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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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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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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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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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Egan welcomes consultation on Jade's Law to better protect children
Justice and policing Original release: Egan welcomes consultation on Jade's Law to better protect children (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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Serious questions remain on DUP links with Ulster Resistance – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the DUP has serious questions to answer over its role in establishing and promoting Ulster Resistance, at the launch of a report marking the 40th anniversary of the group. He calls for scrutiny of political figures, loyalist groups and British state forces over…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ulster Resistance 40th anniversary report launch on DUP involvement Original release: Serious questions remain on DUP links with Ulster Resistance – Finucane (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)
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Plans to introduce Jade’s Law are vital to protecting children from harm – Sheerin
Sinn Féin's Justice spokesperson Sheerin welcomes the launch of a consultation by Finance Minister John O'Dowd on proposals for Jade's Law, which would automatically restrict parental responsibility for those convicted of killing a parent they share it with. Sheerin urges people to respond and…
Justice and policing Issue: Family law reform consultation on parental responsibility after serious crimes Original release: Plans to introduce Jade’s Law are vital to protecting children from harm – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Children must come first when the worst has happened - Middleton
DUP Foyle MLA Julie Middleton welcomes a consultation on family law reform that would automatically restrict parental responsibility for a parent convicted of killing the other parent. She urges Northern Ireland to keep pace with England, Wales and the Republic, and says delay in a Bill leaves…
Justice and policing Issue: Family law reform consultation on parental responsibility after serious crimes Original release: Children must come first when the worst has happened - Middleton (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Parents hit with 31% rise in school dinner costs in 13 months
UUP South Antrim Assembly candidate Liz Clarke urges an immediate halt to the January school dinner price rise, which follows the Education Authority's second increase in about a year, and wants the full costings behind its £5.28 per-meal figure published. She also calls for a review of the free…
Education Public finance and taxation Issue: Education Authority school meal price increase to £3.40 Original release: Parents hit with 31% rise in school dinner costs in 13 months (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children!
Aontú calls on the Education Minister, the Department of Education and the Education Authority to halt proposed education cuts, including a further £20 million in reductions, and to reverse changes to SEN transport and school meal charges. The party also urges restoring school programme funding…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority further £20 million education cuts announcement Original release: STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children! (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's Petition of Concern against an Assembly bill on Irish-medium education punishes children and schools. He calls for reform of Stormont so no single party can block progress.
Education Disability and equality Issue: DUP petition of concern against Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill Original release: DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan calls for improved arthritis and musculoskeletal care
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan calls on the Health Minister to review the entire patient pathway, improve patient communication and bring earlier intervention for arthritis and musculoskeletal care, after an Assembly motion on the issue. He cites around 550,000 people in the North living with…
Health Issue: Assembly motion on arthritis and musculoskeletal care Original release: McGuigan calls for improved arthritis and musculoskeletal care (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Health Issue: New GP contract announced by Department of Health Original release: GP deal welcome but patients need an end to the 8.30am lottery - Dodds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)