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Boylan welcomes further roll-out of part-time 20mph zones at schools
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement that a further 34 schools will receive part-time 20mph speed limit schemes. He says the measures will improve child road safety, especially on rural roads, and urges motorists to slow down near schools.
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Further part-time 20mph school speed limit schemes for 34 schools Original release: Boylan welcomes further roll-out of part-time 20mph zones at schools (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says the planning system is holding back growth, citing provisional statistics for April to June 2026 showing over 30% of live applications open for more than a year. He calls for a comprehensive reform programme, including mandatory…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Planning system statistics and business concerns Original release: Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds (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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Aiken: Scrutiny Committee rubber stamps biggest EU customs shake-up in decades
UUP's Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA criticises the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee for approving its report on the EU's new customs code, claiming Alliance and Sinn Féin members voted against action despite advice that the rules differ significantly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Windsor Framework Scrutiny Committee report on new EU customs code Original release: Aiken: Scrutiny Committee rubber stamps biggest EU customs shake-up in decades (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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McGuinness welcomes Maine Governor to Leinster House for discussions on trade, maritime affairs and Irish unity – Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness, Cathaoirleach of the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, says he hosted Maine Governor Janet Mills at Leinster House to discuss Irish unity, trade, fisheries, offshore renewables and marine research. He calls for continued American political…
International affairs Economy and employment Original release: McGuinness welcomes Maine Governor to Leinster House for discussions on trade, maritime affairs and Irish unity – Conor D. McGuinness TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes Secretary of State’s openness to ministerial…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Secretary of State's openness to legislative change that would let the Northern Ireland Act 1998 impose a sanction on Ministers found guilty of criminal offences. He calls for that openness to become an effective law change.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's openness to ministerial roles Original release: Robinson welcomes Secretary of State’s openness to ministerial… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 27 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate
Alliance councillor Richard Brown-Stewart says he has been selected to stand for East Londonderry in the 2027 Assembly election, citing his record as councillor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens. He pledges work on childcare, public transport, second homes and holiday lets, and energy…
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 22 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney challenges claims linking opposition to an orange march down Garvaghy Road with a suggestion that a New Ireland would be hostile to orange and unionist culture. He says extremists within political unionism are driving the current crisis to attack the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Garvaghy Road orange march opposition and unionist tensions Original release: The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw to present petition calling for safe school crossing at Lough View
Infrastructure and transport Education Original release: Bradshaw to present petition calling for safe school crossing at Lough View (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces South Down candidates
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Original release: TUV announces South Down candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Suspension for telling an Alliance MLA to breathe — but no sanction for Caral Ni Chuilin after she breached the MLA Code of Conduct and failed to uphold openness and leadership
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston welcomes the Assembly Commissioner for Standards' finding that Caral Ni Chuilin broke the MLA Code of Conduct over an undeclared family interest, and criticises the Standards Committee for imposing only a letter of apology.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Standards Commissioner finding on Caral Ni Chuilin undeclared interest Original release: Suspension for telling an Alliance MLA to breathe — but no sanction for Caral Ni Chuilin after she breached the MLA Code of Conduct and failed to uphold openness and leadership (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland has been chosen to contest the North Antrim seat at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, saying she will prioritise fighting poverty, easing the cost of living, improving women’s health services, securing affordable homes and reducing energy bills.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Alliance selects North Antrim Assembly candidate Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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“Justice Has Been Done” Won’t Wash, Says Carroll After Donaldson Sentence
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the DUP's claim that 'justice has been done' after Jeffrey Donaldson's sentence is unconvincing, arguing the survivors won justice themselves and that a DUP-commissioned review cannot be trusted. He calls for proper funding of Women's Aid and rape crisis…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing for sexual offences Original release: “Justice Has Been Done” Won’t Wash, Says Carroll After Donaldson Sentence (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong marks International Day of Rural Women with call for action on women in farming
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA asks DAERA what progress it has made since the Breaking the Grass Ceiling report on women in agriculture, four years on. She calls for recognition of women's farm work, support for women without legal stake in family farms, and rural service provision.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong marks International Day of Rural Women with call for action on women in farming (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP selects Gerard McDonald as Assembly Candidate for West Belfast
SDLP announces the selection of Gerard McDonald as its candidate for West Belfast at the next Assembly election, with Leader Claire Hanna MP welcoming the choice. McDonald says the Executive has failed to deliver on housing, cost of living and promised change.
Other Housing Issue: SDLP selection of Gerard McDonald for West Belfast Assembly candidacy Original release: SDLP selects Gerard McDonald as Assembly Candidate for West Belfast (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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Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office
TUV MP Jim Allister says the failed Assembly censure motions against Sinn Féin ministers leave their alleged Garvaghy Road breach of the pledge of office unpunished, and calls on the DUP to resign as deputy First Minister to remove the First Minister from office.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation
SDLP Opposition challenges the Executive over delayed racial equality legislation after record race hate incidents and crimes in 2025/26, and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain the delay. Its Black History Month Opposition Day motion also recognised black communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Executive delay to racial equality legislation following record race hate figures Original release: SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation (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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Boylan welcomes £1million investment for Community Transport providers
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes a £1million investment by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for Community Transport providers, which will let each of the 13 northern providers buy a new minibus to replace ageing fleets.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: £1million Community Transport minibus investment by Infrastructure Minister Original release: Boylan welcomes £1million investment for Community Transport providers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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St Andrews ‘stitch-up’ handed Sinn Féin the First Minister’s office, says Empey
Former UUP leader Lord Empey says the DUP should accept responsibility for the 2006 St Andrews deal, which he claims let Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill become First Minister, calling it a strategic blunder that served party interests over wider unionism.
Constitutional affairs Issue: St Andrews Agreement 20th anniversary and First Minister selection mechanism Original release: St Andrews ‘stitch-up’ handed Sinn Féin the First Minister’s office, says Empey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry
The UUP has picked Matthew Robinson, a Portstewart resident with legal qualifications and a think-tank directorship, to stand in East Londonderry at next May's Assembly election. Leader Jon Burrows praises his constitutional law background and pro-Union economic focus.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Ulster Unionist East Londonderry Assembly candidate selection Original release: Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Republicans have played to the gallery and their New Ireland project…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Sinn Féin's response to the Portadown Orange Order parade determination has exposed hypocrisy and undermined the rule of law, and calls on the PSNI to pursue evidence of lawbreaking and the Secretary of State to explain how confidence will be restored.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Portadown Orange Order parade ban and PSNI referral to Secretary of State Original release: Republicans have played to the gallery and their New Ireland project… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)