Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “I was delighted to welcome Yvrose Telfort Ismael to Stormont today. “She and her husband worked to reunite children with their parents after the devastation wrought by the Haiti earthquake in 2010 which is estimated to have killed well over 100,000 people. “When all avenues were exhausted they stated […]
Speaking ahead of today’s debate in the Assembly on a new Irish language secondary school near Dungiven TUV Benbradagh councillor Boyd Douglas said: “The decision of the Education Minister to open an Irish medium post primary school against all the advice offered to his Department highlights the blatant inequality in education under Sinn Fein […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “While attention has focused on the threat posed to St Mary’s University College by the withdrawal of the specialist institution premium it is important to highlight that the same situation applies to Stranmillis. In fact, the situation when it comes to Stran is much more serious as it is […]
Having quizzed the DETI minister, Mrs Foster, in the Assembly on the fall-out of the devastating impact for North Antrim of the looming closure of JTI Gallahers, Jim Allister pressed her on why the constituency has only had 8 visits through Invest NI in the last five years by potential foreign investors. Yet, as he […]
Statement by TUV Cllr Donna Anderson: “Residents living in Queen Street are concerned that the ongoing rise of irresponsible dumping is becoming a safety concern. “The escalation of littering can be seen around the back alleys of groups of houses. With the back alley being the only escape route for some in the case of […]
Statement by Fermanagh TUV chairman Alex Elliott: “Last week’s events in the Northern Ireland Assembly which scuppered attempts to save Enniskillen Collegiate will have long lasting consequences for the people of Co Fermanagh. “The closure of any school is a sad event but the closure of the Collegiate would be particularly significance. It has a […]
Statement by TUV Court councilor Jolene Bunting: “Last night there were number of derelict houses collapsed in Lawnbrook Avenue. These houses have been empty for years and despite community lobbing there were no plans to remove them. They were both an eye sore and a danger to the community. “This incident emphasizes the need for […]
Statement by South Antrim TUV Representative, Richard Cairns: “I am saddened to learn of the shocking murder of a businessman in Randalstown while he went about his business. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this time. “I have no doubt that the people of Randalstown will unite in their […]
Statement by TUV Ballymena councillor Donna Anderson: “I am delighted that the Armed Forces regional event for Northern Ireland will this year be coming to Mid and East Antrim Council. As a member of the Armed Forces Day steering group I am committed to giving my all to ensure that this event is a huge […]
Statement by TUV Bannside councillor and Deputy Presiding Councillor of Mid and East Antrim Council Timothy Gaston: “Some time ago I proposed that the Council write to the Department of Justice stressing our strong and united opposition to plans to close Railway Street Drugs Centre. “Railway Street is a vital part of the Northern Trust […]