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Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code by sharing displaced families’ location on Facebook during unrest, sparking controversy and calls for his resignation.
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons breached the ministerial code over a June 2025 Facebook post disclosing the location of displaced families at Larne Leisure Centre during unrest in Ballymena, according to Northern Ireland’s Standards Commissioner.
The post, made amid racial tensions following a dropped assault case, was criticized for lacking empathy, failing to prioritize safety, and potentially worsening tensions, despite Lyons’ intent to correct misinformation.
The leisure centre was later set on fire.
The commissioner found the communication misjudged and politically charged, though no personal gain was involved.
The DUP rejected the findings, while opposition leaders called for Lyons’ resignation.
The Northern Ireland Assembly will decide on sanctions.
El ministro de Comunidades de Irlanda del Norte, Gordon Lyons, violó el código ministerial al compartir la ubicación de las familias desplazadas en Facebook durante los disturbios, provocando controversia y llamados a su renuncia.