The HIV Support Centre

 

 

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For Immediate Release

 

 

HIV SUPPORT CENTRE

UPSET WITH IRIS ROBINSON'S COMMENTS

 

 

Like many other right thinking people, The HIV Support Centre was shocked to hear the hurtful comments made recently by MLA Iris Robinson, both on radio and TV, in respect of the gay and lesbian community in Northern Ireland.

 

Kieran Harris, Chief Executive Officer said, "I have taken numerous phonecalls from members of both the gay and heterosexual community in Northern Ireland expressing their anger and disappointment at Alderman Robinson's comments"

 

He added, "I believe that Alderman Robinsons comments were very ill advised and extremely hurtful to a significant number of people throughout the north of Ireland and I would hope that, on reflection, Alderman Robinson might now take steps to heal the hurt that she has caused to so many."

 

The British Association of Psychiatrists have confirmed that Alderman Robinson's comments have been offered without any medical evidence to support them.

 

The HIV Support Centre offers information, advice and support to people irrespective of their sexual orientation.  It can be contacted on 02890 249268 or for confidential advice on Freephone 0800 137 437.

 

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For further information and comment on The HIV Support Centre please contact Kieran Harris at The HIV Support Centre on 028 9024 9268 (9am – 5pm) or for information on The HIV Support Centre visit www.info@thehivsupportcentre.org.uk