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Monthly Archives: August 2017
Eddie Girvan killer’s ‘lenient sentence should be reviewed’
Image copyright Margaret Henderson-McCarroll Image caption Ms Henderson-McCarroll admitted the manslaughter of Eddie Girvan A woman who could be freed in 18 months after being convicted of killing a pensioner should face a longer prison term, two MLAs have said. Roy Beggs, UUP, and Gordon Lyons, DUP, said the sentence given to Margaret Henderson-McCarroll should be referred to the Court of Appeal. She was given a six-year sentence for the manslaughter of Eddie Girvan, 67. The 31-year-old pleaded guilty on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Six years for ‘high-on-drugs’ killer Pensioner killer was high on drugs Woman admits manslaughter charge Henderson-McCarroll, who has 100 previous convictions, was told she must serve three years in prison and three years out on licence. She could be freed in 18 months because of time she has already served in custody. The Public Prosecutions Service (PPS) said it is considering if there is a … Continue reading
Poor state of mental health unit calls for urgent action
Editor’s Viewpoint August 7 2017 Once again Holywell Hospital near Antrim has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, and Roy Beggs MLA has further underlined the assessment by the local health trust that it is no longer fit for purpose. Mr Beggs’ comments also echo the persistent concerns raised locally and nationally about mental health provision in general. Of course, budgets are tight, but the Department of Health must urgently examine the worrying situation at Holywell. It is also incumbent on the politicians to get back to work at Stormont and to do something positive about Holywell, and so many other pressing needs. Belfast Telegraph Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished here for context. Copyright is respected and remains with the original author at … Continue reading
UUP Representatives Receive Carrickfergus Enterprise Update
Elected representatives of the Ulster Unionist Party in East Antrim, including Roy Beggs MLA, John Stewart MLA, Party Leader Robin Swann MLA and Cllr Robin Stewart recently received an update from Carrickfergus Enterprise. Roy Beggs MLA said “We had an encouraging meeting with manager Kelli Bagchus & Bill Adamson, chair of Carrickfergus Enterprise. It’s great to hear of the current high demand for their flexible, small business units and office space which are 100 % let and that there is demand for even more accommodation. The Business Improvement Programme has helped local businesses develop and the free Exploring Enterprise3 programme is a useful vehicle to explore a new business idea and to gain employment.” The Exploring Enterprise3 programme is a free programme that helps you take the first steps to gaining employment or exploring your business idea.. You will achieve an accredited qualification within the programme. This will improve your … Continue reading
Common sense needs to prevail on e-bikes – Beggs
East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs who had been contacted by constituents from Larne and Carrickfergus has expressed his concern about delays in up-dating regulations governing the use of electrical bicycles that is inhibiting their use in NI and has contacted the Departmental of Infrastructure Permanent Secretary. Mr Beggs MLA said “I had been contacted by constituents in Larne relating to the circumstances of Lynette McHendry, whose friends had raised around £2,000 for her to purchase an e-bike so she can cycle with her family and friends during her current illness. I was shocked to learn from constituents that Lynette was unable to get her electric bike following the retailers recognition that current NI regulations treated e-bikes in the same light as motorised vehicles. This means that you would require a driving license, insurance and a number plate to use the electrical bicycle in NI!” The Department of … Continue reading
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Let us hope Celtic v Linfield match is memorable for right reasons
Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers Editor’s Viewpoint July 14 2017 Football is a game that arouses passions like no other and it is unfortunate that this evening’s showpiece Champions League clash between Linfield and Celtic will not see both sets of fans at Windsor Park voicing their fervent support for their heroes. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who is from Northern Ireland, is understandably disappointed his team’s supporters will not be there because of safety fears, but the creation of a fanzone in the west of the city for them may be an innovative compromise. Whatever the result, the hope is that football will be the winner and that Northern Ireland does not score an own goal through adverse publicity. Belfast Telegraph Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished … Continue reading
