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Hanna welcomes ICRIR findings on O’Kelly murder
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes ICRIR findings into the killing of party founder Rory O'Kelly by the Provisional IRA, and calls on the IRA to provide truth and accountability to his family. She says the SDLP will push to amend the Troubles legacy legislation so all families can access truth…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: ICRIR findings on Rory O'Kelly killing Original release: Hanna welcomes ICRIR findings on O’Kelly murder (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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Gannon: Broadband investment welcome but delivery is what matters
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone Councillor Adam Gannon welcomes confirmation that 1,892 local premises are included in Project Gigabit, the highest of any constituency, and calls for prompt delivery. He urges the Economy Minister to begin planning now for what follows the project and identify…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Project Gigabit premises figures for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: Gannon: Broadband investment welcome but delivery is what matters (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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Bradshaw welcomes passage to Committee Stage of Flags & Emblems Bill
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Assembly's decision to advance her Flags and Emblems Bill to Committee Stage, arguing that the status quo on flags in public spaces is not working. She urges genuine consent in community agreement and says the Bill will allow…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Flags and Emblems Bill advances to Committee Stage at Stormont Original release: Bradshaw welcomes passage to Committee Stage of Flags & Emblems Bill (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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Harkin: Defend Public Transport - No Service Cuts, No Fare Hikes
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says public transport must be protected and expanded, not cut, ahead of a Derry and Strabane Council debate on his motion opposing Translink service cuts and fare rises. The motion would have the council write to Translink and the DfI Minister and invite…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Translink consultation on service cuts and discount fare removal Original release: Harkin: Defend Public Transport - No Service Cuts, No Fare Hikes (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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Inquiry on Cross-departmental funding for Suicide prevention launched – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn, mental health spokesperson, says the Executive must provide a fair cross‑departmental funding package for suicide prevention and hold regular Executive Working Group meetings, after launching an All‑Party Group report on the issue.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: All‑Party Group report on cross‑departmental suicide prevention funding Original release: Inquiry on Cross-departmental funding for Suicide prevention launched – Flynn (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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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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McIlveen welcomes recognition of IRA attack on Belfast Telegraph
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA welcomes official recognition of the 50-year-old IRA bombing of the Belfast Telegraph's Royal Avenue offices, and says the Paton family's efforts have kept the attack in public memory. She urges that the past not be sanitised and points to a memorial service…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast Telegraph Royal Avenue IRA bombing 50th anniversary recognition Original release: McIlveen welcomes recognition of IRA attack on Belfast Telegraph (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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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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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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SDLP warns against reopening old wounds on Garvaghy Road
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party opposes the Portadown LOL District No. 1 parade notification on Garvaghy Road, telling the Parades Commission that residents do not want old wounds reopened or community relations damaged. She calls on political leaders to lower the temperature.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order application to march down Garvaghy Road Original release: SDLP warns against reopening old wounds on Garvaghy Road (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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Stop Belfast City Airport Expansion
Green Party Northern Ireland calls on Belfast City Airport and decision‑makers to reject the plan to raise the yearly flight limit from 48,000 to about 61,000 and to stop extending operating hours to 10.30 pm, urging protection of noise safeguards for local residents.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast City Airport proposed increase in flight movements Original release: Stop Belfast City Airport Expansion (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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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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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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Mediator appointment a welcome and important step towards lasting resolution
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the selection of a mediator to address the long‑running Drumcree dispute, calling it a crucial move toward a durable settlement and urging all parties to engage in constructive, peaceful dialogue.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Mediator appointment for Drumcree dispute Original release: Mediator appointment a welcome and important step towards lasting resolution (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)
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O’Dowd invited An Taoiseach to meet with Garvaghy Road residents
Upper Bann MLA John O'Dowd invites Taoiseach Micheál Martin to come to Garvaghy Road and meet residents opposing an Orange Order march. He says the Irish Government has been silent on the issue and urges a meeting before the Parade Commission's determination.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order application to march down Garvaghy Road Original release: O’Dowd invited An Taoiseach to meet with Garvaghy Road residents (opens in a new tab)