Time for a bit of flexibility
The security arrangements at Stormont have improved markedly since the initial introduction of new post-Michael Stone arrangements. But I think there's still room for bit more flexibility. When I arrived at the East Door in the pouring rain this morning, I found the Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, fuming. He was complaining about the (in his words) "disgraceful" rules which required a group of senior citizens to alight and go through the external search area, but did not allow them to get back on board their bus to complete the short journey to the building. Hence a group of senior citizens had to struggle up the hill in the downpour. It's at times like this that the security staff should be given the discretion to make sensible decisions.
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