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Dublin, as ever, frustrates exposure of truth
TUV leader Jim Allister says Dublin will not let Garda officers or state officials give evidence in Belfast to the Omagh Inquiry, and calls on the Inquiry to publish how many of its questions for Dublin witnesses were permitted.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Inquiry Dublin witness evidence refusal Original release: Dublin, as ever, frustrates exposure of truth (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Lawless Launches Mayo Bones Bus to Help Orthopaedic Patients Access Treatment
Aontú TD Paul Lawless announces the Mayo Bones Bus, an initiative to help people with hip, knee and other bone or joint conditions obtain information on cross-border treatment options amid long orthopaedic waiting lists. It follows his Mayo Cataract Bus, with an information session planned in…
Health Original release: Paul Lawless Launches Mayo Bones Bus to Help Orthopaedic Patients Access Treatment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sharp rise in attacks on Orange Halls deeply worrying – Forsythe
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys halls recorded in 2025/26 rose to 17 from 11, and calls for the Justice Minister to explain how prosecutions and convictions for these incidents will be recorded. She says she will seek more information from the PSNI.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI figures on attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys halls 2025/26 Original release: Sharp rise in attacks on Orange Halls deeply worrying – Forsythe (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Frew demands answers after convicted murderer absconds
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew demands urgent answers from the Justice Minister and Prison Service after a convicted murderer, Gary Anderson, escaped his civilian chaperone during a compassionate release. He questions the risk assessment, the court information and whether a trip to the Republic…
Justice and policing Issue: Anderson compassionate temporary release court overturn and absconding Original release: Frew demands answers after convicted murderer absconds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Maternity announcement demands answers from Health Minister
DUP representatives call for urgent clarity after the Southern Trust announced changes to maternity care at Daisy Hill, asking whether this is a wider reduction in services and whether the Health Minister will set out the clinical basis and duration.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Maternity announcement demands answers from Health Minister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SAVE DAISY HILL MATERNITY – DON’T LET “TEMPORARY” BECOME FOREVER
Health Original release: SAVE DAISY HILL MATERNITY – DON’T LET “TEMPORARY” BECOME FOREVER (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 25 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed on Daisy Hill maternity – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the Health Minister to act on the crisis at Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services, calling for recruitment of clinical staff, including from other Trusts and across the island, and warning against relocating services to Craigavon.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Urgent action needed on Daisy Hill maternity – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Young Protestant hospitalised following brutal attack in Kilkeel
South Down TUV says a young branch member was pursued from Kilkeel town centre and assaulted by a large group on Manse Road, requiring hospital treatment. It calls on the PSNI to investigate any sectarian motivation, use circulated video evidence, and submit files to the Public Prosecution Service.
Justice and policing Issue: Kilkeel Manse Road assault on young TUV branch member Original release: Young Protestant hospitalised following brutal attack in Kilkeel (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Taylor: Priority must be to keep consultant-led maternity care at Daisy Hill
UUP Councillor David Taylor says retaining inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital must be the priority after the Southern Trust flagged medical workforce pressures. He calls for a full explanation from the Trust, an urgent meeting on workforce planning, and clear conditions for any…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Taylor: Priority must be to keep consultant-led maternity care at Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Political inaction allowed collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says political inaction has allowed maternity services at Daisy Hill to collapse, blaming long-term workforce planning failures, training places and pay. She calls on a Health Minister to act on the Renfrew Maternity Review recommendations…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Political inaction allowed collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Catastrophic senior decision-making at Maghaberry raises serious questions over Minister’s Assembly statement, says Burrows
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA says a High Court judgment found serious flaws in Maghaberry's senior decision-making, including incorrect risk information and a refusal to reconsider the release of Gary Anderson. He questions the Justice Minister's earlier Assembly assurances and asks why the court's…
Justice and policing Issue: Anderson compassionate temporary release court overturn and absconding Original release: Catastrophic senior decision-making at Maghaberry raises serious questions over Minister’s Assembly statement, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 27 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must confirm when he will deliver Real Living Wage for care workers
Sinn Féin's social care spokesperson Linda Dillon MLA says rising fuel costs are squeezing care workers who drive to clients, and has asked the Health Minister to confirm when the Real Living Wage will be delivered for them and what steps will ease travel costs.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Health Minister must confirm when he will deliver Real Living Wage for care workers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 20 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs Pocket Pay Rises While Workers Wait
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns proposed further MLA pay rise after their 27% increase, contrasting it with public sector workers still awaiting pay awards and the Executive's lack of budget. He says Executive parties cannot blame the Remuneration Board and urges MLAs to refuse the…
Economy and employment Health Issue: Proposed further MLA pay rise from Remuneration Board Original release: MLAs Pocket Pay Rises While Workers Wait (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 3 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin representatives meet with British Secretary of State on legacy proposals
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane and MLA Deirdre Hargey say they met Secretary of State Chris Bryant on the British Government's legacy proposals, and call for no special protections for state forces in the final legislation. They say they will reserve judgement until amendments expected in mid-October…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Féin meeting with Secretary of State on legacy proposals Original release: Sinn Féin representatives meet with British Secretary of State on legacy proposals (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD urges the Taoiseach to press Andy Burnham for clarity on how an Irish unity referendum would be triggered, and argues that all-island health planning would give better services at lower cost.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Taoiseach's refusal to raise unity referendum mechanism with Burnham Original release: Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes review into Trials of the Facts
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Health and Justice Ministers' commissioning of an external review into the legal framework governing trials of the facts. She says it is appropriate to test whether the rules balance the rights of the accused with those of victims, and stresses that lessons…
Justice and policing Issue: Health and Justice Ministers external review of trials of the facts Original release: Sheerin welcomes review into Trials of the Facts (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows secures independent review of trials of the facts
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says the Justice and Health Ministers have agreed to launch a joint independent review of Northern Ireland’s trials of the facts, beginning in autumn and reporting before the Assembly term ends, and he will push for broad terms of reference, victim consultation and a clear
Justice and policing Issue: Health and Justice Ministers external review of trials of the facts Original release: Burrows secures independent review of trials of the facts (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for equitable access to Enhertu, a life-extending breast cancer drug now available on the NHS in England, for patients in Northern Ireland. She has written to Health Minister Robbie Butler seeking an urgent timetable for its availability locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Enhertu breast cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Convictions of Derry Palestine Activists a Disgrace - Real Criminals? Those Arming Genocide
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the convictions of four Derry activists, including party members Goretti Horgan and Nina Pulis, over a February 2024 protest procession. He calls the prosecution a disgrace, says the judge called the march peaceful, and says the legislation is not…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Derry Court House ruling against Palestine solidarity campaigners Original release: Carroll: Convictions of Derry Palestine Activists a Disgrace - Real Criminals? Those Arming Genocide (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 3 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Only Crime is Attempting To Stop Gaza Genocide
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin says he is disappointed by a Derry court ruling against two campaigners, Goretti Horgan and Nina Pulis, and vows to resist the criminalisation of Palestine activism. He also accuses Stormont of complicity through Invest NI support for arms firms and…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Derry Court House ruling against Palestine solidarity campaigners Original release: Harkin: Only Crime is Attempting To Stop Gaza Genocide (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)