Debate contribution: First Minister — Pledge of Office
Debate contribution by Mr Brian Kingston on .
- MLA
- Mr Brian Kingston
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 5 October 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Questions for Urgent Oral Answer
- Heading
- First Minister — Pledge of Office
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5774560
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First Minister, the illegal blocking of the reduced and legal Drumcree parade eight days ago was a disaster for the community relations and mutual tolerance in Northern Ireland that we should all uphold. Indeed, it has been a slap in the face for the unionists who encouraged people to take part in the all-Ireland fleadh in the summer that dominated Belfast for a week. If it has not taken place before then, would you support the Drumcree parade, as legally approved, taking place as part of the fleadh in 2027?
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