Decisions

The Commissioner’s full written decision will be available to download within six weeks of the conclusion of the Hearing.

8 adjudications available

William Walker

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Paragraph 4.2

Decision on Breach

Breach of Paragraph 4.2

Decision on Sanction

Disqualified for 5 years.

202002719

Patrick Brown

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Code of Conduct Paragraph 4.2, Paragraph 4.6, Paragraph 4.14 

Decision on Breach

Breach of Paragraph 4.2, Paragraph 4.6, and Paragraph 4.14.

Decision on Sanction

Censure

C00416

John Smyth

Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Relating to:

Disrepute (p 4.2), Conflict of Interest (p 4.3), Seeking of preferential treatment (p 4.17), Pecuniary Interest (p 6.1), & (p 6.2)

Decision on Breach

Breach of paragraphs 6.3 and 6.4 (Private or personal non-pecuniary interests).

Decision on Sanction

Partial suspension for 3 months from 17 July 2023

C00434

Brian Duffin

Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Code paragraph 4.2    

Decision on Breach

Breach of paragraph 4.2

Decision on Sanction

Disqualified for 5 years    

C00324

Meryvn Rea

Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Code paragraphs 4.6, 4.16 (a), 6.1 and 6.2    

Decision on Breach

Breach of paragraphs: 6.1, 6.2 and 4.16(a)    

Decision on Sanction

Censure

C00090