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Education

Kennedy outlines wasted years in transfer test debate

Danny Kennedy, Ulster Unionist MLA for Newry & Armagh, has commented on the wasted opportunities to build a consensus on post primary school transfer in the period since devolution was restored.  Mr Kennedy was formerly...

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Education

Transfer Test impasse needs resolved: Overend

Sandra Overend MLA, Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson on education, has proposed a motion in the Assembly calling for a resolution of the impasse surrounding post primary school transfer.  She was commenting in the week where...

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Economy

Nicholl shocked by Michelin closure

Ballymena Ulster Unionist Councillor Stephen Nicholl has expressed his deep shock at the news of Michelin's proposed closure in Ballymena with the loss of 860 jobs.  Cllr Nicholl said:  "While this news comes as a shock, especially...

Image for news article Michelin news a body blow- Swann

Economy

Michelin news a body blow- Swann

Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has reacted to the news that the truck tyre plant at Michelin in Ballymena is being run down.  Mr Swann said:  “This very worrying news coming out of Michelin in Ballymena is...

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