Commenting on Councillor Hardy’s behaviour TUV Councillor Ruth Wilson said:
“Unlike Councillor Hardy I attended Tuesday night’s meeting to represent my constituents and do the job I was elected to do – not post childish pictures on social media.
“Councillor Hardy’s conduct gives the lie to Sinn Fein/IRA’s so-called efforts to reach out to the Unionist community. You cannot claim that you respect other traditions and then insult them like this – particularly when she should have been working for the best outcome for local people at the Community planning meeting.
“I am calling for Councillor Hardy to make a public apology at the next full council meeting.
“Ratepayer expect and frankly deserve better.”