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Hunter Condemns Minister's Cynical Attempt to Evade Departmental Scrutiny
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA accuses the Education Minister of avoiding accountability by pulling Department officials from Education Committee scrutiny. She calls on the Committee to hear from academics, experts and civil society instead.
Education Issue: Education Minister withdraws officials from Education Committee appearances Original release: Hunter Condemns Minister's Cynical Attempt to Evade Departmental Scrutiny (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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Wear more clothes advice shows how out of touch the Education Authority has become
UUP Education Spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA criticises Education Authority advice telling pupils and staff to "wear more clothes" over rising energy costs, calling for the guidance to be revised for pupils with sensory needs and for the Department to engage with the Education Committee.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority "wear more clothes" energy cost advice to schools Original release: Wear more clothes advice shows how out of touch the Education Authority has become (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 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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Neurology Services must be properly funded, says McReynolds
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds says £2.3 million in new neurology funding, announced alongside a Neurology Delivery Team, falls far short of the over £65m the Department's Regional Review said is needed. He calls on the Health Minister to act urgently to fully fund neurology services.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Health Minister's Neurology Delivery Team and £2.3m funding announcement Original release: Neurology Services must be properly funded, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 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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Opening of AMIC a key driver for investment and advanced technology – Kearney
Economy and employment Education Original release: Opening of AMIC a key driver for investment and advanced technology – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 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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Ratcliffe supports Ladies with Letters’ demand for truth and accountability
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe backs Ladies with Letters' call for an independent statutory public inquiry into the cervical screening scandal, after letters were delivered to MLAs at Stormont. He urges the Health Minister to reverse the May refusal of an inquiry.
Health Issue: Ladies with Letters cervical screening inquiry demand at Stormont Original release: Ratcliffe supports Ladies with Letters’ demand for truth and accountability (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 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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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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McGuigan welcomes delivery of 24/7 thrombectomy service
Sinn Féin's Philip McGuigan, North Antrim MLA and health spokesperson, welcomes the rollout of a round-the-clock thrombectomy stroke service across the North, saying patients are already benefiting. He pays tribute to specialist stroke teams and campaigners.
Health Issue: 24/7 thrombectomy stroke service introduction across Northern Ireland Original release: McGuigan welcomes delivery of 24/7 thrombectomy service (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 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)
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Ulster Unionist Party responds to A5 judgment
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA responds to the Court of Appeal judgment clearing the A5 Western Transport Corridor, blaming departmental failures for years of delay. He calls on the Infrastructure Minister to publish a realistic timetable, an updated cost figure, funding plans…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Court of Appeal ruling overturning A5 road judgment Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to A5 judgment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong seeks clarity for A5 landowners following Court of Appeal judgment
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Armstrong seeks clarity for A5 landowners following Court of Appeal judgment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows: Permanent Secretary's no-show undermines accountability at the Assembly
UUP leader and Education spokesperson Jon Burrows MLA criticises the Permanent Secretary's decision not to attend the Education Committee's meeting, calling it unacceptable and an erosion of Assembly accountability. He calls for a swift end to the dispute and urges the Minister to drop the boycott.
Education Issue: Education Minister withdraws officials from Education Committee appearances Original release: Burrows: Permanent Secretary's no-show undermines accountability at the Assembly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: A5 farmers to be paid 2024 prices for land taken in 2026
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture spokesperson Diana Armstrong says A5 route farmers are being shortchanged, as the Infrastructure Minister confirmed land taken for the scheme will be valued at November 2024 prices. She calls for the valuation law to be changed and asks what discretion exists over…
Agriculture and rural affairs Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 land vesting compensation valued at November 2024 prices Original release: Armstrong: A5 farmers to be paid 2024 prices for land taken in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)