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Tennyson extremely disappointed at number of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson says he is disappointed that PSNI figures show homophobic and transphobic hate crimes at their highest level since records began. He blames the DUP for blocking the Executive from progressing hate crime legislation and calls for an Executive to be restored.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI homophobic and transphobic hate crime figures 2021-22 Original release: Tennyson extremely disappointed at number of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty urges support for Irish language march
SDLP West Belfast representative Paul Doherty urges support for the Irish language march in Belfast on Saturday, organised by An Dream Dearg, which calls for Irish language legislation under New Decade, New Approach to be introduced without further delay. He says the DUP failed to honour the…
Disability and equality Issue: An Dream Dearg Irish language march Belfast Original release: Doherty urges support for Irish language march (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime
SDLP Belfast councillor Séamas de Faoite calls for more action against crime targeting the LGBT+ community after PSNI figures showed homophobic hate crimes rose from 246 to 336 in 2021/22. He urges delivery of the sexual orientation strategy and a conversion therapy ban.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI homophobic and transphobic hate crime figures 2021-22 Original release: de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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Bus lanes should be suspended during industrial action to ease congestion and help environment, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for bus lanes to be opened to motorists during the week-long Translink drivers' strike starting Tuesday, arguing it would ease expected congestion and reduce idling traffic. She has asked Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to suspend bus lane enforcement.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink bus drivers' strike bus lane suspension request Original release: Bus lanes should be suspended during industrial action to ease congestion and help environment, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)