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McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone calls for tougher standalone hate crime legislation, raising it at the Justice Committee during evidence on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) Bill after recent racist disorder that drove families from their homes.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist disorder across the North and hate crime legislation Original release: McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the impact of recent racist violence and intimidation on health staff, services and patients, saying workers are fearful and services are disrupted. He will urge the Health Minister to act so healthcare workers can work safely.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Recent racist violence and intimidation impact on health service Original release: McGuigan condemns impact violent disorder is having on health service (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom
People Before Profit calls on the NIC-ICTU trade union body to act urgently over violence against migrants in Belfast after the Kinnaird Avenue attack, urging protests, community action and industrial stoppages to protect members. The party says recent racist attacks, including in Ballymena…
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Kinnaird Avenue attack and anti-migrant violence in North Belfast Original release: People Before Profit Call for Urgent Trade Union Response to Pogrom (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns racially motivated arson attack in North Belfast
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns a racially motivated arson at a former hall on the Shankill Road that was being converted into a grocery store. She calls for those responsible to face consequences and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: McAllister condemns racially motivated arson attack in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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'Racists Don't Speak for the Shankill' Gerry Carroll Condemns Arson on Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns a racially motivated arson attack that destroyed a migrant-owned shop in a former church building on the Shankill, saying the blaze followed online hostility and urging Belfast's working class to unite against racism.
Disability and equality Immigration Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: 'Racists Don't Speak for the Shankill' Gerry Carroll Condemns Arson on Migrant-Owned Business (opens in a new tab)
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Re-erection of racist banner in Moygashel needs called out – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew calls on political representatives and community leaders to condemn and seek the immediate removal of a re-erected racist banner in Moygashel. He also calls for a full investigation into reported masked men at a children's park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Re-erected racist banner in Moygashel Original release: Re-erection of racist banner in Moygashel needs called out – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Language positively impacts life here in the North – Reilly/Tá tionchar dearfach ag an teanga ar an saol anseo sa tuaisceart – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly says the Life and Times 2025 survey, with 56% agreeing Irish adds richness and diversity to life in the North, shows its positive impact. She calls on the DUP and Gordon Lyons to end the delay and publish the Irish language strategy.
Disability and equality Issue: Life and Times 2025 survey on Irish language impact Original release: Language positively impacts life here in the North – Reilly/Tá tionchar dearfach ag an teanga ar an saol anseo sa tuaisceart – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew welcomes removal of racist banner erected to sow hate
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew welcomes the removal of a racist banner displayed at a play park in Moygashel, which he says was put up solely to stir hate and division. He says racism has no place in society and calls on all representatives and community leaders to oppose it.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: Gildernew welcomes removal of racist banner erected to sow hate (opens in a new tab)
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McQuade welcomes removal of Moygashel play park banner
SDLP Dungannon Councillor Karol McQuade welcomes the removal of a hateful banner at a Moygashel play park, which police are treating as a hate crime. He urges those responsible to stop intimidating families and let people live in peace.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: McQuade welcomes removal of Moygashel play park banner (opens in a new tab)
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Today my thoughts are with family and loved ones of Sarah Montgomery and baby Liam, says Egan
Alliance VAWG spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says her thoughts are with the family of Sarah Montgomery and her unborn baby Liam after Zak Hughes was sentenced to life for their murder in Donaghadee. She calls for prevention and a whole-society approach to tackling violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Zak Hughes life sentence for murder of Sarah Montgomery Original release: Today my thoughts are with family and loved ones of Sarah Montgomery and baby Liam, says Egan (opens in a new tab)
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BROLLY: “Life should mean life for the murderer of pregnant Natalie McNally.”
Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly says a 31-year sentence for Stephen McCullagh, who killed pregnant Natalie McNally in 2022, is not enough and calls for life to mean life. She argues the justice system is flawed and must be improved to protect women.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Sentencing of Stephen McCullagh for murder of Natalie McNally Original release: BROLLY: “Life should mean life for the murderer of pregnant Natalie McNally.” (opens in a new tab)
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Dillon writes to Health Minister seeking clarity on availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine in north
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon writes to the Health Minister seeking clarity on whether mirvetuximab soravtansine, a drug that reduces side effects and extends life for terminal ovarian cancer, is available in the north, and urges a delivery timetable for women’s health.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine for ovarian cancer in the north Original release: Dillon writes to Health Minister seeking clarity on availability of mirvetuximab soravtansine in north (opens in a new tab)
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Refusal to fund respite care despite left over budget diabolical, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA criticises the Department of Health for refusing to fund extra respite beds at the NI Children's Hospice while over a quarter of the £13.1m children's respite budget went unspent. She calls on the Health Minister to work with the hospice to secure…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Department of Health refusal to fund NI Children's Hospice respite care Original release: Refusal to fund respite care despite left over budget diabolical, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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O'Toole: Shocking scale of Budget crisis revealed by Minister
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says Finance Committee evidence from the Finance Minister and Permanent Secretary Neil Gibson shows the Stormont budget impasse threatens public sector pay, pensions and welfare payments. He accuses the Finance Minister of downplaying the crisis.
Public finance and taxation Social security and welfare Issue: Finance Committee evidence on Stormont budget impasse and spending limits Original release: O'Toole: Shocking scale of Budget crisis revealed by Minister (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights
TUV equality spokeswoman Ann McClure welcomes a legal challenge brought by the Women's Rights Network NI against the Equality Commission's guidance, saying it raises whether the commission reflected the Supreme Court's clarification on sex in law.
Disability and equality Issue: Legal challenge against ECNI guidance on sex and women's rights Original release: TUV Welcome Legal Challenge Filed Over ECNI Guidance on Women’s Rights (opens in a new tab)
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Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell calls for free health checks offered through Kingsbridge Private Hospital's GAA-focused Health Check Roadshow to be extended to football, rugby, cricket and other sports clubs. He says he wrote to the hospital in April and again last week without a reply.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Kingsbridge Private Hospital GAA Health Check Roadshow Original release: Health checks are for more than just the GAA – Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister condemns an Islamophobic mural unveiled in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey, which police are investigating as a hate incident and possible criminal damage. She says she will keep liaising with the PSNI.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Islamophobic mural unveiled in Tulleevin Walk, Newtownabbey Original release: McAllister condemns Islamophobic mural in Newtownabbey (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a racist banner erected in Moygashel, calling for its immediate removal. He says it was put up to sow division and targets part of the community, and notes it was placed at a children's play park.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Racist banner erected in Moygashel play park Original release: ‘Racist banner must be removed immediately’ – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns racist graffiti spotted in Newtownabbey’s Abbots Cross, saying there is no place for hate‑filled markings, urging all leaders to denounce it and asking anyone with information to contact police so perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti in Newtownabbey Abbots Cross Original release: Finucane condemns Newtonabbey racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty welcomes a High Court ruling that quashed a decision denying compensation to Jeanitta Larkin and her father Peter McCabe under the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme. He calls on the Victims' Payment Board to urgently clarify the judgment's…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: High Court ruling on Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme decision Original release: McNulty welcomes High Court ruling on Troubles victim payment scheme (opens in a new tab)