Senior judge challenges Stormont to agree support scheme for Troubles bereaved Mr Justice McAlinden made his comments to the Stormont Executive Office committee. Evening Standard · May 13
Challenge to minister’s decision to refuse integrated school proposals dismissed The challenge came after Education Minister Paul Givan refused applications from Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School, also in the town. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme Relatives For Justice say victims of plastic and rubber bullets, many bereaved, victims of sexual violence are being refused. Evening Standard · May 18, 2025
Definition of Troubles victim compensation scheme ‘very restrictive’ – McAlinden Mr Justice McAlinden, president of the Victims’ Payment Board said he regrets those excluded by the scheme. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Not possible to hear Loughgall inquest before legislation cut-off, judge says Justice McAlinden said the inquest into the deaths of eight IRA men and a civilian will take six months to hear. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023