Education Minister responds to harassment
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Education Minister, Paul Givan has today responded to the news that a man has been charged with harassment.
Paul Givan said:
“On February 7th I reported to police to a series of malicious emails, addressed to me, regarding Lisneal College.
“The receipt of malicious or abusive emailsis not acceptable. The harassment of public representatives undermines democracy and discourages others from putting themselves forward for public life.
“I am well used to political crossfire however the emails that I received over the past few weeks have been based on inaccurate information. This is to be condemned.
“Public representatives have the right to carry out their work without harassment. It is disappointing that despite having explained on numerous occasions that Minor Works projects have been carried out at schools across Northern Ireland, in line with normal procedures, some continue to imply that I have been involved in the decision-making process and suggest there has been a lack of transparency.
"Today, I'll be doing my job as always. I will not be bullied or deterred from serving the people of Northern Ireland as Education Minister.”
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