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O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole says the First Ministers' response to last week's racist disorder is woefully inadequate, criticising the lack of an Executive Office policy and practical support for affected migrant communities and displaced families.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast racist pogroms and attacks on homes, June 2026 Original release: O’Toole: First Ministers' response to racist riots woefully inadequate (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns racially-motivated arson attack on a car in Rathcoole
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns the arson attack on a car belonging to a Nigerian man in Rathcoole, a man she says has been targeted three times in five months. She urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Rathcoole car arson attack on Nigerian man Original release: McAllister condemns racially-motivated arson attack on a car in Rathcoole (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected racially motivated arson attack on a North Belfast house, offers solidarity to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: North Belfast house arson attack treated as racially motivated hate crime Original release: Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Stand Against Racism at Together Against Hate March Starting at 2pm at GPO
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy urges people to join the Together Against Hate march starting at 2pm Sunday at the GPO on O'Connell Street, responding to racist violence in Belfast. He blames wealthy elites and figures such as Musk, Trump and Farage for stoking division, and calls on the left…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Together Against Hate march in Dublin following racist violence in Belfast Original release: Stand Against Racism at Together Against Hate March Starting at 2pm at GPO (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: "This Is the Real Belfast" at City's Biggest Ever Anti-Racist Rally
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll hails the United Against Racism rally at City Hall as Belfast's biggest anti-racist demonstration, condemning recent racist violence and urging solidarity with migrant workers against far-right and loyalist agitators.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: United Against Racism rally at City Hall, Belfast Original release: Carroll: "This Is the Real Belfast" at City's Biggest Ever Anti-Racist Rally (opens in a new tab)
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We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney condemns street violence, attacks on police and racist disorder against migrant households in South Antrim and elsewhere, calling for unity against intimidation after a North Belfast stabbing that he describes as barbaric.
Justice and policing Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Department of Agriculture must lift suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North – Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny TD calls on the Department of Agriculture to lift the suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North, which he says is hurting farmers on both sides of the border as fertiliser costs rise. He also urges the Irish Government to work with its Northern…
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Suspension of poultry manure imports from Northern Ireland Original release: Department of Agriculture must lift suspension on licences for importing poultry manure from the North – Martin Kenny TD (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood offers support following disorder
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood says he visited Derry's migrant community, including the North West Migrants Forum, to offer support after disorder across the North, which he attributes to racism and hatred. He says migrants belong in Derry and that the city will not tolerate racism.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Disorder across the North against migrant communities, June 2026 Original release: Eastwood offers support following disorder (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte condemns further disorder at Sandyknowes, Glengormley and other areas on Wednesday evening, saying masked figures attacked police, destroyed property and terrorised communities. He calls the violence racism and urges protection for migrant communities.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Whyte condemns further North Belfast disorder (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone calls for tougher standalone hate crime legislation, raising it at the Justice Committee during evidence on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) Bill after recent racist disorder that drove families from their homes.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist disorder across the North and hate crime legislation Original release: McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the impact of recent racist violence and intimidation on health staff, services and patients, saying workers are fearful and services are disrupted. He will urge the Health Minister to act so healthcare workers can work safely.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist violence and intimidation impact on health service Original release: McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen voices serious concern after an RQIA inspection report on emergency surgical arrangements at the Western Trust, saying a temporary solution has lasted almost three years. He calls on the Trust to implement the report's recommendations and on the Department of Health to fund…
Health Issue: RQIA inspection report on Western Trust emergency surgery arrangements Original release: Cullen raises serious concerns following RQIA report on Western Trust surgery pathways (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says a latest RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at the South West Acute Hospital shows strained services and frightened staff. He calls on the Department of Health to stop managing decline at SWAH and listen to frontline workers and communities.
Health Issue: RQIA report on Emergency General Surgery pathways at SWAH Original release: McGrath: SWAH staff frightened to speak out (opens in a new tab)
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Stand by our Health Workers
UUP health spokesperson Alan Chamber MLA calls for overseas health and social care workers to be supported and protected after a night of disorder in Belfast following Monday’s barbaric knife attack, and thanks police for their personal risk.
Health Immigration Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: Stand by our Health Workers (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom
People Before Profit calls on the NIC-ICTU trade union body to act urgently over violence against migrants in Belfast after the Kinnaird Avenue attack, urging protests, community action and industrial stoppages to protect members. The party says recent racist attacks, including in Ballymena…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Kinnaird Avenue attack and anti-migrant violence in North Belfast Original release: People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine - Stop using neonatal leave as a political wedge
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine accuses Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald of exploiting neonatal leave for political gain by linking it to the Employment Rights Bill. She says the issue was absent when the Bill was delayed for over a year and that standalone legislation remains an option.
Economy and employment Health Issue: Neonatal care leave extension to Northern Ireland linked to Employment Rights Bill Original release: Erskine - Stop using neonatal leave as a political wedge (opens in a new tab)
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De Faoite: Belfast can do better on street waste
SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite calls for the council to set a date for phasing out refuse bags left on city centre, university area and arterial street routes. He will ask the People and Communities Committee to agree a timeline, working with residents, businesses and…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: De Faoite: Belfast can do better on street waste (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Doctors should not pay the price for Executive failure
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says doctors and patients should not bear the cost of the Executive's failure to fund healthcare, after hospital doctors announced planned strike action later this month. He calls for urgent engagement to avoid escalation and deliver certainty…
Health Economy and employment Issue: BMA hospital doctors strike action over 3.5% pay offer Original release: McGrath: Doctors should not pay the price for Executive failure (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns racially motivated arson attack in North Belfast
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns a racially motivated arson at a former hall on the Shankill Road that was being converted into a grocery store. She calls for those responsible to face consequences and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: McAllister condemns racially motivated arson attack in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)