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Coroner firm over preparations for inquest into murder of loyalist in Portadown

Coroner firm over preparations for inquest into murder of loyalist in Portadown

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

The 46-year-old was shot multiple times in the head and chest.

Lyons did not ‘directly’ ask for end to criminality during LCC meeting

Lyons did not ‘directly’ ask for end to criminality during LCC meeting

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The Communities Minister told his scrutiny committee he had made clear to the Loyalist Communities Council the importance of the democratic process.

Policy meetings with active paramilitaries should not be facilitated – O’Neill

Policy meetings with active paramilitaries should not be facilitated – O’Neill

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The First Minister’s comments came amid an ongoing controversy over the decision of two DUP ministers to meet the Loyalist Communities Council.

Givan hits back over meetings with group linked to loyalist paramilitaries

Givan hits back over meetings with group linked to loyalist paramilitaries

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The Education Minister accused other parties of ‘hypocrisy’ over their criticism of his meetings with the Loyalist Communities Council.

Committee seeks minutes of DUP minister’s meeting with group representing loyalist paramilitaries

Committee seeks minutes of DUP minister’s meeting with group representing loyalist paramilitaries

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

The Committee for Communities has also asked Gordon Lyons to list the groups he has declined to meet.