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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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Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Tara Brooks says she is pleased a feasibility study has been commissioned for a proposed greenway in Belfast's Blackstaff area, which followed a 2023 Alliance council motion. The study will consider links to Adelaide Train Station and alternatives such as a walking…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Blackstaff area South Belfast greenway feasibility study commissioned Original release: Brooks welcomes progress on proposals for new South Belfast greenway (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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Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns violence and disruption in Coleraine that suspended bus routes and disrupted rail services, including burning bins placed on train tracks. She calls for those responsible to be held fully accountable and urges anyone feeling unsafe to report it to police.
Justice and policing Infrastructure and transport Issue: Coleraine violence and rail disruption June 2025 Original release: Archibald condemns Coleraine violence and disruption (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey…
DUP Education Minister Paul Givan marks the start of a £45m Department of Education project to build a new school at Abbey Community College on the Three Mile Water site, due for completion in November 2027.
Education Infrastructure and transport Issue: Abbey Community College new school construction start Original release: Education Minister cuts first sod on new £45m school for Abbey… (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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Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says it is now time to deliver the redevelopment of Casement Park after the British government committed funding through its spending review. He calls the financial clarification welcome and urges everyone to push the project forward for Antrim and Ulster Gaels.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Time to build Casement Park – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill welcomes the British government's funding commitment for the Casement Park stadium and calls for all sides to pull together to get it built, while also welcoming additional funding for frontline public services.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to build Casement Park – O’Neill (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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Burning of 5G masts ‘reckless and destructive’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns the latest arson attack on a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling on those responsible to stop what he calls reckless and destructive behaviour. He says he is pressing network providers in London for urgent investment to improve mobile coverage, and urges anyone with…
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on 5G mast in west Belfast Original release: Burning of 5G masts ‘reckless and destructive’ – Maskey (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)