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Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín breaches code of conduct over portrait vandalism probe involving her son
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Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has been found to have breached Stormont's code of conduct after failing to declare that her son was investigated by police over the vandalism of a portrait of former DUP Lord Mayor Lord Browne at Belfast City Hall. The standards committee reported that Ní Chuilín failed to uphold principles of openness and leadership, though the matter is now considered resolved following a written apology.
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- Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín breached Stormont's code of conduct by failing to declare her son was investigated over the vandalism of a portrait.
- The oil painting of DUP peer Lord Browne was damaged at Belfast City Hall in October 2024.
- Ní Chuilín's son, Naoise Ó Cuilín, denied involvement, and the Public Prosecution Service dropped the case due to a lack of evidence.
- During a committee meeting, when asked if she wanted to make a declaration of interest, Ní Chuilín stated she had nothing to declare.
- The standards committee accepted a written apology from Ní Chuilín and reported that the matter is now resolved.