warning it risks investor confidence.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Labour Government pause on City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland Original release: Joint Party Leaders Letter to Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Northern Ireland Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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McDaid: Action needed to address poor road conditions
SDLP Ballyarnett Councillor Catherine McDaid calls for urgent repairs to the badly damaged road at Oakbridge Park in Derry, where several significant potholes have developed. She says she has contacted the Department for Infrastructure to request work as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: McDaid: Action needed to address poor road conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell hosts meeting with Health Officials on Causeway Hospital.
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says he helped arrange a meeting between Causeway SOS campaigners and Health Permanent Secretary Peter May and Northern Health Trust Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh over moving maternity services from Causeway Hospital to Antrim. He says officials promised a review and…
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital maternity services move to Antrim Original release: Campbell hosts meeting with Health Officials on Causeway Hospital. (opens in a new tab)
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Why are key traffic meetings happening less frequently during worst…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, urges the Department for Infrastructure to refocus on Belfast traffic congestion now and over the longer term. She questions why the Strategic Oversight Group is meeting less often during the pre-Christmas peak and calls…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast pre-Christmas traffic congestion and Strategic Oversight Group meeting frequency Original release: Why are key traffic meetings happening less frequently during worst… (opens in a new tab)
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Limiting the impact of both the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency go hand in hand, says McMullan
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to waive building control fees for individual loft insulation applications, saying it will make insulation more affordable amid the cost of living crisis.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Belfast City Council waiving building control fees for loft insulation Original release: Limiting the impact of both the cost of living crisis and the climate emergency go hand in hand, says McMullan (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes a Department of Infrastructure update indicating work on the first A5 Western Transport Corridor phase could start next year, and urges those who opposed the scheme to stand aside.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department of Infrastructure A5 Western Transport Corridor update Original release: McCrossan welcomes update on A5 upgrade (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Belfast Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's endorsement of an Alliance proposal to have council officers meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee before next year's Fleadh. The move follows disability groups' concerns about this year's event.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Limited investment tackling potholes must be targeted appropriately:…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, welcomes an extra £1million from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle potholes but says it will only address a small fraction of the problem. She calls for investment in new, cheaper pothole-repair technologies and for the…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Infrastructure Minister O'Dowd additional £1 million pothole funding announcement Original release: Limited investment tackling potholes must be targeted appropriately:… (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Victims paying the price for justice system on brink of collapse
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin says victims are bearing the cost of a criminal justice system near collapse, citing CJINI and Victims of Crime Commissioner designate warnings about long delays. She calls for the Criminal Justice Board, chaired by the Minister, to set a clear strategy…
Justice and policing Issue: CJINI warnings on justice system delays and Victims of Crime Commissioner designate concerns Original release: McLaughlin: Victims paying the price for justice system on brink of collapse (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance selected a number of candidates to contest the upcoming local government election for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Alliance announces its selected candidates for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, with Alderman Yvonne Boyle defending her Coleraine seat and Peter McCully and Richard Stewart-Brown standing in Causeway. Boyle also pays tribute to outgoing Councillor Chris McCaw, who is not seeking…
Local government Issue: Alliance candidate selection for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Original release: Alliance selected a number of candidates to contest the upcoming local government election for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces start of construction on the Shankill Gateway Public…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces construction has started on the Shankill Gateway Public Realm scheme, funded by the Department for Communities with £3.18million and expected to take about twelve months. The works cover the Lower Shankill Road, with paving, tree planting and wider…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Shankill Gateway Public Realm scheme construction start Original release: Lyons announces start of construction on the Shankill Gateway Public… (opens in a new tab)
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Ballynahinch Bypass could have been delivered sooner, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's decision to progress and prioritise the Ballynahinch Bypass, but says it has been side-lined for too long due to stop-start government and calls for institutional reform. Colleague Kellie Armstrong pledges to hold the Minister to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballynahinch Bypass business case and procurement approval by DfI Original release: Ballynahinch Bypass could have been delivered sooner, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed –…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes the Executive's funding for the Enniskillen Bypass, with construction due to start in 2025, but says it cannot replace the Mid South West Growth Deal. She calls on the UK Government to lift its pause on that deal.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Enniskillen Bypass funding commitment by the Executive Original release: Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed –… (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP nominates McLaughlin to Policing Board
SDLP nominates Sinéad McLaughlin MLA as its representative on the Policing Board, saying she will advocate for a representative police service that builds community confidence and hold the PSNI robustly to account.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: SDLP nomination of Sinéad McLaughlin to Policing Board Original release: SDLP nominates McLaughlin to Policing Board (opens in a new tab)
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Harvey welcomes Ballynahinch bypass progress
DUP Strangford MLA Harry Harvey welcomes DfI's approval for the Ballynahinch Bypass to move to finalising its business case and procurement, with procurement expected in about two years. He says the timetable must be maintained and that Ballynahinch cannot afford further delays.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ballynahinch Bypass business case and procurement approval by DfI Original release: Harvey welcomes Ballynahinch bypass progress (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin urges progress on tackling sexual offences
SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin says new PPS figures on sexual offences, showing prosecution rates rose from 23.6% to 31.6% in 2021/22, show the need for a violence against women and girls plan from a reformed Executive.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PPS annual report on sexual offence prosecutions 2021/22 Original release: McLaughlin urges progress on tackling sexual offences (opens in a new tab)
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11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee, says an indication of at least 11 more years before the York Street Interchange is completed raises questions about delivering major infrastructure in Northern Ireland. She calls on the Minister to set out a clear plan for…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: York Street Interchange completion timeline delayed by at least 11 years Original release: 11 more years of delay for York Street Interchange (opens in a new tab)
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Harpur calls out delays as collision and speeding data raises fresh safety concerns in Carryduff
Alliance Councillor Jamie Harpur calls on the Department for Infrastructure to act urgently on road safety in Carryduff, citing new PSNI figures showing 25 people injured in collisions from 2023 to 2025 and over 1,700 speeding offences.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: PSNI Carryduff road traffic collision and speeding figures 2023-2025 Original release: Harpur calls out delays as collision and speeding data raises fresh safety concerns in Carryduff (opens in a new tab)
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Budget talks: A possible pathway but reform must come with the money
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA welcomes the Secretary of State's openness to talks on the Executive's budget, but says any extra funding must be paired with reform and accountability, citing weak procurement and capital delivery.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Budget settlement talks with the Secretary of State Original release: Budget talks: A possible pathway but reform must come with the money (opens in a new tab)