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TUV slams recognition of Palestine
TUV leader Jim Allister condemns the UK government's recognition of Palestine, calling it a reward for terrorism and arguing Hamas was not required to release hostages. He also objects to the embassy privileges and immunity that would follow in London.
International affairs Issue: UK recognition of Palestinian statehood Original release: TUV slams recognition of Palestine (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says her party remains committed to building the A5 ahead of an Assembly debate on Monday calling for the project to progress. She cites lives saved and faster journeys to Dublin, welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's appeal against a ruling that blocked the road, and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan launches petition to force NI Football Fund review
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has launched a petition seeking to refer the Northern Ireland Football Fund to the Executive, arguing it would force scrutiny of Communities Minister Gordon Lyons over handling of the fund, which he says lacks fairness and transparency.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Northern Ireland Football Fund handling petition to Executive Original release: Durkan launches petition to force NI Football Fund review (opens in a new tab)
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UK recognition of Palestine must be followed by robust action to end Israel’s occupation, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood welcomes the UK's formal recognition of the State of Palestine as historic but says it must be backed by immediate action. She calls for an end to arms sales to Israel, a ban on trade with illegal settlements, sanctions, and an immediate Gaza ceasefire with full…
International affairs Issue: UK recognition of Palestinian statehood Original release: UK recognition of Palestine must be followed by robust action to end Israel’s occupation, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to support Catherine Connolly for President
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says the Ard Chomhairle voted to back Catherine Connolly for President, aiming to remove Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael from government and give voters a clear, hopeful alternative.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Support for Catherine Connolly in Irish presidential election Original release: Sinn Féin to support Catherine Connolly for President (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Car Broken After Running on Sinn Fein Green Diesel
TUV leader Jim Allister MP accuses the DUP of breaking its promises and abandoning unionist unity, saying its record of Stormont Executive participation and Protocol stance has failed unionists, and criticising DUP attacks on TUV as signs of growing support for his party.
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP Car Broken After Running on Sinn Fein Green Diesel (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú responds to revised Legacy proposals
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says newly announced legacy arrangements need the backing of all victims and survivors to work, and reserves judgment on delivering transparent justice pending the legislative detail on the disclosure mechanism. Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for bridge-building and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Aontú responds to revised Legacy proposals (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes Health Minister’s update on IT outage
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the Health Minister's written statement to the Assembly on the Southern Health Trust IT outage and backs an independent investigation group. She calls for a clear timeframe to reschedule 1,600 cancelled appointments, with proactive patient communication, and…
Health Issue: Southern Health Trust IT issues disrupting services across sites Original release: Dillon welcomes Health Minister’s update on IT outage (opens in a new tab)
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Think Left 2025: Derry 3-5 October
People Before Profit announces the Think Left 2025 conference in Derry's St. Columb's Hall on 3-5 October, linking it to the anniversary of the 1968 Civil Rights march and to the proscription of Palestine Action. It lists confirmed speakers including MLA Gerry Carroll and Presidential candidate TD…
Other International affairs Original release: Think Left 2025: Derry 3-5 October (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh security alert causing disruption – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan urges drivers to steer clear of an area of Omagh's Culmore Park while PSNI deal with a suspicious object. She asks for patience and hopes the incident can be cleared quickly.
Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Culmore Park suspicious object security alert Original release: Omagh security alert causing disruption – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin co-designing Legacy is an Obscenity
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Republic of Ireland's government co-designing the legacy proposals is unacceptable, arguing that Dublin's past facilitation of IRA violence makes unionist support impossible, and urges other unionist leaders to oppose the process.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Dublin involvement in co-designing Legacy proposals Original release: Dublin co-designing Legacy is an Obscenity (opens in a new tab)
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Leisure outsourcing "shortsighted" - Green Party AND Councillors
Green Party councillors criticise North Down and Ards Borough Council for voting to keep Ards leisure services in-house while Aurora and Queens Leisure Complex stay outsourced, calling the two-tier model unfair. They vow to keep campaigning for fully public, transparent leisure provision across…
Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Council hybrid leisure services delivery model decision Original release: Leisure outsourcing "shortsighted" - Green Party AND Councillors (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the UK and Irish Governments' legacy deal is progress but falls short for victims and families, rejecting the closure of inquests and questioning what work has been done to secure disclosure from paramilitary groups.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Legacy statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party demands true victim focus from new ‘Legacy’ deal
The UUP says the joint British-Irish legacy framework needs close scrutiny, arguing the Irish government must set out working mechanisms, garda unit output, unredacted information and victim support rather than repeat past promises. It also objects to bringing the plan forward without Parliament…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Ulster Unionist Party demands true victim focus from new ‘Legacy’ deal (opens in a new tab)
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Ards and North Down Leisure Services should be run in best interests of all, says McRandal
Alliance Alderman Martin McRandal says he is severely disappointed that Ards and North Down Borough Council voted to keep a hybrid model for leisure services, with Ards delivered in-house and North Down outsourced. He argues a unified in-house system would allow shared memberships and staff, and…
Local government Issue: Ards and North Down Council hybrid leisure services delivery model decision Original release: Ards and North Down Leisure Services should be run in best interests of all, says McRandal (opens in a new tab)
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Victims must be at heart of any new Troubles legacy framework, says Long, welcoming announcement
Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA welcomes the UK and Irish governments' agreed measures on Troubles legacy issues and victims' support, calling for victims to be at the heart of any new framework and for independent oversight and due process. She also says the Irish Government must ensure full…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish‑British legacy framework Original release: Victims must be at heart of any new Troubles legacy framework, says Long, welcoming announcement (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Concern following serious healthcare disruption
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA expresses concern over IT issues disrupting health services across the Southern Trust area. He urges the Trust to reassure the public, reschedule lost or delayed appointments quickly, and communicate clearly, and says he will raise it with the…
Health Issue: Southern Health Trust IT issues disrupting services across sites Original release: SDLP: Concern following serious healthcare disruption (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Pedestrianisation of Hill Street must be made permanent
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA calls for Hill Street in Belfast to be permanently pedestrianised, questioning the need for another six-month experimental scheme announced by the Infrastructure Minister. Councillor Carl Whyte seeks details on enforcement.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister announces experimental Hill Street pedestrianisation scheme Original release: O’Toole: Pedestrianisation of Hill Street must be made permanent (opens in a new tab)
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Finnegan welcomes launch of Peatlands Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan welcomes the DAERA launch of its Peatlands Strategy as a step towards protecting and restoring bogs. She calls for a just transition, full engagement of communities including turbary rights holders, and Minister Muir to work with his southern counterpart on…
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA Peatlands Strategy launch Original release: Finnegan welcomes launch of Peatlands Strategy (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas Committee backs Sinn Féin proposal to end geo-blocking of 6 County audiences – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Joanna Byrne TD
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne welcomes an Oireachtas committee recommendation to recognise audiences in the North as under-served and to incorporate Sinn Féin's All Ireland Service Bill provisions on RTÉ geo-blocking. She urges Minister Patrick O'Donovan to implement them in the final Bill.
Disability and equality Issue: Oireachtas Committee pre-legislative scrutiny report on Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill Original release: Oireachtas Committee backs Sinn Féin proposal to end geo-blocking of 6 County audiences – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD & Joanna Byrne TD (opens in a new tab)