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Remarks from Human Rights Chief Commission on the ICRIR threaten the Commission's credibility – Beattie
UUP Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA says the Human Rights Chief Commission’s comments on the Independent Commission for Information Retrieval and Reconciliation are political, damage the commission’s credibility and threaten the UUP’s support if former RUC officers are excluded from the ICR
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Human Rights Commission remarks on ICRIR Original release: Remarks from Human Rights Chief Commission on the ICRIR threaten the Commission's credibility – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Sectarian hate attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall
Traditional Unionist Voice MP Jim Allister condemns sectarian graffiti and vandalism at Rasharkin's Orange Hall, saying it reflects hatred of Orange and Unionist culture and that police should have been present in the village on the 11th night.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin Orange Hall sectarian vandalism and terrorist slogans Original release: Sectarian hate attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey condemns sectarian and racist signage at Highfield bonfire
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns offensive sectarian and racist material displayed on and near a bonfire in Highfield on the Shankill. He calls on political unionism to speak out and demand its removal, and says he has reported it as a hate crime to the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Highfield bonfire sectarian and racist signage in Shankill Original release: Maskey condemns sectarian and racist signage at Highfield bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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‘Serious public safety concerns remain and further questions need to be answered’ – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says serious public safety concerns remain over a bonfire site in south Belfast's Village area after more asbestos was reportedly found there. He calls for a factual assessment of the asbestos and questions why the PSNI decided not to intervene.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: ‘Serious public safety concerns remain and further questions need to be answered’ – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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Twelfth isn’t for BBC and others to define, but ours to celebrate
TUV press officer Samuel Morrison argues the BBC's coverage of the Twelfth is negative and selective, citing Sandy Row road closures, Kilkeel's Eleventh Night and a republican rap group. He calls for the Twelfth to be celebrated on its own terms.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Twelfth isn’t for BBC and others to define, but ours to celebrate (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew condemns burning of Moygashel racist bonfire
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns the burning of a bonfire in Moygashel that included a racist effigy of refugees in a small boat and other racist displays. He welcomes police treating it as a hate incident and calls for those responsible to be held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Moygashel bonfire refugee effigy and 'Stop the Boats' posters Original release: Gildernew condemns burning of Moygashel racist bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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Bonfire decision
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell welcomes the PSNI's decision not to move in against the South Belfast bonfire, but blames Belfast City Council's governance for the process, saying the SP&R committee vote was not based on advice from statutory bodies. He also praises the bonfire builders…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: PSNI decision not to intervene against South Belfast bonfire Original release: Bonfire decision (opens in a new tab)
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Loyalist paramilitaries causing fear and division - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Donegal Road bonfire in south Belfast's Village area shows the threat of loyalist violence and intimidation persists around the Twelfth. He claims loyalist paramilitaries still hold a tight grip on local communities, cites asbestos and safety…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: Loyalist paramilitaries causing fear and division - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Time for action to prevent hazardous bonfire endangering lives, property and public services – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan calls for political and community leaders, including unionists, to act to stop a planned hazardous bonfire in the Village in West Belfast, and urges the PSNI to take immediate action. He warns it threatens hospital power supplies and could release asbestos.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: Time for action to prevent hazardous bonfire endangering lives, property and public services – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown calls for responsible political leadership regarding South Belfast bonfire site
Alliance Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown urges everyone to step back and focus on safety after police judged that a bonfire near Donegall Road can proceed more safely than removing it with contractors. He calls for responsible political leadership and strong mitigations to protect public…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PSNI decision not to intervene against South Belfast bonfire Original release: McDonough-Brown calls for responsible political leadership regarding South Belfast bonfire site (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to protect life, property and health services near bonfire – Sheehan
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan describes a bonfire in south Belfast's Village area as extremely concerning, citing nearby asbestos and risks to power supply at City and Royal Victoria Hospitals. He calls for urgent action and says Sinn Féin would support removing bonfire materials if safeguards cannot…
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Asbestos at bonfire site near Meridi Street, south Belfast Original release: Urgent action needed to protect life, property and health services near bonfire – Sheehan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Vile’ racist effigies and posters must be removed – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns an effigy of refugees in a boat placed atop a bonfire in Moygashel, alongside 'Stop the Boats' posters, and calls for it to be removed immediately and for local political leaders to call for removal.
Immigration Disability and equality Issue: Moygashel bonfire refugee effigy and 'Stop the Boats' posters Original release: ‘Vile’ racist effigies and posters must be removed – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Roofe calls for the immediate removal of racist display on County Tyrone bonfire, describing it as despicable
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe calls for the immediate removal of a model refugee boat placed on top of a bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, which he says is racist and must not be excused as cultural celebration.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Moygashel bonfire refugee effigy and 'Stop the Boats' posters Original release: Roofe calls for the immediate removal of racist display on County Tyrone bonfire, describing it as despicable (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot risk bonfire damaging substation powering nearby hospitals, says Maghie, following new NIE information
Alliance Belfast councillor Jenna Maghie says new Northern Ireland Electricity information shows a bonfire near a South Belfast substation, close to hospitals, must not be allowed to cause damage. She welcomes the passing of an Alliance motion asking the council to explore hiring firms to remove…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: South Belfast substation bonfire risk near hospitals Original release: We cannot risk bonfire damaging substation powering nearby hospitals, says Maghie, following new NIE information (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Leadership failure on bonfires letting communities down
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says a lack of leadership on bonfire issues is failing communities, citing a South Belfast bonfire beside asbestos and a substation and an effigy of refugees in Moygashel. She calls for immediate action from authorities and elected leaders.
Community relations and legacy Issue: South Belfast substation bonfire risk near hospitals Original release: Hanna: Leadership failure on bonfires letting communities down (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Thumbs Its Nose at IRA Victims Again
TUV chairman Allister Kyle, a Causeway councillor, accuses Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald of showing contempt for IRA victims by praising IRA member Joe McDonnell as a "beacon" on social media. He says McDonnell should be remembered for a failed furniture shop bombing and related convictions.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Mary Lou McDonald social media tribute to Joe McDonnell Original release: Sinn Fein Thumbs Its Nose at IRA Victims Again (opens in a new tab)
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Churlish efforts to discourage use of Irish will not succeed – Ní Chonghaile
Sinn Féin councillor Maighréad Ní Chonghaile welcomes the dismissal of a complaint against her for speaking Irish at an Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council meeting. She calls on the council to adopt a proactive policy protecting Irish speakers' rights.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Complaint against Maighréad Ní Chonghaile for speaking Irish at Antrim and Newtownabbey council dismissed Original release: Churlish efforts to discourage use of Irish will not succeed – Ní Chonghaile (opens in a new tab)
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Death of Lord Tebbit
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP expresses sadness at the death of Lord Tebbit, praising his courage after the 1984 Brighton bombing and his devotion to his wife, and condemning critics who question his opposition to the IRA.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Death of Lord Tebbit (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Anthony Flynn defends Belfast City Hall's LGBTQ window as a vital cultural and historical landmark
Green Party Cllr Anthony Flynn defends the LGBTQ+ window at Belfast City Hall as an iconic landmark, citing its imagery and references to rights campaigns. He accuses the TUV of hypocrisy over a slogan in the design and says the TUV backed the window unanimously.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall Pride window equality complaint and investigation Original release: Cllr Anthony Flynn defends Belfast City Hall's LGBTQ window as a vital cultural and historical landmark (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Action Prompts Investigation into Offensive City Hall Pride Window
TUV secretary and equality spokesperson Ann McClure says a formal complaint over Belfast City Council's City Hall "Pride" window has prompted an internal equality investigation, and calls for the offensive portion to be covered or removed, retrospective equality screening, consultation with faith…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Belfast City Hall Pride window equality complaint and investigation Original release: TUV Action Prompts Investigation into Offensive City Hall Pride Window (opens in a new tab)