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Boylan calls for EU ETS agreement with British government to prioritise clarity for the north of Ireland
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan welcomes a preliminary EU-UK deal linking their two Emissions Trading Systems and calls for the final text to prioritise clarity for the north, address overlap and provide guidance for Irish business.
Environment and climate International affairs Issue: EU-UK preliminary deal linking Emissions Trading Systems Original release: Boylan calls for EU ETS agreement with British government to prioritise clarity for the north of Ireland (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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Minister threatens every farmer’s herd over a problem he says is 7%
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA challenges the Agriculture Minister over Belfast Telegraph remarks that about 7% of farmers produce around 70% of phosphorus, and his warning about herd size. She calls for support for the 90% of farmers doing the right thing and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Agriculture Minister's phosphorus remarks and herd size warning in Belfast Telegraph interview Original release: Minister threatens every farmer’s herd over a problem he says is 7% (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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St Andrews ‘stitch-up’ handed Sinn Féin the First Minister’s office, says Empey
Former UUP leader Lord Empey says the DUP should accept responsibility for the 2006 St Andrews deal, which he claims let Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill become First Minister, calling it a strategic blunder that served party interests over wider unionism.
Constitutional affairs Issue: St Andrews Agreement 20th anniversary and First Minister selection mechanism Original release: St Andrews ‘stitch-up’ handed Sinn Féin the First Minister’s office, says Empey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry
The UUP has picked Matthew Robinson, a Portstewart resident with legal qualifications and a think-tank directorship, to stand in East Londonderry at next May's Assembly election. Leader Jon Burrows praises his constitutional law background and pro-Union economic focus.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: Ulster Unionist East Londonderry Assembly candidate selection Original release: Matthew Robinson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for East Londonderry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Republicans have played to the gallery and their New Ireland project…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Sinn Féin's response to the Portadown Orange Order parade determination has exposed hypocrisy and undermined the rule of law, and calls on the PSNI to pursue evidence of lawbreaking and the Secretary of State to explain how confidence will be restored.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Portadown Orange Order parade ban and PSNI referral to Secretary of State Original release: Republicans have played to the gallery and their New Ireland project… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein?
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the PSNI's Drumcree steps are welcome but he will judge them by results, and asks what it would take for the DUP to end its partnership with Sinn Féin after Gavin Robinson's comments on the Executive.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: PSNI enforcement of the law at Drumcree Original release: Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein? (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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McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Newcastle's Bendy Tree being named UK Tree of the Year 2026 by the Woodland Trust, the first Northern Ireland tree to take the award. He has written to Newry, Mourne and Down Council asking for a permanent commemorative plaque beside it.
Environment and climate Issue: Newcastle Bendy Tree named UK Tree of the Year 2026 Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (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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Diesel up 60p a litre since February with no end in sight
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA calls on the Chancellor to rule out any fuel duty rise in this month's Budget, citing diesel prices averaging over 194p a litre in Fermanagh and Tyrone and the heavier impact on rural households and farm businesses.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Diesel up 60p a litre since February with no end in sight (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Shared Island Initiative cannot be the only show in town – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Conor Murphy says the Budget does not fund preparation for Irish unity, urging a Department for Reunification, Citizens' Assemblies, a Green Paper and financial aid for southern students studying in the north.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government budget and Irish unity planning Original release: Shared Island Initiative cannot be the only show in town – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton marks October 7 anniversary
DUP MLA Julie Middleton marks the third anniversary of October 7, remembering victims and hostages and condemning antisemitism in Northern Ireland. She cites the exclusion of Israeli athletes from a Londonderry triathlon as a shameful moment and says antisemitism must be named and confronted every…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Middleton marks October 7 anniversary (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes passing of motion to make public spaces safer for those with severe allergies
Alliance Belfast Councillor Christine Bower welcomes the committee passage of her motion to make public spaces safer for people with severe allergies, ahead of full council ratification next month. She proposes child-friendly hand-washing signage at play parks, better-placed waste bins, staff…
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on safer public spaces for severe allergies Original release: Bower welcomes passing of motion to make public spaces safer for those with severe allergies (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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If John O’Dowd can condemn abuse, why can’t the First Minister? –…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine challenges First Minister Michelle O'Neill to condemn abuse and threats against Carla Lockhart MP and Diane Dodds MLA, contrasting her refusal with John O'Dowd's condemnation and urging her to tell those responsible to stop.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Abuse and threats against Carla Lockhart MP and Diane Dodds MLA Original release: If John O’Dowd can condemn abuse, why can’t the First Minister? –… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 6 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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At £200m the A5 is a Catalogue of Failures - Erskine and Buchanan
DUP MLAs Deborah Erskine and Tom Buchanan say the Court of Appeal's decision overturning the A5 ruling is a milestone and call on the Infrastructure Minister to explain its impact on delivery and set a realistic timetable. They claim £200 million has been spent with no new road built and urge fair…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: At £200m the A5 is a Catalogue of Failures - Erskine and Buchanan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 6 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: O’Neill mustn’t avoid Committee scrutiny
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says First Minister Michelle O'Neill must attend the Executive Office Committee on Wednesday, which he says she has yet to confirm, and calls her conduct unbefitting of the office she holds.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Executive Office Committee scrutiny of First Minister Michelle O'Neill Original release: Brett: O’Neill mustn’t avoid Committee scrutiny (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 6 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill Must Go
TUV leader Jim Allister calls for Sinn Féin to be removed from government, accusing the party of breaking the law and the Pledge of Office and criticising the DUP for only lodging complaints. He urges the DUP to withdraw its support for First Minister Michelle O'Neill.
Constitutional affairs Original release: O’Neill Must Go (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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There can be no further delays to A5 upgrade following relief at landmark court judgement – Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD
Sinn Féin Chief Whip and TD for Donegal Pádraig Mac Lochlainn welcomes a Court of Appeal judgement that allows the A5 road upgrade to proceed, and urges work to start without delay. He also calls on the Irish Government to secure approval and speedy delivery of Ten-T N2 and A5-linked projects in…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: There can be no further delays to A5 upgrade following relief at landmark court judgement – Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Huge relief at A5 judgement; must now be followed by urgent delivery of A5 & N2 – Matt Carthy TD & Cathy Bennett TD
Sinn Féin TDs Matt Carthy and Cathy Bennett welcome the Court of Appeal judgment allowing the A5 upgrade to proceed and urge construction to start without delay. Carthy calls on the Irish Government to fast-track the two outstanding N2 schemes at Ardee–Castleblayney and Clontibret–border.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: Huge relief at A5 judgement; must now be followed by urgent delivery of A5 & N2 – Matt Carthy TD & Cathy Bennett TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Begley welcomes A5 court judgement
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley welcomes a recent appeals court ruling on the A5 road project, saying it could help push the Western Transport Corridor forward quickly. She pays tribute to bereaved families and says the party remains committed to delivering a safer route.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: Begley welcomes A5 court judgement (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McDaid: Abuse of women in public life must stop
SDLP Ballyarnett Councillor Catherine McDaid says personal abuse aimed at female public representatives, both online and in person, has to end. She says challenging misogyny must apply even to politicians whose views one opposes, and that such abuse deters people from entering public life.
Disability and equality Original release: McDaid: Abuse of women in public life must stop (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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McCrossan welcomes landmark A5 decision
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Court of Appeal ruling on the A5 road and urges the Department and Executive to start construction immediately. He cites more than fifty road deaths since 2006 as the reason for urgency and pays tribute to campaigners.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: McCrossan welcomes landmark A5 decision (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)