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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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Robinson – “innocent victims must never be forgotten”
DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP, joined by MLA Deborah Erskine, praised the South‑East Fermanagh Foundation’s memorial ceremony in Lisnaskea, urging that innocent victims of the Troubles be never forgotten, demanding justice and warning against trivialising IRA violence.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: South-East Fermanagh Foundation memorial rededication Original release: Robinson – “innocent victims must never be forgotten” (opens in a new tab)
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Just what is preserved at the Maze and why?
TUV says it is republishing a 2007 statement by leader Jim Allister, then an MEP, criticising the DOE's decision to list buildings at the Maze and refusing to delist them. The party claims the listing was politically motivated and that the DUP is again promoting the project after an agreement with…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Maze prison buildings listing and delisting refusal Original release: Just what is preserved at the Maze and why? (opens in a new tab)
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‘Burning of flags in stark contrast to positive work being done to showcase Derry’ – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy praises Féile Derry and other community festivals for a run of events in the Bogside, Creggan and nearby areas, and condemns the burning of flags on bonfires as unacceptable and disrespectful.
Community relations and legacy Original release: ‘Burning of flags in stark contrast to positive work being done to showcase Derry’ – Delargy (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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‘Omagh families entitled to full truth and disclosure’ – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says families bereaved in the Omagh bomb, marking 26 years since the attack, deserve full truth and disclosure. She pledges her party's continued support for them as a public inquiry gets under way.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Omagh bombing public inquiry first hearing Original release: ‘Omagh families entitled to full truth and disclosure’ – Brogan (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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TUV oppose retention of IRA shrine at the Maze
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell opposes any museum or retention of the Maze H-Block cells and hospital wing linked to Bobby Sands, calling it an insult to victims. He says the buildings should be levelled and criticises DUP figures on the issue.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Maze prison H-Blocks retention and museum proposal Original release: TUV oppose retention of IRA shrine at the Maze (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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Shannon reassures those who are concerned that this is your home
DUP MP Jim Shannon says he met nurses, care workers and hospitality staff from Christian, Hindu and Muslim backgrounds to reassure them they are part of the community after fears following unrest in Belfast and an attack on the Greenwell Street Prayer Centre in Newtownards.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Newtownards Prayer Centre attack and Belfast unrest, August 2024 Original release: Shannon reassures those who are concerned that this is your home (opens in a new tab)
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TUV raises pro terror chanting with Olympic Federation of Ireland and BBC
Traditional Unionist Voice Carrick Councillor David Clarke writes to OFI President Sarah Keane and BBC NI director Adam Smyth, urging OFI to publicly distance itself from a school‑children chant of “Ooh ah up the ’Ra” at a Team Ireland homecoming event and asking the BBC to apologise for not condemn
Community relations and legacy Issue: Team Ireland homecoming chant incident Original release: TUV raises pro terror chanting with Olympic Federation of Ireland and BBC (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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Campbell – “this is a time for careful language”
DUP MP Gregory Campbell condemns all violence and says there is no place for violence or its threat in a democracy. He calls for careful language and de-escalation, and says Palestinian flags and a 'Don't wound a snake – kill it' banner at recent protests are divisive and unhelpful.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Recent violence and disorder following protests across Northern Ireland Original release: Campbell – “this is a time for careful language” (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey hails positive and successful community events
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey praises west Belfast communities and organisers for a year without bonfires, citing Féile an Phobail's dance night and local diversionary events as positive, safe and inclusive celebrations.
Community relations and legacy Issue: West Belfast August 2024 diversionary events and bonfire-free night Original release: Maskey hails positive and successful community events (opens in a new tab)