Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea has called on the Minister for Employment & Learning to ensure that his statement regarding a Higher Education: Regional Strategy for Widening Participation is followed by action to tackle a...
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael McGimpsey has expressed his disappointment at the complacent attitude of the DETI Minister Arlene Foster at Question Time at Stormont. The South Belfast representative said: “I have to express my disappointment at the...
Ulster Unionist Economy Spokesperson, Sandra Overend used today’s debate on the VAT Rate for the Hospitality Sector to urge the Assembly to begin the 2012/13 term by prioritising issues within its own control. The Mid Ulster...
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt has responded to the announcement by the First and deputy First Minister of the Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation Chair and Board Members. The Strangford MLA commented: ‘Firstly, these appointments are long overdue...
Ulster Unionist Health spokesperson, John McCallister MLA has called on the Executive to take a cross-departmental approach in tackling the growing suicide rate in Northern Ireland. Speaking following a debate on the matter, the South Down...
Ulster Unionist Culture, Arts & Leisure spokesperson Robin Swann MLA has highlighted the importance of maximising the Tourism possibilities from Northern Ireland’s reputation as a world class piping and drumming venue. Speaking at DETI Questions...
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt has hit out at the continuing failure of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to capitalise on the success of local golfers, particularly Rory McIlroy, who yesterday added the BMW Championship...
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt has called for the new Assembly term to begin with an update from Ministers on the agreements across a range of areas as outlined by the First and deputy First...
Ulster Unionist Culture, Arts & Leisure spokesperson Robin Swann has praised the organisers of the Northern Ireland International Airshow which took place on the North Coast this weekend.The North Antrim MLA said:“This weekend tens of thousands of...
Ulster Unionist Culture, Arts & Leisure spokesperson Robin Swann MLA has hailed the success of Northern Ireland athletes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.Mr Swann said:“The Paralympic Games which draw to a close today have been a tremendous...