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McGrath: PSNI Officers Betrayed the Trust of All
SDLP Policing Board representative Colin McGrath MLA condemns PSNI officers' treatment of vulnerable members of the public, as exposed in a Police Ombudsman investigation. He says he will demand answers from the Chief Constable on how the conduct continued and what safeguards have been strengthened.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI officers dismissed for mistreating vulnerable people Original release: McGrath: PSNI Officers Betrayed the Trust of All (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister welcomes dental hygiene course proposal – but gaps in preventive care remain
North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes the consideration of a dental therapy degree at Queen’s University Belfast but urges the Health Minister to fund an NHS contract for hygienists and close the preventive‑care gap highlighted by GDC statistics.
Health Education Issue: Queen’s University Belfast dental therapy course proposal Original release: Allister welcomes dental hygiene course proposal – but gaps in preventive care remain (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd welcomes progress on A1 safety improvements
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd welcomes the recent advancement of the A1 Junctions Phase 2 works after the Vesting Order, praising the planned flyover junctions and continuous central barrier and urging swift construction to improve road safety.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A1 Junctions Phase 2 Vesting Order Original release: O’Dowd welcomes progress on A1 safety improvements (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Department Green Light for Newry City Centre Park welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, welcomes the Department for Infrastructure’s approval for Newry’s city‑centre park to move to construction, saying the green space will benefit the community and complement other local projects.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Newry city centre park green light Original release: Department Green Light for Newry City Centre Park welcomed – Hughes (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mandatory carbon audits are finished
UUP Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA says the Department's proposal to link carbon audits to farm payments is effectively dead, with four parties opposed. She calls for the Department to stop and listen, arguing the calculators ignore carbon stored in hedges, trees…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Carbon Footprinting Project farm payment regulations before Agriculture Committee Original release: Mandatory carbon audits are finished (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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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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PSNI must tackle systemic failures around abuse of position – Ennis
SDLP... no, Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis calls on the PSNI to urgently address systemic failures around abuse of position for sexual purposes, citing TEO Committee evidence that 26 of 30 suspended officers face violence against women and girls-related issues. She urges the Justice Minister to bring…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: TEO Committee evidence on PSNI abuse of position for sexual purposes Original release: PSNI must tackle systemic failures around abuse of position – Ennis (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister must end anti-Irish agenda and publish an Irish Language Strategy – Boggs
Sinn Féin MLA Paul Boggs calls on the Communities Minister to publish an Irish Language Strategy, which he says the Minister has failed to deliver, and to end what he describes as an anti-Irish agenda. Boggs also accuses the Minister of squandering public money in court disputes over the language.
Disability and equality Original release: Communities Minister must end anti-Irish agenda and publish an Irish Language Strategy – Boggs (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín interview with PSNI rescheduled to take place this Friday, in Irish.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says his request for a voluntary PSNI interview under caution over the Garvaghy Road protests will be held in Irish this Friday at 11am, and calls on police to make use of the language under the Irish Language Act.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Tóibín PSNI interview over Garvaghy Road protests rescheduled for Irish Original release: Tóibín interview with PSNI rescheduled to take place this Friday, in Irish. (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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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)