On Air Now

Overnight Music

Midnight - 6:00am

  • 045 901 490
  • 0833-979797

Now Playing

Dua Lipa

Training Season

High Court In Belfast: DUP Boycott Of North-South Ministerial Council "Unlawful".

Stock image: Shutterstock

The party has withdrawn its ministers in protest over the Northern Ireland protocol.

A boycott of North-South Ministerial meetings by the DUP is unlawful, according to the High Court in Belfast.

The party has withdrawn its ministers from the North South Ministerial Council in protest over the Northern Ireland protocol.

In his judgement Mr Justice Scoffield says "it frustrates, is contrary to and is in breach of legal duties contained in part five of the Northern Ireland Act 1998."

It's after judicial review proceedings were taken by a Belfast man over the lawfulness of the move.

In response to the judgement, the DUP said it's further proof the conditions to trigger article 16 have been met.

More from National News

Stay tuned to Kfm!

Get the Kfm Apps for you phone, tablet or smart speaker...

Kfm Kildare Weather

  • Sat

    Sunny intervals

    11°C

  • Sun

    Light rain shower

    12°C

  • Mon

    Heavy Rain

    12°C

  • Tue

    Light rain

    13°C