Do all parties now support the reintroduction of prescription charges? Is this now official policy?

In 2010 all political parties welcomed the abolition of prescription charges by Ulster unionist Health Minister Michael McGimpsey. Now the new DUP health minister Edwin Poots has suggested that they may be reintroduced.  Continue reading “DUP UU Alliance & Greens Support Reintroduction of Prescription Charges?” »

I believe that the campaign to retain Holywood police station is an irrational and ill-informed attempt to create public fears where none exist. North Down council should play no part in it.

I must disagree with Ald Dunne’s assertion that the closure of Holywood police station would have a devastating impact on the town and that the residents were alarmed that this would lead to a crime wave in the borough. Continue reading “No to Holywood Police Station Campaign” »

It is sickening that this barbaric practice continues in Northern Ireland while it is banned in the rest of the UK.

As a cat owner and lover I totally understand the anguish this has caused to the owner and my heart goes out to her.

Continue reading “Ban Hunting with Hounds” »

The ultimate success of the legislation will be when plastic bags are phased out completely and no revenue was raised. I do not believe the 5p levy will achieve this.

I have supported a levy on plastic bags for many years but not on economic grounds but on environmental grounds.

Plastic bags have a serious impact on the environment and on wildlife. There are many examples of wildlife and indeed farm animals dying a very painful death having digested a plastic bag. Continue reading “5p Plastic Bag Levy Will Not Be Effective” »

I have just completed delivery of 5,000 Councillor Newsletters in the Bangor West area. This is my annual Newsletter which I deliver every New Year.In addition to the update of events in the borough I have asked for a response to the council’s consultation on the future of concerts in Ward Park.

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