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Compulsory Carbon Audits unnecessary and disproportionate – McAleer
Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson and West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer opposes Department proposals to make carbon audits compulsory for farmers, saying linking them to 10% to 15% cuts in Farm Sustainability Payments goes beyond the Climate Change Act and penalises smaller farmers.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Carbon Footprinting Project farm payment regulations before Agriculture Committee Original release: Compulsory Carbon Audits unnecessary and disproportionate – McAleer (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly: Derry needs a stronger network of rapid EV charging points
SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly calls for urgent investment in rapid EV charging across Derry, citing a shortage of reliable fast chargers. He welcomes two Waterside applications in the planning system and Council's ORCS involvement, and urges the Department for Infrastructure to act.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Reilly: Derry needs a stronger network of rapid EV charging points (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Selects Daniel McCrossan as West Tyrone Assembly Candidate
SDLP has chosen Daniel McCrossan MLA as its Assembly election candidate for West Tyrone, citing his work on the A5 road project, healthcare, education and rural investment, and urging voters to support his continued advocacy.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: SDLP selects West Tyrone Assembly candidate Original release: SDLP Selects Daniel McCrossan as West Tyrone Assembly Candidate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Irish Language Bill Veto Exposes Urgent Need for Stormont Reform
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA condemns the move to block the Irish‑medium Education Bill with a Petition of Concern, calling it a cynical power grab and urging Stormont reform to protect education for the 7,800+ children in Irish‑medium schools.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Petition of Concern blocks Irish-medium Education Bill Original release: Hunter: Irish Language Bill Veto Exposes Urgent Need for Stormont Reform (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: School Holidays Shouldn't Mean Hunger
SDLP Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA backs the Holiday Hunger Bill, which would keep Free School Meals support for eligible children during school holidays, and calls on the Executive to fund it.
Social security and welfare Education Issue: Holiday Hunger Bill backing for Free School Meals during school holidays Original release: Hunter: School Holidays Shouldn't Mean Hunger (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Working Families Paying Price for Executive Failure on School Meals
SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA criticises a further rise in school meal costs, saying working families are bearing the impact of Executive dysfunction and the lack of a Budget. He questions the cost gap with England and calls for procurement transparency.
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority school meal price increase to £3.40 Original release: Durkan: Working Families Paying Price for Executive Failure on School Meals (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Farmers face payment raid as Sinn Fein pushes ANC Bill through –…
DUP Agriculture spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA urges farmers outside disadvantaged areas to lobby their MLAs before Committee stage of the ANC Bill, claiming Sinn Fein's amendments delay but do not change plans to fund it by trimming Farm Sustainability Payments.
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Sinn Fein ANC Bill proposal Original release: Farmers face payment raid as Sinn Fein pushes ANC Bill through –… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Lucy's Law without the register is only half the job - McIlveen
DUP MLA Michelle McIlveen says a register of puppy and kitten sellers, dropped from Lucy's Law regulations before Stormont's Agriculture Committee, is a planning failure by the Department. She calls on the Minister for a firm timetable and resources for councils.
Agriculture and rural affairs Local government Issue: Lucy's Law regulations register of puppy and kitten sellers deferred Original release: Lucy's Law without the register is only half the job - McIlveen (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan condemns latest reports of sinister threats to schools
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan condemns recent threats reported at schools this morning, saying they have caused anxiety for parents, pupils and staff. He calls for those responsible to be held accountable and urges the PSNI and Education Authority to work with affected schools on clear information and…
Education Justice and policing Issue: Threats reported at schools in Northern Ireland, November 2026 Original release: Sheehan condemns latest reports of sinister threats to schools (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: DUP Veto on Irish-Medium Bill is Sectarian Attack on Children and Workers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the DUP’s use of a Petition of Concern to stop the Irish‑medium Education Workforce Plan Bill, calling the veto a sectarian attack on children and workers and urging the petition be abolished.
Education Community relations and legacy Issue: DUP petition of concern against Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill Original release: Carroll: DUP Veto on Irish-Medium Bill is Sectarian Attack on Children and Workers (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Minister must fully implement recommendations of Fivemiletown cattle cull review – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer calls on DAERA to deliver the ten recommendations of the independent external review of the Fivemiletown cattle cull in full, with independent oversight, and to rebuild trust with local residents and farmers.
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Fivemiletown cattle cull independent review findings Original release: Minister must fully implement recommendations of Fivemiletown cattle cull review – McAleer (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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A shambles from start to finish and a damning indictment of DAERA
UUP Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong says the Blake review of DAERA exposes contradictions and communication failures in the handling of the operation to cull cattle in the fields. She questions why animals were shot after a stop order, why Site 2 was not searched…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Fivemiletown cattle cull independent review findings Original release: A shambles from start to finish and a damning indictment of DAERA (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Fivemiletown review exposes serious failings at the heart of DAERA -…
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says the independent review of the Fivemiletown cattle cull confirms DAERA got it badly wrong, citing missing written policy, unrecorded ear tags and cattle loose on a road. She calls on Minister Andrew Muir to address the Assembly, accept all findings and set a timetable…
Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Fivemiletown cattle cull independent review findings Original release: Fivemiletown review exposes serious failings at the heart of DAERA -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Parents hit with 31% rise in school dinner costs in 13 months
UUP South Antrim Assembly candidate Liz Clarke urges an immediate halt to the January school dinner price rise, which follows the Education Authority's second increase in about a year, and wants the full costings behind its £5.28 per-meal figure published. She also calls for a review of the free…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority school meal price increase to £3.40 Original release: Parents hit with 31% rise in school dinner costs in 13 months (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children!
Aontú calls on the Education Minister, the Department of Education and the Education Authority to halt proposed education cuts, including a further £20 million in reductions, and to reverse changes to SEN transport and school meal charges. The party also urges restoring school programme funding…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority further £20 million education cuts announcement Original release: STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children! (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's Petition of Concern against an Assembly bill on Irish-medium education punishes children and schools. He calls for reform of Stormont so no single party can block progress.
Education Disability and equality Issue: DUP petition of concern against Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill Original release: DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Children and families of St Columba’s deserve to be heard – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson presents a 6,160-signature petition to the Assembly to save St Columba's Primary School in Newbuildings, and urges the Education Authority and Department to examine all alternatives before any closure decision.
Education Issue: St Columba's Primary School, Newbuildings closure proposal Original release: Children and families of St Columba’s deserve to be heard – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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We will not let drugs take hold of our rural communities
UUP Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong is leading an Assembly adjournment debate on drugs and drug-related intimidation in rural communities. She calls on the Justice Minister to say what replaces the Executive drugs programme ending in March 2027.
Justice and policing Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: We will not let drugs take hold of our rural communities (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson: Minister is out of touch with the realities facing family…
DUP Newry & Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson accuses Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir of being out of touch with farmers over mandatory carbon audits, which he says would cut farm payments by 10% from May 2029 and 15% the following year. He calls for the Minister to listen to farmers and says the DUP will…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Carbon Footprinting Project farm payment regulations before Agriculture Committee Original release: Wilson: Minister is out of touch with the realities facing family… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan slams plans by DUP to veto Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan slams the DUP's plan to veto his Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill via a petition of concern, saying it would harm children learning through Irish. He calls on the DUP to abandon the move and let the Assembly vote, describing the opposition as anti-Irish bigotry.
Education Disability and equality Issue: DUP petition of concern against Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill Original release: Sheehan slams plans by DUP to veto Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)