Chief Constable's comments on Provisional IRA existence

1 release from 1 party, 6 November 2026.

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1. Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks

   • UUP
   • 6 November 2026
   • Criticism
   • Criticises a public body, agency or council
   • Contains a proposal

   UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects Chief Constable Jon Boutcher’s reported claim that remaining Provisional IRA members are older people who pose no harm, calling the group’s continued existence anathema to democracy and urging a fresh security assessment and equal law enforcement.

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