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Brendan Hughes

Sinn Féin veto of lighting up Belfast City Hall for NI centenary backed by legal advice

A Sinn Féin move to block the lighting up of Belfast City Hall to mark Northern Ireland's centenary has been upheld by council legal advice.

The DUP tried to illuminate the landmark building last October to coincide with a cross-community church service marking the formation of Northern Ireland.

Agreement was secured from most party group leaders in Belfast City Council, but the decision was halted after Sinn Féin used the 'call-in' process.

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