Paisley recall sites ‘did not affect result’
Ian Paisley MP OPENING additional poll centres for Ian Paisley’s parliamentary recall petition would not have altered the result, a watchdog has found.
The DUP man kept his North Antrim seat after less than 10% of voters signed their support for a by-election in September.
He was the first MP to face the petition after being banned from the House of Commons over a lobbying scandal.
The Electoral Office was pressed on why it only operated three centres when 10 were permitted.
But an Electoral Commission report stated: “We have found no evidence an increased number of signing places would have contributed to a different result.” High waters in Skerries bathing area Storm waters at Dun Laoghaire’s 40 Foot
Dun Laoghaire Baths during a storm A NEW photo exhibition showcasing the capital’s stunning coastline opens this week.
Dublin Salt launches on Thursday in Studio 10 on Wicklow Street and it captures some truly spectacular images.
From Skerries to Shankill, local photographic artist Peter Gordon spent three years searching for the perfect conditions to create this landmark collection of photos.
This included sleeping on Ireland’s Eye, spending nights on Dalkey Island and visiting locations at obscure hours of the day and night to