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PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey
The party MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for investigation into sectarian gestures by loyalist bandsmen.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Graham bookies massacre sectarian gestures reports Original release: PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – HargeyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald says she is deeply saddened by the death of John Kelly, a leading campaigner for Bloody Sunday families, and praises his role in securing the public inquiry, the victims’ vindication and the British government’s historic apology, extending sympathies to his fam
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses his deepest condolences on the death of John Kelly, lauding Kelly’s lifelong fight for justice, his work on Bloody Sunday truth‑seeking and his role at the Museum of Free Derry, and offers sympathy to Kelly’s family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster
Traditional Unionist Voice condemns the display of IRA regalia at the funeral of convicted terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe, saying there is no room for glorifying terrorism and criticising Sinn Féin and the First Minister.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Funeral of convicted IRA terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe Original release: Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid UlsterArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says claims by former SAS commander George Simm cannot override evidence or judicial findings on British Army actions in Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Former SAS commander's comments on SAS actions in Northern Ireland Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
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Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
The party's spokesperson on Justice, Matt Carthy TD, urges the Minister for Justice to implement the Justice Committee's report on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, opposing changes that could weaken accountability.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026 report publication Original release: Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TDArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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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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Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Chief Constable's clarification does not change the fact that the PIRA's stance shaped policing at Drumcree.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree policing assessment controversy Original release: Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policingArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the far-right is the real danger to community cohesion, after the PSNI confirmed an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism in the Shankill area.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
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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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CCG: Don’t sell our land for an AI campus!
Aontú calls for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to reject the sale of publicly owned land for a data centre expansion in Coleraine.
Local government Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine data centre expansion proposal Original release: CCG: Don’t sell our land for an AI campus!Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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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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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA says Sinn Féin is in no position to lecture on equality, after being accused of a supremacist attitude by Philip McGuigan MLA.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
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Education Minister must ensure RSE is age appropriate and evidence based – Mason
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason calls on the Education Minister to ensure Relationships and Sex Education is age‑appropriate, evidence‑based and tailored to young people’s development, after yesterday’s Assembly debate on the curriculum.
Education Issue: Assembly debate on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Original release: Education Minister must ensure RSE is age appropriate and evidence based – Mason
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BROLLY: “Safeguarding must not be used as an excuse to sideline parents”
Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly says safeguarding must not be used to sideline parents, urging that any RSE reforms respect parental rights, school ethos and transparent consultation, and asks the Education Minister to protect withdrawal rights and disclose teaching materials.
Education Issue: Assembly debate on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Original release: BROLLY: “Safeguarding must not be used as an excuse to sideline parents”
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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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TransformED is taking education system in the wrong direction – Sheehan
Sinn Féin education spokesperson Pat Sheehan MLA says Paul Givan’s TransformED plan steers education the wrong way, increasing high‑stakes exams, cutting coursework and narrowing the curriculum while adding pressure on teachers and ignoring academic selection, and calls on the Minister to listen to
Education Issue: TransformED education reforms announcement Original release: TransformED is taking education system in the wrong direction – Sheehan
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Belfast to bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028 – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes Belfast City Council's decision to bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council bid to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028 Original release: Belfast to bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2028 – Maskey
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Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
Alliance MLA Bradshaw says the DUP is gaslighting families over the Flags Bill by attempting to filibuster it through an extended Committee Stage.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: DUP attempt to filibuster Flags Bill in Assembly Committee Stage Original release: Bradshaw condemns DUP gaslighting over Flags Bill
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Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
The party comments on growing hostility towards Orange tradition. The party refers to Rasharkin attacks.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…