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McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says he pressed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in an urgent Assembly question after racist disorder targeted health workers, and calls for protective measures, support for affected staff and assurances for migrant staff.
Health Justice and policing Issue: Belfast disorder after Monday knife attack Original release: McGrath challenges Minister on health workers' security (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood offers support following disorder
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood says he visited Derry's migrant community, including the North West Migrants Forum, to offer support after disorder across the North, which he attributes to racism and hatred. He says migrants belong in Derry and that the city will not tolerate racism.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Disorder across the North against migrant communities, June 2026 Original release: Eastwood offers support following disorder (opens in a new tab)
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Time for meaningful action and a united front against racism, says Mulholland ahead of Alliance motion
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA ahead of an Alliance motion calling for condemnation of racist and intimidating attacks on people and their homes, and for leaders to act on community relations and housing. She calls for a renewed Good Relations Strategy and for the…
Disability and equality Housing Issue: Alliance motion condemning racist and intimidating attacks on homes Original release: Time for meaningful action and a united front against racism, says Mulholland ahead of Alliance motion (opens in a new tab)
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Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen condemns recent racist attacks on Western Trust employees as unacceptable and calls for them to be dealt with through the courts, stressing that everyone has a right to feel safe at work.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attacks on Western Trust employees Original release: Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew challenges Communities Minister over ‘irresponsible’ social media post
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew questioned Communities Minister Gordon Lyons on actions to secure safe housing for families driven from their Ballymena homes by racist thugs and condemned the minister’s recent Larne Leisure Centre social media post as irresponsible.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Gordon Lyons social media post on Larne community centre housing Original release: Gildernew challenges Communities Minister over ‘irresponsible’ social media post (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit support the Counter Demo
People Before Profit says it will join UNITED AGAINST RACISM's counter-demonstrations against far-right groups marching on Remigration in Dublin, Belfast and Derry this weekend, arguing that housing and public service failures are a government problem, not a migration one.
Disability and equality Housing Issue: United Against Racism counter-demonstrations against far-right Remigration march Original release: People Before Profit support the Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Young condemns racist attack in Newry
Alliance Councillor Helena Young condemns a racist attack in Newry on international doctors and their families at a park on 12 April, saying those responsible should be ashamed and the abuse must stop immediately.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attack on international doctors in Newry park Original release: Young condemns racist attack in Newry (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Young expresses condolences following death of care worker in Newry.
Alliance Slieve Croob Councillor Helena Young expresses condolences over the death of Anu Okusanya, a care worker who died in hospital after fleeing an assault near her home in Newry. Young says she had reported being targeted with abuse on earlier occasions and calls the situation shameful.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Death of care worker Anu Okusanya after Newry attack Original release: Young expresses condolences following death of care worker in Newry. (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll commends West Belfast residents for defending a migrant-owned shop on the Falls Road after a group of young people attacked it. He condemns the attack, appeals to young people to stop such attacks, and says migrants and minorities are welcome.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Falls Road migrant-owned business attack Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Commends Community Defence Of Migrant-Owned Business (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy condemns racist vandalism in Cookstown over the weekend, including swastika displays and derogatory graffiti, saying such behaviour has no place in the community and hoping those responsible are found.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Issue: Cookstown racist vandalism including swastikas and graffiti Original release: Molloy condemns disgraceful racist vandalism in Cookstown (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says it is disgraceful the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association has had to sell its Donegall Pass home after continued racist attacks. She calls for more action from the PSNI to pursue those responsible and pledges to help the BMCA find a new home.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Belfast Multi-Cultural Association sale of Donegall Pass home after racist attacks Original release: Hargey expresses solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association (opens in a new tab)