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Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says Derry and Strabane District Council has backed his motion for stronger action on economic abuse, urging emergency financial assistance, specialist debt advice and a coordinated Executive response to remove financial barriers for victim‑survivors.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane District Council economic abuse motion Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic AbuseArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Cllr Long calls for Fleadh to be made more accessible for everyone, following concerns from disability groups.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance Party selects Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly as its East Antrim Assembly candidates, urging progressive voters to retain the two cross‑community MLAs and pledging to deliver a shared, inclusive society for the constituency.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Alliance selects East Antrim Assembly candidates Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
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Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland says the call‑in into Belfast City Council’s decision to redirect £339,242 of discretionary funding shows the process lacked transparency and fairness, and urges that public money be allocated according to the council’s own criteria, noting legal opinion validated
Local government Public finance and taxation Issue: Belfast City Council discretionary funding allocation call-in Original release: Call-in reveals serious concerns around transparency and fairness in council funding, says Murray
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Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
Alliance MLA Egan welcomes Minister Long's announcement of a bail support pilot for women on remand, saying it recognises their complex mental health, addiction and abuse issues and provides early intervention to improve outcomes for women, families and community safety.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Bail Support Pilot announcement Original release: Egan welcomes Bail Support Pilot for women
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SDLP Backs Bid for Third Year of Belfast Fleadh
SDLP backs bid for third year of Belfast Fleadh, says it showcased city's culture and arts
Economy and employment Local government Original release: SDLP Backs Bid for Third Year of Belfast Fleadh
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Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts
Colum Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts, citing growth in demand for Irish-medium services.
Disability and equality Issue: BBC NI Irish-language services proposed cuts announcement Original release: Eastwood urges UK Government to intervene over BBC NI Irish-language cuts
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McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny
BBC Northern Ireland job losses and restructuring plans concern MLA Patsy McGlone.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Issue: BBC Northern Ireland job losses and restructuring plans Original release: McGlone: BBC Cuts Demand Scrutiny
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McDaid slams ‘wear more clothes’ advice in schools
Education Local government Original release: McDaid slams ‘wear more clothes’ advice in schools
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SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
The party selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly candidate for Mid Ulster. Malachy Quinn is a local councillor and community leader.
Other Local government Original release: SDLP selects Malachy Quinn as Assembly Candidate for Mid Ulster
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Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
The party says the planning system is holding back economic growth, citing statistics and business concerns. McReynolds criticises the system.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Planning system statistics and business concerns Original release: Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds