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Gannon: Broadband investment welcome but delivery is what matters
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone Councillor Adam Gannon welcomes confirmation that 1,892 local premises are included in Project Gigabit, the highest of any constituency, and calls for prompt delivery. He urges the Economy Minister to begin planning now for what follows the project and identify…
Infrastructure and transport Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Project Gigabit premises figures for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Original release: Gannon: Broadband investment welcome but delivery is what matters (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: Defend Public Transport - No Service Cuts, No Fare Hikes
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says public transport must be protected and expanded, not cut, ahead of a Derry and Strabane Council debate on his motion opposing Translink service cuts and fare rises. The motion would have the council write to Translink and the DfI Minister and invite…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Translink consultation on service cuts and discount fare removal Original release: Harkin: Defend Public Transport - No Service Cuts, No Fare Hikes (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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Sinn Féin announce Declan Kearney as Assembly election candidate in South Antrim
Sinn Féin selects sitting South Antrim MLA Declan Kearney as its candidate for the May 2027 Assembly election, with Michelle O'Neill saying the vote is crucial for change in the North. Kearney says he is honoured and calls for a stronger party team across South Antrim.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Féin announce Declan Kearney as Assembly election candidate in South Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll Brings Toxic Lough Neagh Water into Assembly Chamber: "Would any MLA Take a Sip?"
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll brought a jar of algae-contaminated Lough Neagh water into the Assembly chamber, challenging Executive ministers over the lough's pollution crisis and accusing the DUP of stoking sectarian tension around Drumcree. He also promotes a clean-water march at…
Environment and climate Original release: Carroll Brings Toxic Lough Neagh Water into Assembly Chamber: "Would any MLA Take a Sip?" (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 3 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Stop Belfast City Airport Expansion
Green Party Northern Ireland calls on Belfast City Airport and decision‑makers to reject the plan to raise the yearly flight limit from 48,000 to about 61,000 and to stop extending operating hours to 10.30 pm, urging protection of noise safeguards for local residents.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast City Airport proposed increase in flight movements Original release: Stop Belfast City Airport Expansion (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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Mícheal Martin Fails To Uphold the Good Friday Agreement Today In Meeting With Burnham. – Tóibín
Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín says Taoiseach Micheál Martin failed to press the UK government on a referendum mechanism for Irish unity during his meeting with Andy Burnham, calling this undemocratic and against the 1998 agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Taoiseach's refusal to raise unity referendum mechanism with Burnham Original release: Mícheal Martin Fails To Uphold the Good Friday Agreement Today In Meeting With Burnham. – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Opposition must not be curtailed from holding Ministers to account
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA raises a Point of Order over Opposition members being cut short during Ministerial Statements and Question Time while Executive parties get more latitude. He says timing contributions showed the imbalance and calls for it to be addressed.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly speaking time for Opposition members during Ministerial Statements and Question Time Original release: O’Toole: Opposition must not be curtailed from holding Ministers to account (opens in a new tab)
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Darryl is a strong voice for North Antrim
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says Darryl Wilson gives unionism its best chance to strengthen its position in North Antrim and across Northern Ireland, as he is confirmed as a DUP candidate alongside MLA Paul Frew for 2027. Robinson points to 2022, when a lack of unionist co-operation returned…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Darryl is a strong voice for North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Failure to address Irish unity at Martin-Burnham meeting a glaring omission – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Taoiseach's meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham omitted Irish unity, referendum criteria and constitutional preparation, calling it a glaring omission and missed opportunity. She calls for a British-Irish reset, clarity on Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's refusal to raise unity referendum mechanism with Burnham Original release: Failure to address Irish unity at Martin-Burnham meeting a glaring omission – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna urges PM and Taoiseach to seize opportunity for progress
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Prime Minister and Taoiseach to refocus the British Irish relationship ahead of their meeting, prepare for constitutional change, and act on Stormont institutional reform and the Executive's budget impasse.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Prime Minister and Taoiseach meeting on British Irish relationship Original release: Hanna urges PM and Taoiseach to seize opportunity for progress (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood welcomes resolution on Daniel Collins eligibility issue
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood welcomes British Rowing's confirmation that Derry athlete Daniel Collins can compete in the British Rowing Indoor Championships as an Irish athlete, with his result counted in the rankings. He says he contacted British Rowing and UK Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock…
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Rowing BRIC rankings exclusion of Daniel Collins over citizenship Original release: Eastwood welcomes resolution on Daniel Collins eligibility issue (opens in a new tab)
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British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard accuses the British Secretary of State of condescending, colonial-style remarks towards Northern Ireland ministers, and calls on the British government to fully fund public services and the Secretary of State to call a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Original release: British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Inaugural Summit strengthens unionist ties between Scotland and…
DUP MLA Phillip Brett, speaking in Edinburgh, says Northern Ireland and Scotland share deep historic and cultural ties and calls for closer cooperation between unionists in both regions. The DUP delegation is attending a unionist summit with Scottish unionists and the Grand Orange Lodge.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Inaugural Shared Heritage, Shared Future Summit in Edinburgh Original release: Inaugural Summit strengthens unionist ties between Scotland and… (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD urges the Taoiseach to press Andy Burnham for clarity on how an Irish unity referendum would be triggered, and argues that all-island health planning would give better services at lower cost.
Constitutional affairs Health Issue: Taoiseach's refusal to raise unity referendum mechanism with Burnham Original release: Taoiseach Refuses To Seek Clarity From Burnham on Mechanism for Unity Referendum – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Richard Smart selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Strangford
UUP leader Jon Burrows says the party has chosen Councillor Richard Smart, a Newtownards councillor and former Ards and North Down mayor, to contest Strangford at next May's Assembly election. Mike Nesbitt, the outgoing Strangford MLA, offers his backing.
Other Local government Issue: Ulster Unionist selection of Richard Smart for Strangford Assembly candidacy Original release: Cllr Richard Smart selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Strangford (opens in a new tab)
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Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA calls on the Infrastructure Minister to pause commercial sand dredging on Lough Neagh until a review of permissions and environmental assessments is completed, citing evidence that dredging releases nutrients linked to algal blooms. He also urges…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Issue: Lough Neagh sand dredging nutrient release and NIEA licence review letter Original release: Infrastructure Minister must act on sand-dredging at Lough Neagh, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Late Night transport a huge success for Belfast – Ní Chuilín
Sinn Féin North Belfast MLA Cáral Ní Chuilín praises the Late Night transport pilot in Belfast, citing over 43,000 journeys and more than 100 major events supported. She credits Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and calls for the scheme to become permanent with Executive colleagues and the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Belfast Late Night transport pilot project results Original release: Late Night transport a huge success for Belfast – Ní Chuilín (opens in a new tab)
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Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Lynch says Michael O’Neill’s claim that a young Northern player has “no bloodline” to Ireland is disgraceful, stresses that people born in the North are Irish under the Good Friday Agreement and calls for an end to stigma and abuse of athletes who choose to represent the
Constitutional affairs Issue: Michael O’Neill comments on young Northern player’s Irish eligibility Original release: Professional footballers from the North have every right to play for Ireland – Lynch (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood urges British Rowing to reconsider excluding Daniel Collins from this year's indoor championships rankings unless he declares himself British, noting he raced under the Irish flag last year. Eastwood says he has written to British Rowing and Sports Minister Stephanie…
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Rowing BRIC rankings exclusion of Daniel Collins over citizenship Original release: Eastwood: British Rowing must revisit Daniel Collins ranking decision (opens in a new tab)
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Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works
Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly TD, speaking after an Irish Unity fringe meeting at the TUC Congress in Brighton, says growing support for a united Ireland exists among Irish workers and progressive British allies. She urges the British labour movement to engage on Irish unity and to address…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: TUC Congress Irish Unity fringe meeting in Brighton Original release: Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works (opens in a new tab)