“There is no place for racism or any form of bigotry in our community. All of us have a responsibility to challenge anti-immigrant attitudes. We must unite against racist thuggery and intimidation whenever it arises.”- Sinn Fein MLA Declan Kearney
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“We can reject the dark politics of easy violence and pretence that attacking or murdering those of another religion or race will somehow make the sunshine brighter, give us new houses and make us safer.” - Andrée Murphy
‘In 1969, when homes were burnt out in Bombay Street, it was naked sectarianism. In 2026, on the lower Newtownards Road, it was naked racism. The same sinister, supremacist and toxic ideologies lies behind both.’ - Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard
“The government has admitted there was state collusion in the murder, but the scale and extent of it has never been fully established.” - Mark Simpson on Day 1 of the Pat Finucane inquiry
“The Pope contributed to Williams expenses & when news reached Rome of the victory there was a Te Deum hymn sang in a “joyous proclamation of praise, thanksgiving & faith.” So much for No Pope Here!” - Gerry Adams on the Battle of the Boyne
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“I’ve just left the Mater Hospital after meeting health workers from many backgrounds who are genuinely terrified for their own safety & for the safety of their families. These health workers are the people who care for us & our loved ones when we need them most.”Michelle O’Neill
“If a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane can finally examine publicly the collusion that plagued our society for so many years, there is hope that a real process of healing can begin.” - Geraldine Finucane on public inquiry which began today
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“Racism is wrong, intimidation is wrong, and violence is wrong. The video of children being led from their home under protection of police in riot gear, carrying nothing but a teddy bear, genuinely broke my heart.” - Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill
Today I stood side-by-side with Mayor of Belfast Róis-Máire Donnelly, in full support and solidarity, following threats against her life.
Róis-Máire is a young, energetic and dedicated activist and represents the very best of this city and its people.
We will not be deterred in working for all communities and building a better society free from intimidation, hatred and division.
“The racist violence of masked Loyalists who burned families out of their homes echoes the pogroms against nationalist families in 1969. These are the same people who will burn tricolours on bonfires in July.” - Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald
“I don’t know any country that has open borders. I believe in an immigration system that is fair & managed & enforceable & compassionate & human rights-compliant, but that is not the debate for today." - SF First Minister Michelle O’Neill
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“SF have made it clear that this Pact undermines Irish sovereignty. Decisions on migration must be taken by the people of this country. This pact ignores that our country is still partitioned & shares a Common Travel Area with Britain.”
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"Sinn Féin has always been clear: the EU Migration Pact is not in Ireland’s interest. It is the Irish people who are best placed to make our decisions, not Europe. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are wrong to hand over sovereignty on this issue." - Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty
“Much of this is because of the perceived electoral threat of Sinn Féin, and the two main political parties' fears that advancing the cause of Irish unity means helping their political foes.” - Tom Collins