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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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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)
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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 Original release: Diana Armstrong is new AERA committee chair (opens in a new tab)
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Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance
Alliance Belfast Councillor Christine Bower welcomes council's passing of her motion urging support for public remembrance acts that are safe and environmentally mindful, including designated memorial spaces in parks and greener events. Officers will research feasibility.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Bower welcomes motion passing on environmentally conscious public acts of remembrance (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 Original release: Backing Belfast City Airport Master Plan will deliver jobs and growth… (opens in a new tab)
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Banning petroleum exploration and licensing ‘important step forward in protecting both people and the planet’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy welcomes the Petroleum Exploration and Licensing Bill in the Assembly, saying it bans petroleum exploration and licensing and credits Fermanagh and Leitrim communities who campaigned against fracking. She argues new fossil fuel exploration would be reckless amid climate…
Environment and climate Original release: Banning petroleum exploration and licensing ‘important step forward in protecting both people and the planet’ – Murphy (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 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 Original release: Ulster Unionist Party offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill (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 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 Original release: Protecting our Hospitality Industry (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín convenes meeting to tackle homelessness in Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she has hosted a multi-agency meeting at Belfast City Hall with homeless providers, the Housing Executive, council and elected representatives. She says the talks covered backing existing services and improving winter emergency protocol communication, with more…
Housing Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall multi-agency homelessness meeting January 2026 Original release: Ní Chuilín convenes meeting to tackle homelessness in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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European observer status would strengthen relations, but DUP Petition of Concern ‘makes no sense’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says granting European Parliament observer status to northern representatives would strengthen relations with the European Commission, and calls the DUP's Petition of Concern against the motion an inappropriate use of a minority-rights mechanism.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: European observer status would strengthen relations, but DUP Petition of Concern ‘makes no sense’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Politicians must be a part of conversations on AI development and regulations, says Nicholl on launch of new All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence
Alliance's economy spokesperson, South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl, is set to launch a new All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence, arguing that politicians and government must engage with AI developments and that the group will help MLAs weigh its opportunities, risks and safeguards.
Economy and employment Original release: Politicians must be a part of conversations on AI development and regulations, says Nicholl on launch of new All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance proposal to explore nature-friendly burials passes in Belfast City Council
Alliance says a motion it brought forward, proposing that Belfast City Council explore nature-friendly burials, has passed the People and Communities committee. Cllr Hedley Abernethy says the motion would consider the feasibility of natural burials as an alternative to traditional burial and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Alliance proposal to explore nature-friendly burials passes in Belfast City Council (opens in a new tab)
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We must do all we can to protect and grow our ‘world-class’ agri-food industry – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer urges continued support for Northern Ireland's agri-food sector, opposing cattle culls and warning that cutting local production could raise emissions through imports, ahead of an Assembly food security debate.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: We must do all we can to protect and grow our ‘world-class’ agri-food industry – McAleer (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin working to properly invest in public services – Dolan
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan praises Finance Minister John O'Dowd's efforts to secure fairer funding for public services during Assembly debate on the Executive's multi-year budget. She says the Executive remains underfunded and calls on the British government for powers to raise money locally.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Original release: Sinn Féin working to properly invest in public services – Dolan (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew to meet groups working to tackle poverty as Sinn Féin brings cost of living motion to the Assembly
Social security and welfare Economy and employment Original release: Gildernew to meet groups working to tackle poverty as Sinn Féin brings cost of living motion to the Assembly (opens in a new tab)