Monthly Archives: November 2015

East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs, who following the withdrawal of early and later train service between Larne and Belfast, has lobbied & met with Translink in the Larne Bus Station to learn of an earlier 6.00am GoldLiner Service and a later last train service to Larne. Roy Beggs said; “I had previously written to Translink to press for an earlier public transport link from Larne to Belfast in order to enable staff to get to work earlier following the withdrawal of 2 early morning trains due to budget pressures.  I would have liked to see an earlier train in place, nevertheless,I welcome the news that new 6am Goldliner service from Larne will enable passengers get into Glengall Street for 7am and so get to work at an earlier time.” “I had also pressed for a later train back to the area from Belfast, in order to enable more constituents who may be working or enjoying the night-time economy to return … Continue reading →

Roy Beggs MLA, Ulster Unionist representative, has hosted a business breakfast in the town of Larne within his East Antrim constituency.  Guest speakers at the event were Party Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA and Jim Nicholson MEP. Roy Beggs MLA said “It was great to have so many East Antrim businesses at the breakfast, and the discussion was useful.  I firmly believe that we, as politicians, have a duty to meet as many people as possible in order to get the widest range of feedback possible in order to shape policy decisions.” The Ulster Unionist Party Councillors for Larne (Cllr Andy Wilson, Cllr McKinty, Ald Morrow) and Carrickfergus (Cllr Stewart, Cllr Millar, Cllr Andrew Wilson) also attended. Mike Nesbitt addressed the audience on his vision for Northern Ireland business and Member of the European Parliament Jim Nicholson spoke on the impact of the EU on Northern Ireland and about the referendum … Continue reading →

East Antrim Assemblyman Roy Beggs MLA has added his support to the Marie Curie Charter for those suffering from a terminal illness.   Mr Beggs said “I believe that everyone in Northern Ireland has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, receive high quality care and support when and where you need it.  I also believe that you should be included in making decisions about your care and that you should be informed about the care and support you receive.  I was therefore pleased to added my signature to the Marie Curie Charter for those suffering from a terminal illness.”   A Marie Curie spokesperson added, “everyone has the right to live well until they die.  Yet we know from our research that an estimated 3,000 people with terminal illness in Northern Ireland are missing out on the care they need.  We know that a number of barriers … Continue reading →

East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs Jr has questioned the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on what action she plans to take or has taken in relation to a discrepancy in beef pricing between Northern Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom, during question time at the Northern Ireland Assembly.   Mr Beggs asked the Minister “to detail what action is being taken to remove the discrepancy between beef pricing paid to local farmers compared to those to farmers in other parts of the United Kingdom?”   Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA responded saying, “… I do understand the concerns of farmers who feel that they are not getting a fair price for their produce in comparison to their counterparts in Britain.  A 2013 Livestock and Meat Commission study examined the beef price differential. It identified transport costs to Britain, cheaper supply available from the south and … Continue reading →