MLA Phillip Brett asked whether the first minister’s participation was consistent with her pledge of office.
The DUP challenged Michelle O’Neill over her participation in Garvaghy Road protests, with MLA Phillip Brett questioning whether it was consistent with her pledge of office.
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- Sep 28, 2026, 05:11 PM
The DUP challenged Michelle O’Neill over her participation in weekend protests on Portadown’s Garvaghy Road against a planned Orange Order parade.
DUP MLA Phillip Brett asked whether her involvement was consistent with the pledge of office. The supplied reports say Ms O’Neill did not appear to answer the question directly. DUP leader Gavin Robinson had described her participation as “shameful” and accused her of breaking her pledge of office.
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