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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)
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Armstrong: Rural isolation must never mean suffering in silence
UUP Agriculture and Rural Affairs Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA, during Rural Crime Week, highlights barriers facing rural domestic abuse victims, including distance from refuges and farm ownership issues, and asks the Justice Minister to check whether rural victims get equal refuge and…
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Armstrong: Rural isolation must never mean suffering in silence (opens in a new tab)
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Gavin Robinson MP - Death of Stephen Walker
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP expresses sadness at the death of journalist and author Stephen Walker, a former BBC NI Westminster correspondent, and offers prayers for his family.
Other Original release: Gavin Robinson MP - Death of Stephen Walker (opens in a new tab)
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Geo-blocking of Katie Taylor fight by RTÉ unacceptable – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says it is unacceptable that RTÉ is geo-blocking Katie Taylor's fight, locking out viewers in the North. She calls on RTÉ to immediately reverse the decision.
Disability and equality Issue: RTÉ geo-blocking of Katie Taylor fight in Northern Ireland Original release: Geo-blocking of Katie Taylor fight by RTÉ unacceptable – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party welcomes permanent closure of Drumbo Park greyhound track
Other Original release: Green Party welcomes permanent closure of Drumbo Park greyhound track (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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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)
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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)
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Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down
UUP leader Jon Burrows announces that Dr Kathryn Owen, a former DUP councillor and ex-RAF medic, has been selected to contest the constituency at next year's Assembly poll. He hails her return to the party and her public health and hospital advocacy record.
Other Health Issue: Kathryn Owen selected as UUP candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down Original release: Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy
The DUP pays tribute to former Newtownabbey Borough Council member Billy DeCourcy following his death, praising his service from 2001 to 2014 in Rathcoole. Phillip Brett MLA and Lord Dodds of Duncairn say his loyalty and warmth will be remembered.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen calls for urgent action on Friedreich’s Ataxia drug and an all-island approach to healthcare
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen calls for urgent action so patients with Friedreich's Ataxia in the North can access Skyclarys, after the HSE approved its reimbursement in the South. She also urges an all-island approach to healthcare coordination and access to innovative treatments.
Health Disability and equality Issue: HSE approval of Skyclarys for Friedreich's Ataxia reimbursement Original release: Cullen calls for urgent action on Friedreich’s Ataxia drug and an all-island approach to healthcare (opens in a new tab)
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MP marks 400th Anniversary of Ballymena with Commons Motion
TUV MP Jim Allister has tabled a Commons motion marking Ballymena's 400th anniversary, noting the 1626 charter granted to the Adair family and congratulating businesses including Wrightbus. He says the town has grown into a renowned commercial hub.
Other Economy and employment Original release: MP marks 400th Anniversary of Ballymena with Commons Motion (opens in a new tab)
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Eithne Vallely was a giant of Irish cultural life – Hughes
Dáire Hughes MP praised Eithne Vallely as a giant of Irish cultural life, highlighting her pioneering contributions to traditional music, her role in founding the Armagh Pipers Club and her lasting legacy, following news of her passing.
Other Issue: Death of traditional musician Eithne Vallely Original release: Eithne Vallely was a giant of Irish cultural life – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely
SDLP Armagh Councillor Thomas O'Hanlon expresses deep sadness at the death of Eithne Vallely, recalling her founding of the Armagh Pipers Club and her decades of teaching young musicians and promoting traditional Irish music.
Other Education Original release: O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons secures future of one of Northern Ireland’s most important…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons opens a new HERoNI archive store in the former Belfast War Room at Mount Eden Park, saying the project secures a permanent home for records documenting more than 45,000 historic sites.
Other Issue: HERoNI Archive Store opening at former Belfast War Room Original release: Lyons secures future of one of Northern Ireland’s most important… (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)
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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)
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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)
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Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan condemns racist graffiti found in the Seapark area of Holywood, saying there is no place for hatred or racism in the community. She says Alliance will engage with police to have the graffiti removed and those responsible held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti found in Seapark area of Holywood Original release: Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein hypocrisy on victims’ payments is breathtaking – Brett
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says Sinn Fein is hypocritical for urging the Secretary of State to reopen the closed claims process for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme, a programme the DUP helped create for innocent victims.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Fein request to reopen Troubles Disablement Payment scheme Original release: Sinn Fein hypocrisy on victims’ payments is breathtaking – Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín urges British Secretary of State to reconsider closing applications to Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she is disappointed by the British government's plan to end applications to the Troubles permanent disability scheme at the close of August. She has written to the Secretary of State asking him to reconsider, arguing the deadline leaves many applicants at a…
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Fein request to reopen Troubles Disablement Payment scheme Original release: Ní Chuilín urges British Secretary of State to reconsider closing applications to Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme (opens in a new tab)