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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Beggs Urges Community Awareness to Ensure Young People are not Endangered
Following reports of trespassers on the railway line in the Monkstown area, Roy Beggs MLA has urged parents and the local community to ensure that young people are not endangered. Roy Beggs MLA said, “Lives are being put at risk by trespassing on railway tracks. It is disturbing to learn of recent near misses and of a train driver having to apply emergency brakes to avert an accident on the Belfast to Londonderry line. Given the speed of trains which weigh hundreds of tonnes it takes a considerable distance for them to be brought to a halt. The new train fleet together with welded track has resulted in much quieter trains benefiting commuters and neighbouring residents. However, the quieter trains also increases the risks of those who are trespassing as they may not be aware of a fast approaching train until it is upon them. I would urge parents to … Continue reading
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Tagged monkstown, Roy Beggs MLA, Ulster Unionist Party
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Speaker ‘humbled’ by House of Lords role
Throughout his political career, the veteran DUP politician – who was born in Co Donegal – has served as a Derry City councillor, a mayor and deputy mayor, and an MLA for Foyle. Mr Hay was elected as Assembly Speaker following the restoration of devolution and, as such, has been charged with keeping order in the chamber during even the most heated of exchanges. “It has been a great privilege for me to have been able to serve all the people of Londonderry for over 35 years – a city which I am very proud to call home – and to have been able to serve the Northern Ireland Assembly as Speaker since 2007,” Mr Hay said, following his elevation to the Lords. “Both those roles have their challenges, and there certainly have been many times which have not been easy, but I am conscious that I could not have … Continue reading
Road Service to engage with contractors over Altarichard landslide
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Beggs Supports MS Society Treat Me Right Campaign
Roy Beggs MLA has pledged to help ensure that all people living with MS in Northern Ireland have better access to MS treatments and services, regardless of where they live. This comes as the MS Society revealed that people with MS often face significant barriers in accessing licensed treatments, the information to decide what is right for them and the specialists who can help. See picture – Ulster Unionist Party MLA for East Antrim, Roy Beggs Jr, who sits on the Health Committee at Stormont, has backed the “Treat Me Right” MS Society campaign and recently met with Larne Branch member Tom Hunter at the Northern Ireland Assembly, Stormont. On Tuesday 29 April the MS Society launched its new campaign Treat Me Right, during its MS Week event at the NI Assembly. The charity’s campaign calls on decision-makers and the MS community to tackle the barriers which stand in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Health, Roy Beggs MLA
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Beggs attends WW1 commemoration
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