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Clarity and leadership needed on puberty blockers trial: Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says children from Northern Ireland should not be included in a Kings College London puberty blocker trial and calls on the Health Minister to state his position after nearly six months of delayed Assembly question answers. She also asks whether the UUP, led by Mike Nesbitt…
Health Issue: Kings College London puberty blocker trial and Northern Ireland participation Original release: Clarity and leadership needed on puberty blockers trial: Dodds (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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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
Green Party NI announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate for the 2027 Assembly election, pledging action on water quality, public transport, town centres, health waiting lists, animal welfare and Stormont reform.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid (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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McLaughlin: Scrapping of sports arena raises further questions around Magee expansion
SDLP Opposition Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA says scrapping the air dome project at Ulster University's Magee campus, which the university attributed to funding pressures, raises further doubts about the wider expansion of Magee. She calls on the Economy Minister and Executive to…
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University Magee air dome project scrapped over funding pressures Original release: McLaughlin: Scrapping of sports arena raises further questions around Magee expansion (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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Whyte: Repeat of Belfast roadworks gridlock must be avoided
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte calls on the Infrastructure Minister and her department to run a public awareness campaign before M3 Lagan Bridge maintenance begins on 14 August. He also wants extra public transport and a joint DfI and police traffic plan to avoid a repeat of past gridlock.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: M3 Lagan Bridge maintenance closures from 14 August Original release: Whyte: Repeat of Belfast roadworks gridlock must be avoided (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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Belfast Harbour setting the pace for leadership, says Burrows
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA praises Belfast Harbour Commissioners after a visit alongside fellow MLAs, citing their £1.3 billion investment programme, 760-plus businesses on site, and plans for 3,500 homes. He also commends their 1% reinvestment of operating profit into local communities.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Belfast Harbour setting the pace for leadership, says Burrows (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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Consumer protection must be at the heart of heat network regulation and any expansion - Allen
UUP MLA Andy Allen welcomes the Department for the Economy’s heat‑network regulation consultation, urging that consumer protection, affordability and strong oversight be built into any future expansion, especially for vulnerable households.
Economy and employment Issue: Department for Economy heat network regulation consultation Original release: Consumer protection must be at the heart of heat network regulation and any expansion - Allen (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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Minister Lyons welcomes Commonwealth Games heroes to Stormont
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed Team NI to a Stormont reception, praised their 16 medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and announced £200,000 for the next Games cycle and £2 million to relaunch a crowdfunder grant for clubs.
Other Issue: Team NI homecoming reception after Glasgow Commonwealth Games Original release: Minister Lyons welcomes Commonwealth Games heroes to Stormont (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 15 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein?
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns a second attack on the Belfast memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians killed by the IRA in 1970, and asks why Sinn Fein and others have not condemned it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims Original release: Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein? (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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DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says DAERA Minister Andrew Muir agreed to support a health impact assessment for residents near the Mobuoy superdump, but concerns over remediation timetable, strategy and funding remain. Harkin says he will follow up with the Minister and officials.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Mobuoy superdump health impact assessment agreed by DAERA Minister Original release: DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Anderson interview a window into an evil mind
TUV party secretary Ann McClure condemns a BBC interview with former Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, calling it an insight into an evil mind, and accuses Dublin of hypocrisy over legacy while sheltering IRA figures who fled across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Martina Anderson BBC interview on terrorism and abortion remarks Original release: Anderson interview a window into an evil mind (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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Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler urges the incoming Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to champion Northern Ireland's farming and agri-food sector, citing its economic weight, rural reliance and role in UK food exports. He also calls for faster investment in anaerobic digestion and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant's meeting with Northern Ireland delegation in Hillsborough Original release: Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security (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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McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway
Alliance councillor Gillian McCollum condemns sectarian and racist graffiti at the Strand Avenue subway in Holywood, says Alliance has asked agencies for its immediate removal and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Holywood Strand Avenue subway sectarian and racist graffiti Original release: McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway (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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Anti Israel prejudice leaves Dublin flying blind
TUV chairman and East Londonderry candidate Allister Kyle says Ireland's ideological boycott of Israel led to its €53 million Falcon 6X aircraft being bought without Elbit-made FalconEye vision system, leaving it less capable in poor visibility.
International affairs Issue: Irish Government Falcon 6X aircraft purchase without Elbit FalconEye system Original release: Anti Israel prejudice leaves Dublin flying blind (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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Minister must be open and transparent at AERA committee – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the agriculture minister must be candid about DAERA staff shooting a number of cattle in the Clogher Valley area, which has distressed locals, and will press him at Monday's committee meeting. He calls for any review to be independent and thorough.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA shooting of cattle in Clogher Valley area Original release: Minister must be open and transparent at AERA committee – Gildernew (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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McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for?
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says Assembly Question figures show no applicant across five years of Continuing Healthcare assessments in Health and Social Care Trusts was found eligible for funding. He asks the Department of Health to explain why the scheme appears inaccessible and what action it will…
Health Issue: Continuing Healthcare zero eligibility figures from Assembly Question Original release: McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for? (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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Bradley: Sinn Fein need to be clear about ‘wheels coming off’
DUP East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley challenges Sinn Fein to unequivocally commit not to collapse the Executive before the 2027 Assembly election, accusing it of stoking instability and criticising its Economy Minister over Invest NI and employment rights issues.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Bradley: Sinn Fein need to be clear about ‘wheels coming off’ (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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Gildernew requests meeting with DAERA over cattle shooting
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew says the shooting of cattle on DAERA's instruction in the Clogher Valley has alarmed locals, and has requested an urgent meeting with the department to raise it. He stresses that any review must be independent and that lessons must be learnt.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA shooting of cattle in Clogher Valley area Original release: Gildernew requests meeting with DAERA over cattle shooting (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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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (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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Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the US blockade and an oil import ban have worsened a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, with electricity cut to around four hours daily, and calls on the US to end the blockade and engage in dialogue.
International affairs Health Original release: Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney (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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Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns vandalism of three memorials in east Belfast over three days, including a republican memorial garden in the Short Strand and a mural of hunger striker Mickey Devine. She urges young people involved to stop, blaming provocation on social media.
Community relations and legacy Issue: East Belfast memorial vandalism attacks in the Short Strand Original release: Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)