Statement by TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister: “It is quite clear that the 2015 assessment of the Provisionals has not changed. That assessment found that the PIRA: Retained an “Army Council” which members believed oversaw both the PIRA and Sinn Fein with an overarching strategy; Retained “departments” with specific responsibilities and Still […]
Statement by TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell: “The questions surrounding Sinn Fein when it comes to the issue of child safety continue to grow in number and there will be few who will be filled with confidence that the decision of some member of the Executive Office Committee to furnish Ms O’Neill with […]
Statement by TUV MLA Timothy Gaston: “Today’s statement by the PSNI broadcast on the Nolan Show that the security service assessment of the role and status of the PIRA and its Army Council hasn’t changed does not come as a surprise to TUV. However, it is worth remembering that the Ministerial Pledge of Office which […]
Statement by TUV leader North Antrim MP Jim Allister: “Never in the history of dealing with the legacy of thirty years of terror has a family been given more preferential handling by the Government than the Finucane family. No one else has received Prime Ministerial apologies, multiple investigations, inquires and now an uncapped public inquiry […]
Statement by TUV MP Jim Allister: “I wish to place on record my thanks to Danny Kinahan for his service as Veterans’ Commissioner. He performed the role in very challenging circumstances and now is an opportunity for the Government to address fundamental issues before appointing a successor. “The role of Veterans’ Commissioner must be put […]
Statement by East Belfast TUV spokesperson John Ross: “The resignation of Danny Kinahan as Veterans’ Commissioner should act as a wake up call to the Government when it comes to the issues which concern ex-service men and women in Northern Ireland. “I met Mr Kinahan in his early days in the post as part of […]
Statement by TUV chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “Martin Hurson was a convicted terrorist whose abiding legacy is one which created and exacerbated division and hurt in Northern Ireland. Bringing a play of this nature to Armagh is something which will only serve to re-traumatise victims of the murderous IRA in which Hurson served. […]
Statement from Peter Wilson, Chairman of North Down TUV: “The TUV stands firmly in support of the Orange Victims’ Day event at Ward Park, a day dedicated to remembering the innocent victims of the Troubles, particularly those brave men and women who served in our security forces and were brutally murdered by the IRA. This […]
The TUV has condemned pro-IRA graffiti which appeared overnight outside Rasharkin Orange Hall. Local councillor Jonathan McAuley said: “On being made aware of this graffiti this morning I immediately contacted the PSNI and once they have investigated the scene I will be pressing the council to clean up this sinister vandalism. “It is important to […]
Statement by TUV councillor Anna Henry: “Former senior PSNI officer Jon Burrows has correctly called out the fact that social media, particularly X, is awash with Republican posts mocking the tragic case of Robert Nairac. I would echo his call for the self proclaimed “First Minister for all”, Michelle O’Neill, to condemn this and call […]