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DUP leader Robinson said there is "no reason" for Lyons to resign and that he has his "full confidence".

When it was agreed last month by the executive, First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the plan probably could "go further" but denied there was a row between Sinn Fein and the DUP over it.

The DUP minister succeeded Sinn Féín's Deirdre Hargey in the role when Stormont was restored in 2024 after a two-year hiatus.

DUP MLA Deborah Erskine said the possible legislation is a "vital step in protecting our children as they travel to and from school".

The DUP MLA, Peter Martin, said there were some "extremely harrowing examples" of what had happened in Northern Ireland.