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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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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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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)
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Dublin City Council passes motion supporting Garvaghy Road residents
Sinn Féin Group Leader Cllr. Daithí Doolan says Dublin City Council passed an emergency motion, with cross-party support, urging the Orange Order to reroute its march away from Garvaghy Road. He says the Lord Mayor will ask the Taoiseach, PSNI and British Secretary of State to agree a reroute.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Dublin City Council emergency motion on Orange Order march at Garvaghy Road Original release: Dublin City Council passes motion supporting Garvaghy Road residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 5 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Orange Order Should Read the Room and Walk Away
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says the Court of Appeal's reserved Drumcree judgement prolongs anxiety on the Garvaghy Road, and calls on Portadown Orange Order to withdraw its application and stop the march. He also criticises Jamie Bryson's calls for heavy-handed enforcement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal reserves judgement on Drumcree Orange Order march Original release: Carroll: Orange Order Should Read the Room and Walk Away (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 6 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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We Need An All-Island Health Configuration
People Before Profit's Marc Mac Seáin, Newry and Armagh representative, praises campaigners behind a Daisy Hill hospital public meeting and calls for an all-island health configuration, revoking the Bengoa Report, and a health minister committed to cross-border service planning, urging a mass…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: We Need An All-Island Health Configuration (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 6 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Irish Government to fast-track all-island economic integration in its upcoming 2027 spending plans, seeking more Shared Island Fund investment and an All-Island Economic Task Force. She warns that Stormont's lack of budgets is creating uncertainty for public…
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: SDLP proposes “no regrets” actions to enhance all-island cooperation (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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Dublin City Council to debate supporting Garvaghy Residents
Sinn Féin Dublin City Council Group Leader Cllr. Daithí Doolan says the party has tabled an emergency motion for tomorrow's council meeting backing Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Orange Order not to march down the road. He says no Orange march has passed there for 28 years.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Dublin City Council emergency motion on Orange Order march at Garvaghy Road Original release: Dublin City Council to debate supporting Garvaghy Residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 5 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Historic parallels between Cable Street and Garvaghy Road are ‘unmistakable – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney says parallels between the 1936 Battle of Cable Street and the Garvaghy Road protest against a proposed Orange Order march are 'unmistakable'. He calls on the British Secretary of State to use her powers to stop the march and urges the British Labour…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Orange Order application to march down Garvaghy Road Original release: Historic parallels between Cable Street and Garvaghy Road are ‘unmistakable – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 4 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Over 15,000 people attend Garvaghy Road solidarity rally
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson says more than 15,000 people turned out in Portadown in support of Garvaghy Road residents, and calls on the British Secretary of State to halt the Orange march on the road.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Garvaghy Road solidarity rally in Portadown Original release: Over 15,000 people attend Garvaghy Road solidarity rally (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 3 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson calls for public support for Garvaghy Road residents
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson calls on people across Ireland to attend a solidarity rally on the Garvaghy Road at 3pm on Saturday 3 October, opposing what she describes as an attempt to force an unwanted Orange march through the community.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Nelson calls for public support for Garvaghy Road residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV condemns attack on Clyde Valley Flute Band bus
TUV councillor Christopher Jamieson condemns the attack on the bus carrying the Larne‑based Clyde Valley Flute Band after a Portadown parade, urging the PSNI to pursue all enquiries, including CCTV and witness evidence, and to investigate any sectarian motive, while offering support to the driver‑c‑
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Attack on Clyde Valley Flute Band bus in Portadown Original release: TUV condemns attack on Clyde Valley Flute Band bus (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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Irish Government must remain intensively engaged until lasting resolution secured for Garvaghy Road community – David Cullinane TD
Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane urges the Irish Government to stay closely involved with London at the highest level until a lasting settlement over the Garvaghy Road. He says any durable outcome must rule out forcing an Orange march down the road, and he welcomes recent reports of progress in the…
Community relations and legacy Constitutional affairs Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Irish Government must remain intensively engaged until lasting resolution secured for Garvaghy Road community – David Cullinane TD (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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Carroll: West Belfast Rally to Stand with Garvaghy Road Residents
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll calls on people from west Belfast and across the city to attend a rally tonight supporting Garvaghy Road residents, who he says have held firm for nearly a week against a march. He argues working-class communities share common concerns such as housing, hospital…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Carroll: West Belfast Rally to Stand with Garvaghy Road Residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Cancer patients need timely care and clear action on waiting times – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA and Health Committee Chair Philip McGuigan calls for clear targets, delivery dates and regular reporting to urgently cut cancer assessment and treatment waiting times, urging the Minister to match his acknowledgement with concrete action.
Health Original release: Cancer patients need timely care and clear action on waiting times – McGuigan (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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McGrath raises concerns regarding Parades Commission's engagement with PSNI
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA raises concerns with the Chief Constable about PSNI engagement with the Parades Commission over Drumcree, saying the police information lacked sufficient detail. He welcomes the Chief Constable's plan to use the O'Hara review to examine these processes.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Drumcree determination and PSNI engagement concerns Original release: McGrath raises concerns regarding Parades Commission's engagement with PSNI (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)