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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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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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McLaughlin: Workers betrayed by Executive failure to deliver Good Jobs Bill
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA says the collapse of the Good Jobs Bill betrays workers, blaming the DUP for obstruction and Sinn Féin for failing to deliver its flagship legislation. She calls for a regionally balanced economy with better pay, job security and workers' rights.
Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking of Good Jobs Bill in Assembly Original release: McLaughlin: Workers betrayed by Executive failure to deliver Good Jobs Bill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna welcomes Fine Gael unity blueprint and calls for joint action
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes Fine Gael's all-island proposals, including a North-South ministerial role, a constitutional planning unit and a fund for transition costs. She calls for Government parties to co-ordinate preparation for constitutional change and says the debate must also weigh…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Fine Gael Irish reunification proposals announcement at Ard Fheis Original release: Hanna welcomes Fine Gael unity blueprint and calls for joint action (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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Middleton welcomes bakery investment
Foyle MLA Julie Middleton welcomes U-Bake's £1.6million investment at its Skeoge facility, which she says will create 15 new jobs and bring in new technology. She congratulates John McDaid and the team and calls for continued support for local businesses in Londonderry.
Economy and employment Issue: U-Bake £1.6million Skeoge facility investment Original release: Middleton welcomes bakery investment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett: Garth Brooks Sell-Outs Highlight Importance of Protecting…
DUP MLA and Economy Committee Chair Phillip Brett welcomes a third Belfast concert by Garth Brooks, citing strong ticket demand and hospitality benefits, and says protecting the Boucher Road outdoor venue must remain a priority.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Third Garth Brooks Belfast concert announcement at Boucher Road Original release: Brett: Garth Brooks Sell-Outs Highlight Importance of Protecting… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Workers’ Rights Are Key to Good Jobs
Sinn Féin, through its Economy Minister, says the DUP is blocking the Good Jobs Bill from reaching the Executive and calls this undemocratic. The bill would give trade unions workplace access, tackle zero hour contracts and provide carers and neonatal parents with leave.
Economy and employment Issue: DUP blocking of Good Jobs Bill in Assembly Original release: Workers’ Rights Are Key to Good Jobs (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Engineering and manufacturing remain at the heart of Mid Ulster – Mallaghan
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan says the Mid Ulster economy's manufacturing base is a global strength, after attending the MEGA Directors' Networking Breakfast in Cookstown with First Minister Michelle O'Neill. He calls for more partnerships like MEGA to support good jobs.
Economy and employment Issue: MEGA Directors' Networking Breakfast in Cookstown Original release: Engineering and manufacturing remain at the heart of Mid Ulster – Mallaghan (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sam Nicholson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Newry and Armagh
Ulster Unionist Party says it has chosen architect and former Deputy Lord Mayor Sam Nicholson to stand in Newry and Armagh at the May Assembly election, urging voters to back his vision for jobs, health, housing and agriculture.
Other Economy and employment Issue: UUP selects Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Original release: Sam Nicholson selected as Ulster Unionist candidate for Newry and Armagh (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: Royal Mail Privatisation Underpins Derry Delivery Failings and Workforce Frustration
Cllr Shaun Harkin says privatisation of Royal Mail is behind delivery failings in Derry and workforce frustration, after a meeting with senior Royal Mail representatives. He calls for workers not to be scapegoated over dumped mail and urges public ownership of the company.
Economy and employment Issue: Royal Mail Derry dumped mail investigation and delivery failings Original release: Harkin: Royal Mail Privatisation Underpins Derry Delivery Failings and Workforce Frustration (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Working together for better health: Butler launches ‘The Health Deal’
Health Minister Robbie Butler launches ‘The Health Deal’, a partnership setting out four initial HSC commitments on appointments, waiting times and cancellations, plus actions the public can take, shaped by 11,000 responses.
Health Issue: ‘The Health Deal’ launch following ‘This is Our Health’ public engagement Original release: Working together for better health: Butler launches ‘The Health Deal’ (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: First Minister's party cannot shirk blame for failing workers over pay
SDLP Opposition leader Matthew O'Toole says Executive parties cannot keep avoiding responsibility for failing to agree a Budget with the British Government, which he claims is blocking pay rises for nurses, teachers and other public sector workers before Christmas.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Executive failure to agree Budget with British Government delaying public sector pay Original release: O'Toole: First Minister's party cannot shirk blame for failing workers over pay (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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EU noose tightens further
TUV leader Jim Allister says the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee has extended EU law in Northern Ireland, notably the AI Act, which he claims will further divorce NI from the UK market. He also criticises stricter EU food border demands and calls for a UK government willing to confront…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee adds EU AI Act to Windsor Framework Original release: EU noose tightens further (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 11 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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Harkin: Reject Racist Divide and Rule Thuggery
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns racist attacks in the Waterside, saying healthcare workers, including migrants, are being targeted by thugs stirred up by billionaires and politicians. He urges people to reject divide and rule politics and unite behind a fit-for-purpose health…
Health Issue: Racist attacks on healthcare workers in the Waterside Original release: Harkin: Reject Racist Divide and Rule Thuggery (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney welcomes stronger protections for home heating oil users
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald's package of measures to protect home heating oil users, including a supplier register, an opt-in register for vulnerable consumers and a mandatory supplier code of conduct.
Economy and employment Issue: Economy Minister heating oil consumer protection package Original release: Kearney welcomes stronger protections for home heating oil users (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)