Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill spoke to An Taoiseach Simon Harris this morning on racist intimidation and attacks in Belfast yesterday.
Michelle O’Neill said, “I briefed An Taoiseach on the totally unacceptable racist attacks on people and businesses in Belfast yesterday.
“We are agreed that co-operation between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána is essential in bringing those responsible for the violence to justice and I urge anyone with information to bring it forward to the police.
“There can be no place for racism, hatred, discrimination and intimidation anywhere in our society. I remain resolutely committed to a shared, modern and inclusive society.”
O’Neill speaks to Chief Constable on racist attacks
Michelle O’Neill also spoke with Chief Constable Jon Boutcher. Afterwards she said, “There is no place in this society for racism or the attacks on our minority communities which took place at the weekend.
“Today, I spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and we agreed that the shared priority is to to protect lives and property and face down racism, violence and intimidation.
“Co-operation between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána is essential so that those responsible for causing and orchestrating the racist violence on Saturday will face the full force of the law.
“As a government and as a society we must all work together to deliver a shared, peaceful and inclusive society.”
