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Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler urges the incoming Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to champion Northern Ireland's farming and agri-food sector, citing its economic weight, rural reliance and role in UK food exports. He also calls for faster investment in anaerobic digestion and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant's meeting with Northern Ireland delegation in Hillsborough Original release: Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security (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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McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for?
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says Assembly Question figures show no applicant across five years of Continuing Healthcare assessments in Health and Social Care Trusts was found eligible for funding. He asks the Department of Health to explain why the scheme appears inaccessible and what action it will…
Health Issue: Continuing Healthcare zero eligibility figures from Assembly Question Original release: McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for? (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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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes 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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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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 18 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped
Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD, calls for charges against Palestine solidarity activists over actions at Collins Aerospace in Cork and Shannon Airport to be dropped, naming party members Kellie McConnell and Badhbh Ní Chathasaigh. He says they face punitive bail conditions and urges the…
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Charges against Palestine solidarity activists over Cork and Shannon actions Original release: Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill
TUV Deputy Leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns an attack on a memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians he says were murdered by the IRA in 1970. He appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill Original release: Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill (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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Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes
UUP MLA for Lagan Valley Robbie Butler responds to PSNI figures showing nearly 56,000 Operation Encompass referrals to schools, calling the numbers a sobering reminder of hidden victims of domestic abuse. He says children should not have to witness violence at home and urges wider support for…
Justice and policing Education Issue: PSNI Operation Encompass referral figures for domestic abuse Original release: Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes (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 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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 19 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bail decision in alleged bomb plot beggars belief
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says it is staggering that a person charged over an alleged Semtex bomb plot near Carrickmacross has been granted bail. He calls for a full explanation of the court's decision and asks whether the explosives came from old PIRA stock.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Bail decision in alleged bomb plot beggars belief (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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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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín
Carál ni Chuilín MLA says the serious incident in New Lodge last night is deeply concerning, leaving residents shocked and distressed. She stresses that such behaviour has no place, calls for those responsible to be held accountable and will keep engaging with the community and affected families.
Justice and policing Issue: New Lodge incident Original release: Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín (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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TUV urge clarity on future of Lisnaskea PSNI Station
TUV representative Alex Elliott claims rumours within police circles say Lisnaskea PSNI Station will close by April 2027, and calls on PSNI command in Fermanagh to clarify the station's future and that of its civilian staff.
Justice and policing Issue: Rumoured closure of Lisnaskea PSNI Station Original release: TUV urge clarity on future of Lisnaskea PSNI Station (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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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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson Writes to Irish Justice Minister Over Alarming Bail Decision
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he is writing to the Irish Justice Minister over the bail granted to a woman charged over transporting an explosive device near the border. He calls the decision alarming and asks for an explanation of the legal framework behind it.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Robinson Writes to Irish Justice Minister Over Alarming Bail Decision (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV meet PSNI to discuss concerns about Gaza march
TUV branch secretary Richard Ferguson says an Upper Bann delegation met senior PSNI officers about the 6 June pro-Gaza march, raising policing concerns, unwelcome route impacts in rural Unionist areas and offensive banners. He says the PSNI assured them the matter remains under investigation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Upper Bann pro-Gaza march of 6 June policing concerns Original release: TUV meet PSNI to discuss concerns about Gaza march (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 cannot condemn today's republican terrorism while…
DUP East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee says a revelation about former Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson prioritising an IRA operation over her pregnancy is shocking, and calls on Sinn Fein to stop eulogising past terrorism and glorifying IRA figures to young republicans.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Martina Anderson revelation about IRA operation and pregnancy Original release: Sinn Fein cannot condemn today's republican terrorism while… (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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Vulnerable Patients Deserve Better Justice
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA writes to the Director of Public Prosecutions urging a review of Ciara Corvan’s sentence in the Bluestone abuse case under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Mechanism, arguing that the offence warrants custodial punishment rather than community service.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Bluestone abuse case sentencing Original release: Vulnerable Patients Deserve Better Justice (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 15 August 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)