Naomi Long criticised for going on funfair ride after pulling out of Ireland's Future eventBy Rebecca Black, PAAlliance Party leader Naomi Long has said she spent just 30 seconds on a fun fair ride in Portrush during a busy day of election campaigning. Ms Long received criticism from some when a picture emerged on social media of her on a ghost train after she pulled out of the Ireland’s Future event citing diary clashes following the calling of the Westminster election. North Belfast election candidate Nuala McAllister took part in the event in Belfast on Saturday instead of her party leader. Ms Long responded saying she doesn’t believe the General Election is a matter that falls to the Department of Justice. She said she cannot use her resources in the department to promote her election campaign, adding she didn’t think other parties “should be using this chamber to promote theirs”.

Source: Irish Independent June 17, 2024 16:02 UTC