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Legacy, Windsor Framework and Stormont reform should be the focus of Dublin visit – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard urges the Irish and British governments to prioritise legacy, the Windsor Framework and Stormont reform during Chris Bryant's first official Dublin visit. He calls for a legacy process based on the Stormont House Agreement and accuses the DUP of repeated obstruction.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Chris Bryant first official visit to Dublin Original release: Legacy, Windsor Framework and Stormont reform should be the focus of Dublin visit – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on the Secretary of State to raise the Narrow Water bombing evidence with Dublin and seek an apology from the Irish Republic, accusing the Government of seeking Dublin's approval on legacy proposals and the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Secretary of State Needs to Challenge Dublin, Not Seek Its Approval (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Minister must make up for lost time on school bus safety legislation
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA warns that school bus safety laws must not run out of time before the Assembly mandate ends, after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she plans legislation on overtaking halted buses in the autumn, pending Executive approval. He…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister plans school bus overtaking legislation Original release: McNulty: Minister must make up for lost time on school bus safety legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Strangford Deserves Better Than Alliance
TUV Strangford candidate Jonathan Jackson says voters should judge Alliance's policies, not just its newly selected Strangford candidate Cllr Vicky Moore, citing rural concern over the Tyrone cattle cull and Alliance's stance on the Protocol and Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Alliance selection of Vicky Moore for Strangford Stormont election Original release: Strangford Deserves Better Than Alliance (opens in a new tab)
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Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong, Fermanagh and South Tyrone, says she will chair the Assembly's agriculture and environment committee, replacing Robbie Butler, and pledges to hold the Department to account on farm affordability, bovine TB, mental health and the Dilapidation Bill.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Diana Armstrong appointed chair of AERA committee Original release: Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair (opens in a new tab)
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DUP in Donaldson turmoil. UUP in Nesbitt/Burrows turmoil. TUV steady and sure in its vision and stability
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP and UUP are in turmoil, pointing to the DUP's Donaldson difficulties and a UUP dispute over Jon Burrows, and calls for voters to reject an Executive while the Protocol remains at the May 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP in Donaldson turmoil. UUP in Nesbitt/Burrows turmoil. TUV steady and sure in its vision and stability (opens in a new tab)
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Sodium Valproate families deserve recognition, support and redress – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says families affected by sodium valproate deserve recognition, support and redress. She calls on the British Government to clarify its response to the Cumberlege Review and Hughes Report, and on the Northern Ireland Department of Health to gather data on those harmed.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Sodium Valproate families deserve recognition, support and redress – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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New driver licensing changes will help make our roads safer – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes new driver licensing and testing reforms from 1 October 2026, which she says are the biggest change in over 70 years and aim to better prepare learners and newly qualified drivers for independent driving.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Driver licensing and testing reforms from 1 October 2026 Original release: New driver licensing changes will help make our roads safer – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach’s ‘bananas’ remarks expose his blinkered opposition to preparing for Irish unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says Taoiseach Micheál Martin's reported remarks in Tipperary, telling Fianna Fáil representatives to push back against a unity referendum, show his opposition to preparing for Irish unity. She calls for a government plan, a Green Paper on Irish unity and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach Micheál Martin's reported remarks on Irish unity referendum in Tipperary Original release: Taoiseach’s ‘bananas’ remarks expose his blinkered opposition to preparing for Irish unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Peter Wilson Selected as TUV Assembly Candidate for North Down
Traditional Unionist Voice selects Peter Wilson as its Assembly candidate for North Down, saying he will stand firm for the Union, oppose the Irish Sea Border and the Protocol, and work for better healthcare, policing, local business and infrastructure in the constituency.
Constitutional affairs Immigration Issue: Peter Wilson selected as TUV Assembly candidate for North Down Original release: Peter Wilson Selected as TUV Assembly Candidate for North Down (opens in a new tab)
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Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Nicola Parker welcomes progress on removing a long-stranded car from the River Lagan, after she liaised between council and the Community Rescue Service, which carried out a partial removal operation today.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan (opens in a new tab)
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Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan condemns racist graffiti found in the Seapark area of Holywood, saying there is no place for hatred or racism in the community. She says Alliance will engage with police to have the graffiti removed and those responsible held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti found in Seapark area of Holywood Original release: Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Time for a new initiative on Irish unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin party chairperson Declan Kearney, writing in An Phoblacht as South Antrim MLA, calls for a new initiative based on the Humes/Adams process to build momentum towards a united Ireland. He urges all Irish national democratic parties, including the Irish government, to affirm principles for…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Time for a new initiative on Irish unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn and Lagan Valley Greens Co-chair Richard Gill call for the car dumped in the River Lagan to be removed and the site checked for contamination, such as a battery leaching heavy metals. They also demand written confirmation that the river will be clear next summer, and…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On (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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Garda band at PSNI attestation is provocative all-Ireland symbolism
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Garda band's participation in the PSNI attestation at Garnerville was inappropriate and provocative, and calls on the Chief Constable to explain who invited it and whether it has happened before.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Garda band participation in PSNI officer attestation at Garnerville Original release: Garda band at PSNI attestation is provocative all-Ireland symbolism (opens in a new tab)
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PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall
People Before Profit's Marc Mac Seáin says board minutes show Translink projecting a £47m loss for 2026/27 while consulting on service and fare cuts. He urges people to respond to the consultation and sign an Act Now petition, and says the party will campaign with trade unions for public transport…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink board minutes projecting £47m loss for 2026/27 Original release: PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall (opens in a new tab)
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Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU
Alliance AERA spokesperson John Blair MLA dismisses the Ulster Farmers' Union's no-confidence vote in Minister Muir and DAERA officials as a stunt, saying it pre-empts an independent review into the Fivemiletown operation.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: UFU no confidence vote in Andrew Muir and DAERA officials Original release: Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU (opens in a new tab)
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Huge number of Translink journeys for Fleadh another sign of its success – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says over 1.7 million Translink journeys during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann show its success, with 620,000 more recorded than the same period last year. She commends Translink's planning and thanks its staff.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink journeys during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 Original release: Huge number of Translink journeys for Fleadh another sign of its success – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein hypocrisy on victims’ payments is breathtaking – Brett
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Sinn Fein is hypocritical for urging the Secretary of State to reopen the closed claims process for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme, a programme the DUP helped create for innocent victims.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Fein request to reopen Troubles Disablement Payment scheme Original release: Sinn Fein hypocrisy on victims’ payments is breathtaking – Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein should stop blaming 1609 for A5 failure
West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says Sinn Fein's claim that the Plantation of Ulster caused A5 delays is an attempt to avoid responsibility. He blames net zero targets and the Department's handling of landowners and compulsory purchase, and asks whether the First Minister agrees with Francie…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Sinn Fein blaming Plantation of Ulster for A5 delays Original release: Sinn Fein should stop blaming 1609 for A5 failure (opens in a new tab)