Monthly Archives: September 2014

Beggs welcomes Autism NI boost

Ulster Unionist East Antrim representative Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed an announcement that Autism NI has been successfully awarded £699,810 through the Big Lottery Funds “Reach Out: Supporting Families” programme to support people in Newtownabbey with autism and their families. Mr Beggs said: “Autism NI do great work in Northern Ireland and through the grant of nearly £700,000, they will be able to extend and build upon their work in East Antrim. “Their project will help to increase awareness of autism and help young people with autism and their families by providing advice and support. “The scheme is also proactive in offering support to those who may not have received their final diagnosis, therefore speeding up the process where engagement can occur with Autism NI.” Autism NI, which supports people with autism and their families, will use the grant to run the Reaching Autism families Together project. It will support … Continue reading

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‘Apply to vulnerable customer list’ – Beggs

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Beggs welcomes referendum result

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Beggs welcomes Scottish neighbours’ decision to remain in UK

Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA for the East Antrim, a constituency with close proximity and historic links to Scotland, has welcomed the decisive Scottish referendum decision to remain within the United Kingdom.  Roy Beggs MLA said: “The Scottish referendum has been a victory for democracy.  It has renewed the interest of hundreds of thousands of citizens in their democratic right to vote and decide their future.  Whilst it was a decision to be taken by Scottish voters alone, I am glad that the uncertainty and adverse financial implications of Scottish independence for Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK have been removed.  “With close friends and relatives living in Scotland I am also pleased that the potential for restrictions and barriers between citizens and businesses has been averted.    The latest PwC Economic Outlook has estimated that Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sales to Scotland are in the order of £700m per … Continue reading

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Beggs Pushes Registration For SSE Airtricity Energy Care Scheme

Ulster Unionist Party representative Roy Beggs MLA has urged residents in East Antrim who are of pension age; disabled (Including those who are deaf and blind; or chronically sick to apply to SSE Airtricity in order to join the vulnerable customer list. Roy Beggs MLA said “I would urge residents of East Antrim who would qualify under the vulnerable customer eligibility criteria to apply to the scheme. Those on the scheme will be offered a free gas safety check and a free boiler service in preparation for the winter months.” “In order to apply, contact the Customer Services department at SSE Airtricity to find out more about the Energy Care Scheme by calling 0345 900 5253.”

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