Monthly Archives: September 2018

East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has condemned the brutal attack that occurred late last night (Sunday) in the Woodvale area of Larne. In a statement, Mr. Beggs said: “I strongly condemn this barbaric and brutal attack which I understand has left the victim with life-changing injuries. “In a democratic society, we should rely on the police and the justice system, and with this in mind, I would urge the community to contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 1577 16/09/18 if they can help with investigations. You can also pass on information through the anonymous Crimestoppers contact number 0800 783 0137.” 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 all times. Original … Continue reading →

The Education Authority (EA) says it is content with the current route a number of Belfast High School students are expected to use despite concerns being raised. East Antrim UUP MLA Roy Beggs has challenged the EA’s decision which disallows free school travel entitlement for a number of pupils from Newtownabbey, who had been expecting to receive a bus pass. Mr Beggs said: “I have been contacted by a number of constituents in Newtownabbey who having measured the route to Belfast High School, believed that their children would be entitled to receive a school travel pass. “However, the Education Authority advised me that they have calculated a shorter route through the busy Ulster University campus, via a section of private university-owned road called Green Link. “This includes a section of narrow road, with a bend with limited sightlines, and without a footpath. As a result, several applications for school bus … Continue reading →

UUP MLA Roy Beggs has slammed the delays in health strategies By Staff Reporters September 14 2018 There are currently 19 health strategies and pieces of legislation that have been delayed due to a lack of a functioning Assembly and Executive, according to the Ulster Unionists. Party health spokesperson Roy Beggs MLA revealed that “patients are coming to harm”, with crucial decisions yet to be taken on everything from a suicide prevention strategy to pay awards for NHS staff here. He also warned that patients would bear the brunt of cutbacks to frontline services with no one in charge. “It is scandalous that within the Department of Health alone there are so many pieces of legislation and key strategies stalled due to there not being a Minister in place to sign them off,” the East Antrim MLA said. The list only came to light after the UUP sought them directly … Continue reading →