stormont

Sectarianism

"Every elected representative on the Garvaghy Road was right to be there - First Minister included."

People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, who stood with residents on the Garvaghy Road this weekend, calls out the hypocrisy of DUP who have flip-flopped between support for the Parades Commission to condemnation. Standing together is nothing to apologise for.

28 Sep 2026

Environment

March for Clean Water: Stormont

Assemble 2pm, Stormont Gates, Saturday 26 September

25 Sep 2026

Further Education and Training Sector

Carroll: Stormont Stalemate Robbing Thousands of a Second Chance at Education

”Cutting these courses means cutting routes out of low pay and poverty. The consequences stretch much further too, with part-time FE staff losing hours and apprenticeship numbers falling.” MLA Gerry Carroll

25 Sep 2026

Community & Voluntary Sector

Carroll: Extern Offices Part of the Solution, Not the Problem

"People seeking help with housing are not a threat to children. Many are parents themselves. Treating them as a danger only deepens the stigma that stops people reaching out for help.”

23 Sep 2026

Public Transport

Harkin: Defend Public Transport - No Service Cuts, No Fare Hikes

Vastly expanding the public transport network, both bus and rail, is critical for addressing congestion, pollution, accessibility, affordability and regional disparities. The Infrastructure Minister and Stormont Executive can't sit on their hands while damaging cuts are imposed.

22 Sep 2026

Lough Neagh

Carroll Brings Toxic Lough Neagh Water into Assembly Chamber: "Would any MLA Take a Sip?"

"This disaster was created by the Going for Growth strategy... On Saturday, thousands will march for clean water at Stormont. Fishers, farmers, swimmers, trade unionists, from every community. Clean water isn't orange or green. It's a fundamental right."

22 Sep 2026

stormont

MLAs Pocket Pay Rises While Workers Wait

MLA Gerry Carroll and Cllr Shaun Harkin condemn proposals for a further pay rise for MLAs, just months after they were handed an increase of almost 27%. "This is a slap in the face to health workers, civil servants and every public sector worker still waiting on a pay award."

17 Sep 2026

Womens Rights

O'Neill: Girls Themselves Won U-Turn on Right to Wear Trousers Through Relentless Efforts

"Many girls were subject to discipline and left in fear for campaigning to wear trousers. Their bravery should be fully recognised."

14 Sep 2026

Worker Power

Harkin: Strike Action Can Put it Up to Stormont Political Establishment

People power action can knock the powers in government to the sideline and overpower those outside it who want to incite division, scapegoat migrants and the vulnerable. Strikes are a force that people can use to challenge the political establishment. We're with the workers.

4 Sep 2026