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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the racially motivated arson attack on a Newtownabbey business, calling it sickening and deplorable, and urges anyone with information to contact police while demanding the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: ‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the appointment of Ema Cubitt as Independent Autism Reviewer, taking up post in September, saying the role follows from her Private Members' Bill and will provide independent scrutiny of autism services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt Original release: Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business
Alliance Ballyclare Councillor Lewis Boyle condemns a racially motivated arson attack on an Indian and Nepalese restaurant on Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, calling the hate crime unacceptable, thanking police for their response and urging anyone with information to contact them.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist arson attack in south Belfast, which police are investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. She says no one was hurt but the incident could have cost lives, and calls for racism and hate to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: ‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemn a racially motivated arson attack in the Frenchpark Street area of South Belfast, saying no one was injured. Bradshaw calls for faster action on the Racial Equality Strategy, Race Relations Order and Refugee Integration…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney
People Before Profit's Matt Collins responds to an Irish News column by Brian Feeney, which compared the party to the far right, and says Feeney's assertions are nonsense. He notes the column appeared on the eve of a large anti-racism demonstration in Belfast that the party helped build.
Disability and equality Issue: Brian Feeney column likening People Before Profit to far right Original release: People Before Profit Respond To Attack By Irish News Columnist Brian Feeney (opens in a new tab)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston for North Antrim has tabled an amendment to a Northern Ireland Assembly motion defending peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration. He says the amendment also condemns recent criminal damage and targeting of businesses, rejects racism, and calls for action on…
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Assembly motion on recent unrest and protests following Southport murders Original release: Gaston tables amendment defending right to peaceful protest against uncontrolled immigration (opens in a new tab)
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No place here for racist intimidation, says Boyle, condemning Ballyclare incident.
Alliance Ballyclare Alderman Lewis Boyle condemns a racially-motivated attack in Erskine Park, Ballyclare, where a house window and a parked vehicle were damaged by a thrown brick. He says there is no place for racism or intimidation and urges anyone with information to contact police or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Ballyclare Erskine Park racially-motivated brick attack Original release: No place here for racist intimidation, says Boyle, condemning Ballyclare incident. (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned shop on the Falls Road after a group of young people attacked it. He condemns the attack, appeals to young people to stop such attacks, and says migrants and minorities are welcome.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Falls Road migrant-owned business attack Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business (opens in a new tab)