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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)
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TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell says the Post Office must explain and withdraw the prominent Irish Tricolour display and merchandise at the Belfast City branch, arguing it politicises a public service, especially ahead of the upcoming Fleadh and its association with republican activi
Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Tricolour display at Belfast City Post Office Original release: TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display (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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O'Toole: Executive Budget negligence reaches new depths as deadline looms
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole says the Executive’s failure to agree a Budget will trigger a legal 5% spending cut at midnight, warns it endangers services and urges UK Secretary of State Chris Bryant to urgently resolve the budget crisis and push for Stormont reform.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Executive failure to set Budget before midnight deadline Original release: O'Toole: Executive Budget negligence reaches new depths as deadline looms (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan slams DAERA attack on workers’ rights
SDLP Opposition DAERA Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan MLA condemns a DAERA threat to cut government vets' pay by 25% over industrial action short of a strike, calling it an attack on workers' rights and urging the Minister to clarify his position and resolve the dispute.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: DAERA threat to cut vets' pay over industrial action Original release: McCrossan slams DAERA attack on workers’ rights (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 18 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped
Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD, calls for charges against Palestine solidarity activists over actions at Collins Aerospace in Cork and Shannon Airport to be dropped, naming party members Kellie McConnell and Badhbh Ní Chathasaigh. He says they face punitive bail conditions and urges the…
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Charges against Palestine solidarity activists over Cork and Shannon actions Original release: Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped (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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Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill
TUV Deputy Leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns an attack on a memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians he says were murdered by the IRA in 1970. He appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill Original release: Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill (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: Bank of America investment is another vote of confidence in…
DUP Economy Spokesman Phillip Brett MLA welcomes Bank of America's decision to locate its new Belfast headquarters at City Quays, citing up to 1,000 jobs. He says it shows international confidence in Northern Ireland and claims the Economy Minister has yet to identify any foreign investment…
Economy and employment Issue: Bank of America Belfast headquarters at City Quays Original release: Brett: Bank of America investment is another vote of confidence in… (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: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes
UUP MLA for Lagan Valley Robbie Butler responds to PSNI figures showing nearly 56,000 Operation Encompass referrals to schools, calling the numbers a sobering reminder of hidden victims of domestic abuse. He says children should not have to witness violence at home and urges wider support for…
Justice and policing Education Issue: PSNI Operation Encompass referral figures for domestic abuse Original release: Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes (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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Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases
UUP Leader and North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows calls for tougher laws, a review of the maximum sentence and a power for the DPP to refer such cases to the Court of Appeal, after the non-custodial sentence in the Corvan care abuse case.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Ciara Corvan care abuse sentence and DPP Court of Appeal referral limits Original release: Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 19 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bail decision in alleged bomb plot beggars belief
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says it is staggering that a person charged over an alleged Semtex bomb plot near Carrickmacross has been granted bail. He calls for a full explanation of the court's decision and asks whether the explosives came from old PIRA stock.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Bail decision in alleged bomb plot beggars belief (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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Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes Translink's confirmed extra late-night Enterprise trains on the Belfast to Dublin line during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, saying they will ease evening travel for visitors along the route. He says the boost supports a major cultural event and calls for public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink extra late-night Enterprise services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes (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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O'Neill: Derry Families Being Hammered By Home Insurance Price-Gouging
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Derry households now face the UK's second-highest home insurance costs, with homeowners paying about three times the average, and calls on Stormont to act against insurers' price-gouging rather than prioritising an MLA pay rise.
Economy and employment Issue: Derry home insurance premiums and Stormont response Original release: O'Neill: Derry Families Being Hammered By Home Insurance Price-Gouging (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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Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín
Carál ni Chuilín MLA says the serious incident in New Lodge last night is deeply concerning, leaving residents shocked and distressed. She stresses that such behaviour has no place, calls for those responsible to be held accountable and will keep engaging with the community and affected families.
Justice and policing Issue: New Lodge incident Original release: Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín (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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TUV urge clarity on future of Lisnaskea PSNI Station
TUV representative Alex Elliott claims rumours within police circles say Lisnaskea PSNI Station will close by April 2027, and calls on PSNI command in Fermanagh to clarify the station's future and that of its civilian staff.
Justice and policing Issue: Rumoured closure of Lisnaskea PSNI Station Original release: TUV urge clarity on future of Lisnaskea PSNI Station (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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Harkin: Stand with Workers to Defend UU Jobs and Magee Expansion
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on the Economy Minister and Stormont Executive to intervene over proposed Ulster University redundancies and Magee expansion, backing trade union demands to pause redundancies and rule out compulsory job losses. He also urges a new higher education…
Economy and employment Education Issue: Ulster University proposed redundancies and Magee expansion Original release: Harkin: Stand with Workers to Defend UU Jobs and Magee Expansion (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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Minister admits he cannot give ‘absolute assurance’ men won’t get female screening invites
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is deeply concerned after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he cannot guarantee men will not receive invitations for female-specific screening. Gaston calls for screening to be administered by biological sex and asks how many males have been invited.
Health Issue: Health Minister Nesbitt admits no assurance on male screening invitations Original release: Minister admits he cannot give ‘absolute assurance’ men won’t get female screening invites (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 Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages
TUV MP Jim Allister KC calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to address the lack of any local university course for dental hygienists and therapists, after writing to him over workforce shortages. He asks whether the Department has assessed demand and is considering commissioning a local degree.
Health Education Issue: Lack of local dental hygienist and therapist training in Northern Ireland Original release: Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages (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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Robinson Writes to Irish Justice Minister Over Alarming Bail Decision
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says he is writing to the Irish Justice Minister over the bail granted to a woman charged over transporting an explosive device near the border. He calls the decision alarming and asks for an explanation of the legal framework behind it.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Robinson Writes to Irish Justice Minister Over Alarming Bail Decision (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)