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GP deal welcome but patients need an end to the 8.30am lottery - Dodds
DUP health spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA welcomes the newly agreed GP deal but says it leaves patients still struggling to book appointments, and calls on the Health Minister to set out how and when access will improve and address the funding and workforce gaps.
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Dublin should be honest about its part in the past
DUP Newry & Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson says Fine Gael's five-month blueprint, offering a forum, junior minister and further talks, does not change Northern Ireland's place in the UK, and calls on Dublin to be honest about its role in the past, particularly regarding victims of terrorism.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Dublin should be honest about its part in the past (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA makes a "big, broad offer" inviting unionists across Northern Ireland, including elected representatives from other unionist parties, to join the Ulster Unionist Party as it builds a new leadership team. He says unionism needs change and cites Health Minister Robbie…
Other Health Original release: Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance comment on announcement of new contract between GPs and Department of Health
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the new GP contract but says the BMA's view that the offer is a drop in the ocean means it cannot cap ambition. She urges all parties to join Alliance's proposed multi-party framework for health and social care.
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Alliance comment on announcement of new contract between GPs and Department of Health (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 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)
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Butler: New GP contract will deliver better access for patients
Health Minister Robbie Butler welcomes the conclusion of GP contract negotiations with the NI General Practitioners Committee, including £17.384million for 2026/27 and an extra £40m over two years to improve patient access. He says NIGPC has committed to easier access and to the Neighbourhood…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: Butler: New GP contract will deliver better access for patients (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson calls for action after supporters across the North blocked from FAI Cup final
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson congratulates Derry City on their FAI Cup victory but criticises RTÉ for again geo-blocking viewers in the North from watching the final. She calls on RTÉ to ensure northern supporters are not excluded from major sporting occasions.
Other Original release: Ferguson calls for action after supporters across the North blocked from FAI Cup final (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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There must be zero tolerance of attacks on health workers - McGuigan - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns an assault on a female paramedic in Derry by a patient at Altnagelvin Hospital, calling for intolerance of abuse and violence against health and social care staff.
Health Original release: There must be zero tolerance of attacks on health workers - McGuigan - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI and Translink to urgently investigate reports of loyalist bandsmen making sectarian gestures on a bus after a parade on the Ormeau Road, mocking victims of the Sean Graham bookmakers attack.
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 – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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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 pays tribute to John Kelly, who campaigned for the Bloody Sunday families, saying she is grieved by his death and praising his lifelong pursuit of truth and justice. She sends sympathies to his family and the people of Derry.
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 Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on the death of John Kelly, describing him as a campaigner for truth and justice who worked to clear his brother Michael and other Bloody Sunday victims of blame.
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 Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster
TUV Mid Ulster condemns paramilitary regalia displayed at a Clonoe funeral for Noel Quinn, a convicted terrorist, and says the glorification of terrorism has no place in Mid Ulster. Its candidates also criticise Sinn Féin and the First Minister over the events.
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 Ulster (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern Trust
TUV MP Jim Allister says the Northern Trust has confirmed an 8 years 9 months wait to see a dermatologist for an urgent referral in a constituency case. He calls the situation a catastrophic failure, encloses redacted correspondence, and says he will press the Trust's chief executive on it next…
Health Issue: Northern Trust dermatology service wait times criticism Original release: 8 Years 9 Months wait for urgent dermatology appointment in Northern Trust (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane challenges former SAS commander George Simm's BBC Good Morning Ulster comments, saying his claims that investigations into British Army actions are persecution attack bereaved families' right to truth and justice. He argues that a claim that SAS arrests disproved a…
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 (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett calls on the Taoiseach to use the Shared Island fund to keep maternity and other services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, after maternity care was suspended and patients rerouted to Drogheda. Party representative Marc Mac Seáin pledges continued…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital maternity services suspension Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett Calls on Taoiseach to Use Shared Ireland Funds to Save Services in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett praises integrity of McCartney family
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett praises the McCartney family's courage and resolve after the BBC programme 'Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice' was released. He says Sinn Féin figures will be uncomfortable and accuses the party of hypocrisy over its demands for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Brett praises integrity of McCartney family (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…
DUP MLA Pam Cameron says a Committee for Communities survey shows 93.55% of 1,379 respondents opposed the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill, and calls on the Alliance Party to heed the public and halt the Bill. She argues prosecutors flagged vague harm thresholds and reach into family…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Alliance Conversion Practices Bill Original release: Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, urges the Justice Minister to implement the committee's report on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, including opposing changes that could weaken accountability and protecting prosecutions and inquests.
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 TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments
SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O'Toole MLA says the Belfast section of the Eastern Transport Plan 2035 is long on aspiration and short on firm delivery commitments, questioning how the north-south Glider will be funded without an agreed budget. He also raises concerns about cuts to cycling…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Eastern Transport Plan 2035 Belfast portion publication Original release: O’Toole: Belfast transport plan long on aspiration, short on delivery commitments (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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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 KC MP says the Chief Constable's change of wording on the Provisional IRA's 'position' at Drumcree does not address why it was relevant to policing, and asks the DUP to explain continuing to sustain Sinn Féin in government.
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 policing (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)