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Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose homes were burned down in Greenisland fire
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose two homes were destroyed by fire in Greenisland, thanks neighbours and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, and calls for a full investigation into the cause.
Other Issue: Greenisland house fire on 11 July 2026 Original release: Dickson expresses sympathy to families whose homes were burned down in Greenisland fire (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne condemns Bangor arson attack
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne condemns an arson attack on a home in the Ashbury Gardens area of Bangor, calling it reckless and dangerous. He urges witnesses and anyone with recording equipment footage to come forward to police, and says those responsible must be brought to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Ashbury Gardens Bangor arson attack Original release: Dunne condemns Bangor arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (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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Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl calls the racist attack on a young family on Thalia Street abhorrent, saying the door was set on fire and the perpetrators must be robustly condemned. She thanks NIFRS and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Nicholl condemns racist attack in South Belfast. (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey appeals for information following arson attack
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey appeals for anyone with information to come forward to police after a car was rammed into and set alight at a charity's Welcome Centre building in west Belfast. He condemns the arson attack.
Justice and policing Issue: West Belfast Welcome Centre arson attack Original release: Maskey appeals for information following arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Haughey condemns Clady arson attack
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey condemns an overnight arson attack in Clady, Co Armagh, in which three cars were burnt out and three houses damaged. She says eight children were traumatised and appeals to the public for information to assist the PSNI investigation.
Justice and policing Issue: Clady, Co Armagh arson attack on cars and houses Original release: Haughey condemns Clady arson attack (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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Kelly condemns arson in Rathglynn.
Alliance Antrim Town Councillor Neil Kelly condemns an early-morning arson attack on a property in Rathglynn in which a woman in her 70s was taken to hospital with burns and smoke inhalation. He thanks the NIFRS for containing the blaze and urges anyone with information to contact police or…
Justice and policing Issue: Arson attack on Rathglynn property Original release: Kelly condemns arson in Rathglynn. (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn terrifying shooting and arson attack in Larne
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly condemn overnight gunfire at a Larne house and a car set alight nearby, which trapped five people, and urge anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Larne shooting and car arson incidents, St John's Place and Hampton Crescent Original release: Alliance representatives condemn terrifying shooting and arson attack in Larne (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly condemns Omagh arson attack
Alliance Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly condemns an arson attack on a residential property in Winters Grove, Omagh, in which four people were treated for smoke inhalation. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Winters Grove Omagh arson attack residential property Original release: Donnelly condemns Omagh arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an arson attack on a south Belfast home, which police are treating as racist, saying the family were unhurt and calling for racism to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Egan condemns shocking and reckless Millisle incident
Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan condemns a Millisle incident in which a car struck several pedestrians outside a licensed premises on Main Street, leaving two people hospitalised, and urges witnesses to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Millisle Main Street pedestrian collision outside licensed premises Original release: Egan condemns shocking and reckless Millisle incident (opens in a new tab)
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Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison condemns a series of attacks in Newtownards on the night of 26 July, calling them utterly reprehensible and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownards attacks on homes and public property, 26 July Original release: Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan slams ‘reckless and dangerous’ Bushmills gun attack
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns a gun attack in which shots were fired at an upstairs window of a house in Bushmills' Causeway Road area, saying no one was hurt. He calls for those responsible to be held to account and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Bushmills Causeway Road gun attack on house Original release: McGuigan slams ‘reckless and dangerous’ Bushmills gun attack (opens in a new tab)
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Molloy shocked by incident at underage GAA game
Sinn Féin MP Francie Molloy wishes two people stabbed at a youth football match in Cookstown a swift recovery, says the incident is deeply concerning for witnesses, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Cookstown youth GAA match stabbing investigation Original release: Molloy shocked by incident at underage GAA game (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes condemns suspected arson attack
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes condemns a suspected arson attack on Irish Street in Armagh, wishes two injured people a speedy recovery, and urges anyone with information to come forward after a man was arrested.
Justice and policing Issue: Irish Street, Armagh suspected arson attack Original release: Hughes condemns suspected arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland condemns Ballymoney attempted arson attack
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland condemns a failed arson attempt on a church in Ballymoney, saying the parish priest put out the fire quickly, and urges anyone with information to contact police on 101.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymoney church attempted arson attack November 2023 Original release: Mulholland condemns Ballymoney attempted arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected racially motivated arson attack on a North Belfast house, offers solidarity to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: North Belfast house arson attack treated as racially motivated hate crime Original release: Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew expresses thoughts with family affected by Dungannon house fire
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew expresses sympathy for those affected by a house fire in Dungannon the previous night. He commends frontline responders for evacuating all residents and pays tribute to police officers who entered the burning home to rescue people.
Other Issue: Dungannon house fire evacuation of residents Original release: Gildernew expresses thoughts with family affected by Dungannon house fire (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns a racially motivated attack on a young mother and her child's home in the Roden Street area, saying it was meant to intimidate them. She calls on all parties to condemn such incidents and urges anyone with information to contact PSNI or…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racially motivated attack on home in Roden Street, South Belfast Original release: Bradshaw condemns racially motivated attack on home of mother and child in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Buchanan condemns Orange Hall blaze
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan and Councillor Anne Forde urge leaders across Mid Ulster to speak out after a fire seriously damaged Ballynougher Orange Hall near Magherafelt, with the roof collapsed. Buchanan calls on anyone with information to contact police and condemns repeated attacks on…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Buchanan condemns Orange Hall blaze (opens in a new tab)
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‘Attack on block of flats disgraceful and must be condemned’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a recent attack on flats in the Belvoir area of South Belfast, calling it an attempt to spread fear and hatred. She urges anyone with information to contact the police.
Justice and policing Issue: Belvoir estate flats attack, South Belfast Original release: ‘Attack on block of flats disgraceful and must be condemned’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Baker condemns attack on firefighters
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker condemns youths who threw stones at firefighters from Springfield fire station as they attended a blaze at an electrical box on Suffolk Road, leaving one crew member with a facial cut. He urges those responsible to change their behaviour.
Justice and policing Issue: Stone attack on Springfield firefighters in West Belfast Original release: Baker condemns attack on firefighters (opens in a new tab)
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‘South Belfast arson absolutely disgraceful’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an overnight-to-Thursday fire attack that damaged three workers' cars at a garage in south Belfast, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast garage vehicle arson attack Original release: ‘South Belfast arson absolutely disgraceful’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine praises response to Clogher Valley fire
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine thanks emergency services on the third day of battling wildfires in the Clogher Valley, describing the scale of the damage as massive and upsetting. She urges the public to avoid lighting fires during the dry spell and to stay clear of the blaze.
Environment and climate Issue: Clogher gorse fire, County Tyrone Original release: Erskine praises response to Clogher Valley fire (opens in a new tab)
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Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan
DUP MLA Keith Buchanan calls on all Mid Ulster representatives to take a clear public stand against the arson attack on Ballynougher Orange Hall and sectarianism, blaming republican leadership failures for fuelling such attacks.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Ballynougher Orange Hall attack near Magherafelt Original release: Leadership needed to tackle sectarian hate crimes - Buchanan (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl condemns petrol bomb and paint attacks on police and civilian vehicles in the Village area, noting it is the second police attack in a week, and urges anyone with information to contact officers.
Justice and policing Issue: Petrol bomb attacks on police in the Village area, South Belfast Original release: Nicholl disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs (opens in a new tab)
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Mallon appeals for information following Keady attack
Sinn Féin councillor Ashley Mallon appeals for anyone with information on a recent assault on an elderly man in Keady to come forward to police, condemning the incident as horrific and disgraceful.
Justice and policing Issue: Keady assault on elderly man appeal for information Original release: Mallon appeals for information following Keady attack (opens in a new tab)