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Orange Order’s true intention is to re-establish repeated unwanted parades on Garvaghy Road – Nelson
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson says the Orange Order's application to march down the Garvaghy Road shows its true intention is to re-establish repeated unwanted parades, and calls on unionist leaders and the Order to respect local residents' wishes.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order application to march down Garvaghy Road Original release: Orange Order’s true intention is to re-establish repeated unwanted parades on Garvaghy Road – Nelson (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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Attack on Sean Graham memorial callous – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an overnight attack on the Sean Graham bookmakers memorial on the Ormeau Road, saying it has caused distress to families and calling it a hate crime. She says the attack was reported to the PSNI and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Sean Graham bookmakers memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Attack on Sean Graham memorial callous – Hargey (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 deliver on new approach to hospital reform
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA urges Health Minister Robbie Butler to act on his pledges for rural services and avoid centralisation in hospital reform, citing Daisy Hill, Downe, SWAH and Causeway as cases where communities must be protected first.
Health Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Proposed Independent Reconfiguration Committee for hospital reform Original release: McGrath: Health Minister must deliver on new approach to hospital reform (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 welcomes voluntary cattle EID and seeks clarity on next steps
UUP Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes the voluntary cattle electronic ID tags introduced on 7 September, saying they will improve handling and accuracy, and urges DAERA to bring forward the promised briefing on the mandatory EID consultation, costs and compatibility with genotyp‑
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Voluntary cattle electronic ID tags rollout Original release: Armstrong welcomes voluntary cattle EID and seeks clarity on next steps (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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Elliott: Reporting Mechanism Needed to Stop Armed Forces Covenant Being Blocked Locally
UUP peer Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard calls on the UK Government to ensure consistent implementation of the Armed Forces Bill across the UK and backs amendments by Lord Morse requiring reporting mechanisms. He cites the Belfast City Council dispute over signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Other Issue: Armed Forces Bill debate and reporting mechanism amendments by Lord Morse Original release: Elliott: Reporting Mechanism Needed to Stop Armed Forces Covenant Being Blocked Locally (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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Health Minister highlights gynaecology care closer to home
Health Minister Robbie Butler highlights primary care gynaecology services, including HRT, heavy menstrual bleeding, LARC and pessary replacement, that avoid hospital referral, after visiting Lisnaskea Primary Care Centre. He says the model is reform in practice and cites around 650 patients…
Health Original release: Health Minister highlights gynaecology care closer to home (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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Burrows: Education Minister’s New teacher support programme must not add to workload
UUP leader and education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA welcomes the Education Minister's expanded induction support for newly qualified teachers, but says it must come with protected time, fully funded substitute cover and no added workload. He also calls for relief from bureaucracy and better…
Education Issue: Education Minister's enhanced support programme for newly qualified teachers Original release: Burrows: Education Minister’s New teacher support programme must not add to workload (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 19 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Expert committee announced to provide advice on major HSC service changes
The UUP says the Health Minister, Robbie Butler, has published the Hospitals consultation outcomes and will set up an independent reconfiguration committee to advise on major or controversial service changes, with its advice published. The party reports that hospital categorisation proposals will…
Health Issue: Proposed Independent Reconfiguration Committee for hospital reform Original release: Expert committee announced to provide advice on major HSC service changes (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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McGuigan calls for urgent action on Muckamore Inquiry recommendations
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Philip McGuigan MLA calls for progress and accountability on Muckamore Abbey Inquiry recommendations after meeting Action for Muckamore, who raised concerns about slow implementation. He urges the Department of Health to produce a timed roadmap covering each…
Health Original release: McGuigan calls for urgent action on Muckamore Inquiry recommendations (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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Education Minister must engage with teachers over workload – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan urges the Education Minister to meet teachers and school leaders over workload and avert industrial action, saying a review's recommendations were diluted in the previous plan and teachers are exhausted.
Education Issue: Teacher workload review and industrial action threat Original release: Education Minister must engage with teachers over workload – Sheehan (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 Lyons Must Act Over IRA Memoir Library Launch
TUV chairman and East Londonderry candidate Allister Kyle says he is appalled that Kilrea's publicly funded library is apparently hosting an event to promote Martina Anderson's memoir, and calls on Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to explain who authorised it and whether public resources are…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kilrea Library event promoting Martina Anderson memoir Original release: Minister Lyons Must Act Over IRA Memoir Library Launch (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister MP calls the Irish Embassy's announcement that Sonja Hyland has begun as Ambassador to Great Britain a deliberate insult to Northern Ireland. He urges the Foreign Secretary to summon the ambassador and demand respect for the UK's constitutional name and territorial integrity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sonja Hyland appointed Irish Ambassador to Great Britain Original release: Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to 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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Education Minister announces three post-primary school projects to…
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan announces that three post-primary school works projects, paused due to budget constraints, will move forward to planning and design. The schools are Belfast High School, Ballyclare High School and St Brigid's College, Londonderry, with capital investment…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Three post-primary school capital projects advance to planning and design Original release: Education Minister announces three post-primary school projects to… (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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Zero Action on Teacher Workload - Carroll Backs Teachers' Strike Mandate
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll backs five teaching unions that have voted to strike over workload, and calls on Education Minister to implement the 27 recommendations of the 2025 workload review without delay.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Teacher workload review and industrial action threat Original release: Zero Action on Teacher Workload - Carroll Backs Teachers' Strike Mandate (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Opposition urges public servants to blow whistle on consequences of Budget crisis
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA writes to public‑service bodies urging them to anonymously report service shutdowns, staff layoffs and project cancellations caused by the Executive’s ongoing budget impasse.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Executive budget impasse causing service cuts Original release: SDLP Opposition urges public servants to blow whistle on consequences of Budget crisis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 1 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tierney announces decision not to contest election
Former Mayor Brian Tierney, SDLP Group Leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council, says personal and professional commitments mean he will not stand for the 2027 local government election and will resign from the council early next year.
Local government Issue: Brian Tierney not contesting 2027 local election Original release: Tierney announces decision not to contest election (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Councillor Brian Tierney, who has announced he will not stand at the upcoming local government election, praising his nearly 14 years representing Ballyarnett and his time as Mayor.
Other Local government Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election (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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Teaching has become the art of doing the impossible, says Burrows
UUP leader and Education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA urges Education Minister Paul Givan to act urgently on teacher workload after five teaching unions backed industrial action in a ballot. He says teachers face too many duties and calls for a reassessment of workload expectations and reopening…
Education Issue: Teacher workload review and industrial action threat Original release: Teaching has become the art of doing the impossible, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson comments on Parades Commission review
The DUP's Gavin Robinson MP says the Secretary of State's decision to hold a judge-led review of the Parades Commission is welcome but that giving current commissioners his full backing is indefensible. He calls for them to be stood down with interim arrangements, citing High Court findings of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Robinson comments on Parades Commission review (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson responds to announcement British Secretary of State has ordered independent review of Parades Commission
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson responds to the British Secretary of State's order of an independent review of the Parades Commission, saying the Garvaghy Road march issue is closed. She accuses unionist leaders and the British government of reigniting it and calls on unionists and the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission judge-led review announced after High Court findings Original release: Nelson responds to announcement British Secretary of State has ordered independent review of Parades Commission (opens in a new tab)