@hillofrushes @newsoncool @belfast_prod @allianceparty After 25 years, it still isn't working properly, so why not make small changes so we get the stable government we need?
It's been changed before: St Andrew’s, the McCallister bill to create an official opposition, and reducing the no. of depts.
Why not fix the fundamental flaw?
@hillofrushes @newsoncool @belfast_prod @allianceparty It's like any agreement - imperfect. The principles are sound but the structures manage division, rather than seek to overcome it. In some ways, they embed it. We wanted better mechanisms at the time: we didn't get them. But it was still worth supporting and trying to deliver. >
@hillofrushes @newsoncool @belfast_prod @allianceparty I know. We still do.
RT @Justice_NI: 📹 Today Minister Long attended the opening of The Court House @openhousefest in Bangor.
This former courthouse, now a live music venue, has been brought back into use through the first ever Community Asset Transfer.
@BGO31OCR @openhousefest @SaraGirvin @bbcnewsline Much happier performances ahead 😄
@Steven_OConnor1 @BBCJayneMcC @steviemcc020 @moneillsf @columeastwood @BeattieDoug @J_Donaldson_MP Agreed. Not sure what we can do given that we can't influence UK-EU negotiations.
No reason why we can't crack on with our jobs while those discussions are ongoing.
It's a scandalous waste of money.
RT @kellyandrews149: The Justice Minister @naomi_long addresses the @assistni_ one year of service celebratory event @WomensaidBelLis @FoyleFJC @MensAdvisoryP @Justice_NI @PoliceServiceNI
@hillofrushes @newsoncool @belfast_prod @allianceparty We never supported D'Hondt: do your research...
Reform has been part of our agenda for years.
Oddly, it used to be part of the DUP's too...how times have changed.
I won't be defending it.
A further election serves no purpose other than stroking the ego of the DUP, who could walk back into Stormont tomorrow and start governing if they wished.
Instead, £5m wasted and parties come back to face the same problems. No progress.
#reformnow
RT @BBCJayneMcC: The NI electoral office estimates another election will cost about £5m. A figure that may be difficult to defend when parties are knocking doo…
@The_Brain_1968 @CVOCNI Not given the complexity of the work our justice partners have to do to operationalise complex court and prosecution arrangements. I'm very grateful to @Justice_NI, @thePPSNI, @PoliceServiceNI and the Lady Chief Justice for their work to implement the first stage of reforms.
@openhousefest @bbcnewsline @SaraGirvin Absolutely fantastic to see the building looking fantastic and absolutely buzzing at the heart of Bangor seafront.
Amazing dedication and vision has delivered a new lease of life for a building with a long history.
Congratulations to you all!
RT @openhousefest: Big BIG day for us today! After 7 years of planning, fundraising & refurbishment, The Court House doors are finally open. Lots of lovely people, including @naomi_long joined us to celebrate this morning. Check out @bbcnewsline tonight for a report from @SaraGirvin
RT @Justice_NI: Today is #AntiSlaveryDay
📹Earlier this year Minister Long welcomed the passing of the Final Stage of the Justice (Sexual Offences & Human Trafficking) Bill to NI Assembly
“Human trafficking is a trade in human misery by those seeking to profit from the desperation of others”
RT @assistni_: Justice Minister @naomi_long begins our event this morning - "Stopping domestic and sexual abuse continues to be a priority for me and my department"
@Justice_NI #ASSISTNI1year
RT @assistni_: Justice Minister @naomi_long thanks our staff for their dedication over the past year. @Justice_NI #ASSISTNI1year
RT @projec_vita: Minister @naomi_long opening @assistni_ 1 year anniversary “domestic abuse continues to be a scourge in our society”. #assistni1year
RT @HeritageFundNI: The new Court House venue combined with the passion and commitment of @OpenHouseBangor will aid Bangor's wider regeneration and boost the local economy.
An equivalent of 15 full-time jobs will be created to deliver events including bar staff, event managers and security 3/3
RT @HeritageFundNI: We are so pleased to have supported @OpenHouseFest with an award of nearly £1million thanks to #NationalLottery players to repurpose the historic bank and former Court House creating Bangor’s long awaited music and arts venue.
#HeritageIsOpen Thread 1/3
RT @HeritageFundNI: It’s the first historic building in NI to transfer to community ownership via @Justice_NI.
High quality, conservation-led repairs have preserved one of Bangor seafront's few remaining original Victorian buildings - removing it from the Buildings at Risk Register. Thread 2/3
RT @Justice_NI: This is #AntiSlaveryWeek - would you know what #ModernSlavery looks like & how to report your concerns?
You might work with someone, or live near someone you are worried about.
You can call:
@mshelpline 08000 121 700
@PoliceServiceNI 101
Always call 999 in emergency
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