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Draft CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010 (Assembly)
Northern Ireland Assembly, 23 February 2010 We in the Green Party have been pressing for a cap-and-trade scheme for many years, and we welcome the fact that it is finally coming into operation. It will force businesses and public sector organisations in particular to take their energy consumption seriously. There are many examples of wasted energy. Some
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Assembly, Green Issues
Water and Sewerage Services Bill Final Stage (Assembly)
Northern Ireland Assembly, 16 February 2010 As a member of the Committee for Regional Development, I support the Bill with some reluctance. There is no viable alternative to it, but it is not satisfactory. It is unacceptable that, after three years, the Executive have still not resolved how we pay for our water. We must now
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Assembly, Planning / Environment
Historical Political Agreement
Assembly Member Brian Wilson has congratulated all involved in securing a deal on the last part of devolution at Hillsborough. Mr. Wilson MLA said: “The spirit required to secure this deal must now be harnessed and developed into the day-to-day running of the Assembly. While the Agreement is important, it is even more important that
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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Assembly)
Northern Ireland Assembly, 02 February 2010 I ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what success he has had in persuading banks to extend credit to small and medium-sized enterprises, and to increase liquidity within the economy. (AQO 697/10) Sammy Wilson (DUP) With your permission, Mr speaker is in charge of proceedings of the House of Commons in…”>Deputy Speaker, I will
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Assembly, Finance
Easibus Service, Bangor (Assembly)
Northern Ireland Assembly, 02 February 2010 The removal of the service has generated massive opposition throughout the community, as has been shown by a petition, which local people have been queuing up to sign during the past couple of weeks. The petition was organised by North Down Borough Council’s disabilities committee and the Omnibus Partnership. The council is
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Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan BMAP (AQO)
Northern Ireland Assembly, 01 February 2010 I ask the Minister of the Environment if he will take action to expedite the adoption of the Belfast metropolitan area plan. (AQO 678/10) Edwin Poots (DUP) The public inquiry into the Belfast metropolitan area plan (BMAP) concluded in May 2008, and prior to completing its report and making recommendations to the Department,
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Assembly, Local Government, Planning / EnvironmentProposed Cuts In Bangor Easibus Service
BRIAN WILSON MEETS WITH SENIOR DRD OFFICIALS REGARDING THE PROPOSED CUTS IN THE EASIBUS SERVICE IN BANGOR As a member of the Department of Regional Development Committee in the Assembly I raise my concerns about the proposed cuts. The Committee agreed that I along with the chair of the Committee, Fred Cobaine, should meet the
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Crawfordsburn Chaos
Statement by Brian on the meeting arranged by Mayor Tony Hill with Roads Service and Crawfordsburn Inn to resolve the proposed disruption of Traffic through Crawfordsburn for the next 9 months as a result of the building works to be carried by Crawfordsburn Inn. Brian states: “The meeting was a complete waste of time. There
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News, North DownConcerns for the Future of the Assembly
As we begin the new session the debate continues as to the future of the Assembly. There is growing public concern that the Assembly has failed to deliver and at its perceived inability to make any significant decisions. A growing number feel that the present gridlock is unacceptable and it should be wound up. This
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