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Lockhart: Report rejects claims that RUC facilitated Robert Hamill’s…
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart says the Robert Hamill Inquiry Report must end claims that four RUC officers facilitated his murder, citing findings in paragraphs 21 and 75 that they did not condone or collude. She says negligence must be acknowledged but not twisted, and calls for the findings…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Robert Hamill Inquiry Report findings on RUC officers Original release: Lockhart: Report rejects claims that RUC facilitated Robert Hamill’s… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 27 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts
People Before Profit's Maeve O'Neill welcomes the decision to let girls wear trousers in school, crediting girls who campaigned for years and criticising Education Minister Paul Givan's U-turn as embarrassing. She calls for the uniform legislation to be challenged and for RSE and menstrual health…
Disability and equality Education Issue: Education Minister Givan's school trousers guidance for girls Original release: O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts (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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Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin agree Memorandum of Understanding to build towards constitutional change
Sinn Féin, with Plaid Cymru and the SNP, announces a Memorandum of Understanding between party leaders to co-operate on economy, energy and Europe. It calls on the British Government to prepare for and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders Cardiff meeting on constitutional change Original release: Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin agree Memorandum of Understanding to build towards constitutional change (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Report shows serious failings denied Robert Hamill's family justice
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Robert Hamill Inquiry report as an acknowledgement of serious failings around his 1997 Portadown murder and the investigation, raised it with the Secretary of State, and urges the UK Government to ensure future legacy mechanisms offer families a real path…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Robert Hamill Inquiry Report findings on RUC officers Original release: Hanna: Report shows serious failings denied Robert Hamill's family justice (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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Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey joins Ulster Unionists as Clogher Valley candidate
The UUP selects Ciara Dempsey, a former SDLP branch chair, as its candidate for Clogher Valley DEA on Mid Ulster District Council, replacing outgoing councillor Meta Graham. Leader Jon Burrows MLA highlights her campaigning on violence against women and girls.
Local government Constitutional affairs Original release: Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey joins Ulster Unionists as Clogher Valley candidate (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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Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin to meet in Cardiff tomorrow to build towards constitutional change
Sinn Féin says its leaders will meet Plaid Cymru and SNP counterparts in Cardiff on Monday to deepen cooperation on the economy, energy and European matters, and urge the British government to prepare for constitutional change across Wales, Scotland and the north.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders Cardiff meeting on constitutional change Original release: Leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin to meet in Cardiff tomorrow to build towards constitutional change (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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Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, addressing the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School, recounts Sinn Féin's role in securing repeal of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 during the Good Friday Agreement talks, crediting Desmond Greaves's writings and arguing the peace strategy aimed at…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Gerry Adams’ remarks at the 36th Desmond Greaves Summer School (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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Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for Northern Ireland
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says a joint self-determination declaration to be signed in Cardiff by the First Minister means nothing without Westminster, and that she lacks authority to sign for Northern Ireland without Executive agreement. He calls for the office of First Minister to be…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders Cardiff meeting on constitutional change Original release: Michelle O’Neill doesn’t speak for 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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Statement from Sinn Féin on visit to Ireland by US President Donald Trump
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald T.D calls on US President Donald Trump to apply the Irish peace process approach to Palestine and urges the United States to stop arming Israel. She also says the Taoiseach should begin planning for Irish reunification after Trump's comments on the issue.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: Trump visit to Ireland, September 2026 Original release: Statement from Sinn Féin on visit to Ireland by US President Donald Trump (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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Hanna: Trump intervention reflects shift in New Ireland debate
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says Donald Trump's comments on Irish unity show how far the debate on Ireland's constitutional future has moved. She calls on Dublin and London to prepare seriously for a New Ireland and says the decision belongs to the people of Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Trump visit to Ireland, September 2026 Original release: Hanna: Trump intervention reflects shift in New Ireland debate (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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DUP welcomes defeat of Assisted Suicide Bill
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart welcomes the Commons defeat of the Assisted Suicide Bill, saying Parliament chose protecting vulnerable people and calling for improved hospice and palliative care for everyone facing terminal illness.
Health Issue: Commons defeat of the Assisted Suicide Bill Original release: DUP welcomes defeat of Assisted Suicide Bill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 20 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister’s u-turn an important win for girls – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes DUP Education Minister Paul Givan's decision to make schools give girls the option of trousers, calling it an embarrassing U-turn that followed party and campaigner pressure. She says he should have guaranteed this in his school uniforms legislation.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister Givan's school trousers guidance for girls Original release: Education Minister’s u-turn an important win for girls – Mason (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Givan’s school trousers U-turn should have come months ago
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA welcomes the Education Minister’s move to permit girls to wear trousers in school uniform, calling the U‑turn overdue, demanding an explanation for the delay and urging consistent rollout across all schools.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister Givan's school trousers guidance for girls Original release: Hunter: Givan’s school trousers U-turn should have come months ago (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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Minister's change of heart delivers common sense choice for girls, says Burrows
UUP leader and education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA welcomes new guidance giving girls the option to wear trousers as part of school uniform, calling it a common-sense outcome. He says the Education Minister should have acted earlier through uniform guidance rather than forcing the Education…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister Givan's school trousers guidance for girls Original release: Minister's change of heart delivers common sense choice for girls, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison welcomes Education Minister's U-Turn on girls wearing trousers to school
Alliance Education spokesperson and Education Committee Chair Nick Mathison MLA welcomes the Education Minister's updated legal guidelines on girls' right to wear trousers as school uniform, describing it as a U-turn on an earlier decision.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Minister Givan's school trousers guidance for girls Original release: Mathison welcomes Education Minister's U-Turn on girls wearing trousers to school (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon raises issue of low pay for care workers directly with Health Minister
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says she has pressed the Health Minister for assurances that firms delivering publicly funded social care meet their duties to staff and pay them fairly. She also seeks an update on the promised Real Living Wage for independent sector social care workers.
Economy and employment Health Original release: Dillon raises issue of low pay for care workers directly with Health Minister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon raises serious concerns over infant mortality with Health Minister
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon says she has raised with the Health Minister new figures showing Northern Ireland has the highest infant mortality rate, asking what action is being taken and how inequalities between deprived and affluent areas will be tackled.
Health Disability and equality Issue: New infant mortality figures showing Northern Ireland highest rate Original release: Dillon raises serious concerns over infant mortality with Health Minister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Organisations working on suicide prevention need greater support – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn, Chair of the All-Party Group on Suicide Prevention, calls for secure, sustainable core funding for community suicide prevention organisations and cross-departmental government action, ahead of the APG Inquiry report launch on 22 September.
Health Original release: Organisations working on suicide prevention need greater support – Flynn (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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Allister slams delay in Ballymena GP practice scheme
TUV MP Jim Allister expresses disappointment that multi-disciplinary teams for primary care in Ballymena will not begin until 2029, while other areas get the scheme sooner, and urges decision makers to reconsider the timeline.
Health Issue: Ballymena primary care multi-disciplinary teams delayed until 2029 Original release: Allister slams delay in Ballymena GP practice scheme (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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Hughes encourages support for Sherry family cancer services petition
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes urges people to sign a petition launched by the family of Catherine Sherry, who died in 2024, seeking all-Ireland access to CAR-T cell therapy. He says the treatment is unavailable in the north until the early 2030s and that he has raised the issue with health ministers…
Health Issue: Sherry family CAR-T cell therapy cancer services petition Original release: Hughes encourages support for Sherry family cancer services petition (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)