Man of mystery
In a short profile piece on the Q.C. called in to provide advice to the Departmental Solicitor's Office on the Spotlight allegations regarding Peter Robinson, the Belfast Telegraph writes that Paul Maguire is "quiet and unassuming" adding that "very few people know anything about the life of Paul Maguire and those who do are not talking."
If they had phoned me I could have told them that although I haven't bumped into Paul for ages I can confirm on the record that
1. He is a thoroughly decent bloke
2. In the days when we both had the energy to chase a football around a five a side pitch, he was a nifty playmaker
The Q.C. will no doubt have his work cut out with the Spotlight case. But that's not the only brush he is likely to have with the "folks on the hill". I am told he is also acting for the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey in a judicial review brought by the family of , the toddler whose family believe should have been provided with better care for his severe epilepsy.
And who used to be one of the most vociferous supporters of the Caldwells at Stormont? None other than the former Strangford MLA Iris Robinson.
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