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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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Mathison Welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Stormont
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Parliament Buildings, where it showcased its Classroom RevivR tool to the Education Committee, and urges local businesses to register defibrillators.
Health Education Original release: Mathison Welcomes the British Heart Foundation to Stormont (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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Eastwood calls for urgent introduction of Hillsborough Law
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood urges the UK Government to quickly bring forward a Hillsborough-style Duty of Candour Bill, saying the promised April deadline was missed and warning that any weakened legislation would fail families.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Missed April deadline for Duty of Candour Bill Original release: Eastwood calls for urgent introduction of Hillsborough Law (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)
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Comprehensive Spending Review sees increased funds for NI but significant pressures remain - Aiken
UUP Finance Spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken says the Comprehensive Spending Review appears to recognise Northern Ireland's underfunding, with DEL rising by about £1.5bn, but warns of pressures including a £600M health shortfall and £250M for policing. He calls on the Executive to prioritise and asks…
Public finance and taxation Health Issue: UK Government first Spending Review 2025 Original release: Comprehensive Spending Review sees increased funds for NI but significant pressures remain - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government continuing to balance books on backs of the most vulnerable, says Eastwood
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says the UK Labour Government's first Spending Review confirms a failed austerity model, criticising cuts to disability support, the retention of the two child limit and the refusal to introduce a wealth tax, while welcoming NHS and Casement Park funding.
Public finance and taxation Social security and welfare Issue: UK Government first Spending Review 2025 Original release: UK Government continuing to balance books on backs of the most vulnerable, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Family of Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson deserve truth and justice – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he will stand with the Thompson family at the UK Supreme Court in London as it hears the Secretary of State's appeal against a disclosure ruling in the 1994 inquest into Paul Thompson's murder. He accuses the British government of obstructing victims' families and…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Supreme Court appeal over disclosure ruling in Paul Thompson inquest Original release: Family of Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson deserve truth and justice – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan urges groups to apply for Ulster-Scots Music & Dance funding
Mid Ulster DUP MLA Keith Buchanan welcomes the Ulster-Scots Agency's new music and dance tuition funding scheme and urges eligible groups to apply, saying it will help pass these traditions on to younger generations.
Disability and equality Issue: Ulster-Scots Agency music and dance tuition funding programme launch Original release: Buchanan urges groups to apply for Ulster-Scots Music & Dance funding (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe writes to Parades Commission and PSNI in aftermath of anti-Israel parade
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, says he has written to the Parades Commission and PSNI demanding answers after an anti-Israel parade in Scarva, calling for a review of how it was approved, routed and policed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Scarva parade disorder and arrests after Parades Commission decision Original release: Ratcliffe writes to Parades Commission and PSNI in aftermath of anti-Israel parade (opens in a new tab)
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Report shows children and young people still facing 'widespread' sectarian bullying, says Guy
Alliance Education Spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA says new Anti-Bullying Alliance and Stranmillis University research shows sectarian bullying remains widespread among children and young people. She calls for the Executive to adopt a broader cross-community approach, including school-community…
Education Community relations and legacy Issue: Anti-Bullying Alliance and Stranmillis sectarian bullying research Original release: Report shows children and young people still facing 'widespread' sectarian bullying, says Guy (opens in a new tab)