Debate contribution: Flags: Illegally Erected

Debate contribution by Mr Justin McNulty on 8 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Justin McNulty
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 8 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Flags: Illegally Erected
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5600652

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Minister, under the Terrorism Act 2000, there are new legal powers to take down the flags of proscribed terrorist organisations such as the UVF, the UDA and the IRA. What are you and your Department doing, using those new powers, to proactively work with the police and other statutory organisations to ensure that any such flags are quickly removed from departmental property?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2421/22-27.

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