Sam McBride: DUP man pockets £9,000 for board role – but doesn’t go to any meetings

Lord Maginnis facing suspension from House of Lords for bullying MPs and security guard

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Subscribe              Dec 3, 2020           Good morning   In today's News Letter and online political editor Sam McBride examines five developments at the Northern Ireland Assembly this week. Including news that a DUP man pockets £9,000 for a board role – but doesn't go to any meetings. Niall Deeney tells us when you will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine and reveals the full roll-out timetable for Northern Ireland up to 2022. There has been a recommendation from the Lords Conduct Committee that Independent peer Lord Maginnis of Drumglass should be suspended from the House of Lords for at least 18 months after allegations of bullying MPs and a security guard. And top NI medic Dr Michael McBride says 'The decisions you make over the next two weeks will determine' a need for a third lockdown. He has has cautioned that people in NI "need to be really careful over next couple of weeks and be cautious" and "please follow the guidance".   Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor There's still time to take advantage of our Black Friday offer. See fewer ads and get unlimited access to our news, opinion, and sport by taking out a new digital subscription from just 70p a month.           Sam McBride: DUP man pockets £9,000 for board role – but doesn't go to any meetings (and four other things we learned at the Assembly this week)           DUP man's free money                 Lord Maginnis facing suspension from House of Lords for bullying MPs and security guard   Independent peer Lord Maginnis of Drumglass should be suspended from the House of Lords for at least 18 months after bullying MPs and a security guard.           When will you be able to get the coronavirus vaccine? Full roll-out timetable for Northern Ireland up to 2022 revealed   The full timetable for the expected roll out of the coronavirus vaccine in Northern Ireland to the entire population has been revealed.           Child in Northern Ireland's care system had consumed 'near lethal' cocktail of drugs and alcohol   The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People has expressed "deep concern" after being made aware of a child within the care system who was left unresponsive, having consumed a near lethal cocktail of drugs and alcohol.           Top NI medic Dr Michael McBride: 'The decisions you make over the next two weeks will determine' a need for a third lockdown   Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has cautioned that people in NI "need to be really careful over next couple of weeks and be cautious" and "please follow the guidance".               Through the archives: No compulsory examinations for council posts   From the News Letter, December 3, 1958       Through the archives: From the News Letter of December 1930   Prospects for shipyard orders                             Ulster's John Andrew feeling upbeat as focus switches to Europe           After making it eight wins out of eight in the Pro14 with a bonus point victory over Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Monday night, Ulster now turn their attention to the Heineken Champions Cup.                   Larne end trophy drought with Co Antrim Shield penalty shootout win   LARNE chief Tiernan Lynch last night punched the air in delight after his team won the ToalsBet.Com County Antrim Shield at Seaview.       Flashback: Martin O'Neill takes over at Sunderland on this day in 2011   Martin O'Neill was unveiled as Sunderland's new manager on this day in 2011.       Andrew Johnston to leave his role as NIFL managing director   Andrew Johnston has left his role as managing director of the Northern Ireland Football League to take up a new role with the Irish FA.                   View more news

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