Overview
- Councillors approved a Sinn Féin motion 32–28 at a special meeting, and the flag was raised shortly after midnight for a 24‑hour period before being taken down at dusk.
- High Court judge Michael Humphreys refused an interim injunction sought by TUV member Ann McClure, citing the balance of convenience and making no finding on the underlying legality.
- A substantive challenge to the council’s handling of the Local Government call‑in mechanism remains pending, with the next hearing listed for Friday.
- Police managed protests at City Hall and the High Court with a significant presence including armed officers; arrests were made and three people have since been charged.
- An Alliance amendment to illuminate City Hall in Palestinian colors in January was defeated 49–11, after a larger November vote to fly the flag was stalled by a call‑in and legal advice.