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NI Water's infrastructure is at capacity and holding Northern Ireland back
UUP infrastructure spokesperson John Stewart MLA says NI Water's real crisis is wastewater capacity, not governance, blocking housing developments. He urges DfI to bring forward a funding plan now, alongside Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's forensic governance audit rather than after it.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins forensic governance audit of NI Water Original release: NI Water's infrastructure is at capacity and holding Northern Ireland back (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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Border poll harassment of the Secretary of State has to stop
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA defends the Good Friday Agreement's legal test for calling a border poll after the Prime Minister said a referendum is "not on the table". He says the test is clear, calls Sinn Féin's border poll focus a distraction from its record in government, and criticises media…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's statement that a border poll is not on the table Original release: Border poll harassment of the Secretary of State has to stop (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 19 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hospital reform must deliver better outcomes for patients – McGuigan
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA urges the Health Minister to ensure openness and public involvement in hospital service decisions, backing a proposed Independent Reconfiguration Committee if it is truly independent and hears clinicians, patients and communities. He says he will…
Health Issue: Proposed Independent Reconfiguration Committee for hospital reform Original release: Hospital reform must deliver better outcomes for patients – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 5 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Geo-blocking of Katie Taylor fight by RTÉ unacceptable – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says it is unacceptable that RTÉ is geo-blocking Katie Taylor's fight, locking out viewers in the North. She calls on RTÉ to immediately reverse the decision.
Disability and equality Issue: RTÉ geo-blocking of Katie Taylor fight in Northern Ireland Original release: Geo-blocking of Katie Taylor fight by RTÉ unacceptable – Murphy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 5 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Orange Order’s true intention is to re-establish repeated unwanted parades on Garvaghy Road – Nelson
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson says the Orange Order's application to march down the Garvaghy Road shows its true intention is to re-establish repeated unwanted parades, and calls on unionist leaders and the Order to respect local residents' wishes.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order application to march down Garvaghy Road Original release: Orange Order’s true intention is to re-establish repeated unwanted parades on Garvaghy Road – Nelson (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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Attack on Sean Graham memorial callous – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an overnight attack on the Sean Graham bookmakers memorial on the Ormeau Road, saying it has caused distress to families and calling it a hate crime. She says the attack was reported to the PSNI and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Sean Graham bookmakers memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Attack on Sean Graham memorial callous – Hargey (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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McGrath: Health Minister must deliver on new approach to hospital reform
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA urges Health Minister Robbie Butler to act on his pledges for rural services and avoid centralisation in hospital reform, citing Daisy Hill, Downe, SWAH and Causeway as cases where communities must be protected first.
Health Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Proposed Independent Reconfiguration Committee for hospital reform Original release: McGrath: Health Minister must deliver on new approach to hospital reform (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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Health Minister highlights gynaecology care closer to home
Health Minister Robbie Butler highlights primary care gynaecology services, including HRT, heavy menstrual bleeding, LARC and pessary replacement, that avoid hospital referral, after visiting Lisnaskea Primary Care Centre. He says the model is reform in practice and cites around 650 patients…
Health Original release: Health Minister highlights gynaecology care closer to home (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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Expert committee announced to provide advice on major HSC service changes
The UUP says the Health Minister, Robbie Butler, has published the Hospitals consultation outcomes and will set up an independent reconfiguration committee to advise on major or controversial service changes, with its advice published. The party reports that hospital categorisation proposals will…
Health Issue: Proposed Independent Reconfiguration Committee for hospital reform Original release: Expert committee announced to provide advice on major HSC service changes (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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McGuigan calls for urgent action on Muckamore Inquiry recommendations
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA calls for progress and accountability on Muckamore Abbey Inquiry recommendations after meeting Action for Muckamore, who raised concerns about slow implementation. He urges the Department of Health to produce a timed roadmap covering each…
Health Original release: McGuigan calls for urgent action on Muckamore Inquiry recommendations (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 Lyons Must Act Over IRA Memoir Library Launch
TUV chairman and East Londonderry candidate Allister Kyle says he is appalled that Kilrea's publicly funded library is apparently hosting an event to promote Martina Anderson's memoir, and calls on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to explain who authorised it and whether public resources are…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kilrea Library event promoting Martina Anderson memoir Original release: Minister Lyons Must Act Over IRA Memoir Library Launch (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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Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister MP calls the Irish Embassy's announcement that Sonja Hyland has begun as Ambassador to Great Britain a deliberate insult to Northern Ireland. He urges the Foreign Secretary to summon the ambassador and demand respect for the UK's constitutional name and territorial integrity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sonja Hyland appointed Irish Ambassador to Great Britain Original release: Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to 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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Education Minister announces three post-primary school projects to…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan announces that three post-primary school works projects, paused due to budget constraints, will move forward to planning and design. The schools are Belfast High School, Ballyclare High School and St Brigid's College, Londonderry, with capital investment…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Three post-primary school capital projects advance to planning and design Original release: Education Minister announces three post-primary school projects to… (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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Robinson comments on Parades Commission review
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says the Secretary of State's decision to hold a judge-led review of the Parades Commission is welcome but that giving current commissioners his full backing is indefensible. He calls for them to be stood down with interim arrangements, citing High Court findings of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Robinson comments on Parades Commission review (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 15 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson responds to announcement British Secretary of State has ordered independent review of Parades Commission
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson responds to the British Secretary of State's order of an independent review of the Parades Commission, saying the Garvaghy Road march issue is closed. She accuses unionist leaders and the British government of reigniting it and calls on unionists and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Nelson responds to announcement British Secretary of State has ordered independent review of Parades Commission (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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Secretary of State bottles it
TUV leader Jim Allister says Secretary of State Chris Bryant has climbed down over the Parades Commission by opting for a review rather than removing its Chair, claiming the Commission lacks cross-community confidence and is now set to consider a fresh Drumcree application.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Secretary of State bottles it (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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TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day
TUV Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh, Councillor Keith Ratcliffe urges the Orange community and wider public to attend events marking Orange Victims Day, including the 40th anniversary of the Markethill Orange Memorial Stone, to preserve the memory of those killed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Markethill Orange Memorial Stone 40th anniversary Original release: TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day (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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Gildernew slams erection of Billy Wright flags in Dunganonn area
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns flags reading 'Billy was Wright' erected on lampposts near Dungannon Park as intimidation and provocation. He calls for their removal, questions whether Orange Order and unionist moves over the Garvaghy Road parade influenced them, and says he will contact the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Billy Wright flags erected near Dungannon Park Original release: Gildernew slams erection of Billy Wright flags in Dunganonn area (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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Burrows: This parade needs resolved permanently and peacefully
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the Secretary of State’s decision to launch an independent, judge‑led examination of the Parades Commission, but says the terms must be widened to scrutinise its practices, training, culture and legal framework, add an appeals mechanism, grant full document access
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Burrows: This parade needs resolved permanently and peacefully (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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People of Causeway Coast deserve better than disinformation on Emergency General Surgery, says Alliance representatives
Alliance Councillor Lee Kane says the Causeway Coast deserves better than disinformation from the DUP on the proposed consolidation of emergency general surgery at Antrim Area Hospital, urging an honest, evidence‑based debate, while Alderman Yvonne Boyle refutes claims that Causeway Hospital isbeing
Health Local government Issue: Causeway Hospital emergency surgery removal UUP leader comments Original release: People of Causeway Coast deserve better than disinformation on Emergency General Surgery, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)