Gordon Lyons
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 38 |
| Date of birth | March 6,1986 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Coleraine |
| United Kingdom | |
| Education | Newcastle University |
| Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Position | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland |
| Previous position | Junior Minister at the Executive Office of Northern Ireland |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3219857 |
Gordon Lyons Life story
Gordon Lyons is a Democratic Unionist Party politician, who has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Antrim since August 2015. Lyons worked as an assistant to DUP Member of the Legislative Assembly Sammy Wilson for five years.
Stormont stalemate: Northern Ireland fails to restore power-sharing
... The DUP s Gordon Lyons said the recall was " nothing more than a farce"...
NI election: No clarity on Stormont plans, say NI politicians
... Gordon Lyons of the DUP said his party would not change its stance until the UK government made changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol...
EU funds: 'Bleak time until money is fully replaced'
... Economy Minister Gordon Lyons told the BBC the funding issue was not an inevitable consequence of Brexit but a case of the UK government not keeping its word...
Heating oil: Tory MPs worried about off-grid energy support
... Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons said he did not believe the offer of £100 would " cut it in any way, shape or form" while SDLP leader Colum Eastwood described the payment as an " insult"...
Cost of living: Details of NI energy support scheme to be announced
... Northern Ireland households do not yet know when or how they will get it, though Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has suggested it will be delivered before Christmas...
Northern Ireland Protocol: Stormont meets as DUP is urged to back Speaker
... Speaking before the debate in the assembly, DUP MLA Gordon Lyons said the recall was a " distraction from the real problem" of the protocol...
NI election 2022: Key leaders' debate claims fact-checked
... In January the DUP Economy Minister Gordon Lyons was asked in the assembly to provide an assessment...
St Patrick's Day: Police warning as public events return
... Northern Ireland ministers Conor Murphy and Gordon Lyons are also there, as is former deputy first minister Michelle O Neill...
St Patrick's Day: Police warning as public events return
Police have urged people to " act responsibly" as major St Patrick's Day events are held across Northern Ireland for the First Time in three years.
Parades and other festivities were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among the larger events, parades will take place in Downpatrick, County Down , and Armagh, each with special connections to Ireland's patron saint.
Police in Belfast have issued A Warning about antisocial behaviour.
The City 's council has been hosting a series of events this year from, including a parade to take place on Thursday afternoon.
The Beat Carnival parade begins at Belfast City Hall from 13:00 GMT as it makes its way to Writers' Square.
Belfast Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl said The City would.
However, while encouraging people to enjoy The Day , The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said " unruly behaviour caused by people who celebrate to excess will not be tolerated".
Ch Insp Gavin Kirkpatrick urged parents and guardians to " talk to their Young People about the impact of underage drinking and the danger of getting Caught Up in the moment".
He also said Young People should " stay away from the Holyland" area of south Belfast, explaining it was a Residential Area and " not a party or nightlife destination".
In previous years, there have been, which is home to many students, around St Patrick's Day.
" We Are keen to ensure that all Young People are aware of the risks associated with criminal and anti-social behaviour, for their safety and future educational and career prospects, " Ch Insp Gavin Kirkpatrick said.
He added The Warning was also " to protect local residents who are feeling particularly vulnerable" because of The Day 's events.
'Rebirth and renewal'In Londonderry, The City 's spring Carnival Festival takes place on Thursday, leaving Bishop Street at 15:00 on its way towards Strand Road.
The theme is based around rebirth and renewal, while other events, including traditional Irish music, will take place in Waterloo Place.
In Downpatrick, where Ireland's saint is believed to have been buried beside The Town 's cathedral, there will be a concert in St Patrick's Square from midday, featuring The Singer Brian Kennedy .
The Town 's parade leaves Ardglass Road at 13:30 with a host of floats, community groups, sports clubs and a display of vintage cars.
Armagh City, where historians believe St Patrick established a church in 445 AD, has plans for a community parade, leaving the Christian Brothers ' School at 14:30.
In Newry, a parade leaves The Albert Basin at 13:00.
Ch Insp Kirkpatrick warned drivers attending St Patrick's Day events to leave their car At Home if they intend to drink alcohol.
" We want everyone to have an enjoyable, peaceful and crime Free Day , " He Said .
The St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin also returns on Thursday after a break because of the pandemic.
Its parade leaves Parnell Road at midday and will cross O'Connell Bridge on its way to a finish in Kevin Street .
A special St Patrick's Day video greeting from Ireland to The World , with Paul Brady 's iconic The Island song, has been published to mark Ireland's solidarity and support with The People of Ukraine.
Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister ), Micheál Martin, is currently in Washington, but.
Northern Ireland ministers Conor Murphy and Gordon Lyons are also there, As Is former deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis and Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) leader Colum Eastwood are also in Washington.
The programme will include the traditional Northern Ireland Bureau breakfast on St Patrick's Day.
Mr Martin will now no longer attend the traditional shamrock handover With Us President Joe Biden in The Oval office later, but may do so virtually.
Source of news: bbc.com
