The South Belfast MLA stated: "My first thoughts are with the victim of this appalling and thuggish intimidation. She has contributed vastly more to our society than those who have nothing better to do than scrawl racist graffiti on a residence. In any truly cosmopolitan city focused on delivering fairness and prosperity for all, such attacks must be not only universally condemned but also acted upon.
"Unfortunately, this is just the latest of many such incidents, and it reinforces the failure of the First and deputy First Minister to take concrete action to tackle and root out racism.
"Even now, well into 2026, we are still awaiting an update to the shockingly outdated Race Relations Order, a proper Racial Equality Strategy and other steps that will challenge racist hatred in all its forms.
“The time for talking has long passed; we need action so that every member of our society can live and work peacefully, regardless of what they look like and what language they speak."
"Unfortunately, this is just the latest of many such incidents, and it reinforces the failure of the First and deputy First Minister to take concrete action to tackle and root out racism.
"Even now, well into 2026, we are still awaiting an update to the shockingly outdated Race Relations Order, a proper Racial Equality Strategy and other steps that will challenge racist hatred in all its forms.
“The time for talking has long passed; we need action so that every member of our society can live and work peacefully, regardless of what they look like and what language they speak."