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Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy raises concerns over British legacy legislation, calling for public inquiries including into the 1997 murder of Sean Brown and objecting to a recent amendment requiring Attorney General consent for prosecutions. He also asks BIPA to schedule a debate on…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy amendments announcement Original release: Legacy matters and constitutional change discussed at recent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting – Senator Conor Murphy (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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McGuinness welcomes Maine Governor to Leinster House for discussions on trade, maritime affairs and Irish unity – Conor D. McGuinness TD
Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness, Cathaoirleach of the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, says he hosted Maine Governor Janet Mills at Leinster House to discuss Irish unity, trade, fisheries, offshore renewables and marine research. He calls for continued American political…
International affairs Economy and employment Original release: McGuinness welcomes Maine Governor to Leinster House for discussions on trade, maritime affairs and Irish unity – Conor D. McGuinness TD (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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Swann Welcomes Commitment from Secretary of State on Troubles-Related Sexual Violence
UUP MP Robin Swann says the Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, has given a firm undertaking to work with him on his amendment to bring Troubles-related sexual violence within Legacy Commission investigation criteria during the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill's passage to the Lords.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill amendment on Troubles-related sexual violence Original release: Swann Welcomes Commitment from Secretary of State on Troubles-Related Sexual Violence (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Swann calls for cross party support as Legacy Sexual Offences Amendment is tabled for Parliamentary vote
UUP MP Robin Swann calls on MPs from all parties to back Amendment 4 to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, extending the proposed Legacy Commission's remit to investigate Troubles-related sexual crimes rather than relying on PSNI reporting.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Amendment 4 to Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Troubles-related sexual crimes Original release: Swann calls for cross party support as Legacy Sexual Offences Amendment is tabled for Parliamentary vote (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin City Council passes motion supporting Garvaghy Road residents
Sinn Féin Group Leader Cllr. Daithí Doolan says Dublin City Council passed an emergency motion, with cross-party support, urging the Orange Order to reroute its march away from Garvaghy Road. He says the Lord Mayor will ask the Taoiseach, PSNI and British Secretary of State to agree a reroute.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Dublin City Council emergency motion on Orange Order march at Garvaghy Road Original release: Dublin City Council passes motion supporting Garvaghy Road residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 5 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin City Council to debate supporting Garvaghy Residents
Sinn Féin Dublin City Council Group Leader Cllr. Daithí Doolan says the party has tabled an emergency motion for tomorrow's council meeting backing Garvaghy Road residents and urging the Orange Order not to march down the road. He says no Orange march has passed there for 28 years.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Dublin City Council emergency motion on Orange Order march at Garvaghy Road Original release: Dublin City Council to debate supporting Garvaghy Residents (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 5 October 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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Sinn Féin MPs meet Ulster Farmers’ Union to discuss key challenges facing farming sector
Sinn Féin MPs Cathal Mallaghan and Órfhlaith Begley say they met the Ulster Farmers' Union at Westminster on inheritance tax, bovine TB, the Nutrients Action Programme and Mercosur. Begley calls on the British Government to match the EU's suspension of Brazilian meat imports.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Féin MPs meet Ulster Farmers’ Union to discuss key challenges facing farming sector (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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Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong, Fermanagh and South Tyrone, says she will chair the Assembly's agriculture and environment committee, replacing Robbie Butler, and pledges to hold the Department to account on farm affordability, bovine TB, mental health and the Dilapidation Bill.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Diana Armstrong appointed chair of AERA committee Original release: Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair (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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Carroll Welcomes Assembly Backing for Mother & Baby Home Bill Amendments
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes Assembly passage of several of his amendments to the Mother and Baby Institutions inquiry and redress legislation, saying they allow cross-border cooperation, interim reporting, multiple payments for doubly-affected people and nominated…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Assembly passage of Inquiry and Redress Scheme Bill amendments Original release: Carroll Welcomes Assembly Backing for Mother & Baby Home Bill Amendments (opens in a new tab)
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Backing Belfast City Airport Master Plan will deliver jobs and growth…
DUP MLAs Phillip Brett, Diane Forsythe and Jonathan Buckley table a motion in the Assembly backing the George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, saying it will create jobs, double the workforce, add a £1.7 billion boost to the economy and improve connectivity with a direct rail link.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: George Best Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040 Original release: Backing Belfast City Airport Master Plan will deliver jobs and growth… (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows presses case for Northern Ireland at Westminster
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says his Westminster visit was to make the case for Northern Ireland, urging a VAT reduction for hospitality and tourism, restoration of the Irish Sea border settlement, fairness for veterans and former RUC officers, and answers on the former Police Ombudsman's security‑v
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: UUP Westminster visit urging VAT cut for hospitality Original release: Burrows presses case for Northern Ireland at Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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Narrow Water Bridge is the key to unlocking South Down’s enormous economic potential – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says he met the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle on the Narrow Water Bridge project, calling for local projects linked to the crossing to be backed so South Down can gain from jobs and tourism.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Narrow Water Bridge is the key to unlocking South Down’s enormous economic potential – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA says the party will back Declan McAleer's Areas of Natural Constraint Bill to Committee Stage, conditional on confirmed funding, measurable outcomes and alignment with long-term agricultural policy. He cites ANC funding in the Republic of Ireland and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Areas of Natural Constraint Bill progression to Committee Stage Original release: Ulster Unionist Party offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
DUP MP Gregory Campbell has tabled a Commons motion recognising victims of terrorism across the UK and Europe on the anniversary of the 2004 Madrid bombings. He says the victims' suffering must never be forgotten and that a clear line must be drawn between victims and perpetrators who portray…
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Campbell Marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism (opens in a new tab)
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Party Leader meets with the Shadow Secretary of State Alex Burghart MP and Lord Jonathan Caine
UUP Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he met Shadow Secretary of State Alex Burghart MP and Lord Jonathan Caine at Parliament Buildings, describing it as a valuable opportunity to set out UUP priorities focused on prosperity. He says he looks forward to working with Conservative colleagues.
Economy and employment Original release: Party Leader meets with the Shadow Secretary of State Alex Burghart MP and Lord Jonathan Caine (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says his motion on damp and mould in rented housing has passed at Stormont and calls on the Communities Minister to bring in tougher legislation requiring landlords to investigate and fix such problems within set deadlines. He cites NHS costs of cold, damp…
Housing Economy and employment Issue: Stormont motion on damp and mould in rented housing Original release: Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Leader Jon Burrows to visit US for St Patrick’s Day and meet Secretary of State
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA says he will travel to the US for St Patrick's Day with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA, then meet Secretary of State Hilary Benn to press on the Windsor Framework, the Legacy Bill and the Shared Prosperity Fund funding cliff edge.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Leader Jon Burrows to visit US for St Patrick’s Day and meet Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
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Protecting our Hospitality Industry
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong, Economy spokesperson, says the Finance Minister's reply to her Assembly question shows departmental modelling of the hospitality VAT gap with the Republic, estimating savings of about £71,000 for a small guesthouse and £545,000 for a large hotel. She calls for action to…
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Finance Minister's reply on hospitality VAT differential modelling Original release: Protecting our Hospitality Industry (opens in a new tab)