Posted 2/3/2024, 10:22:36 PM
SDLP Suspends MLA Justin McNulty for Missing Assembly to Coach GAA Match
- SDLP suspend Justin McNulty after he leaves Stormont 'without permission' to manage GAA team
- McNulty is MLA for Newry and Armagh and was appointed Laois manager in October
- SDLP say his absence was without permission and he missed appointment of party's Leader of Opposition
- McNulty drove over 3 hours to manage Laois GAA match against Wexford during Assembly proceedings
- SDLP spokesperson His absence breached whip's instructions for all MLAs to be present all day
- McNulty suspended immediately for being absent without permission
- SDLP's Matthew O'Toole said party previously told McNulty he'd have to choose between MLA and GAA roles