Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“Smithwick is a devastating exposure of the Garda complicity in IRA murder.
“The report has confirmed what we already knew. Throughout the Troubles the Republic was effectively a safe haven for Republican criminals and it comes as no surprise that the Garda colluded in the murders of Chief Supt Harry Breen and Supt Bob Buchanan. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“The apparent suggestion by Richard Haass that Northern Ireland should consider a new flag is totally unacceptable. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“As we approach the first anniversary of Union Flag being torn down from Belfast City Hall it is worth remembering that the situation at the seat of Northern Ireland’s devolved government, Stormont, has not changed. Currently the Union Flag flies from Parliament Buildings on only 15 days a year – fewer than on Belfast City Hall which follows the Designated Days published by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“One of my first acts as an MLA was to ask a series of questions across all departments about pay and allowances to Special Advisers.
“The question to Nelson McCausland’s department was tabled on 17th June 2011.
“The question was not answered until exactly two years later on 17th June 2013. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“I am astounded to discover through probing by an Assembly Question that last year our local health service spent almost £40m on litigation – £17.5m on legal costs and £21.5m on paying out compensation! This £40m spend is a dramatic increase of 60% from just three years ago when the spend was £25m. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“The Belfast Agreement talks had three strands. The first strand related to the internal affairs of Northern Ireland, from which the Dublin government was excluded. Continue Reading…
TUV leader Jim Allister has questioned why in the last year there has not been a single Inspection by Trading Standards Service of DETI in the Ballymena area in respect of the sale of illegally imported cigarettes. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader, Jim Allister:-
“Under the Proceeds of Crime Act it is possible to prevent profiting from crime and recovery of resulting assets.
“Gerry Kelly’s book, “The Escape” is patently an attempt to profit from the crime that was the Maze escape in 1983. Already the profits have been designated to assist an alleged terrorist facing trial in GB. Continue Reading…
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“Having long campaigned on the issue I greatly welcome confirmation today that Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has won the battle for funding for the A26. The state of the road has been a constant bugbear for both residents and visitors. It is one of the main arteries in our Province, has one of the highest daily vehicle usage figures, and has a tragic death rate. There has been a pressing need to upgrade it for many years and today’s news will be welcomed both in North Antrim and further afield.”
Responding to comments by prominent GAA TV commentator Joe Brolly TUV leader Jim Allister said:
“The remarks by Joe Brolly underscore just how foolish Peter Robinson was in attending last night’s event and praising the GAA for supposedly reaching out across the divide. Continue Reading…
