Debate contribution: Racism, Sectarianism and Xenophobia

Debate contribution by Mr Maolíosa McHugh on 22 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Maolíosa McHugh
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 22 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Racism, Sectarianism and Xenophobia
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5638095

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin.
I know that she has referred to this in a previous answer, but will the First Minister agree that those in political leadership must be mindful of the language they use because that is an essential part of tackling racism, sectarianism and xenophobia in our country?

55 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Part of an exchange

This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3748/22-27.

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