Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“I am deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden passing of the wonderful Headmaster of Dalriada Grammar School, Tom Skelton.
“Tom Skelton led his school with vigour and vision. He fought tenaciously in the interest of every child, as I witnessed at first hand in appearing alongside him on a number of occasions at the Special Circumstances Panel of the Department of Education, as we strove to secure admission for deserving cases.
“He has left an indelible mark in Ballymoney and will be greatly missed and mourned by this and past generations of pupils and parents.
“I extend deepest sympathy to his wife and children.”