N. Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill requested legal advice ahead of questioning about safeguarding issues, but the committee denied it.
Northern Ireland's First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, requested legal advice ahead of her questioning by the Executive Office Committee regarding safeguarding issues linked to her party. The committee decided not to provide the advice, reinforcing their earlier stance. O'Neill's appearance, criticized for lacking her deputy, led to accusations of "party politicking." TUV MLA Timothy Gaston questioned the chair's impartiality after her prior meeting with O'Neill, but standard procedures were defended.
October 23, 2024
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