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‘We must do all that we can to end the scourge of violence against women, girls and children – Murphy
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: ‘We must do all that we can to end the scourge of violence against women, girls and children – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to raise sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast in Assembly
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she will raise sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast in the Assembly when it returns, after families in Lower Oldpark were attacked in their homes. She calls on all parties to jointly condemn the attacks and support the victims.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Sinn Féin to raise sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast in Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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Shameful that SEN children remain without appropriate school placement, says Guy, ahead of Assembly motion
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says it is shameful that children with special educational needs still lack an appropriate school placement, ahead of an Assembly motion calling on the Education Minister to clarify how many children are affected and set timescales for the SEN…
Education Disability and equality Original release: Shameful that SEN children remain without appropriate school placement, says Guy, ahead of Assembly motion (opens in a new tab)
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Formal Complaint Regarding Channel 5 Broadcast of Pro-IRA chant at Conlan fight
TUV councillor Christopher Jamieson says he has lodged a formal complaint with Ofcom over Channel 5's live broadcast of the Michael Conlan fight in Dublin, where the crowd chanted "Up the RA". He asks Ofcom to investigate whether the broadcast breached the Broadcasting Code and to set out what…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Channel 5 broadcast of Conlan fight crowd chant complaint to Ofcom Original release: Formal Complaint Regarding Channel 5 Broadcast of Pro-IRA chant at Conlan fight (opens in a new tab)
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The sight of paramilitary flags is something that must be dealt with – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane welcomes the Department for Infrastructure’s cooperation with the PSNI to forge an agreement on handling paramilitary flags, reiterates calls for the police to remove the flags and prosecute those responsible for intimidation.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Department for Infrastructure and PSNI agreement on paramilitary flags Original release: The sight of paramilitary flags is something that must be dealt with – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon raises issue of firearms licensing at Policing Board
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon raised firearms licensing at the Policing Board, asking what powers police have to remove guns from people accused of domestic abuse. She says police confirmed they can seize all firearms in a household where abuse is alleged, and urges anyone aware of such cases to…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Dillon raises issue of firearms licensing at Policing Board (opens in a new tab)
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No one has the right to mark out territory – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns signs and flags erected in Fivemiletown, which he says are a threat to intimidate local families. He says no community should mark out territory and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fivemiletown signs and flags erected intimidating local families Original release: No one has the right to mark out territory – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen condemns recent racist attacks on Western Trust employees as unacceptable and calls for them to be dealt with through the courts, stressing that everyone has a right to feel safe at work.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attacks on Western Trust employees Original release: Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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"We do not need another review, we need healthcare" - Ash Jones
Green Party representative Ash Jones calls the Health Minister's decision to commission Hilary Cass to review local Gender Identity Services a betrayal of trans patients. Jones says the review is unnecessary given recent local reviews, criticises the Cass Review's use for puberty blocker…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Baroness Cass review of Northern Ireland gender identity services Original release: "We do not need another review, we need healthcare" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly questions police on what action they are taking over sectarian and racist incidents against Catholic and ethnic minority residents in North Belfast's Lower Oldpark area. He says police confirmed UDA members were involved and calls for all those involved to be arrested and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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McKay condemns ‘abhorrent’ racist graffiti directed at council employee
Sinn Féin councillor Conor McKay condemns racist graffiti in Donegall Pass, south Belfast, directed at a Belfast City Council employee. He calls for a full criminal investigation by the PSNI and has requested an urgent meeting with the council's Chief Executive to support the worker.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Racist graffiti targeting Belfast City Council employee in Donegall Pass Original release: McKay condemns ‘abhorrent’ racist graffiti directed at council employee (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government has no interest in dealing with legacy; so why would the SoS involve them in the ICRIR – Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says it would be outrageous for the Secretary of State to let the Irish Government nominate members to or have any input into the ICRIR oversight body, arguing it would undermine the commission's independence and integrity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government role in ICRIR oversight body proposal Original release: Irish Government has no interest in dealing with legacy; so why would the SoS involve them in the ICRIR – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William
TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry congratulates Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William on their 40th anniversary, praising the years of practice and local investment behind the band and the wider marching band tradition. She says she will attend their anniversary celebration later this month.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Henry marks 40 years of Ahoghill Loyal Sons of William (opens in a new tab)
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NIO hopelessly beholden to Dublin on legacy
TUV leader Jim Allister says Secretary of State Hilary Benn is too beholden to the Dublin Government on legacy, criticising his performance before the NI committee and claiming he will give Dublin representatives seats on the Legacy Oversight Body. He also calls for action on IRA victims, the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Secretary of State's appearance before NI committee on legacy Original release: NIO hopelessly beholden to Dublin on legacy (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Ratcliffe attends 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe says he attended a service marking the 50th anniversary of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre, remembering the five men killed and seven wounded, and thanks those who took part.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Ratcliffe attends 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tullyvallen Orange Hall massacre (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan slams those responsible for racists attacks in Ballymena
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns racist attacks in Ballymena after six vehicles were burned outside a property on Lisnevenagh Road. He calls for unity and strong leadership and urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballymena Lisnevenagh Road racist attack vehicles burned Original release: McGuigan slams those responsible for racists attacks in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane to host multi-agency meeting in response to sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls for a united front against sectarian and racist intimidation in North Belfast and says he is hosting a multi-agency meeting on 2 September with agencies and politicians over recent attacks in the Lower Oldpark area.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Finucane to host multi-agency meeting in response to sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Chambers Welcomes Impact of Landmark Bill Preserving Mother and Baby Home Archives
UUP MLA Alan Chambers welcomes the impact of his Preservation of Documents (Historical Institutions) Act, passed in 2022, saying it now protects historical archives from institutions such as former residential homes and laundries, alongside progress on digitising their records.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Chambers Welcomes Impact of Landmark Bill Preserving Mother and Baby Home Archives (opens in a new tab)
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Intimidation of Catholic families in North Belfast ‘outrageous and totally unacceptable’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says intimidation of Catholic families in North Belfast's Oldpark area by the UDA is outrageous and totally unacceptable. He calls for a united political response from all parties, including unionist representatives, and says Sinn Féin will seek an urgent meeting with…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Intimidation of Catholic families in North Belfast ‘outrageous and totally unacceptable’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Ní Chuilín to lodge complaint with Parades Commission
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says she will write to the Parades Commission to complain after a North Belfast parade delayed a funeral, leaving a grieving family waiting by the roadside before entering the chapel.
Community relations and legacy Issue: North Belfast parade delaying funeral at chapel, Parades Commission complaint Original release: Ní Chuilín to lodge complaint with Parades Commission (opens in a new tab)