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Carroll Receives Invite to PSNI Interview: “Standing Up for What’s Right is Never Wrong”
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says he has been invited by the PSNI to a voluntary interview under caution over peaceful Garvaghy Road protests, and defends standing with residents opposing a sectarian march past their homes. He says the state is wasting resources on protesters, citing…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Carroll Receives Invite to PSNI Interview: “Standing Up for What’s Right is Never Wrong” (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein?
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the PSNI's Drumcree steps are welcome but he will judge them by results, and asks what it would take for the DUP to end its partnership with Sinn Féin after Gavin Robinson's comments on the Executive.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Original release: Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein? (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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Budget 2027 fails to address cost pressures facing SMEs and workers – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD says Budget 2027 does not adequately address cost pressures on SMEs or the imbalance between indigenous and multinational enterprise, and that low earners will see little benefit. She calls for more support for all-island trade and energy efficiency…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Budget 2027 fails to address cost pressures facing SMEs and workers – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Newcastle's Bendy Tree being named UK Tree of the Year 2026 by the Woodland Trust, the first Northern Ireland tree to take the award. He has written to Newry, Mourne and Down Council asking for a permanent commemorative plaque beside it.
Environment and climate Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (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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Hunter Condemns Minister's Cynical Attempt to Evade Departmental Scrutiny
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA accuses the Education Minister of avoiding accountability by pulling Department officials from Education Committee scrutiny. She calls on the Committee to hear from academics, experts and civil society instead.
Education Original release: Hunter Condemns Minister's Cynical Attempt to Evade Departmental Scrutiny (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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SDLP Selects Carl Whyte as Assembly Candidate for North Belfast
SDLP selects Councillor Carl Whyte as its North Belfast Assembly candidate, saying he will push for greater investment in sports, culture, public services and affordable childcare, and work to tackle sectarianism, racism and poverty in the area.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: SDLP Selects Carl Whyte as Assembly Candidate for North Belfast (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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Wear more clothes advice shows how out of touch the Education Authority has become
UUP Education Spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA criticises Education Authority advice telling pupils and staff to "wear more clothes" over rising energy costs, calling for the guidance to be revised for pupils with sensory needs and for the Department to engage with the Education Committee.
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Wear more clothes advice shows how out of touch the Education Authority has become (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Diesel up 60p a litre since February with no end in sight
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA calls on the Chancellor to rule out any fuel duty rise in this month's Budget, citing diesel prices averaging over 194p a litre in Fermanagh and Tyrone and the heavier impact on rural households and farm businesses.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Diesel up 60p a litre since February with no end in sight (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party comments on Drumcree investigation
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for swift follow-up to the PSNI's Drumcree and Garvaghy Road investigation, now at interview stage, and for the PSNI to publish the total number of people under investigation. He also says he has written to the Secretary of State seeking harsher penalties for…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Ulster Unionist Party comments on Drumcree investigation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes consultation on use of good character references in certain criminal proceedings by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the public consultation on restricting good character references in certain criminal proceedings, launched by Justice Minister Naomi Long. She says it is right to start with restrictions at sentencing and urges the public to take part.
Justice and policing Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on use of good character references in certain criminal proceedings by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Neurology Services must be properly funded, says McReynolds
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds says £2.3 million in new neurology funding, announced alongside a Neurology Delivery Team, falls far short of the over £65m the Department's Regional Review said is needed. He calls on the Health Minister to act urgently to fully fund neurology services.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Neurology Services must be properly funded, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Shared Island Initiative cannot be the only show in town – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Conor Murphy says the Budget does not fund preparation for Irish unity, urging a Department for Reunification, Citizens' Assemblies, a Green Paper and financial aid for southern students studying in the north.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Original release: Shared Island Initiative cannot be the only show in town – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Who is Chief Constable of Garvaghy Road – Jon Boucher or Brendan McKenna?
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Chief Constable has failed for 11 days to police the Parades Commission's determination on Garvaghy Road, and calls on him to show who holds authority there.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: Who is Chief Constable of Garvaghy Road – Jon Boucher or Brendan McKenna? (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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Ron McDowell reflects on Israel visit three years after October 7 attacks
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell reflects on his visit last year to sites linked to the 7 October attacks in Israel, saying meeting survivors was humbling and that he remains thinking of them three years on.
International affairs Original release: Ron McDowell reflects on Israel visit three years after October 7 attacks (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Jim Allister Welcomes HMS Queen Elizabeth, Highlighting the New Geo-Strategic Importance of Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes HMS Queen Elizabeth's docking in Belfast and argues Northern Ireland's geo-strategic importance to UK defence is under-recognised. He says a written parliamentary question found only five full-time Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel are based in Northern…
International affairs Original release: Jim Allister Welcomes HMS Queen Elizabeth, Highlighting the New Geo-Strategic Importance of Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton marks October 7 anniversary
DUP MLA Julie Middleton marks the third anniversary of October 7, remembering victims and hostages and condemning antisemitism in Northern Ireland. She cites the exclusion of Israeli athletes from a Londonderry triathlon as a shameful moment and says antisemitism must be named and confronted every…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Middleton marks October 7 anniversary (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government must insist British Secretary of State uses his powers to prevent march on Garvaghy Road – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the Irish Government to press the British Secretary of State to block an Orange march down the Garvaghy Road, saying residents have faced eleven days of fear and the Secretary of State must act now.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Irish Government must insist British Secretary of State uses his powers to prevent march on Garvaghy Road – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson reiterates call to British Secretary of State to stop unwanted sectarian march
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson urges the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant, to intervene and halt a sectarian march on the Garvaghy Road, saying residents face fear and harassment and that the march threatens 28 years of peace.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Nelson reiterates call to British Secretary of State to stop unwanted sectarian march (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Opening of AMIC a key driver for investment and advanced technology – Kearney
Economy and employment Education Original release: Opening of AMIC a key driver for investment and advanced technology – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks 7th October anniversary
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl marks the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks, paying tribute to victims and survivors. She calls for an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian aid, an end to settlement building in the West Bank, and renewed efforts toward a two-state settlement.
International affairs Original release: Nicholl marks 7th October anniversary (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)