Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People

Debate contribution by Ms Sian Mulholland on 22 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Sian Mulholland
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 22 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5638137

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Thank you very much, First Minister. The recommendations in the review obviously laid out where that would sit better. In light of recent criticisms, by some commentators and politicians in the House, of the Children's Commissioner for robustly defending children's rights, does the First Minister agree that that underlines precisely why the role should be fully independent and free from political pressure, and that the post holder should be able to speak out in the best interests of children and young people and their rights?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3750/22-27.

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