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British ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements, a step in the right direction- Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the British Foreign Secretary's proposed ban on goods from Israeli settlements and suspension of extra arms export licences to Israel as a step forward, but says broader British policy changes are still needed. He calls the move late and urges rigorous…
International affairs Issue: UK boycott of Israeli goods from West Bank settlements Original release: British ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements, a step in the right direction- Finucane (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 respond urgently to rise in infant mortality rate
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA calls for an urgent Health Minister response to a Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report showing rising infant mortality in the region. He says he will write to the minister seeking a funded plan for the College's recommendations…
Health Issue: Royal College of Paediatrics State of Child Health 2026 report on infant mortality Original release: McGrath: Health Minister must respond urgently to rise in infant mortality rate (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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Hanna: Taoiseach’s border poll comments underline need for New Ireland planning
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Taoiseach Micheál Martin's remarks seeking more clarity on what would trigger a Irish unity referendum, and urges both governments to intensify constitutional preparation. She says institutional reform in the North is an immediate test for the Taoiseach.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's comments on criteria for triggering an Irish unity referendum Original release: Hanna: Taoiseach’s border poll comments underline need for New Ireland planning (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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Consent is not the Irish Government's to rewrite
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says the Irish Government accepted the consent principle in the Belfast Agreement and that only the UK Secretary of State can set the border‑poll threshold, urging the Taoiseach to focus on practical cooperation and domestic services.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's comments on criteria for triggering an Irish unity referendum Original release: Consent is not the Irish Government's to rewrite (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister announces £1.25million for community cancer support
Health Minister Robbie Butler announces a £1.25million second-year Cancer Charities Grant Scheme with Macmillan Cancer Support, funding community wellbeing, rehabilitation, transport and practical support for people affected by cancer.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Health Minister announces £1.25million for community cancer support (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: Drug gangs are targeting rural Northern Ireland and the response has stalled
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA, marking Rural Crime Week, warns that organised drug gangs are targeting rural Northern Ireland and calls for action on a Public Health Agency report on drug-related intimidation published eleven months ago. She asks the Justice…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Public Health Agency report on drug related intimidation in rural areas Original release: Armstrong: Drug gangs are targeting rural Northern Ireland and the response has stalled (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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First Derivative investment a significant vote of confidence in Newry – Kimmins
SF MLA Liz Kimmins welcomes £15.3 million investment by First Derivative in an AI and FinTech Centre of Excellence in Newry, supported by Invest NI, with 70 of 100 new jobs based in Newry and 30 in Belfast.
Economy and employment Issue: First Derivative £15.3 million AI and FinTech Centre of Excellence investment in Newry Original release: First Derivative investment a significant vote of confidence in Newry – Kimmins (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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Regional balance underpins Sinn Féin’s economic strategy – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says regional balance is central to his party's economic strategy, pointing to jobs at Seagate and Kainos, a rise in Magee student places and £3 million a year for City of Derry Airport. He calls for the principle to be written into law with clear accountability…
Economy and employment Original release: Regional balance underpins Sinn Féin’s economic strategy – Delargy (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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Better planning and flexibility needed in pre-school admission – Mason
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Childcare Cathy Mason criticises Education Minister Paul Givan's decision to remove priority nursery admission for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. She calls instead for greater planning, funding and places in areas with shortages.
Education Issue: Education Minister immediate changes to pre-school Socially Disadvantaged Circumstances criterion Original release: Better planning and flexibility needed in pre-school admission – Mason (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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Budget must put workers and families first – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says Budget 2027 must put workers and families first, setting out proposals to abolish USC on the first €40,000 and provide a €400 energy credit. She also calls on the Irish government to prepare for Irish unity and to put the Triple Lock dismantling plan to a…
Public finance and taxation Constitutional affairs Original release: Budget must put workers and families first – Mary Lou 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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Falling reading standards demand more books and fewer screens says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says reversing falling reading standards, after PISA results showed Northern Ireland's average reading score dropping over the past decade, needs more reading, less screen time, early-years support and less bureaucracy for teachers.
Education Issue: PISA results showing decline in Northern Ireland reading scores Original release: Falling reading standards demand more books and fewer screens says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 20 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows pays tribute to courage and service of Northern Ireland's emergency services
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to emergency responders, citing their bravery through the Troubles and the pandemic. He calls for the RUC George Cross to be defended against attempts to rewrite history, and says PSNI officers need backing after the Chief Constable's warning about assaults.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows pays tribute to courage and service of Northern Ireland's emergency services (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Yet another Creswell victim let down by incompetence in investigation, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes a Police Ombudsman report finding the PSNI failed a 2016 complainant over an indecent exposure allegation against Jonathan Creswell. She calls for full transparency, an explanation of why misconduct recommendations are not being followed, and a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Police Ombudsman findings on PSNI handling of 2016 Creswell complaint Original release: Yet another Creswell victim let down by incompetence in investigation, says McAllister (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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GAA lack of commitment to equality to blame for McAleese departure – Joanna Byrne TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Joanna Byrne TD blames the GAA for Dr Mary McAleese's resignation as chair of the Integration Committee, claiming the association has backed away from a workable deadline and from equality. She calls for the GAA to appear before the committee and urges it to restore the…
Disability and equality Issue: Mary McAleese resignation as Integration Committee chair Original release: GAA lack of commitment to equality to blame for McAleese departure – Joanna Byrne 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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Israel boycott will harm Palestinians
DUP MP Sammy Wilson opposes the UK Government's move to boycott goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, arguing it would punish Palestinian workers, invite retaliation and fail to advance peace, and accusing ministers of political motives.
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: UK boycott of Israeli goods from West Bank settlements Original release: Israel boycott will harm Palestinians (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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Sanctions on Settlements: Historic, Long-overdue - now end the North's role in arming Israel
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll welcomes a move by twelve states, Britain among them, to ban imports from illegal West Bank settlements, crediting years of street protest. He calls for full sanctions on the Israeli state, an arms embargo, and an end to Northern Ireland's role in supplying…
International affairs Economy and employment Issue: UK boycott of Israeli goods from West Bank settlements Original release: Sanctions on Settlements: Historic, Long-overdue - now end the North's role in arming Israel (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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DUP Communities Minister is failing the Arts sector – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew, Chair of the Communities Committee, says DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is failing the Arts sector and has lost its confidence after Equity delivered a letter of no confidence. He calls on the minister to listen to arts organisations, work with them and deliver…
Economy and employment Issue: Equity letter of no confidence in Communities Minister Gordon Lyons Original release: DUP Communities Minister is failing the Arts sector – 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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Middleton condemns totalitarian behaviour at Londonderry jobs fair
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns efforts to push Armed Forces and PSNI recruiters out of a Londonderry jobs fair, calling the behaviour oppressive and urging that such organisations be welcome at future events.
Economy and employment Issue: Londonderry jobs fair removal of Armed Forces and PSNI recruitment stands Original release: Middleton condemns totalitarian behaviour at Londonderry jobs fair (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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Hanna: Dying days of Stormont unless it is reformed
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP warns that Stormont's institutions need reform now, telling a Assembly committee that targeted changes could stabilise government and prevent another collapse, and says the SDLP will engage with the Secretary of State's proposals.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Secretary of State proposals for targeted Stormont institutional reform Original release: Hanna: Dying days of Stormont unless it is reformed (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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Durkan: Executive housing failures destroying the dream of homeownership
SDLP Opposition Housing Spokesperson Mark H Durkan warns that homeownership is slipping out of reach for young people, especially in the North West, and calls on the Executive to reform planning, address wastewater constraints and set a legal duty to cooperate on homelessness prevention.
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Average Northern Ireland house price reaches £202,000 Original release: Durkan: Executive housing failures destroying the dream of homeownership (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)