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Maskey pays tribute to former Sinn Féin MLA Pól de Buitléir on his passing
Paul Maskey MP pays tribute to Pól de Buitléir, a former councillor and MLA, following news of his death. Maskey recalls his time as an ex-prisoner, his Lisburn council service and his years supporting victims' families.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Maskey pays tribute to former Sinn Féin MLA Pól de Buitléir on his passing (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 25 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Andrew McMurray selected as Alliance South Down Assembly candidate
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray has been selected to stand for South Down in the 2027 Assembly election. He says he wants to keep focusing on health, education, the economy and the environment rather than divisive culture wars.
Other Original release: Andrew McMurray selected as Alliance South Down Assembly candidate (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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Inquiry on Cross-departmental funding for Suicide prevention launched – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn, mental health spokesperson, says the Executive must provide a fair cross‑departmental funding package for suicide prevention and hold regular Executive Working Group meetings, after launching an All‑Party Group report on the issue.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: All‑Party Group report on cross‑departmental suicide prevention funding Original release: Inquiry on Cross-departmental funding for Suicide prevention launched – Flynn (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Lawless Launches Mayo Bones Bus to Help Orthopaedic Patients Access Treatment
Aontú TD Paul Lawless announces the Mayo Bones Bus, an initiative to help people with hip, knee and other bone or joint conditions obtain information on cross-border treatment options amid long orthopaedic waiting lists. It follows his Mayo Cataract Bus, with an information session planned in…
Health Original release: Paul Lawless Launches Mayo Bones Bus to Help Orthopaedic Patients Access Treatment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 24 September 2026 (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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Maternity announcement demands answers from Health Minister
DUP representatives call for urgent clarity after the Southern Trust announced changes to maternity care at Daisy Hill, asking whether this is a wider reduction in services and whether the Health Minister will set out the clinical basis and duration.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Maternity announcement demands answers from Health Minister (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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SDLP selects Linzi McLaren for South Antrim
SDLP announces Linzi McLaren as its candidate for South Antrim at the May 2027 Assembly election, describing her selection as a homecoming. Antrim Cllr Roisin Lynch and Leader Claire Hanna MP welcome her, with McLaren pledging to focus on violence against women and girls and educational…
Other Issue: SDLP selection of Linzi McLaren for South Antrim 2027 election Original release: SDLP selects Linzi McLaren for South Antrim (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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Working Together for Our Veterans & Armed Forces Community
The Ulster Unionist Party publishes a release titled "Working Together for Our Veterans & Armed Forces Community", but the text supplied contains only the headline, so no specific policy, call or announcement can be identified.
Other Issue: Veterans' Support Line launch Original release: Working Together for Our Veterans & Armed Forces Community (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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SAVE DAISY HILL MATERNITY – DON’T LET “TEMPORARY” BECOME FOREVER
Health Original release: SAVE DAISY HILL MATERNITY – DON’T LET “TEMPORARY” BECOME FOREVER (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 25 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed on Daisy Hill maternity – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the Health Minister to act on the crisis at Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services, calling for recruitment of clinical staff, including from other Trusts and across the island, and warning against relocating services to Craigavon.
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Urgent action needed on Daisy Hill maternity – Kimmins (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 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)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 25 September 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Taylor: Priority must be to keep consultant-led maternity care at Daisy Hill
UUP Councillor David Taylor says retaining inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital must be the priority after the Southern Trust flagged medical workforce pressures. He calls for a full explanation from the Trust, an urgent meeting on workforce planning, and clear conditions for any…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Taylor: Priority must be to keep consultant-led maternity care at Daisy Hill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Political inaction allowed collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says political inaction has allowed maternity services at Daisy Hill to collapse, blaming long-term workforce planning failures, training places and pay. She calls on a Health Minister to act on the Renfrew Maternity Review recommendations…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services crisis and possible relocation to Craigavon Original release: Political inaction allowed collapse of maternity services at Daisy Hill, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address
The DUP publishes the text of its leader's address to the 2026 party conference, but the release provides only the title and no detail of the speech's content or the positions it sets out.
Other Original release: 2026 Party Conference - Leader's Address (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must confirm when he will deliver Real Living Wage for care workers
Sinn Féin's social care spokesperson Linda Dillon MLA says rising fuel costs are squeezing care workers who drive to clients, and has asked the Health Minister to confirm when the Real Living Wage will be delivered for them and what steps will ease travel costs.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Health Minister must confirm when he will deliver Real Living Wage for care workers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 20 September 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons announces £750k for musical instruments
The DUP reports that Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £750,000 boost to the Musical Instruments Programme, now reopened for bands, groups and individuals to buy instruments, with applications closing 15 October.
Other Issue: Musical Instruments Programme £750,000 funding reopening Original release: Lyons announces £750k for musical instruments (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)