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Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated hate crime attack on a home in south Belfast the previous night, which police are investigating. She says a small minority does not speak for the city and urges witnesses or anyone with CCTV to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly
Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly says his proposed Assembly bill to incorporate the UN disability convention, UNCRPD, into public authority duties is a needed initial move, requiring regular reports on compliance and tackling disability discrimination.
Disability and equality Original release: Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan: No Executive plan to solve housing crisis
SDLP Opposition Housing Spokesperson and West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the Executive has no plan to tackle the housing crisis after reports the social housing waiting list passed 47,000. He calls on the Communities Minister to empower the Housing Executive to launch an ambitious building…
Housing Original release: McCrossan: No Executive plan to solve housing crisis (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times
Alliance Health Spokesperson Danny Donnelly MLA expresses concern at a significant rise in emergency department waiting times, citing a fall in patients discharged or admitted within four hours to 46.8% for April to June 2024. He calls for urgent Department of Health action, safe staffing…
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Hargey condemns racist attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated attack on a man walking through a park in the Castlereagh area, which police are treating as a hate crime. She says the man was not injured and calls for information from the public.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Hargey condemns racist attack (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart
UUP MLA for East Antrim John Stewart says he met senior PSNI officers after a series of race-hate attacks in Carrickfergus, condemns them as despicable, and appeals to the public to share information with police on 101.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Butler calls for common sense to prevail
UUP Deputy Leader and Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler calls on those organising or joining planned Belfast protests to end the disruption, after the Belfast Trust cancelled community services. He says the failings are political, not the fault of migrants.
Health Community relations and legacy Original release: Butler calls for common sense to prevail (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project
Alliance Education spokesperson and Education Committee chair Nick Mathison says he has written to the Education Minister seeking clarity on the business case and value for money for the £375m Strule shared campus project after contractors were appointed. He questions whether a ministerial…
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Mathison: Unclear value for money case has been demonstrated for Strule project (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast
Green Party Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica and Cllr Áine Groogan say they met the PSNI amid disorder after racist attacks in Belfast, and call for the Justice Minister to invest in frontline policing and restore community policing. Groogan urges political leaders to stop scapegoating migrant…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica & Cllr Áine Groogan meet with the PSNI amidst ongoing disorder following the racist attacks at the weekend in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Swann condemns the attacks on health care workers
UUP MP Robin Swann condemns a recent attack on a healthcare worker in Ballyclare, calling it an attack on society and on patients waiting for care, and says those responsible must be held to account.
Health Original release: Swann condemns the attacks on health care workers (opens in a new tab)
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No place in our community for hate, says Long
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: No place in our community for hate, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the recall of the Assembly should send a united message after racially motivated violence in Belfast, and calls for social media regulation, swift police action, house building and public service investment to tackle the hate.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate (opens in a new tab)
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The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin calls on DUP Infrastructure Minister Gordon Lyons to withdraw his remarks that the protesters' legitimate concerns should not be forgotten, after violence and racist intimidation in Belfast. Harkin calls the comments victim blaming and says the DUP…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Gordon Lyons remarks on Belfast racist protest Original release: The Dup Should Offer Leadership Not Victim Blaming (opens in a new tab)
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Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday
People Before Profit and Gerry Carroll MLA call for a mass anti‑racism movement and announce a ‘Belfast Welcomes Diversity’ march on Saturday, urging thousands to reclaim Belfast streets after far‑right protesters attacked migrant shops.
Disability and equality Issue: Far‑right attacks on Muslim‑owned shops in south Belfast Original release: Stand Up To The Fascists – Belfast Marches On Saturday (opens in a new tab)
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Supporting NI’s Health Service workers
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell visited overseas healthcare workers in Coleraine, urging unity against threats and violence after reports some staff were considering leaving over safety fears. Campbell calls for police resources and…
Health Justice and policing Original release: Supporting NI’s Health Service workers (opens in a new tab)
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Delays in 12-week scans for expectant mothers is unacceptable – Flynn
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn says women are facing lengthy waits for their 12-week pregnancy scans and calls on the health minister to help trusts, blaming staffing shortages and the rollout of the Encompass digital patient record.
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Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston for North Antrim has tabled an amendment to a Northern Ireland Assembly motion defending peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration. He says the amendment also condemns recent criminal damage and targeting of businesses, rejects racism, and calls for action on…
Immigration Disability and equality Original release: Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister says delays to 12-week pregnancy scans completely unacceptable
Alliance health spokesperson MLA Nuala McAllister says a four-week wait for 12-week pregnancy scans in the Belfast Health Trust is unacceptable and calls for a comprehensive national plan for maternity services from the health department.
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Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray
Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andy McMurray MLA calls for urgent investment in water and wastewater infrastructure after reports that over 1.2 million tonnes of raw sewage is discharged into the River Foyle yearly. He suggests mutualising NI Water so it can borrow to invest.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: Chronic underfunding of water infrastructure must be addressed, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford.
Alliance spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Utility Regulator's remit to be widened to cover Net Zero targets, after a consultancy report warned Northern Ireland will miss its 2030 goals by at least two years. He urges the Economy Minister to publish a new Energy Strategy and faster…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Role of the Energy Regulator must include addressing climate change targets, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)