Monthly Archives: May 2015
Occupant unhurt after shots fired into house
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Occupant unhurt after shots fired into house
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Beggs presses DSD Minister on abandoned vehicles in Carrickfergus
During question time to the Minister for Social Development at the Northern Ireland Assembly, Roy Beggs MLA has pressed Minister Storey regarding multiple abandoned vehicles in the Taylors Avenue area. Roy Beggs MLA said “I declare an interest in this subject, as I provided court evidence that resulted in an ASBO being awarded against an individual linked to 90 cars being abandoned in the Taylors Avenue area. Does that antisocial behaviour order still apply and what action has the Northern Ireland Housing Executive taken to invoke the tenancy agreements of occupants of Taylors Avenue who may be continuing to contribute to the abandonment of vehicles in the area?” The Minister for Social Development said “I thank the Member for his contribution and for declaring his interest in this issue. He makes a valid point, particularly about the Housing Executive. The Housing Executive’s non-statutory interventions, as we said, include warning letters, … Continue reading
UUP MLA Beggs calls for ours streets to be ruled by the law not guns
Following the gun shot into a house at Victoria Street, Carrickfergus, Roy Beggs MLA has called for everyone to assist the law to govern the streets rather than the gunman. Roy Beggs MLA said, “This latest gun shot at Victoria Street, Carrickfergus, an urban area, could easily resulted in death or injury. This street, which is the main route to the local Bus and Rail station and only a few yards from my own office will cause many to pause and think about this criminal act. I would call for the end of weapons on our streets and ask anyone with information about the incident to assist the police with their enquiries.”
Beggs hits out at plans to permanently close Whiteabbey Minor Injuries
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs. INCT 17-704-CON East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has expressed his disappointment after learning the Northern Health Trust is seeking the permanent closure of the Whiteabbey Hospital Minor Injuries Unit. The UUP Westminster candidate had asked the outgoing Health Minister Jim Wells when the temporary closure of Whiteabbey MIU was due to end and what plans have been made to reinstate the service. In response, Mr Wells stated: “Financial planning for 2015/16 is on-going and all Health and Social Care Trusts must deliver substantial savings in order to live within budget and meet rising demand across HSC services. “The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has proposed in its savings that the temporary closure of Whiteabbey Hospital Minor Injuries Unit will continue in 2015/16. The savings plan also indicates that the Trust will consult on a permanent closure of the Minor Injuries Unit.” Mr Beggs said … Continue reading