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Green Party leader has welcomed that a deal in principle has been reached
Green Party leader Councillor Mal O'Hara welcomes the reported deal in principle between the UK and EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol, but says it was outside local influence. He urges the DUP to end its blockade of the Assembly so public services and climate action can move forward.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Green Party leader has welcomed that a deal in principle has been reached (opens in a new tab)
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"Every elected representative on the Garvaghy Road was right to be there - First Minister included."
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says every elected representative who joined residents on the Garvaghy Road, including the First Minister, was right to attend and that he will return. He accuses the DUP of hypocrisy over demands for consequences, citing MP Carla Lockhart at Scarva and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: "Every elected representative on the Garvaghy Road was right to be there - First Minister included." (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party
The DUP accuses Sinn Féin and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill of undermining the institutions after the Garvaghy Road blockade in Portadown, and calls for the Chief Constable to be transparent about threats, a fresh security assessment of dissidents and the Provisional IRA, and new…
Justice and policing Constitutional affairs Original release: Statement from the Democratic Unionist Party (opens in a new tab)
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You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty
Ul Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows says the DUP's choice to exclude Northern Ireland from tomorrow's Glasgow Economic Forum harms NI's economy and the Union, urging another executive minister— such as Health Minister Robbie Butler—to attend instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP's decision to exclude Northern Ireland from Economic Forum in Glasgow Original release: You cannot champion the Union by leaving Northern Ireland's chair empty (opens in a new tab)
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Blair calls out reckless attempt to undermine agri-food system by unionist parties and representatives
Alliance MLA John Blair condemns unionist parties' attempt to annul the Animals (Identification, Records, Movement and Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations, calling the Prayer of Annulment reckless and ideologically driven and warning it risked farm-to-fork traceability and export potential.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Blair calls out reckless attempt to undermine agri-food system by unionist parties and representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader cautiously welcomes Equality Commission way forward following Supreme Court judgment
Green Party Leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the Equality Commission's announcement on its proposed pathway after the Supreme Court judgment, calling it a constructive step giving legal clarity. He says the Supreme Court failed to resolve Northern Ireland's distinct legal position and that the Green…
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Green Party Leader cautiously welcomes Equality Commission way forward following Supreme Court judgment (opens in a new tab)
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O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts
People Before Profit's Maeve O'Neill welcomes the decision to let girls wear trousers in school, crediting girls who campaigned for years and criticising Education Minister Paul Givan's U-turn as embarrassing. She calls for the uniform legislation to be challenged and for RSE and menstrual health…
Disability and equality Education Original release: O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader Calls for General Election
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Cllr O'Hara calls for a UK General Election, arguing the Conservative government has lurched from crisis to crisis and that the next Prime Minister should be chosen by the public rather than Tory Party members.
Economy and employment Original release: Green Party Leader Calls for General Election (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Health service "fraying at the seams" while unionism turns in on itself
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll says the UUP's turmoil over Mike Nesbitt's resignation reflects wider disarray in unionism while the health service is under strain. He criticises the Health Minister's reliance on for-profit healthcare and calls for a properly funded health service.
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Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes the return of a new Executive in Northern Ireland and wishes the First and Deputy First Ministers well. He sets out priorities for incoming Ministers, including public sector pay, public services, environmental record and housing, and says the party will keep…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Green Party Leader reacts to a returned Executive (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling
Upper Bann DUP representatives Carla Lockhart MP and MLAs Jonathan Buckley and Diane Dodds welcome a Court of Appeal ruling upholding the Parades Commission determination on Portadown District Lodge's church parade. They call on the Secretary of State to clarify whether he knew the judgement's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling Original release: DUP representatives welcome Court of Appeal ruling (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Doherty's Resignation from the SDLP
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll criticises Cllr Paul Doherty after his resignation from the SDLP, saying he missed the council vote on the DUP's Twinbrook Bobby Sands statue motion and did not raise objections internally. Carroll also calls the motion a sectarian stunt.
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: Paul Doherty's Resignation from the SDLP (opens in a new tab)
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Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara
The Green Party NI announces that Cllr Mal O'Hara has been selected as its new leader, unopposed, after Clare Bailey chose not to stand following the Assembly election. O'Hara says he will offer green solutions to cost of living, housing and climate challenges.
Other Environment and climate Original release: Election of new leader Councillor Mal O'Hara (opens in a new tab)
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Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Senator Mal O'Hara congratulates Minister Roderic O'Gorman on winning the Green Party Ireland leadership election, praising a robust and civilised debate. Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica commiserates with Senator Pippa Hackett and urges members to vote in the…
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The Green Party NI would like to thank our voters, volunteers and candidates in the local government election
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica thanks voters, volunteers and candidates after the local government election, noting leader Mal O'Hara lost his Castle seat, three councillors were elected in Belfast, two in Ards and North Down, the party achieved its highest vote in Holywood, and pledes
Local government Original release: The Green Party NI would like to thank our voters, volunteers and candidates in the local government election (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes report into Institutional Reform in NI
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir welcomes a Liverpool and Queen's Universities report on public attitudes to institutional reform, calling it a valuable contribution. He criticises the DUP's use of Good Friday Agreement structures to block Assembly and Executive restoration, and urges moves to a weighted…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Liverpool and Queen's Universities report on institutional reform attitudes Original release: Muir welcomes report into Institutional Reform in NI (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader hopes that we aren’t facing another false dawn for stable governance
Green Party leader Mal O’Hara says a behind‑closed‑doors deal to restore the Assembly would be a temporary fix, not a cure for the housing crisis, long waiting lists, public‑sector pay and environmental failings, and calls for a review of governance and citizens assemblies.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Green Party leader hopes that we aren’t facing another false dawn for stable governance (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara accuses the SDLP of populism over its call to unpick the Climate Act 2022 to fund a road project. He says the SDLP voted to split climate targets and backed Going for Growth, and calls for the money to fund A5 road safety and a Portadown to Derry rail line instead.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green Party leader warns against SDLP populism to unpick the Climate Act (opens in a new tab)
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Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair
Alliance MLA John Blair welcomes the Office for Environmental Protection's commitment to holding public bodies to account after a meeting with it, and warns that the continued absence of a minister and devolved Assembly could endanger environmental progress. He blames the DUP for stepping away…
Environment and climate Original release: Continued absence of Assembly and local ministers could see further damage done to our natural environment, warns Blair (opens in a new tab)
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O'Lynn saddened as more jobs go in Ballymena
Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn says she is shocked and saddened by the closure of NuTrack, a Ballymena wheelchair-accessible vehicle manufacturer going into administration with at least 65 jobs lost. She says workers lack clarity on their future and that she has contacted the firm and the union.
Economy and employment Original release: O'Lynn saddened as more jobs go in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding
Green Party Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes a €165 million investment in Belfast-Dublin cross-border rail services, linked to the PEACEPLUS programme, and calls on a Northern Ireland Transport Minister to match Dublin's shift of spending towards public transport.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: Senator Mal O'Hara welcomes cross-border rail funding (opens in a new tab)
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Long to lead change at Westminster as she announces General Election candidacy
Alliance Leader Naomi Long announces she will stand as a candidate in East Belfast at the General Election, saying Alliance MPs are needed at Westminster to shape debate on Assembly financial and political stability. She calls for reform of institutions to remove vetoes and for fair block grant…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Long to lead change at Westminster as she announces General Election candidacy (opens in a new tab)
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Change of DUP policy on childcare is significant win for Alliance, says Nicholl
Alliance childcare spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA cautiously welcomes the Education Minister's interim childcare support, praising its subsidy approach over a free hours model as a shift in DUP policy, while warning of insufficient focus on poverty.
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Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes the Taoiseach's recent remarks on Irish unity as an important step, and says her party will work with the Irish Government to translate that ambition into concrete preparation. She repeats the SDLP's call for a dedicated minister to drive the work.
Constitutional affairs Issue: British Prime Minister and Taoiseach commitment on cross-border employment issues Original release: Hanna welcomes Taoiseach’s New Ireland Commitment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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UUP leadership has questions to answer over GFA commitment following Collins' comments, says Bradshaw
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says the UUP must clarify its position on the Good Friday Agreement after North Down candidate Colonel Tim Collins backed leaving the European Court of Human Rights, which she argues would undermine the agreement's policing and justice reforms.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: UUP leadership has questions to answer over GFA commitment following Collins' comments, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Windsor Framework improves Protocol, despite DUP fault finding
Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica of the Green Party NI broadly welcomes the Windsor Framework, saying it reduces regulatory burdens and that medicines can now move from GB to NI. She says the Stormont Brake should reassure those concerned about local input.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Windsor Framework improves Protocol, despite DUP fault finding (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Leader welcomes Irish government funding commitment
Green Party leader Mal O'Hara welcomes Irish government Shared Island funding, including £50m-equivalent backing for Casement Park redevelopment, a rail service between Belfast and Dublin, and the A5 North-West transport corridor.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Original release: Green Party Leader welcomes Irish government funding commitment (opens in a new tab)
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DUP must get back to work and form an Executive
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong says enough is enough with the DUP's approach to politics and calls for a reformed Executive to be formed so it can address the growing cost of living crisis.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: DUP must get back to work and form an Executive (opens in a new tab)
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Douglas talks of great honour to serve as Councillor, as she announces resignation
Alliance Bangor Central Councillor Karen Douglas says she will step down from Ards and North Down Borough Council at the end of September, having valued serving her hometown. Alliance will select a replacement soon after, and MP Stephen Farry thanks her for her record.
Local government Original release: Douglas talks of great honour to serve as Councillor, as she announces resignation (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years.
Green Party Deputy Leader Cllr Mal O'Hara calls for the DUP to end its boycott of the Executive and for emergency action on energy bills, after BP reported its biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. He urges restoring the Universal Credit uplift and expanding renewable energy.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Original release: Green Party Statement on British Petroleum posting it’s biggest quarterly profits in fourteen years. (opens in a new tab)