The DUP have complained that St Patrick’s Day in Belfast is “turning into St Patrick's Week” and will turn away the PUL community from the city centre during celebrations.
At Belfast City Council ’s meeting of its City Growth and Regeneration Committee this week, DUP Councillor Tracy Kelly made the comments as elected representatives were updated on plans for this year’s festivities. The party however did not block the funding, and did not take it to a vote.
During the meeting elected members agreed a £330,000 spend for related groups and events. This year’s parade is to have a special ‘Punk Rock’ theme.
