Michael McGimpsey, Ulster Unionist MLA for South Belfast, has expressed his shock at the Education Minister`s proposal to amalgamate Newtownbreda and Knockbreda High Schools. Mr McGimpsey said: “The Minister`s announcement is a kick in the teeth for...
Danny Kinahan MLA, Ulster Unionist Education spokesperson has commented on the Education Minister`s announcement regarding East Belfast Development proposals and Area Based Planning. Mr Kinahan said: “The fact that Dundonald High School is to remain open is...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s East Belfast MLA Michael Copeland has welcomed today’s announcement by the Education Minister that Dundonald High School is not to be closed as part of the Education Department’s Development Proposals for...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed the conviction of four men for terrorist offences, after they were caught in a car with a gun near Omagh in 2010. Mr Hussey,...
Jo-Anne Dobson MLA has said she has been left disappointed as DUP MLA Alistair Ross announces a solo-run at the Assembly on organ donation. The Upper Bann MLA said: “You would think there are already enough issues...
Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has welcomed the opening remarks at today's public session of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry in Banbridge. Mr Nesbitt, who attended in his capacity as Chair of the Committee of...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Mid-Ulster MLA Sandra Overend, has praised police in Magherafelt after cannabis with an estimated street value of £15,000 was found at a house on the Lough Road on Saturday evening. Mrs Overend...
Ulster Unionist Party education spokesperson, Danny Kinahan MLA, has welcomed the 'eventual' announcement of funding for a new shared education campuses programme. The South Antrim MLA said; “Shared education is undoubtedly the right way forward...
Lord Empey has commented on the second reading of the European Union (Referendum) Bill which is being debated in the House of Lords today. Lord Empey said: “The Ulster Unionist Party strongly supports the right of...
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has said that a positive outcome to difficult issues of parades, flags & emblems and dealing with the past means ensuring that victims are not disrespected, the rule...