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Givan praises Northern Ireland students for impressive GCSE results
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan congratulates students on their GCSE results, noting 83.6% achieved grade C/4 and above and 31.7% grade A/7 and above, up slightly on 2025, and thanks teachers and school leaders.
Education Issue: Northern Ireland GCSE results 2026 Original release: Givan praises Northern Ireland students for impressive GCSE results (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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Duffy expresses condolences following Galliagh fire tragedy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy offers condolences to the family and friends of a man who died in a blaze in Galliagh's Bloomfield Park district, says the family is devastated, and thanks emergency responders.
Other Issue: Galliagh fatal fire death of man Original release: Duffy expresses condolences following Galliagh fire tragedy (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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Council and Agencies Must Answer Over Lurgan Dog Deaths – Buckley
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says serious questions remain after two dead dogs were found at a Lurgan property and a 47-year-old man was charged. He has written to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council and Arbour Housing seeking answers on residents' concerns and will meet the PSNI urgently.
Local government Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan discovery of two dead dogs and man charged Original release: Council and Agencies Must Answer Over Lurgan Dog Deaths – Buckley (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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Brett: Finucane must answer Kinahan visit questions
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett calls for clarity over reports that SDLP MP John Finucane visited Daniel Kinahan in Portlaoise Prison, saying Sinn Féin's statement that Finucane will not represent Kinahan at trial does not answer that question.
Justice and policing Issue: Reports of John Finucane visiting Daniel Kinahan in Portlaoise Prison Original release: Brett: Finucane must answer Kinahan visit questions (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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Eastwood: Sadness at Galliagh fire death
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood expressed sadness after a man died in a house fire in Galliagh’s Bloomfield Park area, offering thoughts to the victim’s family and praising the emergency services who responded.
Other Issue: Galliagh fatal fire death of man Original release: Eastwood: Sadness at Galliagh fire death (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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Robbie Butler MLA appointed Minister of Health
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he has nominated Robbie Butler MLA to become Northern Ireland’s next Minister of Health, pledging full confidence and urging swift, patient‑focused reforms to improve access to care.
Health Issue: Robbie Butler appointed Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Robbie Butler MLA appointed Minister of Health (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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Butler cannot be yet another caretaker Health Minister, says McAllister
Alliance spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA congratulates Robbie Butler on becoming Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt's departure, but says he must not be a stopgap, urging him to prioritise health service reform and difficult decisions.
Health Issue: Robbie Butler appointed Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Butler cannot be yet another caretaker Health Minister, says McAllister (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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Dissident groups must leave the stage immediately – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan condemns a claim by a dissident group, calling itself ÓNH, that it had threatened to kill a loyalist in west Belfast. He says threats to kill are unacceptable, that these groups have no support, and calls on them to exit immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: ÓNH dissident group claim of threats against a west Belfast loyalist Original release: Dissident groups must leave the stage immediately – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin campaign underway to promote workers’ rights – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the party is running a campaign to educate workers and families about the Good Jobs Employment Rights bill, detailing actions such as town‑centre events and canvassing, and accusing the DUP of unjustly blocking the legislation.
Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking Good Jobs Employment Rights bill Original release: Sinn Féin campaign underway to promote workers’ rights – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Health service "fraying at the seams" while unionism turns in on itself
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says the UUP's turmoil over Mike Nesbitt's resignation reflects wider disarray in unionism while the health service is under strain. He criticises the Health Minister's reliance on for-profit healthcare and calls for a properly funded health service.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Carroll: Health service "fraying at the seams" while unionism turns in on itself (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 31 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP in Donaldson turmoil. UUP in Nesbitt/Burrows turmoil. TUV steady and sure in its vision and stability
TUV leader Jim Allister says the DUP and UUP are in turmoil, pointing to the DUP's Donaldson difficulties and a UUP dispute over Jon Burrows, and calls for voters to reject an Executive while the Protocol remains at the May 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs Original release: DUP in Donaldson turmoil. UUP in Nesbitt/Burrows turmoil. TUV steady and sure in its vision and stability (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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McGuigan convenes urgent meeting of Health committee
Sinn Féin health spokesperson and Health committee Chair Philip McGuigan is convening an urgent Health committee meeting after the resignation of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. He says the committee will ask the Department of Health's Permanent Secretary to attend to understand the impact on health…
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: McGuigan convenes urgent meeting of Health committee (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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Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows
UUP leader Jon Burrows thanks Mike Nesbitt for his service as Health Minister after his resignation, says the party will nominate a successor soon, and calls for reform to be engaged with communities, citing concerns around Causeway.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: Statement from Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows (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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Sinn Féin condemns all attacks on murals in our communities – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns all attacks on murals in local communities and calls on those responsible to stop. He denies claims that Sinn Féin members were involved, calling them false, and says local representatives have faced online threats and abuse.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Sinn Féin condemns all attacks on murals in our communities – Baker (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 urges Minister to reject Trust proposals for Causeway Hospital
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, has written to the health minister urging him to reject the Northern Trust's plan to move emergency general surgery from Causeway Hospital to Antrim Area Hospital. He calls for the Trust to publish the data behind its decision, citing claimed…
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital emergency surgery removal UUP leader comments Original release: Allister urges Minister to reject Trust proposals for Causeway Hospital (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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UUP cannot maintain fiction that there is a separation of party and policy on future of Causeway Hospital
North Antrim MP Jim Allister calls on UUP leader Jon Burrows to clarify whether his party backs his stated position on the future of Causeway Hospital, and whether Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is committed to the Causeway. He says the UUP cannot separate party and policy on the issue.
Health Issue: Causeway Hospital future and UUP party position Original release: UUP cannot maintain fiction that there is a separation of party and policy on future of Causeway Hospital (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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Sodium Valproate families deserve recognition, support and redress – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says families affected by sodium valproate deserve recognition, support and redress. She calls on the British Government to clarify its response to the Cumberlege Review and Hughes Report, and on the Northern Ireland Department of Health to gather data on those harmed.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Sodium Valproate families deserve recognition, support and redress – Flynn (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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New driver licensing changes will help make our roads safer – Ennis
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis welcomes new driver licensing and testing reforms from 1 October 2026, which she says are the biggest change in over 70 years and aim to better prepare learners and newly qualified drivers for independent driving.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Driver licensing and testing reforms from 1 October 2026 Original release: New driver licensing changes will help make our roads safer – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Resignation of Health Minister exposes "shambolic" Executive
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the resignation of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt shows the Executive lacks a serious approach to government, and calls it an insult to healthcare workers and patients. He links it to the failure to agree a Budget and to internal party disputes.
Health Issue: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resignation Original release: O'Toole: Resignation of Health Minister exposes "shambolic" Executive (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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Supporting hard-working families through improved paternity leave and flexible working is a must, says McReynolds
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds says he is hosting Belfast's stop in a nationwide Parent Strike at Belfast City Hall on 27 August, urging the UK Government to introduce six weeks of better-paid paternity leave and firms to promote flexible working.
Economy and employment Issue: Belfast Parent Strike at City Hall on 27 August 2026 Original release: Supporting hard-working families through improved paternity leave and flexible working is a must, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)