Show Notes
In this episode of Stormont Sources, David, Tim and Michael dissect a major High Court ruling.
The court has quashed the decision by the Parades Commission regarding the annual Drumcree parade outside Portadown. The team breaks down what actually happened in court, whether this represents a "seismic" legal shift or an administrative blunder, and what it means for Northern Irish politics ahead of upcoming elections.
Later in the episode, the team answer your questions, tackling everything from advice for young people looking to get into politics and which Executive department they would choose, to the politicians and public figures they’d most like to have on the podcast.
Topics discussed: - High Court Quashes Drumcree Parades Commission Decision - Legal Judgment & Administrative Failures - "Quangoland" & How the Parades Commission Made Decisions - Media Coverage, Slugger O'Toole, & Social Media Evidence - Political Fallout & Culture Wars - Has Northern Ireland Changed Since 1999? - Is a Parade Down Garvaghy Road Good for Society? - Listeners Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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