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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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Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison condemns a series of attacks in Newtownards on the night of 26 July, calling them utterly reprehensible and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownards attacks on homes and public property, 26 July Original release: Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison (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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Burrows condemns bail decision in alleged bomb plot case and will write to Irish Justice Minister
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA condemns the bail granted to a woman charged over alleged explosives transport bound for Northern Ireland, and says he will contact the Irish Justice Minister about the Republic's approach to republican terrorism cases.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Burrows condemns bail decision in alleged bomb plot case and will write to Irish Justice Minister (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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Matt Carthy TD responds to Garda Commissioner security briefing
Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson Matt Carthy TD responds to a Garda Commissioner security briefing on the discovery of a sizeable bomb carried by dissident republicans near Carrickmacross. He welcomes its seizure and calls on those groups to disband and pursue political means.
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Matt Carthy TD responds to Garda Commissioner security briefing (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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Bomb interception raises serious questions about assessment of…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says reports of a completed terrorist bomb intercepted by Republic of Ireland police, allegedly destined for Northern Ireland, are chilling and praises those involved. He questions whether the Irish Government is assessing the dissident republican threat adequately and…
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Bomb interception raises serious questions about assessment of… (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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McGrath welcomes damages ruling after journalist surveillance
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA welcomes an Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling ordering £20,000 damages to journalist Vincent Kearney over unlawful surveillance by MI5 and the PSNI. He says he will raise the findings with the Chief Constable and calls for a review of PSNI-MI5…
Justice and policing Issue: Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling in favour of journalist Vincent Kearney Original release: McGrath welcomes damages ruling after journalist surveillance (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Dissidents must end futile campaign
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood calls on dissident republicans to end their violent campaign, describing a car bomb stopped by police in Monaghan, reportedly heading for Derry, as deeply concerning and futile. He commends the officers involved.
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood: Dissidents must end futile campaign (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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Terrorists will not drag Northern Ireland backwards – Armstrong
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA condemns the interception in County Monaghan of a suspected explosive device allegedly linked to New IRA members, calls for those responsible to face the law, and thanks An Garda Síochána for their swift action.
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Terrorists will not drag Northern Ireland backwards – Armstrong (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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IPT judgement in favour of Vincent Kearney a significant vindication for press freedom – Finucane
John Finucane MP welcomes the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling in favour of journalist Vincent Kearney, saying MI5 and the PSNI unlawfully interfered with his communications to identify his sources. He calls on the PSNI and state agencies to set out what safeguards have been put in place.
Justice and policing Issue: Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling in favour of journalist Vincent Kearney Original release: IPT judgement in favour of Vincent Kearney a significant vindication for press freedom – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín expresses shock and extends sympathies following death of Paul Mackin Jr
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she is shocked and saddened by the death of Paul Mackin Jr following an attack, and extends sympathies to his family and friends in the New Lodge community. She urges anyone with information to come forward to the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Death of Paul Mackin Jr following attack in North Belfast Original release: Ní Chuilín expresses shock and extends sympathies following death of Paul Mackin Jr (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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Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan challenges Education Minister Paul Givan for redirecting £5 million of a £6 million allocation sought for Irish-medium accommodation, questioning the basis for the move and whether it was political.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Diversion of £5 million Irish-medium accommodation funding Original release: Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding (opens in a new tab)
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Historical Clerical Child Abuse research reports an important milestone for victims and survivors – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the release of historical clerical child abuse research reports, calling them a step forward for survivors. She calls for a body to examine faith-based abuse further, stronger survivor support and continuous safeguarding improvements across all faith settings.
Justice and policing Issue: Historical clerical child abuse research reports release Original release: Historical Clerical Child Abuse research reports an important milestone for victims and survivors – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite calls for all-island rollout of meningitis B vaccination programme
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Séamas de Faoite urges Health Ministers North and South to coordinate a single island-wide rollout after the JCVI advised a meningitis B jab for secondary-school-age young people.
Health Issue: JCVI meningitis B vaccination recommendation for secondary school age Original release: De Faoite calls for all-island rollout of meningitis B vaccination programme (opens in a new tab)