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Tennyson urges Secretary of State to end Drumcree stand-off and allow people to return to normality
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA urges the Secretary of State to intervene to end the Drumcree stand-off after the Chief Constable referred the Parades Commission's determination for review. He says the continued policing operation is costly and calls for leadership and use of available…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Chief Constable's referral of Parades Commission determination on Drumcree Original release: Tennyson urges Secretary of State to end Drumcree stand-off and allow people to return to normality (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Budget does little for a justice system in crisis – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Matt Carthy TD, says Budget 2027 will do little to address crises across the justice system, criticising the Minister over the criminal legal aid dispute and the planned withdrawal of Gardaí from Dublin overtime.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Budget response on justice system and criminal legal aid dispute Original release: Budget does little for a justice system in crisis – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy Sign Letter to British Prime Minister - Stop Orange Order’s Sectarian Provocation on Garvaghy Road
People Before Profit TDs Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy sign an Oireachtas letter to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to stop the Orange Order marching through Garvaghy Road. Barrett says British governments have long enabled the Orange Order and calls on London to end the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Orange Order Garvaghy Road march dispute Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy Sign Letter to British Prime Minister - Stop Orange Order’s Sectarian Provocation on Garvaghy Road (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll Receives Invite to PSNI Interview: “Standing Up for What’s Right is Never Wrong”
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says he has been invited by the PSNI to a voluntary interview under caution over peaceful Garvaghy Road protests, and defends standing with residents opposing a sectarian march past their homes. He says the state is wasting resources on protesters, citing…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI Drumcree and Garvaghy Road investigation moves to interview stage Original release: Carroll Receives Invite to PSNI Interview: “Standing Up for What’s Right is Never Wrong” (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein?
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says the PSNI's Drumcree steps are welcome but he will judge them by results, and asks what it would take for the DUP to end its partnership with Sinn Féin after Gavin Robinson's comments on the Executive.
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Issue: PSNI enforcement of the law at Drumcree Original release: Just what will it take for the DUP to break their partnership with Sinn Fein? (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: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Newcastle's Bendy Tree being named UK Tree of the Year 2026 by the Woodland Trust, the first Northern Ireland tree to take the award. He has written to Newry, Mourne and Down Council asking for a permanent commemorative plaque beside it.
Environment and climate Issue: Newcastle Bendy Tree named UK Tree of the Year 2026 Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (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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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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Ulster Unionist Party comments on Drumcree investigation
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for swift follow-up to the PSNI's Drumcree and Garvaghy Road investigation, now at interview stage, and for the PSNI to publish the total number of people under investigation. He also says he has written to the Secretary of State seeking harsher penalties for…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI Drumcree and Garvaghy Road investigation moves to interview stage Original release: Ulster Unionist Party comments on Drumcree investigation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Egan welcomes consultation on use of good character references in certain criminal proceedings by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA welcomes the public consultation on restricting good character references in certain criminal proceedings, launched by Justice Minister Naomi Long. She says it is right to start with restrictions at sentencing and urges the public to take part.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Minister public consultation on good character references in criminal proceedings Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on use of good character references in certain criminal proceedings by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Who is Chief Constable of Garvaghy Road – Jon Boucher or Brendan McKenna?
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Chief Constable has failed for 11 days to police the Parades Commission's determination on Garvaghy Road, and calls on him to show who holds authority there.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Who is Chief Constable of Garvaghy Road – Jon Boucher or Brendan McKenna? (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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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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Irish Government must insist British Secretary of State uses his powers to prevent march on Garvaghy Road – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD calls on the Irish Government to press the British Secretary of State to block an Orange march down the Garvaghy Road, saying residents have faced eleven days of fear and the Secretary of State must act now.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Parades Commission Garvaghy Road ruling Original release: Irish Government must insist British Secretary of State uses his powers to prevent march on Garvaghy Road – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson reiterates call to British Secretary of State to stop unwanted sectarian march
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson urges the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant, to intervene and halt a sectarian march on the Garvaghy Road, saying residents face fear and harassment and that the march threatens 28 years of peace.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garvaghy Road celebrity support letter and proposed march Original release: Nelson reiterates call to British Secretary of State to stop unwanted sectarian march (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 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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Nelson welcomes support from celebrities for Garvaghy residents
Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson welcomes a letter signed by musicians, film stars and artists backing Garvaghy Road residents' right to live in peace free from intimidation. She calls on the British Secretary of State to stop a proposed march through the area.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Garvaghy Road celebrity support letter and proposed march Original release: Nelson welcomes support from celebrities for Garvaghy residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 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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Brett: O’Neill mustn’t avoid Committee scrutiny
DUP MLA Phillip Brett says First Minister Michelle O'Neill must attend the Executive Office Committee on Wednesday, which he says she has yet to confirm, and calls her conduct unbefitting of the office she holds.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Executive Office Committee scrutiny of First Minister Michelle O'Neill Original release: Brett: O’Neill mustn’t avoid Committee scrutiny (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)