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Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse
SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly says Derry and Strabane District Council has backed his motion calling for stronger action on economic abuse, including emergency financial help and specialist debt advice for those escaping abuse, and urges Executive departments to develop a coordinated response.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane District Council economic abuse motion Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 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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Tennyson welcomes Conversion Practices Bill passing second stage
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA welcomes his Conversion Practices Bill clearing second stage in the Assembly, with the bill now moving to Committee Stage. He calls conversion practices cruel and archaic and says the bill protects LGBT+ people while preserving free speech and religious…
Disability and equality Issue: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill Second Stage debate Original release: Tennyson welcomes Conversion Practices Bill passing second stage (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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Bradshaw welcomes passage to Committee Stage of Flags & Emblems Bill
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the Assembly's decision to advance her Flags and Emblems Bill to Committee Stage, arguing that the status quo on flags in public spaces is not working. She urges genuine consent in community agreement and says the Bill will allow…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Flags and Emblems Bill advances to Committee Stage at Stormont Original release: Bradshaw welcomes passage to Committee Stage of Flags & Emblems Bill (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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Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA calls on Assembly members from all parties to back the Conversion Practices Bill at Second Stage, describing it as a historic opportunity to ban conversion practices he calls cruel and archaic.
Disability and equality Issue: Conversion Practices Bill Second Stage debate Original release: Conversion Practices Bill a historic opportunity for progress, says Tennyson, ahead of debate (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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McGlone welcomes support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone welcomes Assembly backing for an SDLP-proposed amendment to the Justice Bill giving police powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters causing alarm, distress or annoyance without a prior warning. He says it balances intervention with avoiding criminalising young people.
Justice and policing Issue: Justice Bill amendment on police seizure powers for scramblers and e-scooters Original release: McGlone welcomes support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin welcomes the final passage of the redress scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses. She says she secured an amendment raising the standard payment to £12,000 and backs a wider posthumous eligibility date, while urging…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Redress Scheme Bill final stage passage Original release: McLaughlin welcomes stronger recognition for survivors as Redress Bill passes Final Stage (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance
Alliance Belfast Councillor Christine Bower welcomes council's passing of her motion urging support for public remembrance acts that are safe and environmentally mindful, including designated memorial spaces in parks and greener events. Officers will research feasibility.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on environmentally mindful public remembrance acts Original release: Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly has chance to make history with debate on banning hunting with dogs, says Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair urges all parties to back his Bill banning hunting with dogs ahead of its second stage vote in the Assembly, saying Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where the practice is not outlawed.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Assembly second stage vote on Alliance hunting with dogs ban Bill Original release: Assembly has chance to make history with debate on banning hunting with dogs, says Blair (opens in a new tab)
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Murray welcomes introduction of pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events
Alliance councillor Micky Murray welcomes Belfast City Council's passing of his motion seeking pilot drug-checking services at major city events, arguing testing gives people safety information and helps health authorities issue warnings.
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on drug testing at city events Original release: Murray welcomes introduction of pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events (opens in a new tab)
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Adoption and refurbishment of old and disused phone boxes opportunity for urban regeneration, says Bower
Alliance Ormiston Councillor Christine Bower welcomes the council’s decision to forward her motion on repurposing vacant phone booths to the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, calling it a chance for urban regeneration and community empowerment in Belfast.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council phone box refurbishment motion Original release: Adoption and refurbishment of old and disused phone boxes opportunity for urban regeneration, says Bower (opens in a new tab)
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Murray calls for pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events to improve public safety
Alliance councillor Micky Murray says a motion he brought to Belfast City Council seeking pilot drug-checking services at major city events and festivals has cleared its first stage. He argues such testing would help health authorities warn the public about dangerous substances and reduce…
Health Local government Issue: Belfast City Council motion on drug testing at city events Original release: Murray calls for pilot drug testing facilities at Belfast events to improve public safety (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: First Ministers’ evidence must drive real Stormont reform
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says evidence from former First Ministers Arlene Foster and Mark Durkan to the Assembly and Executive Review Committee offers a chance to revive Stormont reform. He proposes that the committee hear from ex-First Ministers on improving how devolved…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Assembly and Executive Review Committee evidence from Arlene Foster and Mark Durkan on Stormont reform Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers’ evidence must drive real Stormont reform (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte secures inclusion of GAA at Grove Playing Fields
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte says he secured a council motion requiring any future Grove Playing Fields development to include GAA facilities, alongside football and other sports, via a full masterplan. He says the proposal was approved at Monday's council meeting.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council draft pitches strategy Grove Playing Fields Original release: Whyte secures inclusion of GAA at Grove Playing Fields (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter to bring forward Assembly motion on online harm against women
SDLP MLA Hunter says she will bring forward an Assembly motion on online harm against women. The release gives no further detail on the motion's wording or timing.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Hunter to bring forward Assembly motion on online harm against women (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Chief Constable’s call to review legacy charges and clarify Donaldson murder
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the PSNI Chief Constable's remarks at a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee session backing an independent review of PPS legacy case handling. She says the Donaldson murder investigation needs full PSNI compliance and clarity on its Troubles-related status.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Chief Constable's call to review legacy charges and Donaldson murder Original release: Hanna welcomes Chief Constable’s call to review legacy charges and clarify Donaldson murder (opens in a new tab)
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Politicians must be a part of conversations on AI development and regulations, says Nicholl on launch of new All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence
Alliance's economy spokesperson, South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl, is set to launch a new All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence, arguing that politicians and government must engage with AI developments and that the group will help MLAs weigh its opportunities, risks and safeguards.
Economy and employment Issue: Launch of All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence Original release: Politicians must be a part of conversations on AI development and regulations, says Nicholl on launch of new All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance proposal to explore nature-friendly burials passes in Belfast City Council
Alliance says a motion it brought forward, proposing that Belfast City Council explore nature-friendly burials, has passed the People and Communities committee. Cllr Hedley Abernethy says the motion would consider the feasibility of natural burials as an alternative to traditional burial and…
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Belfast City Council People and Communities committee passes nature-friendly burials motion Original release: Alliance proposal to explore nature-friendly burials passes in Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Baby Loss Certificate Scheme marks a compassionate step forward, says Tennyson
Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson MLA says the new legislation creating a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme is a compassionate advance, and urges the Department of Finance to swiftly issue regulations while pressing the Health Minister to launch a comprehensive Women’s Health Strategy and to 지원
Health Issue: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill final stage passage Original release: Baby Loss Certificate Scheme marks a compassionate step forward, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance backs decision to take forward legislation to give girls right to wear trousers in school
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy welcomes the Education Committee's decision to take forward a single-issue bill allowing girls to choose trousers as part of school uniform. She says the Education Minister could have made the change through his uniform guidance and urges him to update the guidelines…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee proposal on girls' right to wear trousers in school Original release: Alliance backs decision to take forward legislation to give girls right to wear trousers in school (opens in a new tab)