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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 Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Racist attack on home disgraceful – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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TUV oppose retention of IRA shrine at the Maze
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell opposes any museum or retention of the Maze H-Block cells and hospital wing linked to Bobby Sands, calling it an insult to victims. He says the buildings should be levelled and criticises DUP figures on the issue.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Maze prison H-Blocks retention and museum proposal Original release: TUV oppose retention of IRA shrine at the Maze (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 Issue: Danny Donnelly Private Members' Bill on incorporating UNCRPD in public authorities Original release: Private Members’ Bill first step towards incorporating UNCRPD in NI, says Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Shannon reassures those who are concerned that this is your home
DUP MP Jim Shannon says he met nurses, care workers and hospitality staff from Christian, Hindu and Muslim backgrounds to reassure them they are part of the community after fears following unrest in Belfast and an attack on the Greenwell Street Prayer Centre in Newtownards.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Newtownards Prayer Centre attack and Belfast unrest, August 2024 Original release: Shannon reassures those who are concerned that this is your home (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…
Health Issue: Department of Health emergency care waiting times publication April to June 2024 Original release: Donnelly concerned about increase in emergency department waiting times (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises pro terror chanting with Olympic Federation of Ireland and BBC
Traditional Unionist Voice Carrick Councillor David Clarke writes to OFI President Sarah Keane and BBC NI director Adam Smyth, urging OFI to publicly distance itself from a school‑children chant of “Ooh ah up the ’Ra” at a Team Ireland homecoming event and asking the BBC to apologise for not condemn
Community relations and legacy Issue: Team Ireland homecoming chant incident Original release: TUV raises pro terror chanting with Olympic Federation of Ireland and BBC (opens in a new tab)
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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 Issue: Castlereagh park racially motivated attack on man 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 Issue: Carrickfergus race-hate attacks PSNI meeting Original release: Attacks do not represent Carrickfergus – Stewart (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell – “this is a time for careful language”
DUP MP Gregory Campbell condemns all violence and says there is no place for violence or its threat in a democracy. He calls for careful language and de-escalation, and says Palestinian flags and a 'Don't wound a snake – kill it' banner at recent protests are divisive and unhelpful.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Recent violence and disorder following protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Campbell – “this is a time for careful language” (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey hails positive and successful community events
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey praises west Belfast communities and organisers for a year without bonfires, citing Féile an Phobail's dance night and local diversionary events as positive, safe and inclusive celebrations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: West Belfast August 2024 diversionary events and bonfire-free night Original release: Maskey hails positive and successful community events (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 Issue: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust cancels community services due to planned city centre protests 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 Issue: Strule shared campus project contractors appointed for £375m build 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 Issue: Belfast racist attacks and ensuing disorder, August 2024 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 Issue: Attack on healthcare worker in Ballyclare 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
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA says there is no place for hate after the Assembly approved an Alliance motion condemning recent racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, and urges the First and deputy First Ministers to advance Race Relations Order and Racial Equality Strategy.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Assembly motion on recent unrest and protests following Southport murders 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 Issue: Belfast racially motivated criminal damage to businesses, Assembly recall call Original release: Eastwood: We all have responsibility to break politics of hate (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Families deserve full truth on Stakeknife
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says families of victims and survivors deserve the full truth on Stakeknife after MI5 reportedly found hundreds of new documents. He criticises MI5's failure to provide full disclosure to Operation Kenova and calls on the new UK Government to make disclosure a priority in…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: MI5 non-disclosure of material to Kenova Inquiry Original release: Durkan: Families deserve full truth on Stakeknife (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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‘Disgraceful that MI5 withheld information from Kenova Inquiry’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says it is disgraceful that MI5 held back hundreds of pages of material from the Kenova Inquiry into British agents. He warns further delay to the Kenova report would deepen the anguish of families and calls for strict independent oversight of intelligence agencies in…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: MI5 non-disclosure of material to Kenova Inquiry Original release: ‘Disgraceful that MI5 withheld information from Kenova Inquiry’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)