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Bilingual signage at Ulster University students’ union ‘another positive step for equality’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy welcomes Ulster University's decision to install bilingual Irish and English signage across its students' union, citing a 2018 student vote, and commends Irish language campaigners for their work.
Disability and equality Education Issue: Ulster University students' union bilingual signage installation Original release: Bilingual signage at Ulster University students’ union ‘another positive step for equality’ – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Young condemns threatening letter in Clough area
Alliance Slieve Croob Councillor Helena Young condemns a threatening letter with sectarian and Islamophobic messaging circulating in the Clough area of County Down, which PSNI is investigating as a hate crime, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Threatening sectarian and Islamophobic letter circulating in Clough area Original release: Young condemns threatening letter in Clough area (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister expresses horror at those behind swastika in West Belfast
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister says she is horrified by a swastika and anti-immigration message daubed on a gate on the Ballygomartin Road in West Belfast. She condemns those responsible, says Alliance contacted Belfast City Council for its removal, and urges anyone with information to contact the…
Disability and equality Issue: Swastika and anti-immigration graffiti on Ballygomartin Road gate Original release: McAllister expresses horror at those behind swastika in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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’50:50 recruitment should be reinstated’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for the reinstatement of 50:50 recruitment to the PSNI, saying the withdrawal of the policy has badly affected the recruitment of Catholic and nationalist officers. She urges the police to consult underrepresented groups on barriers to joining.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI 50:50 recruitment policy withdrawal Original release: ’50:50 recruitment should be reinstated’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Brett demands action on intimidation of Protestant Council workers
DUP MLA Phillip Brett demands a full investigation into a circulated list naming Protestant Belfast City Council cleansing staff with false claims about their background. He says the list follows recent assaults on council workers and urges the council to probe whether staff were involved.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Circulation of threatening list naming Protestant Belfast City Council cleansing staff Original release: Brett demands action on intimidation of Protestant Council workers (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Double Standards Laid Bare
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell says Mary Lou McDonald's remarks calling IRA figure Brian McFarlane's life "well lived" expose a double standard, contrasting them with criticism of Campbell himself as "obnoxious".
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald remarks on Brian McFarlane's death Original release: Sinn Fein Double Standards Laid Bare (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian Attack Doesn't Represent People of Derry
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin says a sectarian assault on a young man in Derry, reportedly targeted because he was perceived to be Protestant, does not represent the city. He condemns sectarianism, accuses political forces of stoking it, and sends solidarity to the victim.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry sectarian assault on young man reported Original release: Sectarian Attack Doesn't Represent People of Derry (opens in a new tab)
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MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child
Aontú calls the proposed 27% MLA pay rise immoral and unjustifiable, contrasting it with 3–5% increases for teachers, nurses and other public sector workers. It also demands the rise be stopped immediately, citing SEND and EA transport cuts.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Independent Remuneration Board MLA pay determination increase Original release: MLAs Pay Rise: Immoral, Unjustified, and an Insult to Every Worker and Vulnerable Child (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Slams Sinn Fein Tribute to Bayardo Bar Attacker as “Insult to Victims”
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald's social media tribute to Brendan McFarlane, calling it insulting to victims of the Bayardo Bar attack and saying Sinn Fein are unfit for government.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein leader's tribute to Brendan McFarlane on social media Original release: TUV Slams Sinn Fein Tribute to Bayardo Bar Attacker as “Insult to Victims” (opens in a new tab)
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No MLA Pay Rise: Don’t Reward Failure!
Aontú, through Gemma Brolly, backs a petition to stop a proposed 27% MLA pay rise, calling for an immediate halt, a full review of MLA expenses and allowances, and a cap tied to the highest public sector pay award. It also calls for investment in SEND services and a fair deal for public sector…
Economy and employment Education Issue: Independent Remuneration Board MLA pay determination increase Original release: No MLA Pay Rise: Don’t Reward Failure! (opens in a new tab)
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Consistency needed in BBC coverage - Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell acknowledges a BBC Northern Ireland apology over an inaccurate reference on Good Morning Ulster to the Kingsmill massacre, but says his complaint concerns wider editorial fairness. He argues the BBC should apply context to events consistently, citing its Bloody Sunday…
Community relations and legacy Issue: BBC Northern Ireland apology over Kingsmill massacre coverage on Good Morning Ulster Original release: Consistency needed in BBC coverage - Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Plaque unveiling important day for historical institutional abuse victims
SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin describes the Stormont unveiling of a plaque recognising historical institutional abuse victims as poignant and overdue. She says the full Hart inquiry recommendations and compensation from responsible organisations are still outstanding, nearly a decade on.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Stormont plaque unveiling for historical institutional abuse victims Original release: McLaughlin: Plaque unveiling important day for historical institutional abuse victims (opens in a new tab)
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Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws to address noise and graphic imagery
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Jenna Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws restricting graphic imagery and noise in Belfast City Centre, including a 70-decibel noise limit, and urges the Communities Minister to enact them quickly.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Belfast City Centre draft byelaws on graphic imagery and noise Original release: Maghie welcomes council approval of draft byelaws to address noise and graphic imagery (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of equality legislation for 20 years a shocking dereliction of duty, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, Executive Office spokesperson, says the First and deputy First Minister's failure to bring forward equality legislation in 20 years is a dereliction of duty, citing an Assembly answer from the joint FMdFM office. She calls for institutional reform so that outdated…
Disability and equality Issue: Assembly answer on absence of equality legislation from Executive Office Original release: Lack of equality legislation for 20 years a shocking dereliction of duty, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister should confirm children will not lose classroom assistants – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls on the Education Authority and the Education Minister to confirm that no child currently receiving a classroom assistant will lose that support under new EA proposals. He says the policy could reduce or remove one-to-one help for some children and that his party…
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Authority classroom assistant support policy proposals Original release: Education Minister should confirm children will not lose classroom assistants – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Deis ag Ard Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge díriú ar Éire nua a thógáil – Kearney | Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis an opportunity to focus on building a new Ireland – Kearney
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson Declan Kearney, speaking ahead of Conradh na Gaeilge's Ard Fheis, calls Belfast's selection as host city significant and says its theme on the Irish language in a united Ireland is timely. He adds that he will join a panel discussion at the event.
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Deis ag Ard Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge díriú ar Éire nua a thógáil – Kearney | Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis an opportunity to focus on building a new Ireland – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong says political institutions should reflect and include people with disabilities. She made the remarks after being selected by the Assembly to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities regional forum in Edinburgh on 20-21 February 2026.
Disability and equality Original release: Political institutions must be inclusive and representative of persons with disabilities, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna condemns racist graffiti
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns racist graffiti on the Bass Buildings in Alfred Street, Belfast, which a Belfast Asian Women's Academy representative said contained a death threat. She says racism and hate are on the rise and calls for a society-wide response.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Hanna condemns racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says he will table a motion on 17 February urging the Government to add sexual crimes as a specific criterion in the Legacy Commission Bill’s Troubles investigation, and calls on the First and Deputy First Minister to back it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Sexual crimes during the Troubles must be addressed in the Legacy Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says racist graffiti found in a Belfast city centre residential building shows the cost of inaction on racism, blaming the First and deputy First Minister for failing to act. She calls for an update to the Race Relations Order and a Racial Equality Strategy.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti found at Belfast city centre residential building Original release: Racist graffiti in Bass Buildings reinforces cost of inaction on tackling racism, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)