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Hanna welcomes new powers to remove illegal flags
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP welcomes provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill giving the PSNI powers to remove illegal flags and banners from public spaces. She urges the Executive to resource and implement the powers, and regrets its failure to act on FICT Commission recommendations.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Crime and Policing Bill PSNI powers to remove illegal flags Original release: Hanna welcomes new powers to remove illegal flags (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Challenges Omagh Pride on Disrespect Shown to Christians
TUV Equality Spokesperson and Party Secretary Ann McClure says Christians were offended by a photograph of a drag performer beside a wall text at Omagh Gospel Hall after Omagh Pride. She calls for the Parades Commission to impose conditions on pride events near places of worship, and says she has…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh Pride photograph outside Omagh Gospel Hall Original release: TUV Challenges Omagh Pride on Disrespect Shown to Christians (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Clarke looks forward to a right Royal Saturday in Carrickfergus
TUV Carrickfergus councillor David Clarke welcomes this Saturday's annual Royal Landing festival in Carrickfergus, highlighting its parades, live music and family events, and thanks Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for funding it.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Councillor Clarke looks forward to a right Royal Saturday in Carrickfergus (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State challenged on Baroness O’Loan appointment to Finucane inquiry
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Secretary of State challenged on Baroness O’Loan appointment to Finucane inquiry (opens in a new tab)
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British Government must now allow full independence and transparency in Pat Finucane Inquiry – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomes the British Government's appointment of a Chair and two assessors to the Pat Finucane Public Inquiry as a necessary but overdue step. She calls for the inquiry to operate independently, transparently, properly resourced and free from political…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Public Inquiry chair appointment by Secretary of State Original release: British Government must now allow full independence and transparency in Pat Finucane Inquiry – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Pat Finucane inquiry to get on with its work independently and deliver answers – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the Pat Finucane inquiry must begin its work without delay and proceed with fierce independence, welcoming the naming of Gary Hickinbottom as chair announced by Secretary of State Hilary Benn. She calls for the inquiry to deliver answers for the Finucane family.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Public Inquiry chair appointment by Secretary of State Original release: Time for Pat Finucane inquiry to get on with its work independently and deliver answers – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Secretary of State's foolish and hapless approach to Legacy
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of a partisan, one-sided legacy approach after his appointment to chair the Pat Finucane Public Inquiry. He says Benn is keeping next steps private, favours the Irish Government's position, and treats victims unequally.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Pat Finucane Public Inquiry chair appointment by Secretary of State Original release: Secretary of State's foolish and hapless approach to Legacy (opens in a new tab)
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Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson
Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson condemns overnight violence in Portadown, in which police were attacked and 22 officers injured, calling it deplorable and unacceptable. He says those responsible do not speak for the town's majority and expresses solidarity with migrant and ethnic minority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Portadown overnight violence against police and migrant communities Original release: Violence in Portadown deplorable and unacceptable, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns suspected arson attack in Coleraine
Alliance councillor Yvonne Boyle, an Alderman, condemns an overnight arson attack on a Coleraine home that police are treating as racially motivated, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Coleraine house arson attack treated as racially motivated Original release: Boyle condemns suspected arson attack in Coleraine (opens in a new tab)
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Egan and Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor
Alliance North Down MLAs Connie Egan and Andrew Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor, including on a residential property, and say they have asked the PSNI and NI Housing Executive to remove and investigate it urgently. They urge anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti in Bangor condemned by Alliance MLAs Original release: Egan and Muir condemn racist graffiti in Bangor (opens in a new tab)
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The disrespect of the British government towards the Brown family in their pursuit of truth is disgraceful – Michelle O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill urges Secretary of State Hilary Benn to promptly agree a public inquiry into the 1981 killing of Sean Brown, calling the British government's refusal disgraceful despite a High Court ruling.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British government decision not to hold public inquiry into Sean Brown murder Original release: The disrespect of the British government towards the Brown family in their pursuit of truth is disgraceful – Michelle O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Committee has expressed no confidence in Minister – McHugh
Sinn Féin MLA Maolíosa McHugh says the Assembly's Communities Committee has backed a no confidence motion he proposed against Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, over a social media post on Larne's leisure centre and housing and racist intimidation victims.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Gordon Lyons social media post on Larne community centre housing Original release: Communities Committee has expressed no confidence in Minister – McHugh (opens in a new tab)
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‘No child should be priced out of a school because of the cost of a uniform’ – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says the School Uniforms Bill offers a chance to modernise uniform policy, and calls for proposals covering affordability, accessibility for children with special educational needs, and allowing girls to wear trousers.
Education Disability and equality Issue: School Uniforms Bill Education Committee sitting Original release: ‘No child should be priced out of a school because of the cost of a uniform’ – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Minster’s comments were ‘reckless and inflammatory’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls Communities Minister Gordon Lyons's social media post about housing asylum seekers at Larne Leisure Centre reckless and inflammatory, and says he will raise it at the Communities Committee today.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Gordon Lyons social media post on Larne community centre housing Original release: Minster’s comments were ‘reckless and inflammatory’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Johnston calls for calm in local area
Alliance Deputy Mayor Jessica Johnston urges calm in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area after reports on social media of planned protests, and appeals to people not to attend or organise them. She says recent unrest elsewhere in Northern Ireland should not be repeated locally.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Planned protests in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area Original release: Johnston calls for calm in local area (opens in a new tab)
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Communities minister should resign
The Green Party Northern Ireland calls for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign, saying his statement about a Larne community centre used to house intimidated people was followed by an arson attack on it and that he should answer for that statement.
Community relations and legacy Housing Issue: Arson and attacks on Larne Leisure Centre Original release: Communities minister should resign (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney appeals for community calm in Antrim Town and support for local police
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, appeals for calm in Antrim Town after speaking with senior PSNI management about a racist protest near the Holiday Inn Hotel. He asks for assurances that resources are sufficient and calls for united leadership against racism and neo-Nazi paramilitarism.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist protest near Holiday Inn Hotel in Antrim Town Original release: Kearney appeals for community calm in Antrim Town and support for local police (opens in a new tab)
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O’Dowd calls for political leadership amid reports of racist protest in Portadown
Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd urges politicians, especially those with influence in greater Portadown, to distance themselves from a reported racist protest planned for Thursday evening and publicly back a boycott. He cites a flyer suggesting homes and a hostel could be targeted.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Reported racist protest planned for Portadown on Thursday evening Original release: O’Dowd calls for political leadership amid reports of racist protest in Portadown (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism in our communities – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the racist disorder in Ballymena, describing it as disgusting and calling for it to be unequivocally condemned. He urges politicians to avoid feeding fear with mistruths and to show strong leadership to end the trouble.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: No place for racism in our communities – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns suspected racist attacks on homes near the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, says the families affected will be contacted for support, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Suspected racist attacks on homes near Ballysillan, north Belfast Original release: Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast (opens in a new tab)