Debate contribution: Inauguration of the Irish President

Debate contribution by Miss Órlaithí Flynn on 10 November 2025.

MLA: Miss Órlaithí Flynn
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 10 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Inauguration of the Irish President
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5224545

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I thank the Minister for her response. I hope that she will send someone in her place if she cannot make it. Regrettably, a lot of people from across our communities will hear in her answer a refusal to attend that does not fulfil her cross-community duty, in the spirit of respect and reconciliation, to represent everyone across our society. Sadly, that is what many people will hear in your answer, which is in stark contrast with the leadership that our First Minister for all showed at yesterday's event. It is an extremely stark contrast.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1742/22-27.

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