Statement by Richard Cairns, TUV Assembly Candidate for South Antrim:
“This morning on the Nolan Show the DUP’s Simon Hamilton claimed that the DUP “resolved” the issue of paramilitarism.
“This in spite of a report by HM Government which said that the IRA Army Council exists and controls Sinn Fein.
“In spite of the IRA retaining weapons.
“In spite of the IRA murdering again on the streets of Belfast.
“In spite of the fact that it remains involved in serious criminality.
“People have been reminded again that the DUP will do anything to remain in government with Sinn Fein/IRA and that Republicans can do as they please without fear of them calling time on the Stormont sham.
“TUV alone remains implacably opposed to terrorists in government.
“Only by returning a strong TUV team will Unionism send a message that an armed and active IRA controlling a party of government is unacceptable.”