Gareth Gordon

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Robust debate? We could do it by email, says Stormont speakerGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaSpeak Edwin Poots says "having a strong culture of parliamentary debate is vital"The standards of debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly mean "we could do it by email", the Stormont speaker has said. Edwin Poots said technology had created the temptation for MLAs to deliver a "pre-scripted text" which they can immediately release through a clip on social media.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Gareth Gordon

Critics 'were defamatory' over leisure centre post - LyonsGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaGordon Lyons had been accused of "inflaming tensions" in the wake of rioting in Northern IrelandA Stormont minister accused of "inflaming tensions" over recent trouble in Northern Ireland has warned his critics that some of their comments were defamatory.

1 week ago | aol.com | Gareth Gordon

A Stormont minister accused of "inflaming tensions" over recent trouble in Northern Ireland has warned his critics that some of their comments were defamatory. Speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly, and under a chorus of criticism from rival MLAs, the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP's) Gordon Lyons again said he would not resigning as communities minister.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gareth Gordon

O'Neill and Foster to appear before Covid InquiryGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentGetty ImagesFirst Minister Michelle O'Neill and former First Minister Arlene Foster will appear before the Covid Inquiry on WednesdayThe Northern Ireland First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, and former First Minister Arlene Foster will appear before the Covid Inquiry on Wednesday. The sitting in London will concentrate on Stormont's approach to testing, tracing and isolation during the pandemic.

Mar 21, 2025 | bbc.com | Gareth Gordon

Sinn Féin yet to decide to run presidential candidateGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaMary Lou McDonald ruled herself out of running for presidentSinn Féin have said they have not decided if they will run their own candidate or back another in the next Irish presidential election. Party president Mary Lou McDonald also ruled herself out of the running. The election has to be held before November 11 this year.