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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 18 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes
UUP MLA for Lagan Valley Robbie Butler responds to PSNI figures showing nearly 56,000 Operation Encompass referrals to schools, calling the numbers a sobering reminder of hidden victims of domestic abuse. He says children should not have to witness violence at home and urges wider support for…
Justice and policing Education Issue: PSNI Operation Encompass referral figures for domestic abuse Original release: Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes Translink's confirmed extra late-night Enterprise trains on the Belfast to Dublin line during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, saying they will ease evening travel for visitors along the route. He says the boost supports a major cultural event and calls for public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink extra late-night Enterprise services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Stand with Workers to Defend UU Jobs and Magee Expansion
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on the Economy Minister and Stormont Executive to intervene over proposed Ulster University redundancies and Magee expansion, backing trade union demands to pause redundancies and rule out compulsory job losses. He also urges a new higher education…
Economy and employment Education Issue: Ulster University proposed redundancies and Magee expansion Original release: Harkin: Stand with Workers to Defend UU Jobs and Magee Expansion (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages
TUV MP Jim Allister KC calls on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to address the lack of any local university course for dental hygienists and therapists, after writing to him over workforce shortages. He asks whether the Department has assessed demand and is considering commissioning a local degree.
Health Education Issue: Lack of local dental hygienist and therapist training in Northern Ireland Original release: Allister Calls for Local Training of Dental Hygienists to Tackle Workforce Shortages (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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New maintenance strategy a significant step towards better roads – Ennis
Sinead Ennis MLA welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's publication of a new road maintenance strategy, calling it a significant step towards better roads and value for the public. She says it focuses on durable fixes, latest technology and sustainability.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Infrastructure Minister publication of new road maintenance strategy Original release: New maintenance strategy a significant step towards better roads – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn says the response so far to a car dumped in the River Lagan in Lisburn has been unacceptable, and calls for its removal, agreed responsibility and a clean-up plan. The Greens, with Lagan Valley Greens, are running a petition.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan (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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Remove the Abandoned Car from the River Lagan
Green Party Northern Ireland calls on Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and DfI Rivers to agree which body will remove a long-submerged car from the River Lagan and publish a removal and riverbank clean-up timetable. It says DfI Rivers has declined removal because the vehicle does not obstruct…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Remove the Abandoned Car from the River Lagan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 5 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena
Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes the completion of an eight-lane athletics track and 3G synthetic pitch at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, delivered by Mid Ulster District Council and Sport NI. He says it will support local athletes, clubs and schools.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Mid Ulster Sports Arena athletics track and 3G pitch completion Original release: Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign
UUP peer Lord Empey welcomes confirmation that the UK Government will take powers to safeguard regional airport slots at major hubs such as Heathrow, after his 14-year campaign. He stresses Northern Ireland's particular vulnerability to any reduction in access.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: UK Government powers to protect regional airport slots at hub airports Original release: Government to Protect Regional Flights Following Lord Empey Campaign (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says planning reform and multi-year capital funding are needed for the construction sector to create jobs and tackle regional imbalance. Speaking at the Construction Employers Federation conference, he calls for an independent Infrastructure Commission and a long-term…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Construction Employers Federation 'Delivery, not Delay' manifesto launch Original release: Construction sector can be a strategic partner for creating jobs and tackling regional imbalance – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding
Green Party Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence the possible £10-15m in Barnett consequentials for public transport, arguing it should go to buses and services amid Translink consultation on cuts and fare rises.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Stormont Barnett consequentials announcement Original release: Cllr Flynn calls on Stormont ministers to ringfence Transport funding (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 20 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan challenges Education Minister Paul Givan for redirecting £5 million of a £6 million allocation sought for Irish-medium accommodation, questioning the basis for the move and whether it was political.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Diversion of £5 million Irish-medium accommodation funding Original release: Sheehan challenges diversion of Irish-medium funding (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 23 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the start of installing new bilingual road signs and road markings across the Gaeltacht Quarter in west Belfast, calling the first directional signs a milestone and crediting Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the investment.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Gaeltacht Quarter bilingual road signage installation begins Original release: Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Boggs welcomes £670,000 resurfacing scheme for A5 Victoria Road at Leckpatrick, Ballymagorry
Sinn Féin councillor Paul Boggs welcomes a £670,000 road resurfacing project on the A5 at Leckpatrick, Ballymagorry, announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, and says he and his party lobbied for it. Works begin 27 July with a lane closure and diversion until 14 August.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A5 Leckpatrick resurfacing scheme funding announcement Original release: Boggs welcomes £670,000 resurfacing scheme for A5 Victoria Road at Leckpatrick, Ballymagorry (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Slashing Apprenticeship Funding is a Political Choice. Reverse the Cuts.
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls on the Economy Minister to reverse cuts to apprenticeship funding, arguing they will hit care workers, construction workers and international care staff and worsen health and social care recruitment and retention.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Stormont Executive apprenticeship funding cuts Original release: Slashing Apprenticeship Funding is a Political Choice. Reverse the Cuts. (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 23 July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte expresses concern following North Belfast road traffic collisions.
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte says he is concerned after two serious crashes in north Belfast, one early in the day and one in the afternoon. He thanks emergency responders and urges witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: North Belfast road traffic collisions on 16 July 2026 Original release: Whyte expresses concern following North Belfast road traffic collisions. (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 8 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray shocked at fatal accident in Markethill
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray expresses shock and sympathy after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a lorry on Coolmillish Road in Markethill, County Armagh, and urges all road users to take extra precautions.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Markethill fatal motorcycle and lorry collision on Coolmillish Road Original release: McMurray shocked at fatal accident in Markethill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Delays putting City Deals in serious jeopardy, warns Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eoin Tennyson MLA warns that delays and weak oversight threaten Northern Ireland's City Deals, citing an Audit Office report finding only 8% of funding spent and around £40 million a year at risk. He urges the Finance Minister to act urgently.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: NI Audit Office report on City Deals delays and oversight Original release: Delays putting City Deals in serious jeopardy, warns Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Extended late night buses and trains for Fleadh a positive boost for Belfast – Donnelly
Sinn Féin Cllr Róis-Máire Donnelly welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of enhanced late-night buses and trains on key dates during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. She says the services will help visitors and locals travel safely and will boost Belfast's night-time economy.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Late-night buses and trains for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Extended late night buses and trains for Fleadh a positive boost for Belfast – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)