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Drumcree determination is a significant breakthrough – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes a determination allowing Portadown District Orange Order to hold its church parade along the Garvaghy Road on Sunday, calling it a significant breakthrough after 28 years of restriction. He says the decision recognises police have no information pointing to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Portadown District Drumcree procession notification Original release: Drumcree determination is a significant breakthrough – Robinson (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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TUV welcomes restoration of Portadown District’s human rights
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a Parades Commission decision to allow Portadown District Orange Order to complete its 1998 parade, saying the law has finally been applied correctly. He says the numbers and time conditions are churlish but calls for objectors to accept the lawful determination.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Portadown District Drumcree procession notification Original release: TUV welcomes restoration of Portadown District’s human rights (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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Kearney welcomes DAERA financial mitigation for Lough Neagh fishermen
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes DAERA's three-year financial support scheme for Lough Neagh fishermen during the ongoing moratorium, but says it falls short of full compensation for lost income. He calls for sustained work with the fishing cooperative, the wider fishing community and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: DAERA three-year financial support scheme for Lough Neagh fishermen Original release: Kearney welcomes DAERA financial mitigation for Lough Neagh fishermen (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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Peadar Tóibín on Garvaghy Road: The human cost of this parade was 21 lives. The government must step in.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín denounces the Parades Commission's decision to allow the Orange Order to march along the nationalist Garvaghy Road at Drumcree for the first time since 1998. He calls on the Irish government to intervene with the British government, warning the parade could set back…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Peadar Tóibín on Garvaghy Road: The human cost of this parade was 21 lives. The government must step in. (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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Health Minister announces Support While Waiting Grant Scheme
UUP reports Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced £500,000 to extend the Support While Waiting Grant Scheme for another year, funding voluntary groups to offer free support to people on HSCNI waiting lists. Applications open 25 September 2026 and close 6 November 2026.
Health Issue: Support While Waiting Grant Scheme extension announcement Original release: Health Minister announces Support While Waiting Grant Scheme (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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Ulster Unionist Party responds to Drumcree determination
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges calm and measured language before Sunday's Drumcree parade, welcoming the Parades Commission's determination permitting a restricted parade along the Garvaghy Road. He says the conditions are substantial, expresses confidence Portadown District will comply, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Portadown District Drumcree procession notification Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to Drumcree determination (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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Trust, Minister and Department must find solutions to Daisy Hill Maternity crisis – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Dáire Hughes calls on the Southern Trust, the health department and the Health Minister to find workable fixes for the Daisy Hill maternity crisis, saying local expectant mothers are anxious and warning of patient safety risks over capacity and travel times.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Trust, Minister and Department must find solutions to Daisy Hill Maternity crisis – Hughes (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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No part of Londonderry can be off-limits to those who protect us -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says police and prison officers must not be prevented from working in any part of Northern Ireland, citing threats in Londonderry, and urges a stronger unionist voice in Foyle, backing Julie Middleton for the next Assembly election.
Justice and policing Original release: No part of Londonderry can be off-limits to those who protect us -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Garvaghy Road Residents "Won't Take this Lying Down"
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says Garvaghy Road residents oppose the planned Orange Order march, citing nearly 4,000 petition signatures, and calls on the British and Irish governments to intervene and stop it. The party says it has written to the Parades Commission objecting to the march.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order application to march down Garvaghy Road Original release: Carroll: Garvaghy Road Residents "Won't Take this Lying Down" (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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Minister needs to fulfil promise of transparency and communication:…
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says the Health Minister must deliver on promised transparency after he failed to answer questions at the Health Committee on the youngest puberty blocker recipient and the Maternity Hospital handover review. She claims bowel screening and thrombectomy announcements were hard…
Health Issue: Health Committee questioning of Health Minister on transparency and communication Original release: Minister needs to fulfil promise of transparency and communication:… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 1 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: Paul Butler’s record must not be erased
North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Paul Butler should not be publicly venerated and that his criminal record must not be erased, criticising descriptions of him as a 'human rights activist' that omit his convictions, including for the 1974 murder of Reserve RUC officer John Rodgers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Brett: Paul Butler’s record must not be erased (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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Calling it a final offer doesn't make it fair
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA says the UK Government's latest funding package is not fair or sufficient despite its movement, calls for an agreed multi-year Budget, and urges the Secretary of State to stay open to further targeted support rather than threatening to set spending…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: UK Government final offer on Northern Ireland funding package Original release: Calling it a final offer doesn't make it fair (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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Lessons Must Be Learned Following Anderson Abscondment – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson welcomes the arrest of convicted murderer Gary Anderson in Donegal after he absconded from prison, citing PSNI and An Garda Síochána cooperation. She calls for lessons to be learned urgently from a review into how the escape occurred.
Justice and policing Issue: Anderson compassionate temporary release court overturn and absconding Original release: Lessons Must Be Learned Following Anderson Abscondment – Ferguson (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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DUP representatives welcome arrest of Gary Anderson
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew welcomes the apprehension of Gary Anderson, a convicted killer, in the Republic of Ireland, but says serious questions remain for the Department of Justice over prisoner release management and the use of civilian chaperones.
Justice and policing Issue: Anderson compassionate temporary release court overturn and absconding Original release: DUP representatives welcome arrest of Gary Anderson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 27 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP delegation presses Parades Commission for fair decision on…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, leading a delegation to the Parades Commission, urges a fresh and lawful assessment of Portadown District's notified Drumcree procession, arguing the Commission must give clear reasons. Carla Lockhart MP says the correct legal tests should produce a positive determination.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Portadown District Drumcree procession notification Original release: DUP delegation presses Parades Commission for fair decision on… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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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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Burrows welcomes arrest of Gary Anderson in Donegal
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the capture in Donegal of Gary Anderson, a convicted murderer who absconded, and commends PSNI and Gardaí cooperation. He calls for his swift return to Northern Ireland custody, further charges, and a full examination of Prison Service and Departmental…
Justice and policing Issue: Gary Anderson arrest in Donegal after absconding Original release: Burrows welcomes arrest of Gary Anderson in Donegal (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)