Menu
30/08/2016
Eighteen Sinn Féin Members Quit Over Treatment Of Daithí McKay
Eighteen members of Sinn Féin have quit over the way the party treated former MLA Daithí McKay.
Mr McKay resigned following allegations he "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry.
According to the Ballymena Guardian the members are all from the north Antrim area.
Last week, the party announced it would replace Mr McKay with Councillor Philip McGuigan.
(CD/MH)
Mr McKay resigned following allegations he "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry.
According to the Ballymena Guardian the members are all from the north Antrim area.
Last week, the party announced it would replace Mr McKay with Councillor Philip McGuigan.
(CD/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 February 2024
Health Minister Announces Increased Funding For IVF Treatment
Publicly funded IVF treatment will increase to one full cycle for eligible women, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.
Health Minister Announces Increased Funding For IVF Treatment
Publicly funded IVF treatment will increase to one full cycle for eligible women, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.
18 April 2024
Other News In Brief
SDLP Criticise SF And Alliance For Backing DUP Amendment The SDLP have accused Sinn Féin and the Alliance Party of allowing the DUP to "delay action on poverty". Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole made the accusation, after the Executive parties backed a DUP amendment to the SDLP's Opposition Day proposal to remove the two-child limit.
Other News In Brief
SDLP Criticise SF And Alliance For Backing DUP Amendment The SDLP have accused Sinn Féin and the Alliance Party of allowing the DUP to "delay action on poverty". Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole made the accusation, after the Executive parties backed a DUP amendment to the SDLP's Opposition Day proposal to remove the two-child limit.
15 April 2024
Assembly Members Form New All Party Group On Skills
Highlighting the importance of skills development and supply for all sectors in Northern Ireland, a new All Party Group on Skills has been established at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Assembly Members Form New All Party Group On Skills
Highlighting the importance of skills development and supply for all sectors in Northern Ireland, a new All Party Group on Skills has been established at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
18 August 2016
NAMA Inquiry: Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay Resigns
Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay has resigned from his position following allegations he had provided "coaching" to loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry. Mr McKay has also been suspended from the party with "immediate effect".
NAMA Inquiry: Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay Resigns
Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay has resigned from his position following allegations he had provided "coaching" to loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry. Mr McKay has also been suspended from the party with "immediate effect".
02 February 2024
Green Party Welcomes Decision To Save Promote Learning Disability Service
The Green Party has welcomed the decision by charity & social, Orchardville, to run the Promote Learning Disability Service in Bangor after it was under threat of closure. Although delighted by the news, Councillor McKee said that it was "disgraceful" that day opportunity placements for 52 adults were put under threat.
Green Party Welcomes Decision To Save Promote Learning Disability Service
The Green Party has welcomed the decision by charity & social, Orchardville, to run the Promote Learning Disability Service in Bangor after it was under threat of closure. Although delighted by the news, Councillor McKee said that it was "disgraceful" that day opportunity placements for 52 adults were put under threat.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
