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Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the US blockade and an oil import ban have worsened a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, with electricity cut to around four hours daily, and calls on the US to end the blockade and engage in dialogue.
International affairs Health Original release: Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases
UUP Leader and North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows calls for tougher laws, a review of the maximum sentence and a power for the DPP to refer such cases to the Court of Appeal, after the non-custodial sentence in the Corvan care abuse case.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Ciara Corvan care abuse sentence and DPP Court of Appeal referral limits Original release: Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases (opens in a new tab)
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Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes Translink's confirmed extra late-night Enterprise trains on the Belfast to Dublin line during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, saying they will ease evening travel for visitors along the route. He says the boost supports a major cultural event and calls for public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink extra late-night Enterprise services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Minister admits he cannot give ‘absolute assurance’ men won’t get female screening invites
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is deeply concerned after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he cannot guarantee men will not receive invitations for female-specific screening. Gaston calls for screening to be administered by biological sex and asks how many males have been invited.
Health Issue: Health Minister Nesbitt admits no assurance on male screening invitations Original release: Minister admits he cannot give ‘absolute assurance’ men won’t get female screening invites (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages
TUV MP Jim Allister KC calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to address the lack of any local university course for dental hygienists and therapists, after writing to him over workforce shortages. He asks whether the Department has assessed demand and is considering commissioning a local degree.
Health Education Issue: Lack of local dental hygienist and therapist training in Northern Ireland Original release: Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages (opens in a new tab)
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Vulnerable Patients Deserve Better Justice
Justice and policing Health Original release: Vulnerable Patients Deserve Better Justice (opens in a new tab)
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New maintenance strategy a significant step towards better roads – Ennis
Sinead Ennis MLA welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's publication of a new road maintenance strategy, calling it a significant step towards better roads and value for the public. She says it focuses on durable fixes, latest technology and sustainability.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister publication of new road maintenance strategy Original release: New maintenance strategy a significant step towards better roads – Ennis (opens in a new tab)
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Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn says the response so far to a car dumped in the River Lagan in Lisburn has been unacceptable, and calls for its removal, agreed responsibility and a clean-up plan. The Greens, with Lagan Valley Greens, are running a petition.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan (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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TUV comments on Lucid Talk Poll
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a rise in TUV's Lucid Talk poll rating and says the DUP is losing unionist trust after Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction, calling the DUP's Donaldson Deal damaged and urging support ahead of next May's elections.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Lucid Talk poll showing TUV rise Original release: TUV comments on Lucid Talk Poll (opens in a new tab)
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Remove the Abandoned Car from the River Lagan
Green Party Northern Ireland calls on Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and DfI Rivers to agree which body will remove a long-submerged car from the River Lagan and publish a removal and riverbank clean-up timetable. It says DfI Rivers has declined removal because the vehicle does not obstruct…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Remove the Abandoned Car from the River Lagan (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard demands urgent action on e-scooter and scrambler crisis
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard writes to Justice Minister Naomi Long urging a joint taskforce of the Department of Justice, PSNI and local policing partnerships, and calls for police powers, training and drone support to seize illegal high‑powered e‑scooters, e‑bikes and scramblers after a sharp rise in
Justice and policing Health Issue: Children’s Health Ireland e‑scooter injury report Original release: Hazzard demands urgent action on e-scooter and scrambler crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must prioritise patient experience - Wilson
DUP MLA Gareth Wilson calls on the Health Minister to investigate the sharp rise in complaints across NI Health and Social Care Trusts, identify common themes and take steps to improve patient experience and restore confidence.
Health Issue: Record high complaints to NI Health and Social Care Trusts Original release: Minister must prioritise patient experience - Wilson (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena
Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes the completion of an eight-lane athletics track and 3G synthetic pitch at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, delivered by Mid Ulster District Council and Sport NI. He says it will support local athletes, clubs and schools.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mid Ulster Sports Arena athletics track and 3G pitch completion Original release: Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena (opens in a new tab)
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Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign
UUP peer Lord Empey welcomes confirmation that the UK Government will take powers to safeguard regional airport slots at major hubs such as Heathrow, after his 14-year campaign. He stresses Northern Ireland's particular vulnerability to any reduction in access.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UK Government powers to protect regional airport slots at hub airports Original release: Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland businesses continue to suffer due to poor Protocol/Windsor Framework negotiations – Elliott
UUP peer Lord Elliott says Northern Ireland businesses are suffering from divergence between GB and NI rules, blaming post-Brexit Protocol and Windsor Framework negotiations, and calls for the Government to set out proactive steps and clear guidance on new EU machinery regulations.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: House of Lords debate on Machinery (Safety) and EU Machinery Regulation NI regulations 2026 Original release: Northern Ireland businesses continue to suffer due to poor Protocol/Windsor Framework negotiations – Elliott (opens in a new tab)
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Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says planning reform and multi-year capital funding are needed for the construction sector to create jobs and tackle regional imbalance. Speaking at the Construction Employers Federation conference, he calls for an independent Infrastructure Commission and a long-term…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Construction Employers Federation 'Delivery, not Delay' manifesto launch Original release: Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
Green Party Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence the possible £10-15m in Barnett consequentials for public transport, arguing it should go to buses and services amid Translink consultation on cuts and fare rises.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Barnett consequentials announcement Original release: Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 20 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework: Another Day, Another Problem
UUP MLA Dr Steve Aiken says the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee should examine practical issues, welcoming confirmation that the proposed EU parcel duty will mostly not apply, but warning of EU-US digital trade dispute risks and steel tariff concerns. He also asks why UK Government…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework parcel duty and domestic energy VAT rate Original release: Windsor Framework: Another Day, Another Problem (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly, North Belfast MLA, says he will step away from candidacy and retire at next year's Assembly election after serving since 1998. Michelle O'Neill pays tribute and says he will remain a valued Republican activist.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Gerry Kelly retirement announcement ahead of next Assembly election Original release: Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election (opens in a new tab)