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Swann calls for cross party support as Legacy Sexual Offences Amendment is tabled for Parliamentary vote
UUP MP Robin Swann calls on MPs from all parties to back Amendment 4 to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, extending the proposed Legacy Commission's remit to investigate Troubles-related sexual crimes rather than relying on PSNI reporting.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Amendment 4 to Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Troubles-related sexual crimes Original release: Swann calls for cross party support as Legacy Sexual Offences Amendment is tabled for Parliamentary vote (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw to present petition calling for safe school crossing at Lough View
Infrastructure and transport Education Original release: Bradshaw to present petition calling for safe school crossing at Lough View (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Disparity for Derry. No New A&E at Altnagelvin.
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says the Health Minister's decision not to build a new Altnagelvin Emergency Department shows regional disparity against Derry and the North West. He announces a Guildhall deputation on 26 October by UNISON, UNITE, NIPSA and the RCN on A&E pressures and cuts.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister decision against new Altnagelvin Emergency Department Original release: Disparity for Derry. No New A&E at Altnagelvin. (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 17 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must urgently engage with BMA following announcement of strike action – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to urgently negotiate with the British Medical Association after resident, consultant and SAS doctors announced strike dates on 20 and 23 November. He warns escalation during winter could add pressure on emergency services.
Health Issue: BMA resident, consultant and SAS doctors strike action announcement November 2026 Original release: Health Minister must urgently engage with BMA following announcement of strike action – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland has been chosen to contest the North Antrim seat at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election, saying she will prioritise fighting poverty, easing the cost of living, improving women’s health services, securing affordable homes and reducing energy bills.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Alliance selects North Antrim Assembly candidate Original release: Sian Mulholland selected as Alliance North Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 16 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns the recent overnight vandalism of the Sean Graham bookmakers’ massacre memorial on Ormeau Road, calling it a heinous hate‑crime, urging anyone with information to assist police and pledging continued support for the victims’ families and local community.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes briefs British Labour MPs and Trade Unionists in Westminster on recent events
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes tells British Labour MPs and trade unionists at Westminster that nationalist communities, including Garvaghy Road residents, need protection from sectarianism. He welcomes the Secretary of State's ban on a proposed march and thanks those who spoke out against it.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order Garvaghy Road march dispute Original release: Hughes briefs British Labour MPs and Trade Unionists in Westminster on recent events (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns attack on Sean Graham massacre memorial
South Belfast SDLP councillor Gary McKeown condemns the latest attack on the memorial at the Sean Graham bookmakers on the Ormeau Road as sectarian. He says it causes hurt to victims' families and calls for leadership from those in influence to call out the attacks and stop them.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: SDLP condemns attack on Sean Graham massacre memorial (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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All sides must unequivocally condemn threats to residents by those unlawfully erecting flags, says Bradshaw
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns threats made against residents of a street near the Ormeau Road who complained about unwanted flags, and says the incident shows the need for legislation. She says attaching flags to street furniture is unlawful and criticises elected…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ormeau Road area flag threats against residents Original release: All sides must unequivocally condemn threats to residents by those unlawfully erecting flags, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Doctors strike and nurses ballot highlights failure of Minister to prioritise pay awards, says Nuala McAllister MLA
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says the announced BMA strike involving consultants, SAS doctors and resident doctors, plus the Royal College of Nursing's planned ballot of its members, reflects the Health Minister's failure to prioritise pay awards.
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA strike announcement and RCN strike ballot in Northern Ireland Original release: Doctors strike and nurses ballot highlights failure of Minister to prioritise pay awards, says Nuala McAllister MLA (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the Parades Commission to keep the existing restriction on a loyal order march proposed for the Lower Ormeau Road, after meeting concerned residents. She cites the 1992 Sean Graham bookmakers' killings and recent attacks on the memorial.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lower Ormeau parades decision Original release: There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Flexibility, not radio ultimatums, needed to end budget deadlock – Aiken
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA urges the Secretary of State and Executive to drop public sparring and agree a budget, warning that nurses and health workers face continued pay delays and an RCN ballot on industrial action.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland budget deadlock and health pay award delay Original release: Flexibility, not radio ultimatums, needed to end budget deadlock – Aiken (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges anyone who confronted the men guarding the stolen car later used in the Omagh bombing to give evidence, and challenges Sinn Féin to confirm whether any of its members were involved, supporting the Inquiry’s search for answers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Cullaville car confrontation evidence Original release: Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Long issues ‘direct call’ to political leaders to agree Cross-Party Compact on health reform
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges the leaders of all Assembly parties to forge a joint agreement on health and social care transformation, warning that long waiting lists, missed cancer targets and chronic hospital corridor delays risk total system collapse.
Health Issue: Ten‑year anniversary of the Bengoa report Original release: Long issues ‘direct call’ to political leaders to agree Cross-Party Compact on health reform (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
The DUP says its delegation, including leader Gavin Robinson, met the Chief Constable to press for full transparency on investigations into those who blocked the Garvaghy Road and on the threats behind the referral that led to the Drumcree parade being banned. Robinson says legal proceedings…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban and Garvaghy Road blockade investigations Original release: DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew says paramilitary groups must not be allowed to linger, responding to an independent report on paramilitary transition to disbandment. He calls for a pathway for those committed to leaving the past behind, while those refusing to give up violence should face the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment published Original release: Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew (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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Don’t let Portadown parade dispute spread across Northern Ireland
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA urges political leaders to confine the Drumcree parade dispute to Portadown, calling calls to spread protests across Northern Ireland "absolute folly". He also asks parading groups not to hold unnotified processions and says he will meet the PPS and Chief Constable.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade dispute and calls to expand protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Don’t let Portadown parade dispute spread across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists welcome report on paramilitary transition and disbandment
Ulster Unionist councillor Pete Wray welcomes the publication of Fleur Ravensbergen's independent report on paramilitary transition to disbandment. He calls for victims to remain central, rejects any legitimisation or rewards for paramilitary groups, and says genuine disbandment must mean…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment published Original release: Ulster Unionists welcome report on paramilitary transition and disbandment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable gives “categoric assurance” Garvaghy Road decision was not political
UUP leader Jon Burrows says the Chief Constable gave him a firm assurance that the decision to seek a ban on the Garvaghy Road parade had no political motive, and calls for a swift policing operation to bring people to justice. He also says he will seek an independent review of recent police…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban and Garvaghy Road blockade investigations Original release: Chief Constable gives “categoric assurance” Garvaghy Road decision was not political (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘No confidence’ motions failure in performative politics – Ennis
Sinn Féin's Chief Whip Sinéad Ennis, South Down MLA, says unionist no confidence motions against four Sinn Féin and Executive ministers were pointless and never likely to pass, though she welcomes that most MLAs rejected them. She also pledges continued opposition to sectarian intimidation, citing…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: ‘No confidence’ motions failure in performative politics – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)