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Elliott: Reporting Mechanism Needed to Stop Armed Forces Covenant Being Blocked Locally
UUP peer Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard calls on the UK Government to ensure consistent implementation of the Armed Forces Bill across the UK and backs amendments by Lord Morse requiring reporting mechanisms. He cites the Belfast City Council dispute over signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Other Issue: Armed Forces Bill debate and reporting mechanism amendments by Lord Morse Original release: Elliott: Reporting Mechanism Needed to Stop Armed Forces Covenant Being Blocked Locally (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Councillor Brian Tierney, who has announced he will not stand at the upcoming local government election, praising his nearly 14 years representing Ballyarnett and his time as Mayor.
Other Local government Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election (opens in a new tab)
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Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down
UUP leader Jon Burrows announces that Dr Kathryn Owen, a former DUP councillor and ex-RAF medic, has been selected to contest the constituency at next year's Assembly poll. He hails her return to the party and her public health and hospital advocacy record.
Other Health Issue: Kathryn Owen selected as UUP candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down Original release: Former DUP councillor Dr Kathryn Owen selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy
The DUP pays tribute to former Newtownabbey Borough Council member Billy DeCourcy following his death, praising his service from 2001 to 2014 in Rathcoole. Phillip Brett MLA and Lord Dodds of Duncairn say his loyalty and warmth will be remembered.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy (opens in a new tab)
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Unprecedented Environmental Destruction Deserves Unprecedented Response
People Before Profit's Pádraig Mac Niocaill calls for serious public investment to restore Lough Neagh, tackle pollution at source and fund water infrastructure, opposing Robin Swan's call to mutualise NI Water and urging fairer rates. Ahead of a rally in Antrim town.
Environment and climate Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Lough Neagh toxic algae blooms and pollution Original release: Unprecedented Environmental Destruction Deserves Unprecedented Response (opens in a new tab)
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Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn criticises Northern Ireland being left behind as plug-in solar becomes legal in Great Britain, saying NIE Networks' G98/NI changes were promised to run in parallel. He calls on Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to explain the delay and say when households here…
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: plug-in solar launch in Great Britain Original release: Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen calls for urgent action on Friedreich’s Ataxia drug and an all-island approach to healthcare
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen calls for urgent action so patients with Friedreich's Ataxia in the North can access Skyclarys, after the HSE approved its reimbursement in the South. She also urges an all-island approach to healthcare coordination and access to innovative treatments.
Health Disability and equality Issue: HSE approval of Skyclarys for Friedreich's Ataxia reimbursement Original release: Cullen calls for urgent action on Friedreich’s Ataxia drug and an all-island approach to healthcare (opens in a new tab)
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MP marks 400th Anniversary of Ballymena with Commons Motion
TUV MP Jim Allister has tabled a Commons motion marking Ballymena's 400th anniversary, noting the 1626 charter granted to the Adair family and congratulating businesses including Wrightbus. He says the town has grown into a renowned commercial hub.
Other Economy and employment Original release: MP marks 400th Anniversary of Ballymena with Commons Motion (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers
TUV MP Jim Allister KC says P&O Ferries' confirmation of a £10 surcharge on coach bookings between Cairnryan and Larne shows his earlier warnings about the UK carbon trading scheme extension to shipping were justified. He calls the costs unfair to Northern Ireland passengers and businesses and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: P&O Ferries £10 coach surcharge linked to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Original release: Allister Vindicated as UK Carbon Levy Hits Ferry Passengers (opens in a new tab)
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Eithne Vallely was a giant of Irish cultural life – Hughes
Dáire Hughes MP praised Eithne Vallely as a giant of Irish cultural life, highlighting her pioneering contributions to traditional music, her role in founding the Armagh Pipers Club and her lasting legacy, following news of her passing.
Other Issue: Death of traditional musician Eithne Vallely Original release: Eithne Vallely was a giant of Irish cultural life – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely
SDLP Armagh Councillor Thomas O'Hanlon expresses deep sadness at the death of Eithne Vallely, recalling her founding of the Armagh Pipers Club and her decades of teaching young musicians and promoting traditional Irish music.
Other Education Original release: O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely (opens in a new tab)
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Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong, Fermanagh and South Tyrone, says she will chair the Assembly's agriculture and environment committee, replacing Robbie Butler, and pledges to hold the Department to account on farm affordability, bovine TB, mental health and the Dilapidation Bill.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Diana Armstrong appointed chair of AERA committee Original release: Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons secures future of one of Northern Ireland’s most important…
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons opens a new HERoNI archive store in the former Belfast War Room at Mount Eden Park, saying the project secures a permanent home for records documenting more than 45,000 historic sites.
Other Issue: HERoNI Archive Store opening at former Belfast War Room Original release: Lyons secures future of one of Northern Ireland’s most important… (opens in a new tab)
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Duffy expresses condolences following Galliagh fire tragedy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy offers condolences to the family and friends of a man who died in a blaze in Galliagh's Bloomfield Park district, says the family is devastated, and thanks emergency responders.
Other Issue: Galliagh fatal fire death of man Original release: Duffy expresses condolences following Galliagh fire tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Sadness at Galliagh fire death
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood expressed sadness after a man died in a house fire in Galliagh’s Bloomfield Park area, offering thoughts to the victim’s family and praising the emergency services who responded.
Other Issue: Galliagh fatal fire death of man Original release: Eastwood: Sadness at Galliagh fire death (opens in a new tab)
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Sodium Valproate families deserve recognition, support and redress – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says families affected by sodium valproate deserve recognition, support and redress. She calls on the British Government to clarify its response to the Cumberlege Review and Hughes Report, and on the Northern Ireland Department of Health to gather data on those harmed.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Sodium Valproate families deserve recognition, support and redress – Flynn (opens in a new tab)
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Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Nicola Parker welcomes progress on removing a long-stranded car from the River Lagan, after she liaised between council and the Community Rescue Service, which carried out a partial removal operation today.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Parker delighted to see progress on car removal from River Lagan (opens in a new tab)
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Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan condemns racist graffiti found in the Seapark area of Holywood, saying there is no place for hatred or racism in the community. She says Alliance will engage with police to have the graffiti removed and those responsible held to account.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti found in Seapark area of Holywood Original release: Egan condemns racist graffiti in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn and Lagan Valley Greens Co-chair Richard Gill call for the car dumped in the River Lagan to be removed and the site checked for contamination, such as a battery leaching heavy metals. They also demand written confirmation that the river will be clear next summer, and…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On (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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Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU
Alliance AERA spokesperson John Blair MLA dismisses the Ulster Farmers' Union's no-confidence vote in Minister Muir and DAERA officials as a stunt, saying it pre-empts an independent review into the Fivemiletown operation.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: UFU no confidence vote in Andrew Muir and DAERA officials Original release: Blair denounces failure of leadership from UFU (opens in a new tab)