Statement by TUV Upper Bann representative Darren Foster:
“Yesterday Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council announced that businesses across the borough could sign up for a series of webinars and podcasts for Enterprise Week 2021 which runs from the 8th to the 12th November.
“Doubtless many of the events will be worthwhile but I am disgusted that the council chose to post a photo including Breandan MacCionnaith when promoting the event on its social media account.
“Mr MacCionnaith’s lasting legacy to business and enterprise in the area was his involvement in the bombing of Portadown town centre.
“How on earth was a convicted bomber who visited such devastation to one of the leading towns in the area ever deemed a suitable face for this campaign? Has the council any appreciation of the hurt and offence caused by this?
“I have today written to the Chief Executive of the council demanding an explanation.”
The post is on the council Facebook page here.