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TUV Encourages Applications for Ulster-Scots Funding 2014

Admin —  October 1, 2013

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister MLA:

“I welcome the announcement from the Ulster-Scots Agency that as of 1st October they are open to funding applications for Dance and Music Tuition for 2014.

“This funding is an opportunity for cultural organisations to avail of expert musical tuition which can benefit their members as individuals as well as the wider group and community.

“I would encourage anyone interested in applying for the funding to go along to one of the Road Shows being organised by the Ulster-Scots Agency for information and assistance.” Continue Reading…

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Let’s Have Your Country’s Policy on Flags, Dr Haass

Admin —  September 27, 2013

In a submission to the Haass talks on the issue of flags the TUV has suggested that the model in Dr Haass’s own country could be followed.

Party leader Jim Allister said: Continue Reading…

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Solicitor Confirms Allister Telling the Truth

Admin —  September 26, 2013

Statement by TUV Leader Jim Allister:

“Lest there is anyone left who believes Mr Peter Robinson’s scurrilous allegations against me, I am publishing a letter received from the solicitor administering the estate.

“I had written asking him to confirm the facts stated in the letter and advising that I would be publishing the reply.”

The solicitors letter can be found here: http://jimallister.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/SolicitorLetter.pdf

 

 

 

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How Pinewood Residential Care Home can be saved

Admin —  September 10, 2013

Statement from North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister:-

“I welcome and support the Petition against the closure of Pinewood Residential Care Home in Ballymena and was very happy to help gather many signatures through my office. I trust the petition will be successful in thwarting the plan of the Health Minister and the Northern Trust to close it. Continue Reading…

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Jim Allister Ensures Birth of HRH Prince George is Raised in Assembly

Admin —  September 9, 2013

Jim Allister today secured a Matter of the Day on the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge today. The TUV leader’s comments are below: Continue Reading…

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What is Transformation Supremo at NIHE costing the taxpayer?

Admin —  September 4, 2013

TUV leader Jim Allister has challenged the DSD Minister to explain why the person being brought in to fill the role of ‘Director of Transformation’ within the NIHE a) has been recruited not by NIHE, but the Strategic Investment Board; b) why she is being paid a salary in excess of that of every other director in NIHE and in fact greater than that of the Chief Executive; and c) what is the cost of her total financial package, given that she is another recruit from GB and is claiming relocation expenses etc. Continue Reading…

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Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Admin —  July 23, 2013

Expressing his delight at the birth of a Royal Prince TUV Leader Jim Allister said:

“The birth of any child is a happy occasion for any family – I had personal experience of this just a few months ago when I became a grandfather for the second time. But the birth of a Prince is something special. It is, of course, a joyous occasion for the Royal family but it is also something the entire nation feels part of.

“Celebrations will not be limited to the House of Windsor but will take place across the United Kingdom from London to Leeds and from Birmingham to Ballymena and indeed across the Commonwealth. Continue Reading…

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HRH Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Visit to North Antrim

Admin —  June 26, 2013

Statement by Jim Allister MLA:

“I am delighted that the HRH Prince of Wales and the Duchess were able to visit my constituency area of Ballymena.

“Their visit to Wrightbus only weeks after the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, reflects the international success as far afield as London and America the company has had in the last year.

“The importance of private sector growth cannot be emphasised enough; in order to improve living standards in the province and attract inward investment, dynamic companies such as Wrightbus and other local businesses need to continue to build on their success. Continue Reading…

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TUV Leader slams savage electricity increase

ally —  May 22, 2013

Statement by Jim Allister:

“The savage 18% hike in electricity prices is further demonstration of the abject failure of the Common Electricity Market. Before the SEN was established the trend was towards meeting the lower electricity prices in the rest of the UK, since joining the SEN we have diverged towards meeting the higher prices of the Republic of Ireland, where monopoly and old plant produce inefficiency.

“The SEN was supposed to bring competition and lower prices. Instead it has brought us under ROI monopolistic practices and control and, thus, higher prices. Another rip roaring success for DETI and devolution!”

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