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Martin – “finding potholes isn’t the problem”
North Down DUP MLA Peter Martin, who chairs the Infrastructure Committee, says the Department for Infrastructure's new digital approach to mapping potholes misses the point. He argues the real problem is repairing defects, not locating them, and calls for faster delivery on the ground.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure digital pothole mapping approach Original release: Martin – “finding potholes isn’t the problem” (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on Layd Cliff Path improvement – McMullan
Sinn Féin Councillor and Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council Oliver McMullan says he pressed council officers and the PEACEPLUS Partnership to start Layd Cliff Path improvements soon, with completion targeted for 2026. He welcomes the appointment of a design team in November and says a way…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Layd Cliff Path improvement works PEACEPLUS funding progress Original release: Progress on Layd Cliff Path improvement – McMullan (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Potholes must be fixed, not just mapped
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA says the draft Road Maintenance Strategy's digital road surveys do not go far enough, calling for potholes to be fixed rather than just mapped. He says he will question the Infrastructure Minister on how success will be measured and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Department for Infrastructure digital pothole mapping approach Original release: McNulty: Potholes must be fixed, not just mapped (opens in a new tab)
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Flag decision deeply divisive
DUP Belfast City Council Group Leader Cllr Sarah Bunting condemns Belfast City Council's decision to raise the Palestinian flag from midnight, calling it an abuse of process that bypasses protections for minorities. She says it will intimidate the city's Jewish community and accuses Sinn Féin of…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council vote to raise Palestinian flag at City Hall Original release: Flag decision deeply divisive (opens in a new tab)
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Brett – the people of Belfast deserve better
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett condemns Belfast City Council's Monday night vote to fly a Palestinian flag on City Hall, calling it an abuse of process that bypassed court scrutiny. He says the council's priorities were misplaced and that councillors laughed when a letter from the Jewish…
Local government Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast City Council vote to raise Palestinian flag at City Hall Original release: Brett – the people of Belfast deserve better (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, calling for better public services, expanded supports, a narrower employment gap and accessible transport and public spaces.
Disability and equality Original release: McGuigan marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities (opens in a new tab)
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Forsythe – sinister threat is copycat tactics of IRA
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe condemns a video by the "New Republican Movement" showing masked, armed men threatening elected representatives in Newry, Mourne and Down. She calls for every resource to trace those responsible, including the online sources used.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Threats against Newry, Mourne and Down elected representatives video Original release: Forsythe – sinister threat is copycat tactics of IRA (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite: Councils can’t be held to ransom
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite says councils cannot be held to ransom after unionist and other parties blocked a council-backed flag-raising for Gaza solidarity at City Hall, calling it a culture war tactic and urging councillors to refocus on local issues.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall Palestinian flag motion called in Original release: de Faoite: Councils can’t be held to ransom (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast City Council should focus on core responsibilities and service delivery, not divisive symbolism
UUP MLA Andy Allen criticises Belfast City Council's vote to raise the Palestinian flag over City Hall, arguing councillors should prioritise council services and that the move is political theatre that deepens local division.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council vote to raise Palestinian flag at City Hall Original release: Belfast City Council should focus on core responsibilities and service delivery, not divisive symbolism (opens in a new tab)
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Unionists to take Belfast City Council to High Court over Palestinian flag
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says Belfast City Council has disregarded due process by voting to raise a Palestinian flag over City Hall from midnight, and that emergency High Court proceedings will be lodged to halt it. He also argues the council blocked lighting City Hall in Israeli colours after…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council vote to raise Palestinian flag at City Hall Original release: Unionists to take Belfast City Council to High Court over Palestinian flag (opens in a new tab)
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Herzog Park controversy an insight into the Irish Republic
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes Dublin City Council's reversal of its plan to rename Herzog Park, but says the proposal's existence reveals growing anti-Israel attitudes in the Irish Republic. He cites a Holocaust memorial walkout, a Dublin statue to a Nazi collaborator, and a statue to IRA…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Dublin City Council reverses plan to rename Herzog Park Original release: Herzog Park controversy an insight into the Irish Republic (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan expresses shock and sadness at Fermanagh road traffic deaths
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says she is shocked and saddened by reports that two men died in a road collision in Fermanagh, offering condolences to the families and urging anyone with information to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Fermanagh fatal two-vehicle collision deaths of two men Original release: Dolan expresses shock and sadness at Fermanagh road traffic deaths (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney appeals for extra care in the run up to Christmas
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, welcomes the PSNI's 'Operation Season's Greetings' festive safety campaign and its Project Vigilant nightlife operation, and appeals for extra caution on roads, citing 47 road deaths in the north this year.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: PSNI Operation Season's Greetings Christmas safety campaign launch Original release: Kearney appeals for extra care in the run up to Christmas (opens in a new tab)
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There should only be one flag over City Hall – and it’s not the Palestinian flag
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell welcomes the decision not to fly the Palestinian flag over Belfast City Hall, crediting the call-in mechanism with averting community tension. He accuses the motion's Nationalist and Alliance backers of attacking Israel rather than showing sympathy, and insists only…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall Palestinian flag motion called in Original release: There should only be one flag over City Hall – and it’s not the Palestinian flag (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall accuses the Economy Minister and the Executive of stalling Safe Leave, which would give paid leave to domestic abuse victims, and says the delay is letting victims down. She links the criticism to new Women's Aid figures on refuge use and referrals in 2024/25.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Safe Leave legislation delay and inaction Original release: Green Party Cllr Kendall Again Condemns Executive Over Continued Delay of Safe Leave (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 29 November 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein hypocrisy highlighted following Enniskillen Hotel event
TUV spokesperson Alex Elliott accuses Sinn Fein of hypocrisy over an Enniskillen Hotel event on an all-Ireland health service, linking the party to a republican terror campaign that he says drained health resources. He also rejects a proposed €100 GP charge and calls the event an electioneering…
Health Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Fein Enniskillen Hotel all-Ireland health service event Original release: Sinn Fein hypocrisy highlighted following Enniskillen Hotel event (opens in a new tab)
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Allister tables far-reaching amendments to Legacy Bill
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says he has tabled amendments to the Troubles (Legacy) Bill, including defining terrorism in Clause 2, barring anyone who has taken part in a terrorist act from the Victims and Survivors Advisory Group, and presuming a lack of criminal intent in assessing security force…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Troubles (Legacy) Bill amendments tabled by Jim Allister Original release: Allister tables far-reaching amendments to Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Mason welcomes support to allow girls the right to wear trousers in school
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason welcomes cross-party support on the Education Committee for a proposal giving girls a clear right to wear trousers in school. She says the DUP Education Minister missed a chance to modernise school uniform policy and pledges to work with others to deliver it.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee proposal on girls' right to wear trousers in school Original release: Mason welcomes support to allow girls the right to wear trousers in school (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin representatives welcome Health Minister to Dungannon respite facility
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew and Councillor Nuala McLernon welcome the Health Minister's visit to Woodlawn House in Dungannon, which provides adult respite for people with learning disabilities, and call for urgent action on repeated last-minute respite cancellations.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Health Minister visit to Woodlawn House Dungannon respite facility Original release: Sinn Féin representatives welcome Health Minister to Dungannon respite facility (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance backs decision to take forward legislation to give girls right to wear trousers in school
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy welcomes the Education Committee's decision to take forward a single-issue bill allowing girls to choose trousers as part of school uniform. She says the Education Minister could have made the change through his uniform guidance and urges him to update the guidelines…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee proposal on girls' right to wear trousers in school Original release: Alliance backs decision to take forward legislation to give girls right to wear trousers in school (opens in a new tab)