"We call for calm and for space to allow justice to take its course."

Gavin Robinson said John Swinney's comments caused "genuine hurt among victims and survivors".

It comes as the Stormont Executive remains unable to agree a new three-year budget almost two months into the new financial year as ministers complain their departments need more funding.

“I think that is quite an exciting journey in terms of where we pivot to next," she told reporters

In his weekly email to party members, Mr Robinson said people in Northern Ireland are “being squeezed from every direction”.

Gavin Robinson made the comments as the issue dominated political discussions this week

Glenn’s mother Ellen and brother Martin were informed by the PSNI of the threat of a violent attack against them