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Kearney urges driver vigilance approaching Staffordstown/Greenan crossroads
Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney welcomes DfI Roads' installation of pedestrian warning signs and 'slow' markings at the Staffordstown/Greenan crossroads in Creggan. He urges drivers to take extreme care there at school transport times and says he is awaiting Translink proposals on the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Staffordstown/Greenan crossroads road safety measures installed by DfI Roads Original release: Kearney urges driver vigilance approaching Staffordstown/Greenan crossroads (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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A29 Cookstown Bypass Must Remain a Priority Following A5 Judgement – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan has contacted Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins requesting a progress update on the A29 Cookstown Bypass following a recent court ruling on the A5. He says the bypass would improve road safety and journey times, and that Mid South West Growth Deal funding gives the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 court judgement and A29 Cookstown Bypass update request Original release: A29 Cookstown Bypass Must Remain a Priority Following A5 Judgement – Mallaghan (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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Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the High Court revelations show the PIRA still exists and influenced policing at Drumcree, and calls on the DUP to resign Emma Little-Pengelly to end the First Minister's position. He urges West Tyrone voters to back TUV candidate Stevan Patterson at the next…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Portadown policing controversy Original release: Allister: West Tyrone Can Vote for Strength, Not Weakness (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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Cllr Conor Reddy Condemns Dubliner Ian Hutcheson’s Arrest and Detention by Israelis in the West Bank
People Before Profit's Cllr Conor Reddy condemns the arrest and detention of Dubliner Ian Hutcheson and ten other solidarity activists in the West Bank, saying they were visiting a family in Al Buweib, not harvesting, and that Hutcheson appears set to be deported.
International affairs Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Arrest and detention of Ian Hutcheson in the West Bank Original release: Cllr Conor Reddy Condemns Dubliner Ian Hutcheson’s Arrest and Detention by Israelis in the West Bank (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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Harkin: Home Care Workers Can No Longer be Ignored
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says he spoke at a UNISON public meeting backing home care workers, citing low wages, wage theft and poor conditions in the private sector. He calls on workers to join the trade union and urges Stormont to pass the Good Jobs Bill.
Economy and employment Health Issue: UNISON public meeting for home care workers, Waterfoot Hotel Original release: Harkin: Home Care Workers Can No Longer be Ignored (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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Paid domestic abuse safe leave will help support workers – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin welcomes the Economy Minister's plan to bring in 10 days of paid leave for domestic abuse victims from April 2027, available from day one of employment and without needing to give a reason. She says it will help workers stay safe without losing their jobs.
Economy and employment Justice and policing Issue: Paid domestic abuse safe leave introduction from April 2027 Original release: Paid domestic abuse safe leave will help support workers – Sheerin (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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Swann calls on Treasury to scrap Air Passenger Duty in Northern Ireland
UUP MP Robin Swann writes to the Chancellor urging HM Treasury to consider abolishing or substantially, gradually reducing Air Passenger Duty for flights from Northern Ireland airports ahead of the Budget, arguing Dublin Airport gains a competitive edge.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Air Passenger Duty reform for Northern Ireland airports ahead of Budget Original release: Swann calls on Treasury to scrap Air Passenger Duty in Northern Ireland (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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Harkin: Council Motion Stands with Sally Rooney Against Hypocritical British Government Repression
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on Derry City and Strabane District Council to stand with Sally Rooney, condemn the British government's ban on her books and the criminalisation of Palestine Action, and demand the ban be lifted and freedom of expression protected.
International affairs Local government Issue: Ban on Sally Rooney's novels in Britain and Northern Ireland Original release: Harkin: Council Motion Stands with Sally Rooney Against Hypocritical British Government Repression (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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John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA John Blair has been selected to stand for Alliance in South Antrim at the 2027 Assembly election, pledging better rural facilities, lower living costs, animal welfare, environmental protection and cuts to health waiting lists.
Other Health Issue: John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate Original release: John Blair selected as Alliance South Antrim Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 22 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy raises concerns over British legacy legislation, calling for public inquiries including into the 1997 murder of Sean Brown and objecting to a recent amendment requiring Attorney General consent for prosecutions. He also asks BIPA to schedule a debate on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy amendments announcement Original release: Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy (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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Boylan welcomes further roll-out of part-time 20mph zones at schools
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement that a further 34 schools will receive part-time 20mph speed limit schemes. He says the measures will improve child road safety, especially on rural roads, and urges motorists to slow down near schools.
Infrastructure and transport Education Issue: Further part-time 20mph school speed limit schemes for 34 schools Original release: Boylan welcomes further roll-out of part-time 20mph zones at schools (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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Harkin: DUP Incitement of Sectarian Tensions Must be Challenged
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says sectarian attacks on young people in Belfast must be condemned, and accuses the DUP of inflaming sectarian and racist tensions to deflect from its political crisis, linking this to Stormont cuts and housing failures.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Harkin: DUP Incitement of Sectarian Tensions Must be Challenged (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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Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says the planning system is holding back growth, citing provisional statistics for April to June 2026 showing over 30% of live applications open for more than a year. He calls for a comprehensive reform programme, including mandatory…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Planning system statistics and business concerns Original release: Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds (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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Carroll: “Garvaghy Shows What Working Class People can win together”
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says Garvaghy Road shows working class people can win by organising together, and hosts a public meeting tonight in Divis on lessons from the 2026 Parades Commission dispute. He criticises calls for elected representatives to be interviewed by police, and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garvaghy Road Orange march dispute and police interviews of elected representatives Original release: Carroll: “Garvaghy Shows What Working Class People can win together” (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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Robinson welcomes Secretary of State’s openness to ministerial…
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP welcomes the Secretary of State's openness to legislative change that would let the Northern Ireland Act 1998 impose a sanction on Ministers found guilty of criminal offences. He calls for that openness to become an effective law change.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's openness to ministerial roles Original release: Robinson welcomes Secretary of State’s openness to ministerial… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 27 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Butler thanks ambulance staff ahead of busy winter period
Health Minister Robbie Butler thanks Northern Ireland Ambulance Service staff after visiting its Belfast Integrated Clinical Hub, praising telephone and on-scene treatment models that cut demand on emergency departments before winter. The release cites 2025-26 figures of 44,064 incidents resolved…
Health Original release: Minister Butler thanks ambulance staff ahead of busy winter period (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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Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate
Alliance councillor Richard Brown-Stewart says he has been selected to stand for East Londonderry in the 2027 Assembly election, citing his record as councillor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens. He pledges work on childcare, public transport, second homes and holiday lets, and energy…
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Richard Brown-Stewart selected as Alliance East Londonderry Assembly candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 22 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Surprise, surprise PIRA not a benign spectator
TUV leader Jim Allister says a High Court hearing shows the PSNI holds undisclosed intelligence on PIRA, which he argues is not benign, and calls for political consequences for Sinn Féin. He accuses the DUP of backing the First Minister's continued office.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI's undisclosed intelligence on PIRA's malevolent involvement Original release: Surprise, surprise PIRA not a benign spectator (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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Swann Welcomes Commitment from Secretary of State on Troubles-Related Sexual Violence
UUP MP Robin Swann says the Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, has given a firm undertaking to work with him on his amendment to bring Troubles-related sexual violence within Legacy Commission investigation criteria during the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill's passage to the Lords.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill amendment on Troubles-related sexual violence Original release: Swann Welcomes Commitment from Secretary of State on Troubles-Related Sexual Violence (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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Gillen appointment shows ministers are serious, says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA welcomes Sir John Gillen’s appointment to head an independent review of unfitness to plead and trials of fact, a review he urged in July, and urges victims to contribute to the process.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Minister confirms unfitness to plead review launch Original release: Gillen appointment shows ministers are serious, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)