‘IRA lawyers’ comment blasted as ‘shameful’ by NI First Minister
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Pat FinucaneMichelle OneillRosemary NelsonDouglas HoggParty Mp Sir David DavisLaw Society Of Northern IrelandBritish ArmyNorthern Ireland, Craigavon, United KingdomBelfast, Belfast, United KingdomIrishBritish
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Wed, 21 October 2026
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A reference to “ IRA lawyers” has been blasted by Northern Ireland’s First Minister as “shameful”. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after Conservative Party MP Sir David Davis used the phrase during a contribution to the debate in the House of Commons on the Government’s Legacy Bill. While talking about the prosecution of British Army veterans for incidents during the Troubles, Sir David referred to “IRA lawyers” being “more interested in drama than justice”. He also told MPs that he “would rather...