Northern politicians warned over language in debates

The Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker has criticised three MLAs he claims used offensive remarks during a debate on the Police Ombudsman.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2013 - 12:55

The Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker has criticised three MLAs he claims used offensive remarks during a debate on the Police Ombudsman.

William Hay said he would closely watch the behaviour of former Ulster Unionist leader Tom Elliott, TUV leader Jim Allister and Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

Rangers player Dujon Sterling fined after he admits drink-driving

Trans activist wanted to ‘shame Graham Linehan into an apology’, court told

More in this section

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Co Wexford

School classroom scene with kids learning in background

Parents call on ministers to address ‘failures’ at special school amid principal abuse claims

Close up of woman receiving botox injection in lips

Lack of legislation around injectable aesthetics 'glaring public safety failure'

<p>A Spanish Civil Guard officer inspects the area where passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife (Manu Fernandez/AP)</p>

Plans in place to bring Irish passengers on hantavirus-hit ship ship home, officials say

READ NOW

Northern politicians warned over language in debates

Plans in place to bring Irish passengers on hantavirus-hit ship ship home, officials say

Lunchtime News

Latest

Northern politicians warned over language in debates

Unlimited access starts here.

Plans in place to bring Irish passengers on hantavirus-hit ship ship home, officials say

Lunchtime News

Latest

Most Read