Sinn Fein councillor critical of MEP Dodds’ dual mandate
Sinn Fein has challenged DUP MEP Diane Dodds for continuing to sit on Belfast City Council after her election as an MEP.
SF councillor Conor Maskey said Mrs Dodds and her party appeared to be “reneging on commitments”.
He added: “I would call once again on the DUP to explain the delay in relation to this matter.”
A DUP spokesman said: “Diane Dodds will be stepping down from Belfast City Council as soon as the legislation to allow for the immediate co-option of a replacement to the council is passed.
“The DUP is the only party working towards the complete elimination of dual mandates in our ranks. We will continue to do so in an ordered and structured manner.”
