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MLA

1 American  
  1. Modern Language Association.


M.L.A. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Master of Landscape Architecture.

  2. Modern Language Association.


MLA British  

abbreviation

  1. Member of the Legislative Assembly (of Northern Ireland)

  2. Modern Language Association (of America)

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Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker was motivated to introduce it by some of his experiences of breakfast clubs and meal schemes in youth work.

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Alliance Party MLA Kate Nicholl said children's safety is of "paramount importance" and urged young people to be "sensible" and parents to be vigilant.

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Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy also welcomed the Executive's approval of the legislation.

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The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA who introduced a bill to ban fracking in the last mandate, said this was "a positive day for the environment and will protect the wellbeing of local communities for generations to come".

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Local Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew said there was "total shock and sadness that such a tragedy would be the news that we're waking up to this morning".

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