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Hargey condemns south Belfast racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns graffiti on a property near Ravenhill Embankment in south Belfast that she describes as racist. She says the community is diverse and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on property near Ravenhill Embankment, south Belfast Original release: Hargey condemns south Belfast racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Do nothing Executive letting Belfast Lough go same way as Lough Neagh
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Executive lacks any plan to tackle sewage pollution in Belfast Lough, after the Office for Environmental Protection reported spills there are damaging the environment. He calls for the Infrastructure Minister and Executive to bring forward…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Office for Environmental Protection investigation into NI Water sewage discharges into Belfast Lough Original release: O'Toole: Do nothing Executive letting Belfast Lough go same way as Lough Neagh (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Lough investigation must prompt action from Infrastructure Minister, says Alliance representatives
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Connie Egan call on the Infrastructure Minister to act after an Office for Environmental Protection investigation into NI Water sewage discharges into Belfast Lough. They urge green-lighting Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works upgrades and criticise Executive…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Office for Environmental Protection investigation into NI Water sewage discharges into Belfast Lough Original release: Belfast Lough investigation must prompt action from Infrastructure Minister, says Alliance representatives (opens in a new tab)
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence brings renewed focus to ending violence against women and girls, says Egan
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan says gender-based violence has no place in society and highlights this year's 16 Days of Activism theme, 'No Excuse for Online Abuse', amid a rise in deepfake videos of women.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence brings renewed focus to ending violence against women and girls, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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CAMPBELL WELCOMES LATEST OFCOM REPORT
DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomes a new Ofcom report showing Northern Ireland leads the UK on full-fibre broadband, with around 95% of premises able to access it. He credits DUP-backed public investment and says around 1,800 premises still lack a decent service and must be reached.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ofcom report on full-fibre broadband availability in Northern Ireland Original release: CAMPBELL WELCOMES LATEST OFCOM REPORT (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister committed to tackling road deaths – Boylan
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan praises Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for launching a new anti-drug-driving campaign during Road Safety Week, saying dangerous driving devastates families and that more must be done to save lives.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Anti-drug-driving campaign launch during Road Safety Week Original release: Infrastructure Minister committed to tackling road deaths – Boylan (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Funchion MEP to host major conference on gender-based violence
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion says she will host a conference in Limerick tomorrow on gender-based violence, bringing together frontline practitioners, policymakers and survivors to share best practice and strengthen cross-sector cooperation on ending violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Kathleen Funchion MEP to host major conference on gender-based violence (opens in a new tab)
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Troubles Bill Must Protect Victims, Not Empower Terrorists
UUP MP Robin Swann publishes nine amendments he has tabled to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill ahead of its Commons Committee Stage, saying they would protect victims and stop terrorists benefiting from the legacy process. He urges MPs from all sides to support them.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee Stage amendments Original release: Troubles Bill Must Protect Victims, Not Empower Terrorists (opens in a new tab)
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Victims and survivors of clerical abuse must be given clarity on next steps, says Bradshaw
Alliance TEO spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says victims and survivors of clerical abuse need clarity from the Stormont First and deputy First Minister on how they will respond to recommendations in commissioned research into historic clerical child abuse.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Commissioned research recommendations on historic clerical child abuse Original release: Victims and survivors of clerical abuse must be given clarity on next steps, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot simply give division a facelift, says Nelson, on proposal to remove 'peace wall'
Alliance Councillor Sam Nelson calls on Belfast City Council to fully remove the 'peace wall' in Alexandra Park rather than redesign it, ahead of a committee discussion of his proposal on Friday. He says the €13.5 million PEACEPLUS-funded project should deliver complete removal.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Alexandra Park 'peace wall' removal proposal before Belfast council committee Original release: We cannot simply give division a facelift, says Nelson, on proposal to remove 'peace wall' (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn welcomes supreme court ruling on religious education in schools
Green Party councillor Flynn welcomes the Supreme Court judgment on compulsory religious worship in Northern Ireland schools, urging the Executive to act quickly to overhaul the education framework so pupils from all backgrounds, including non-religious families, feel respected.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Supreme Court ruling on mandatory Christian worship in NI schools Original release: Cllr Flynn welcomes supreme court ruling on religious education in schools (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 20 November 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – Bill builds on 1998 corruption of justice
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP warns the Government's Legacy Bill is unfit and needs major amendment to win victims' confidence. He says it is built on the 1998 foundations, lacks protections for veterans, and excludes the Omagh bombing from the Legacy Commission's remit.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill Second Reading in the Commons Original release: Robinson – Bill builds on 1998 corruption of justice (opens in a new tab)
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Weakened legacy legislation will not be accepted – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the Westminster legacy legislation must not be weakened from the British and Irish governments' joint framework and rejects any reported further dilution. He also opposes any shielding of British military personnel suspected of criminal acts, including murder, from…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Westminster legacy legislation progress under the joint legacy framework Original release: Weakened legacy legislation will not be accepted – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Swann Challenges Troubles Bill and Tables Amendments
UUP MP Robin Swann, speaking as the Troubles Bill passed its Second Reading, asks where legacy sits within the Belfast Agreement's three strands and says the legislation gives veterans no specific protections. He announces amendments on victim definition, sexual crimes, the Director of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy Bill Second Reading in the Commons Original release: Swann Challenges Troubles Bill and Tables Amendments (opens in a new tab)
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Challenging conversations around reimaging of memorials necessary for truly reconciled society, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says reconciliation requires separating commemorative memorials from paramilitary territory markings, and calls on Stormont's joint leaders to audit memorials to clarify who is commemorated.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Alliance motion on auditing paramilitary memorials on public land Original release: Challenging conversations around reimaging of memorials necessary for truly reconciled society, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl calls for tighter regulation in process of declaring as medically unfit to drive
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl calls for tighter regulation of how drivers deemed medically unfit must report their condition to DVANI, citing a fatal cycling collision and a gap that lets drivers decide whether to report. She says the issue needs cross-departmental work.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Nicholl calls for tighter regulation in process of declaring as medically unfit to drive (opens in a new tab)
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Allister meets RNIB in Westminster
TUV MP Jim Allister thanks the RNIB after a Westminster meeting, praising its vision rehabilitation teams and guide dog work, and cites local figures of about 3,470 people in North Antrim with sight loss and roughly 130 new cases each year.
Disability and equality Health Original release: Allister meets RNIB in Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy Bill delivers progress but cannot be done on the cheap, says Bradshaw
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the UK Government's new legacy legislation makes progress, welcoming the removal of the Troubles amnesty and resumed inquests, but warns it will be undermined without adequate funding for the Department of Justice. She also criticises the national…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UK Government Legacy Bill debate at Westminster Original release: Legacy Bill delivers progress but cannot be done on the cheap, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – RoI must be challenged about legacy failings
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP says Dublin fails innocent Troubles victims and urges Secretary of State Hilary Benn to challenge the Irish Government on legacy at today's British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference. He cites unmet promises on legislation and the joint framework.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: British Irish Intergovernmental Conference Dublin legacy challenge Original release: Robinson – RoI must be challenged about legacy failings (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly writes to Translink after Coláiste Feirste pupils refused entry to bus
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly asks Translink to investigate after three Coláiste Feirste pupils were reportedly turned away from the 106 Ulsterbus service from Crumlin to Belfast. She says the reason given was false and warns the incident could endanger pupils.
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Coláiste Feirste pupils refused entry to 106 Ulsterbus from Crumlin Original release: Reilly writes to Translink after Coláiste Feirste pupils refused entry to bus (opens in a new tab)