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Sinn Fein denial over Newry billboard collapses as FOI shows Department contacted party office
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe says FOI documents show the Department for Infrastructure contacted Sinn Féin about an illegal Egyptian Arch billboard in Newry, contradicting Sinn Féin's denial in the Assembly, and asks why the law is not enforced against it.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Egyptian Arch Newry billboard Sinn Féin FOI disclosure Original release: Sinn Fein denial over Newry billboard collapses as FOI shows Department contacted party office (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)
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Minister Cannot Hide Behind “Resource Limitations” to Avoid Acting on Sinn Fein Billboard
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is deeply dissatisfied with Infrastructure Minister's written answer on an unauthorised billboard outside Newry bearing Sinn Fein branding, which cited resource limitations and a focus on road safety risks. He calls the response unacceptable and says the Minister…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Newry unauthorised Sinn Fein billboard enforcement written answer Original release: Minister Cannot Hide Behind “Resource Limitations” to Avoid Acting on Sinn Fein Billboard (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein department cites lack of support for petition in aid of their case to impose Irish signage on Grand Central
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says the Department for Infrastructure cited the lack of signatures on his petition against dual-language signage at Grand Central as justification for claiming the decision was not controversial. He calls on every Unionist MLA to explain why they did not support the…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central Irish signage court hearing and petition signatures Original release: Sinn Fein department cites lack of support for petition in aid of their case to impose Irish signage on Grand Central (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance reps express disbelief after infrastructure admits department has not removed any flags in 5 years
Alliance MLA Connie Egan says the Infrastructure Department's admission that no unauthorised flags have been removed from street furniture in five years shows a failure to confront flags placed on public property. Alliance's Paula Bradshaw says the party will pursue a Private Member's Bill if the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Infrastructure Department admission on unauthorised flag removal from street furniture Original release: Alliance reps express disbelief after infrastructure admits department has not removed any flags in 5 years (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein mask slips in planned South Armagh IRA jamboree
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe condemns a planned South Armagh commemoration headlined by Sinn Fein MP John Finucane, saying IRA killings such as Kingsmill and Tullyvallen should not be celebrated and that Sinn Fein is unfit for government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration event Original release: Sinn Fein mask slips in planned South Armagh IRA jamboree (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will not accept any attempt to obstruct one community’s right of remembrance – Beattie
Sinn Féin Councillor Ciaran Beattie criticises a DUP motion on Belfast City Council as a one-sided attack on Republicans' right to remember their dead, linked to the Bobby Sands statue in Twinbrook. He calls for planning enforcement on monuments and memorials to be proportionate and applied…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Belfast City Council special meeting Original release: Sinn Féin will not accept any attempt to obstruct one community’s right of remembrance – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Gaston writes to Unionist members of the Executive calling for action to prevent Sinn Fein solo run on Irish signage
TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says he has written to unionist Executive Ministers asking them to stop the Infrastructure Minister imposing Irish language signage at Belfast Grand Central Station, arguing the decision is significant and controversial and lacks cross-community approval under…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish language signage at Grand Central Station announcement Original release: Gaston writes to Unionist members of the Executive calling for action to prevent Sinn Fein solo run on Irish signage (opens in a new tab)
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The sight of paramilitary flags is something that must be dealt with – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the Department for Infrastructure’s cooperation with the PSNI to forge an agreement on handling paramilitary flags, reiterates calls for the police to remove the flags and prosecute those responsible for intimidation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Department for Infrastructure and PSNI agreement on paramilitary flags Original release: The sight of paramilitary flags is something that must be dealt with – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: PSNI flags move must be backed up with action
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says the PSNI’s new service instruction on illegal flags is welcome but must be backed by decisive action from the Department for Infrastructure, Housing Executive and other bodies to remove offensive paramilitary displays.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI new service instruction on illegal flags Original release: McGrath: PSNI flags move must be backed up with action (opens in a new tab)
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Statutory agencies need to ‘step up’ and take action at bonfire sites – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy calls on statutory agencies to remove or mitigate health and safety risks at illegal bonfire sites in Derry, describing them as anti-community and a threat to people, the environment and critical infrastructure.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Statutory agencies need to ‘step up’ and take action at bonfire sites – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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PPS decision suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect City Hall vandalism
TUV Deputy Leader Ron McDowell says a PPS decision not to bring charges over damage to a Wallace Browne portrait at City Hall suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect a person accused of a hate crime. He claims Sinn Féin cannot be expected to co-operate with the PSNI.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute Belfast City Hall portrait damage Original release: PPS decision suggests Sinn Féin closed ranks to protect City Hall vandalism (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party comments on Drumcree investigation
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for swift follow-up to the PSNI's Drumcree and Garvaghy Road investigation, now at interview stage, and for the PSNI to publish the total number of people under investigation. He also says he has written to the Secretary of State seeking harsher penalties for…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI Drumcree and Garvaghy Road investigation moves to interview stage Original release: Ulster Unionist Party comments on Drumcree investigation (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong hits out at official council ‘Irish Unity’ group
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong condemns Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's allocation of up to £20,000 for research by its new 'Irish Unity Working Group', calling it an abuse of council powers and ratepayers' money. She says the council is promoting a single constitutional outcome and that party…
Constitutional affairs Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council Irish Unity Working Group funding Original release: Armstrong hits out at official council ‘Irish Unity’ group (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein campaign against centenary stone shows staggering hypocrisy
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston accuses Sinn Féin of hypocrisy over its campaign against planning permission for a centenary of Northern Ireland memorial stone, contrasting it with support for a Bobby Sands statue erected without planning permission. He says Sinn Féin's real objection is refusing to…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Sinn Féin objections to centenary memorial stone planning application Original release: Sinn Fein campaign against centenary stone shows staggering hypocrisy (opens in a new tab)
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British government cannot hide behind veil of secrecy; the truth behind murder of John Francis Green must be told – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy calls for the full truth behind the 1975 killing of IRA Volunteer John Francis Green near Castleblayney to be told, and accuses the British government of hiding behind secrecy. Speaking at the 50th anniversary commemoration, he pledges party support for the Green family's…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: 50th anniversary commemoration of John Francis Green's killing Original release: British government cannot hide behind veil of secrecy; the truth behind murder of John Francis Green must be told – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: NI must follow guidelines on damp and mould
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says England and Wales' new damp and mould guidelines, including Awaab's Law, do not apply to NI landlords, leaving tenants unprotected. She calls for these protections to be extended once the Assembly returns and urges reform to weighted majority voting.
Housing Original release: Armstrong: NI must follow guidelines on damp and mould (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Ministers cannot evade accountability
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty says Ministers are trying to avoid accountability by deflecting written Assembly questions to 'operational matters' or arm's length bodies. He welcomes the Speaker's reminder of Ministers' responsibilities after a Point of Order raised the issue.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Speaker's reminder to Ministers on answering MLA written questions Original release: McNulty: Ministers cannot evade accountability (opens in a new tab)
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Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for effective legal authority to address flags and emblems used to entrench sectarian segregation or intimidate, citing the FICT Report and the flying of Israeli flags in Antrim town.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Effective legal authority needed to address issues of identity, culture and tradition – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Viable device at Sinn Féin office an attack on democracy – Hughes
Justice and policing Original release: Viable device at Sinn Féin office an attack on democracy – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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‘Serious public safety concerns remain and further questions need to be answered’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says serious public safety concerns remain over a bonfire site in south Belfast's Village area after more asbestos was reportedly found there. He calls for a factual assessment of the asbestos and questions why the PSNI decided not to intervene.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: ‘Serious public safety concerns remain and further questions need to be answered’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen
UUP Communities spokesperson Andy Allen MBE MLA welcomes new parking restrictions taking effect that ban stopping on pavements at several named locations. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to finish preparing options on inconsiderate pavement parking so a new Minister can act quickly, and…
Infrastructure and transport Disability and equality Original release: Department for Infrastructure must ensure inconsiderate pavement parking options are ready to be taken forward by a Minister - Allen (opens in a new tab)
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No special treatment for anyone on the Garvaghy Road
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA writes to the Chief Constable asking for a public assurance that all participants in Sunday's Garvaghy Road protest will be treated equally under the law, and to the Policing Board Chair urging that Deirdre Hargey MLA be excluded or replaced pending the police enquiry.
Justice and policing Issue: Garvaghy Road Sunday protest Original release: No special treatment for anyone on the Garvaghy Road (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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Denial of street lighting to Aylesbury and Blackrock residents is untenable
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calls for an immediate fix to street lighting failures in the Aylesbury and Blackrock developments in South Antrim, which he says a developer has not maintained. He is requesting a site meeting with senior Department for Infrastructure officials and assurances that…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Denial of street lighting to Aylesbury and Blackrock residents is untenable (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the launch of the public consultation on remediating the Mobuoy dump and calls for a public inquiry and an independent Environmental Protection Agency. Councillor Shaun Harkin says illegal dumping and pollution are going unchecked across the North.
Environment and climate Issue: Mobuoy dump remediation public consultation launch Original release: Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Executive must deliver Public Land Agency
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the Executive lacks a credible housing plan after an Assembly motion calling for a Public Land Agency passed, with the DUP opposed. He says the agency could identify public land for housebuilding.
Housing Issue: Assembly motion on establishing a Public Land Agency for housebuilding Original release: Durkan: Executive must deliver Public Land Agency (opens in a new tab)
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No one should be above the planning process, says Nelson
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Sam Nelson says everyone must be subject to planning rules, following a council decision not to enforce against a Bobby Sands statue erected on public land in west Belfast without permission. He calls for equal enforcement across all cases and seeks clarity on how…
Local government Community relations and legacy Issue: Belfast City Council decision not to act on Bobby Sands statue Original release: No one should be above the planning process, says Nelson (opens in a new tab)
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UNADOPTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls for more to be done
UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA gives a qualified welcome to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's new enforcement guidance on unadopted developments, but says it only applies from January 2024 and calls on the Department for Infrastructure to resolve existing estate cases.
Infrastructure and transport Housing Issue: Revised guidance on unadopted roads in housing developments Original release: UNADOPTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: UUP Infrastructure Spokesperson John Stewart MLA calls for more to be done (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: AERA Minister must outline plans for independent EPA
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan MLA says the Minister must set out how he will advance an independent Environmental Protection Agency, after the DUP rejected the SDLP’s Opposition Day motion supporting the proposal.
Environment and climate Issue: Assembly motion on Independent Environmental Protection Agency Original release: McCrossan: AERA Minister must outline plans for independent EPA (opens in a new tab)