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There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the Parades Commission to keep the existing restriction on a loyal order march proposed for the Lower Ormeau Road, after meeting concerned residents. She cites the 1992 Sean Graham bookmakers' killings and recent attacks on the memorial.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Lower Ormeau parades decision Original release: There can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Flexibility, not radio ultimatums, needed to end budget deadlock – Aiken
UUP finance spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken OBE MLA urges the Secretary of State and Executive to drop public sparring and agree a budget, warning that nurses and health workers face continued pay delays and an RCN ballot on industrial action.
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: Northern Ireland budget deadlock and health pay award delay Original release: Flexibility, not radio ultimatums, needed to end budget deadlock – Aiken (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA urges anyone who confronted the men guarding the stolen car later used in the Omagh bombing to give evidence, and challenges Sinn Féin to confirm whether any of its members were involved, supporting the Inquiry’s search for answers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Cullaville car confrontation evidence Original release: Omagh Bomb inquiry: Those who confronted the bomb car’s minders must now come forward says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Long issues ‘direct call’ to political leaders to agree Cross-Party Compact on health reform
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges the leaders of all Assembly parties to forge a joint agreement on health and social care transformation, warning that long waiting lists, missed cancer targets and chronic hospital corridor delays risk total system collapse.
Health Issue: Ten‑year anniversary of the Bengoa report Original release: Long issues ‘direct call’ to political leaders to agree Cross-Party Compact on health reform (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office
TUV MP Jim Allister says the failed Assembly censure motions against Sinn Féin ministers leave their alleged Garvaghy Road breach of the pledge of office unpunished, and calls on the DUP to resign as deputy First Minister to remove the First Minister from office.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: Up to the DUP to force the First Minister of Lawlessness from office (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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DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable
The DUP says its delegation, including leader Gavin Robinson, met the Chief Constable to press for full transparency on investigations into those who blocked the Garvaghy Road and on the threats behind the referral that led to the Drumcree parade being banned. Robinson says legal proceedings…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban and Garvaghy Road blockade investigations Original release: DUP reinforces need for transparency and action from Chief Constable (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew
DUP Justice Spokesperson Paul Frew says paramilitary groups must not be allowed to linger, responding to an independent report on paramilitary transition to disbandment. He calls for a pathway for those committed to leaving the past behind, while those refusing to give up violence should face the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment published Original release: Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to linger - Frew (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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SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation
SDLP Opposition challenges the Executive over delayed racial equality legislation after record race hate incidents and crimes in 2025/26, and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain the delay. Its Black History Month Opposition Day motion also recognised black communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Executive delay to racial equality legislation following record race hate figures Original release: SDLP challenges Executive over broken pledge on racial equality legislation (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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Don’t let Portadown parade dispute spread across Northern Ireland
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA urges political leaders to confine the Drumcree parade dispute to Portadown, calling calls to spread protests across Northern Ireland "absolute folly". He also asks parading groups not to hold unnotified processions and says he will meet the PPS and Chief Constable.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Drumcree parade dispute and calls to expand protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Don’t let Portadown parade dispute spread across Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists welcome report on paramilitary transition and disbandment
Ulster Unionist councillor Pete Wray welcomes the publication of Fleur Ravensbergen's independent report on paramilitary transition to disbandment. He calls for victims to remain central, rejects any legitimisation or rewards for paramilitary groups, and says genuine disbandment must mean…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment published Original release: Ulster Unionists welcome report on paramilitary transition and disbandment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable gives “categoric assurance” Garvaghy Road decision was not political
UUP leader Jon Burrows says the Chief Constable gave him a firm assurance that the decision to seek a ban on the Garvaghy Road parade had no political motive, and calls for a swift policing operation to bring people to justice. He also says he will seek an independent review of recent police…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree parade ban and Garvaghy Road blockade investigations Original release: Chief Constable gives “categoric assurance” Garvaghy Road decision was not political (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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‘No confidence’ motions failure in performative politics – Ennis
Sinn Féin's Chief Whip Sinéad Ennis, South Down MLA, says unionist no confidence motions against four Sinn Féin and Executive ministers were pointless and never likely to pass, though she welcomes that most MLAs rejected them. She also pledges continued opposition to sectarian intimidation, citing…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly votes against unionist no confidence motions in four ministers Original release: ‘No confidence’ motions failure in performative politics – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Baby Loss Awareness week opportunity to help break the silence – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to help break the silence, after hosting a remembrance event at Stormont. She thanks bereaved families and support organisations and welcomes baby loss certificate legislation, noting over 8,000 certificates have been issued.
Health Original release: Baby Loss Awareness week opportunity to help break the silence – Dolan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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British Government legacy amendments no more than a ‘Veterans Charter’ for British state forces – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the latest British Government legacy amendments are a deeply concerning statement of intent, giving extra protections to former British military personnel at the expense of families seeking truth and prosecutions. He calls for a legacy process that is independent…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy amendments announcement Original release: British Government legacy amendments no more than a ‘Veterans Charter’ for British state forces – Finucane (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Court of Appeal judgement underscores travesty and perversity of Chief Constable & Secretary of State siding with lawbreakers
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling rejecting a challenge to a Portadown parade determination, and accuses the Chief Constable and Secretary of State of backing lawbreakers. He calls for the Parades Commission to build the court's enhanced protection for traditional…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: Court of Appeal judgement underscores travesty and perversity of Chief Constable & Secretary of State siding with lawbreakers (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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Nelson responds to Court of Appeal decision on Garvaghy Road parades determination
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson says the Court of Appeal's ruling leaves the core issue unchanged, insisting an Orange parade cannot pass the Garvaghy Road. She backs residents against sectarian intimidation, praises their resilience, and hails the Secretary of State's decision to ban the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal judgement on Garvaghy Road parades determination Original release: Nelson responds to Court of Appeal decision on Garvaghy Road parades determination (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Explosive evidence at Omagh Inquiry shows Republic had tip off the night before the bombing
TUV leader Jim Allister says Omagh Inquiry evidence shows the Irish Army received a warning call from Bundoran on 14 August about a car bomb heading for Omagh and failed to pass it on to the RUC. He claims Dublin did not cooperate and says a public inquiry in the Republic is now necessary.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Inquiry evidence on Irish Army warning call before bombing Original release: Explosive evidence at Omagh Inquiry shows Republic had tip off the night before the bombing (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 14 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
Upper Bann DUP representatives Carla Lockhart MP and MLAs Jonathan Buckley and Diane Dodds welcome a Court of Appeal ruling upholding the Parades Commission determination on Portadown District Lodge's church parade. They call on the Secretary of State to clarify whether he knew the judgement's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 28 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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Executive Office must refocus on issues associated with population ageing, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA responds to the Commissioner for Older People's ageing population report, urging the First and deputy First Minister to shift focus to demographic change. She says they have not mentioned issues such as dementia prevalence, social housing…
Health Issue: Commissioner for Older People "Ready or Not" ageing population report Original release: Executive Office must refocus on issues associated with population ageing, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)