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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Beggs queries walking strategy
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Beggs Urges Early Implementation of Independent Recommendations Into RQIA Inspection at Cherry Tree
Ulster Unionist Party representative Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed the publication of the highly critical independent report into the RQIA inspection of Cherry Tree Nursing and Residential Care Home in which many basic failings in the inspection methods have been highlighted. Roy Beggs MLA, a member of the Health Committee at Stormont said, “The independent review of RQIA highlighted a number of basic issues that need to be rectified. Why has it taken so long to identify such basic failing in the methods used by RQIA? Only by changing the inspection process can failings be better identified and addressed so that the standards of care for the elderly can be increased.” The report has identified the need to improve a number of aspects of the inspection such as: the mechanisms to communicate the previous complaints to trust staff who are carrying out the review of the homes; speaking directly to … Continue reading
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Orange Order appeals for no tyres to be burned on 11th night bonfires
The Orange Order has issued a statement calling for bonfire organisers not to accept tyres. The call has come after protracted public debate in recent weeks about the environmental impact and legality of some bonfires burning substantial numbers of tyres. Yesterday the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland made an appeal regarding the burning of tyres on Eleventh night bonfires. “Bonfires are an important part of the Protestant culture and celebrations in July, and it is important that everyone who wants to participant in them enjoys doing so,” the order said. “In particular bonfires should be welcoming to families and it is encouraging to see community events being organised on bonfire night in many areas. “While the Grand Lodge or the Orange Institution does not organise bonfires, we are conscious that there are genuine health and environmental concerns about the burning of tyres on bonfires, and we would encourage those involved … Continue reading
‘Promote walking’ – Beggs
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Beggs Highlights Minister’s Failure To Take Up Offer Of Free Cancer Drugs
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has questioned why the Health Minister has not taken up a UK wide scheme which offers free access to an increased range of medicines for cancer and other diseases. The East Antrim MLA was speaking after directly challenging the Minister on why he had failed to take full advantage of the UK wide agreement with the pharmaceutical sector. Roy Beggs MLA said; “Two weeks ago the Minister made an expediently timed statement that reintroducing prescription charges would be able to pay for an array of new cancer drugs. At the time he was coming under increasing pressure because cancer patients in Northern Ireland do not have anywhere near the same access to drugs as those in England. My Party has been saying for some time that this postcode lottery needed to be brought to an end and that a dedicated drugs fund was the way … Continue reading
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