Motion

Exclusion of the Minister for the Economy from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

Exclusion of the Minister for the Economy from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that the Minister for the Economy no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly because, by participating in the unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road on 27 September 2026 which prevented a permitted parade from proceeding, she failed to observe paragraphs (cd) and (ce) of the Pledge of Office, requiring her to uphold the rule of law and support it unequivocally in word and deed; and that she be excluded from holding office as a Minister or junior Minister for a period of 12 months.
Private Members' Motion
06/10/2026
06/10/2026
12/10/2026
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