Petition · past parliament
Cancel Belfast St. Patrick's Day due to coronavirus risk
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government or Parliament to enforce this action due to the growing fear among community. The ability to focus or concentrate is affected in addition to the growing fears of the Corona-virus.
In our view, the government and health officials around the world are more 'reactive' rather than 'proactive'. We would like the government to force councils to cancel St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the coming weeks or as soon as possible, in addition to taking necessary actions to prevent further spread.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The parade has now been cancelled.
In any case, this isn't a matter for the UK Government or Parliament, but for the local authority in Belfast.
In any case, this isn't a matter for the UK Government or Parliament, but for the local authority in Belfast.
Timeline
| 8 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.