Debate contribution: ICRIR: Independent Review

Debate contribution by Mr Patsy McGlone on 12 May 2026.

MLA: Mr Patsy McGlone
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 12 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: ICRIR: Independent Review
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5528562

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Absolutely, Minister. For many of us, it was a bit odd to see that the body had gone through, I think, three finance officers since its inception. In the review report, some of the descriptions of the culture include "toxic", "silo working", "divided" and "disrespectful". Minister, you touched on the responsibilities of the Secretary of State. Will you be communicating those to the Secretary of State, or arranging a meeting with him, as Minister of Justice, to articulate the concerns that you have clearly shared with us today?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2331/22-27.

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