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Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell condemns scenes at a republican bonfire in Londonderry, including poppy wreaths taken from the city's war memorial and flags placed on the pyre. He points to reported calls from its edges for the killing of Protestants and police officers and urges…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Nicola Parker welcomes progress on removing a long-stranded car from the River Lagan, after she liaised between council and the Community Rescue Service, which carried out a partial removal operation today.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan condemns racist graffiti found in the Seapark area of Holywood, saying there is no place for hatred or racism in the community. She says Alliance will engage with police to have the graffiti removed and those responsible held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti found in Seapark area of Holywood Original release: Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn and Lagan Valley Greens Co-chair Richard Gill call for the car dumped in the River Lagan to be removed and the site checked for contamination, such as a battery leaching heavy metals. They also demand written confirmation that the river will be clear next summer, and…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On (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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McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry
Alliance Policing Board spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA condemns a sectarian flag erected across from a Creggan bonfire in Derry-Londonderry, and flags and symbols placed on the pyre itself. She calls for the offensive material to be removed as soon as possible.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian flag and symbols on Creggan bonfire, Derry-Londonderry Original release: McAllister condemns sectarian flag and antisocial behaviour in Derry-Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Garda band at PSNI attestation is provocative all-Ireland symbolism
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Garda band's participation in the PSNI attestation at Garnerville was inappropriate and provocative, and calls on the Chief Constable to explain who invited it and whether it has happened before.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: Garda band participation in PSNI officer attestation at Garnerville Original release: Garda band at PSNI attestation is provocative all-Ireland symbolism (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall
People Before Profit's Marc Mac Seáin says board minutes show Translink projecting a £47m loss for 2026/27 while consulting on service and fare cuts. He urges people to respond to the consultation and sign an Act Now petition, and says the party will campaign with trade unions for public transport…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Translink board minutes projecting £47m loss for 2026/27 Original release: PBP raise alarm on Translink £47M Shortfall (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Causeway Hospital needs words translated into action: Bradley
DUP MLA Maurice Bradley calls on the Health Minister to end uncertainty over Causeway Hospital and respond positively to the message from an open meeting in Coleraine Town Hall. He says the Trust has sought to remove services and that words must now become action.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital open meeting in Coleraine Town Hall Original release: Causeway Hospital needs words translated into action: Bradley (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows writes to Police Ombudsman seeking clear reassurance on impartiality
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA has written to Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin seeking clear assurances that her office remains impartial, after comments she made in a Nolan Show interview. He calls for investigators to approach complaints with an open mind and requests a meeting on wider concerns about…
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman approach to sexual abuse allegations against officers Original release: Burrows writes to Police Ombudsman seeking clear reassurance on impartiality (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU
Alliance AERA spokesperson John Blair MLA dismisses the Ulster Farmers' Union's no-confidence vote in Minister Muir and DAERA officials as a stunt, saying it pre-empts an independent review into the Fivemiletown operation.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: UFU no confidence vote in Andrew Muir and DAERA officials Original release: Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon welcomes Police Ombudsman’s commitment to investigate police abuse of power
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon welcomes the new Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin's pledge to make tackling officers who exploit their position sexually a priority. She cites an Ombudsman report finding predatory conduct makes up 30% of its most serious cases and says it must be rooted out.
Justice and policing Issue: New Police Ombudsman's priority on officer sexual misconduct Original release: Dillon welcomes Police Ombudsman’s commitment to investigate police abuse of power (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Police Ombudsman blunders badly
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Police Ombudsman has blundered badly and damaged her credibility by stating she begins investigations of sexual abuse allegations against police officers by believing complainants. He argues that presuming guilt from the outset is incompatible with the neutrality…
Justice and policing Issue: Police Ombudsman approach to sexual abuse allegations against officers Original release: Police Ombudsman blunders badly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Huge number of Translink journeys for Fleadh another sign of its success – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says over 1.7 million Translink journeys during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann show its success, with 620,000 more recorded than the same period last year. She commends Translink's planning and thanks its staff.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink journeys during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 Original release: Huge number of Translink journeys for Fleadh another sign of its success – Reilly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein hypocrisy on victims’ payments is breathtaking – Brett
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Sinn Fein is hypocritical for urging the Secretary of State to reopen the closed claims process for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme, a programme the DUP helped create for innocent victims.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Fein request to reopen Troubles Disablement Payment scheme Original release: Sinn Fein hypocrisy on victims’ payments is breathtaking – Brett (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 23 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein should stop blaming 1609 for A5 failure
West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan says Sinn Fein's claim that the Plantation of Ulster caused A5 delays is an attempt to avoid responsibility. He blames net zero targets and the Department's handling of landowners and compulsory purchase, and asks whether the First Minister agrees with Francie…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Sinn Fein blaming Plantation of Ulster for A5 delays Original release: Sinn Fein should stop blaming 1609 for A5 failure (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín urges British Secretary of State to reconsider closing applications to Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she is disappointed by the British government's plan to end applications to the Troubles permanent disability scheme at the close of August. She has written to the Secretary of State asking him to reconsider, arguing the deadline leaves many applicants at a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Fein request to reopen Troubles Disablement Payment scheme Original release: Ní Chuilín urges British Secretary of State to reconsider closing applications to Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Will activist groups distance themselves from ‘coloniser’ comments
DUP MLA David Brooks challenges Irish language campaign groups, including Conradh na Gaeilge, to say whether they agree that erecting bilingual signs is "decolonisation" and who the colonisers are, after an activist's remarks at a Féile an Phobail concert.
Disability and equality Issue: Féile an Phobail concert remarks on bilingual signs as decolonisation Original release: Will activist groups distance themselves from ‘coloniser’ comments (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane welcomes Minister’s plans to pedestrianise Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's plans to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre, including a consultation on the Eastern transport plan. He says the Fleadh showed public support for the change.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister's Eastern transport plan consultation on Belfast city centre pedestrianisation Original release: Finucane welcomes Minister’s plans to pedestrianise Belfast (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes active travel scheme for Stiles Way, Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes the start of site works on a £550,000 active travel scheme on Stiles Way, Antrim, providing a shared footway and cycleway from Junction One to the Springfarm Footbridge. He says the works, lasting 18 weeks from 10 August, will bring new toucan crossings and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Stiles Way, Antrim active travel scheme site works Original release: Kearney welcomes active travel scheme for Stiles Way, Antrim (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Opportunity to build on legacy of Fleadh can’t be squandered
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA urges the First Minister and deputy First Minister to act on proposals for Belfast after the 2026 Fleadh, including a car-free city centre, licensing reform, better transport, good relations funding and an annual music festival.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: 2026 Belfast Fleadh legacy proposals Original release: O’Toole: Opportunity to build on legacy of Fleadh can’t be squandered (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)