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Burrows secures independent review of trials of the facts
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says the Justice and Health Ministers have agreed to launch a joint independent review of Northern Ireland’s trials of the facts, beginning in autumn and reporting before the Assembly term ends, and he will push for broad terms of reference, victim consultation and a clear
Justice and policing Issue: Health and Justice Ministers external review of trials of the facts Original release: Burrows secures independent review of trials of the facts (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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Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again
UUP Windsor Framework spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken MLA warns that repeated delays to EU-UK reset talks, with the timetable slipping from July to October and now late November, leave agribusiness and manufacturing firms without needed certainty.
Education Economy and employment Issue: EU-UK reset talks timetable delayed again to late November Original release: Aiken warns of long and frustrating winter as EU-UK reset delayed again (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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Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for the education debate to shift from the transfer test to tackling brain drain and creating properly funded vocational pathways into apprenticeships, while defending parents' right to choose a child's school.
Education Economy and employment Original release: Brain drain and vocational pathways matter more than the transfer test row, says Burrows (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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Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in Northern Ireland
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood calls for equitable access to Enhertu, a life-extending breast cancer drug now available on the NHS in England, for patients in Northern Ireland. She has written to Health Minister Robbie Butler seeking an urgent timetable for its availability locally.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Enhertu breast cancer drug availability in Northern Ireland Original release: Eastwood demands equitable access to new breast cancer treatment for patients in 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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Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA calls on the Infrastructure Minister to pause commercial sand dredging on Lough Neagh until a review of permissions and environmental assessments is completed, citing evidence that dredging releases nutrients linked to algal blooms. He also urges…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lough Neagh sand dredging nutrient release and NIEA licence review letter Original release: Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair (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’s attempt to take credit action on homelessness shows just how little he has delivered – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Communities Committee, says the DUP Communities Minister's claim to credit for homelessness action shows how little he has delivered, after Gordon Lyons announced a Homelessness Commission. He says current homelessness laws need reform and points to his…
Housing Issue: Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announces Homelessness Commission Original release: Minister’s attempt to take credit action on homelessness shows just how little he has delivered – Gildernew (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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Carroll: Convictions of Derry Palestine Activists a Disgrace - Real Criminals? Those Arming Genocide
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the convictions of four Derry activists, including party members Goretti Horgan and Nina Pulis, over a February 2024 protest procession. He calls the prosecution a disgrace, says the judge called the march peaceful, and says the legislation is not…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Derry Court House ruling against Palestine solidarity campaigners Original release: Carroll: Convictions of Derry Palestine Activists a Disgrace - Real Criminals? Those Arming Genocide (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 3 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Late Night transport a huge success for Belfast – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin North Belfast MLA Cáral Ní Chuilín praises the Late Night transport pilot in Belfast, citing over 43,000 journeys and more than 100 major events supported. She credits Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and calls for the scheme to become permanent with Executive colleagues and the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Late Night transport pilot project results Original release: Late Night transport a huge success for Belfast – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy welcomes Economy Minister visit to Fermanagh and highlights tourism potential
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says Fermanagh has much to offer visitors, citing results of the 'Ireland's Hidden Heartlands' campaign, where 80% of respondents agreed it made Fermanagh seem worth visiting, after Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's visit to the county.
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald visit to Fermanagh and Hidden Heartlands campaign results Original release: Murphy welcomes Economy Minister visit to Fermanagh and highlights tourism potential (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 20 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Only Crime is Attempting To Stop Gaza Genocide
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin says he is disappointed by a Derry court ruling against two campaigners, Goretti Horgan and Nina Pulis, and vows to resist the criminalisation of Palestine activism. He also accuses Stormont of complicity through Invest NI support for arms firms and…
International affairs Justice and policing Issue: Derry Court House ruling against Palestine solidarity campaigners Original release: Harkin: Only Crime is Attempting To Stop Gaza Genocide (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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Allister calls on minister to bridge the gaps in dental provision
TUV leader Jim Allister calls on health minister Robbie Butler to fund dental hygienist training in Northern Ireland and to create an NHS contract for hygienists, arguing it would save money long term. He also highlights a claimed gap in hygienist numbers compared with England and says the…
Health Issue: Northern Ireland dental hygienist training courses and NHS contract Original release: Allister calls on minister to bridge the gaps in dental provision (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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The US administration must end its blockade on Cuba – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney urges the United States to lift its decades‑long blockade of Cuba, saying it punishes the Cuban people, deepens a humanitarian crisis and breaches UN Charter principles, and calls for unhindered aid.
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: US blockade of Cuba Original release: The US administration must end its blockade on Cuba – Kearney (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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Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Lynch says Michael O’Neill’s claim that a young Northern player has “no bloodline” to Ireland is disgraceful, stresses that people born in the North are Irish under the Good Friday Agreement and calls for an end to stigma and abuse of athletes who choose to represent the
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michael O’Neill comments on young Northern player’s Irish eligibility Original release: Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch (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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Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood urges British Rowing to reconsider excluding Daniel Collins from this year's indoor championships rankings unless he declares himself British, noting he raced under the Irish flag last year. Eastwood says he has written to British Rowing and Sports Minister Stephanie…
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Rowing BRIC rankings exclusion of Daniel Collins over citizenship Original release: Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision (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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Armstrong backs UFU call for a Budget to Back Farming
UUP Agriculture Spokesperson and AERA Committee Chair Diana Armstrong MLA backs the UFU’s call for a “Budget to Back Farming”, urging the Chancellor to undo recent changes to agricultural and business property relief and to provide certainty for farm investment.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: 2026 Autumn Budget farming support call Original release: Armstrong backs UFU call for a Budget to Back Farming (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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Government must act on pressures facing farmers and rural families – Mary McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the Government to act on fodder shortages, fuel tax increases, and generational renewal in farming, including a €10 million contingency fund and implementation of 31 recommendations, speaking at the National Ploughing Championships.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Government must act on pressures facing farmers and rural families – Mary McDonald TD (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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Finucane comments following conclusion of Noah Donohoe inquest
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane offers sympathy to Fiona Donohoe and her family as the Noah Donohoe inquest closes, praising her persistent pursuit of the truth. He says the findings must now bring accountability and action.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Noah Donohoe inquest findings Original release: Finucane comments following conclusion of Noah Donohoe inquest (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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European Parliament says ‘Made-in-EU’ requirements should recognise Ireland’s all-island economy – Boylan
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan welcomes a European Parliament position on the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund that lets Irish businesses buy from Northern Ireland suppliers despite Made-in-EU requirements. She says she negotiated the text and hopes it sets a precedent for future Made-in-EU discussions.
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: European Parliament Temporary Decarbonisation Fund position on Made-in-EU requirements Original release: European Parliament says ‘Made-in-EU’ requirements should recognise Ireland’s all-island economy – Boylan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Serious questions over release of life prisoner who absconded
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA demands answers after a court overturned the Prison Service’s refusal to grant compassionate temporary release to life prisoner Anderson, who was released with a civilian chaperone and has now absconded, calling for an explanation of the decision, any‑tim
Justice and policing Issue: Anderson compassionate temporary release court overturn and absconding Original release: Serious questions over release of life prisoner who absconded (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on Assembly members from all parties to back the Conversion Practices Bill at Second Stage, describing it as a historic opportunity to ban conversion practices he calls cruel and archaic.
Disability and equality Issue: Conversion Practices Bill Second Stage debate Original release: Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)