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Man suing Iris Robinson over her comments on gays

By Lesley-Anne Henry
The Belfast Telegraph

A 23-year-old west Belfast man is taking legal action against Iris Robinson over her controversial comments on homosexuality.

Robert Toner from Poleglass has also written to the Equality Commission asking them to back his complaint over the first lady's anti-gay remarks.

Last night he told the Belfast Telegraph: "It is very, very hurtful to think that someone says I need psychiatric help because I am gay. It is totally uncalled for, it is totally horrendous that a public representative has said this.

"The majority of members of the gay community have been very welcoming to the fact I am taking legal action. And the heterosexual community welcomed it too. Most people agree that something needs to be done about Iris. I am confident that with the support of the Equality Commission we are going to win this.

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Homophobic assault victim calls on Iris to resign

by Tony Grew
PinkNews UK

Stephen Scott was set upon in Newtownabbey, near Belfast, last Wednesday by three youths in what police describe as a homophobic attack.

In an interview with BBC Radio Ulster on Friday Mrs Robinson, who is married to the First Minister of Northern Ireland, said she condemned the attack but that she could put gay people in touch with a psychiatrist who can "cure" them.

In an interview with the BBC today Mr Scott said:

"I certainly will not rest until she stands down for what she's done, because she's made my life hell since her comments."

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McGuinness weighs into Robinson’s gay storm

The Belfast Telegraph

Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister last night branded Iris Robinson's criticism of gay people harmful and distressing.

Martin McGuinness said First Minister Peter Robinson's wife should reflect on the impact her comments would have on the homosexual community.

Mr McGuinness said: "While Iris Robinson is entitled to reflect her beliefs she also has a responsibility to act with due consideration.

Sinn Fein has already called for Mrs Robinson to stand down as head of the Northern Ireland Assembly's health committee.

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'Counselling can change homosexuals'- Iris Robinson

U.tv
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has rejected Iris Robinson’s claim that homosexuality could be overcome by counselling.

The wife of DUP leader Peter Robinson made her comments in the wake of a homophobic attack that left a man seriously injured in Belfast.

Stephen Scott, 27, was kicked and punched by three youths as he walked home in the Newtownabbey area on Wednesday night.

Mr Scott was treated in hospital for a head injury, a leg injury and broken ribs.

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