Democratic Unionist Party
North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says Gerry Adams's claim that the IRA acted 'graciously' in ending its campaign is an effort by Sinn Féin to recast history. He says the IRA was forced to stop by British security pressure and cites the Shankill Road and La Mon bombings.
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UUP leader Doug Beattie MLA rejects Sinn Fein's claim that there is 'no comparison' between IRA and gangland violence, and accuses Mary Lou McDonald of whitewashing IRA killings. He says gun attacks by drug gangs and by the IRA are both criminal, and cites Troubles death figures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald's weekend comments on IRA and gangland violence Original release: We must never tire of challenging Sinn Fein attempts to differentiate between IRA murders and gangland murders (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly calls on the Irish government to bring an interstate case against the British government over the Legacy Act, which he says lacks support from victims' families and human rights bodies. He spoke after families protested.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Issue: Legacy Act protest by families of Troubles victims Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to stand with families in their campaigns for truth and justice – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects Sinn Féin's claim that he holds a supremacist attitude, citing Troubles killings by republican paramilitaries and Sinn Féin's stance on past murders. He says he accepts election results but will work to change them, and criticises Sinn Féin's ministerial record.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’ (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
TUV councillor Stephen Cooper criticises Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill's remark that IRA violence had no viable substitute, saying it insults Claudy bombing victims. He warns unionists against backing her as First Minister.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill comments on IRA violence during the Troubles Original release: O’Neill comments on IRA terror raise serious questions (opens in a new tab)
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)
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says resignation comments by Al Carns show continued pressure within the British establishment to put state forces' interests above victims' rights. He calls for legacy processes to be fully compliant with international human rights standards and opposes shielding…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Al Carns GB News comments on Troubles Bill legacy proposals Original release: Sinn Féin will continue to stand with families as they fight for truth and justice – Finucane (opens in a new tab)