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After Schools Question at Assembly
25/06/08
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr who has been championing the cause of after schools provision has raised the issue of funding again at the Assembly.
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Extended scools funding needs to be Mainstreamed
23/05/08
ULSTER Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has expressed his discontent with the Minister for Education, Caitriona Ruane who he believes has completely failed to address the issue of Extended Schools Funding throughout the Province.
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Beggs highlights Extended Schools Budget Failure of Junior Ministers
01/05/08
Roy Beggs MLA has expressed his surprise and disappointment that Children’s Funding for a valuable after schools club at Antiville, Larne along with many other After Schools Clubs throughout NI has to date not been renewed
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Larne West Needs More than Just Houses: Beggs
29/04/08
Local Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs has called for Planning Service to review the development of ‘Larne West’.
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Beggs highlights Budget Failure of Junior Ministers
29/04/08
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has expressed his surprise and disappointment that Children’s Funding for a valuable after schools club at Antiville, Larne along with many other After Schools Clubs throughout NI has to date not been renewed.
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Action Needed to Catch Rates Avoiders
03/03/08
East Antrim MLA, Roy Beggs, has called for better sharing of information to identify those avoiding paying domestic rates and a review of penalties for those who are found to be deliberately cheating the rates system.
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NHS Review for East Antrim Required
03/03/08
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has said that the contents of an Assembly written answer provided him by Health Minister Michael McGimpsey confirm the need of an independent audit of health services in the East Antrim constituency.
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Beggs Opposes Raising Age of Criminal Responsibility
29/02/08
Roy Beggs MLA, Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson on Children’s Issues has voiced his objection to the proposed plan to raise the age of when a young person becomes responsible for their crimes to 16 or 18.
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Garden Grabbing to be Curtailed?
27/02/08
East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Regional Development that his Department intends stop gardens being defined as ‘previously developed land’ in planning law in Northern Ireland.
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Larne Health Inequalities Must be Addressed
20/02/08
Roy Beggs MLA has called for equality of health services for Larne in an Assembly debate.
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Figures Prove: Invest in Rail and Passengers Will Come
11/02/08
An Assembly answer to East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has revealed how passenger numbers on Northern Ireland’s rail network have increased significantly where there has been increased investment-particularly on new train sets.
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Concern at Victims Announcement
11/02/08
East Antrim Ulster Unionist Assemblyman Roy Beggs Jnr has expressed his concern at recent events surrounding the establishment of a 4 person Victims Commission.
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Draft PfG Lacking in Local Health Provision
28/01/08
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has highlighted what he perceives is inequality in the Health budget in his reponse to the NI Executive Programme for Government.
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Road and Rail Raised at Stormont
28/01/08
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has questioned the Regional Development Minister on East Antrim road and rail issues in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Justice Consultation a 'Smokescreen'
21/11/07
Ulster Unionist East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has said consultation between the NIO and the Assembly on the draft Criminal Justice (NI) Order is an elaborate smokescreen, designed to smooth the path for the devolution of Policing and Justice.
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Beggs Tells UDA:Just Disband
15/11/07
UUP Assemblyman Roy Beggs has said that the weekend statement by the UDA is but as small first step in the right direction but leaves many questions unanswered as to how it will impact on East Antirm.
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MLA Warns of Drugs Danger
07/11/07
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim Roy Beggs Jnr has said the recent drugs related death of a teenager in North Belfast is a stark reminder of the dangers of illicit drugs.
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What Happened to the Financial Package, Peter?
07/11/07
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has continued to question the Minister for Finance and Personnel, Peter Robinson about what happened to the £1 Billion financial package which the DUP had originally demanded as a precondition to going into government.
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Irish Language Act Delayed
26/10/07
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim , Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Culture that no Irish Language Act is to be introduced 'at this time'.
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Bid to Halt Garden Grabbing Development
10/10/07
The issue of inappropriate housing development, often known as ‘Garden Grabbing’ has been put on the political agenda at Stormont
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Beggs says “Causewaygate” raises questions on “Fair deal”
24/09/07
Recent decisions made by Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive have completely undermined the DUP claim of having achieved a ‘fair deal.’
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Call for Rail Equality
18/09/07
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has continued to raise the issue of the Belfast to Larne railway line in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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No to Tax Powers for Assembly
14/09/07
UUP Finance spokesman Roy Beggs MLA today articulated the UUP’s opposition to a Sinn Fein motion in the Assembly for tax varying powers to be transferred to the Executive
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Winter Fuel Payments: If You are Over 60, Claim it
28/08/07
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has encouraged those who turn 60 before the last week of September to make sure they claim their Winter Fuel Payment.
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New Elder Care Homes for Carrick
20/08/07
Ulster Unionist Party MLA for East Antrim, Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the opening of Barn Halt Cottages, a new housing scheme catering for frail and older local people who require personal care and support.
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Larne Dual Carriageway Announcement Welcomed
10/08/07
Ulster Unionist Party MLA for East Antrim Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the announcement made at the North South Ministerial Council that funds are being released to complete the dualling of the A8 carriageway from Larne to Belfast.
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Call for Public Service Job Relocation to East Antrim
10/08/07
Statistics revealing that East Antrim has the fewest number of public service jobs of all the constituencies in Northern Ireland means that the case for Government to relocate civil service jobs to the area is unanswerable, according to local MLA Roy Beggs Jnr.
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No Need for Irish Language Act
07/06/07
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has described the idea of an Irish language act as being “a product of a dishonest political side deal which panders to an unrepresentative, albeit highly organised and vocal lobby group”.
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Historic Step Towards Fairness for the Elderly
04/06/07
Local Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the Health Minister’s roadmap towards making free personal care a reality.
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Multi Job MPs Letting NI Down
28/05/07
Roy Beggs MLA has raised the issue of triple and even quadruple jobbing NI politicians paid by the public purse.
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UUP FINANCE SPOKESMAN HIGHLIGHTS TAX ANOMALIES WITH VARNEY
28/05/07
East Antrim Assemblyman and UUP Finance spokesman Roy Beggs Jnr has met with Sir David Varney, who is conducting a review on taxation in Northern Ireland on behalf of the Chancellor.
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Black Hole for Water Funding?
21/05/07
In welcoming the decision of the NI Assembly to subsidise the NI Water to the tune of £75 million this year, Roy Beggs MLA has expressed concern that long term funding for water and sewerage has still not been resolved.
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Ulster Unionists Speak up for Rail Users
21/05/07
The two Ulster Unionist Party MLAs for East Antrim- Roy Beggs Jnr and Ken Robinson both spoke up for commuters on the Larne railway line in a debate at the new Assembly.
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Appointment to Stormont PAC
21/05/07
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has been appointed as Vice Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the re established NI Assembly.
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Beggs Speaks on Water Reform
19/12/06
The Government's plans on turning the Water Service into a Government- owned company (Go-co) have been criticised in the shadow Assembly by Roy Beggs MLA.
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Progress on New School for Islandmagee
30/10/06
Roy Beggs MLA, who has been pressing the North Eastern Education & Library Board and the Dept of Education for a new Islandmagee primary school has welcomed the Minister's decision to approve the Economic Appraisal for a new school on a new site.
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'Warm Homes' Advertising Extended to East Antrim
24/10/06
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has intervened to ensure that promotion of the government backed 'Warm Homes Scheme' includes the East Antrim constituency.
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Caution over Economic Figures
23/10/06
Ulster Unionist Party spokesman on the economy Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed continuing low unemployment figures...
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Beggs Welcomes CBI's Support for A8 Up-Grade
10/10/06
East Antrim UUP MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed comments from employers'
organisation the CBI urging roads investment to be targeted at routes
leading to Northern Ireland's major sea and airports.
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Is East Antrim Being Ignored in Major Roads Investment Plan?
21/08/06
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has reacted with incredulity to Regional Development Minister David Cairns’ announcement of a consultation exercise for a £400M investment package for proposed new roads upgrades.
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Beggs Welcomes A8 Minor Junction Improvement Plans
08/08/06
Local MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the announcement of two junction improvement schemes on the A8, which are contained in a recent parliamentary reply to Ulster Unionist MP Lady Sylvia Hermon.
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Police Ombudsman Reports on McRandle Case
08/08/06
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has reiterated his support for the police in the wake of a critical Report from the Police Ombudsman.
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Collective approach Needed to tackle Business Crime
09/06/06
The Assets Recover Agency and the Organised Crime Taskforce and the PSNI need the help of the public if the circumstances are to be created that laws abiding, hard working businesses can prosper and create more jobs for all.
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Accident Stats Vindicate A8 Roundabouts
06/06/06
Roy Beggs MLA has said that the much improved accident statistics at the Millbrook and Antiville/Ballyloran junctions on the A8 Larne to Belfast dual carriageway have vindicated those local representatives who lobbied for many years to have improvements carried out.
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Local Economy Debated at Recalled Assembly
24/05/06
Speaking for the Ulster Unionist Party in a debate on the economy at Stormont, Roy Beggs Jnr has challenged the Assembly not to accept the fate of "slow industrial decline" and instead promote Northern Ireland as a "business friendly" region.
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Government Should Support Sustainable Development at Magheramorne
09/05/06
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has called on the Secretary of State "To put his money where his mouth is" and ensure that the plan to redevelop the site of the old Magheramorne cement works and quarry, including a new eco friendly harbour village, is approved.
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Appeal for Murder Victim
09/05/06
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim and Carrickfergus Councillor Roy Beggs Jnr has added his voice to the police appeal for public support in finding the killers of Tommy Hollran who was murdered in February.
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Warm Homes Scheme Needs Better Promotion
09/05/06
Roy Beggs MLA has said he continues to be concerned at the relatively low uptake of the ‘Warm Homes Scheme’ in East Antrim, and that called on the Department of Social Development to do more market the scheme in the constituency.
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Address by Roy Beggs MLA, UUP DETI spokesman to the Institute of Directors
05/05/06
The Ulster Unionist spokesman for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has called for NI to become more business friendly and politicans to ensure that they contribute political stablity to enable the private sector to grow.
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Beggs highlights inequalities in Neighbourhood Renewal Funding and gains new funding for Larne, Sunnylands and Greenisland
14/04/06
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA, who had highlighted inequalities in the Department of Social Development’s Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, which had excluded small pockets of deprivation, has welcomed the new funding for Larne Central ward, the Greenisland estate and the Sunnylands estate that has been finally allocated by the Neighbourhood Renewal programme.
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Beggs gains upgrading of Monkstown / Old Carrick Road Junction
14/04/06
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA, who has led a 5 year campaign to upgrade the Monkstown/Old Carrick Road Junction which experiences regular commuter congestion, has welcomed the start of the junction upgrade which is expected to be completed in 8 weeks time.
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Beggs Queries Anti Deprivation Plan
11/04/06
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has questioned the criteria used to select pilot areas by the Department of Social Development for a £33M investment into so called working class loyalist areas across Northern Ireland, following the Seacourt estate in Larne having been selected as the only pilot area in East Antrim.
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UNACCEPTABLE THAT CONSUMERS MAY HAVE TO PAY EVEN MORE FOR ELECTRICITY - BEGGS
05/04/06
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has said that it is unacceptable that consumers may have to pay more for electricity due to new plans for Kilroot Power Station.
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Beggs condemns latest Paramilitary styled crime
27/03/06
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA has condemned the latest shooting in Carrickfergus in which a young man was shot in both legs in a Paramilitary styled crime.
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Beggs Sceptical about Hospital Proposals
20/03/06
Ulster Unionist Assemblyman, Roy Beggs has expressed his concern and scepticism over NHSSB proposals to transfer inpatient care from Moyle Hospital and to improve care in the community support.
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Beggs Condemns Murder In Carrickfergus
21/02/06
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has condemned the murder of Tommy Hollran in Carrickfergus at the weekend.
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BEGGS CALLS ON COMPETITION COMMISSION TO FORCE BANKING PACE OF CHANGE
17/02/06
Ulster Unionist DETI Spokesperson Roy Beggs Jnr, who gave evidence to the UK’s Competition Commission at Parliament Buildings today, has called on the Big Four banks to increase the pace of change in delivering a better service to the Northern Ireland customer.
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Beggs welcome press reports of UVF disbandment
14/02/06
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim, Roy Beggs has cautiously welcomed reports in the Sunday press that the UVF is intent on dissolving itself as a paramilitary organisation.
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Beggs ‘Implacably Opposed’ to Hospital Car Park Charging Plan
07/02/06
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim Roy Beggs Jnr has stated his total opposition to proposals to charge for car parking at Antrim Area Hospital.
United Hospitals Health and Social Services Trust have just published plans to abolish free parking at the acute hospital, which was built in 1994 and have launched a consultation process.
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Beggs Suggests Millbrook Traffic Calming Measure
17/01/06
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has called on Roads Service to introduce additional traffic claiming measures at the foot of the Drumahoe Road at Millbrook. He has written to the senior official in the Roads Service Northern Division to suggest installation of red road markings
reminding road users of the 30 mph limit that exists for motorists exiting the A8 onto the Drumahoe Road.
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Cautious welcome for Withdrawal of ‘OTR’ Bill
17/01/06
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim has welcomed the withdrawal of the Northern Ireland Offences Bill but has warned that any potential quasi judicial amnesty for on the run terrorists must not reappear on the government’s agenda.
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Beggs expresses concern at further Larne Line delays, but welcomes proposed re-timetabling of School Train
17/01/06
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who had received confirmation from Translink early in December that the Larne Line structural refurbishment would be completed on schedule, has expressed his disappointment and concern that the reopening of the complete Larne to Belfast railway has been once more delayed until the end of January and has made representations to Translink about the proposed new timetable.
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Beggs calls for A2 culvert upgrades
16/11/05
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA has called for a further culvert upgrades on the A2 Shore Road between Glynn and Ballycarry following the latest episode of flooding on this major road.
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Beggs welcomes additional Train Service
15/11/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who had complained of the reduced number of trains that were stopping at Greenisland Station has welcomed the decision by Translink to add an additional train to the morning service on the East Antrim line and that in the future, additional trains will be stopping at Greenisland.
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Beggs accuses NIO of adding further to local ratepayers grief
15/11/05
Following the announcement by the Northern Ireland Office that the regional rate will be increased by 19%, Cllr Roy Beggs MLA has expressed his dismay at the 5% reduction of the General Grant and the proposed reduction in Roads maintenance for the next financial year.
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Beggs welcomes TESCO’s opening
31/10/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, has welcomed the opening of the new TESCO store in Carrickfergus, which is has more than doubled their operation in terms of floor space and employment opportunities.
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Beggs Welcomes Companies Act Extention to NI
28/10/05
Roy Beggs MLA Ulster Unionist Party, Spokesperson for Enterprise, Trade & Investment has welcomed confirmation from DETI Minister Angela Smith MP that changes to company law envisaged in the Company Law Reform Bill will be applicable to Northern Ireland as well as the rest of the UK.
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Beggs Welcomes Rates Relief on Community Halls
07/10/05
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the publication of the draft Rates (Capital Values, etc) (Northern Ireland) Order which amongst other rating reforms has proposed the exemption of community halls from paying rates.
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ULSTER UNIONIST MLA WELCOMES PROGRESS TOWARDS END OF EU BEEF BAN
03/10/05
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed reports that Northern Ireland beef could be back on European supermarket shelves by early next year.
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BEGGS VOICES DELIGHT AT JUNK FOOD VENDING MACHINE BAN
03/10/05
East Antrim Ulster Unionist Assembly member, Roy Beggs Jnr, has voiced his delight at news that the Government is to extend its ban on junk food vending machines to Northern Ireland Schools.
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Beggs removes inequalities in Neighbourhood Renewal Funding
30/09/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who had highlighted inequalities in the Department of Social Development’s Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, has welcomed the additional £40,530 for Larne Central ward, £36,330 for the Greenisland estate and the additional £22,400 for the Sunnylands estate in Carrickfergus that has been allocated by the Neighbourhood Renewal “Small Pockets of Deprivation” programme.
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Beggs welcomes Extension to Carrickfergus Enterprise
20/09/05
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA who had initially highlighted the limited IFI funding allocated to the Carrickfergus area and had arranged for IFI funders to visit Carrickfergus Enterprise has welcomed the official opening of local enterprise company’s Phase III extension for small businesses.
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Beggs welcomes the opening of Community Childcare facility at Larne Adult Education Centre
13/09/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who had lobbied for funding for the Larne FE Campus, attended the opening of the new childcare facility at Larne Adult Education Centre. He has praised both the East Antrim Institute and ABEC Childcare Ltd on the quality of the facility that has been provided.
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Beggs condemns violence
12/09/05
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has unequivocally condemned the weekend violence, some of which spilled over into parts of the East Antrim constituency.
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Beggs welcomes Carrickfern Gardens Footpath upgrade
18/08/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who has been pressing for an upgrade to the footpath at Carrickfern Gardens, Greenisland, has welcomed the confirmation from Roads Service that the footpath from 11 – 35 Carrickfern Gardens is programmed for resurfacing during this financial year.
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Beggs welcomes Youth Information Point
17/08/05
Roy Beggs MLA who serves on the Catalyst Steering Committee has welcomed the opening of the SIP youth information café.
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Beggs Raises Concern at Strangford Ferry Safety.
16/08/05
Ulster Unionist MLA, Roy Beggs has raised concerns about the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s ability to determine the safety and seaworthiness of publicly owned ferries with the Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling MP after being advised that a hole was blown in the hull of the older Strangford Ferry vessel by a high pressure hose during cleaning prior to its recent annual refit.
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Beggs demands adoption of Maritime area Roads and Sewerage
10/08/05
Ulster Unionist Councillor and MLA Roy Beggs has called for the Department for Regional Development to draw down money from the developer’s bond covering Carrickfergus Maritime Area so that the road and sewerage infrastructure is brought up to adoption standards. He has also written to the Department of Social Development asking that they bring up to standard the pumping station, which they retain responsibility for.
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Beggs welcomes confidence in Larne shown by American Investor
15/06/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, has welcomed the support of Invest NI in contributing £840,000 towards a £7m investment by Colorado Company Gambro BCT.
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170 new jobs at FG Wilson is a ‘welcome boost for the local economy’ says Empey and Beggs
10/06/05
Former Stormont Economy Minister, Sir Reg Empey MLA and East Antrim Assemblyman Cllr Roy Beggs Jnr MLA have welcomed the creation of 170 new jobs, due to an increase in export orders, in one of Northern Ireland’s leading engineering companies, FG Wilson.
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Beggs Questions NI Human Right’s Commissions’ Priorities
16/03/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA has recently questioned the failure of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission to comment on the murder of Robert McCartney and the events surrounding it.
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Beggs welcomes consultation on Prospect Traffic calming measures
16/03/05
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA who had pressed for Traffic Calming measures in the Prospect area of Carrickfergus has welcoming the start of public consultation which proceeds their construction. However, he has criticised the Road Service for their failure to provide a copy of their proposals at the Carrickfergus Post Office at the Co-op as they had advertised. At present copies would only be available for public viewing at the Roads service offices at Clarence Court and Hydebank in Belfast.
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Beggs Highlights need for additional Street Nameplates in Greenisland
04/03/05
Following concern by a local resident Alderman Roy Beggs MLA has highlighted to Council Officers the lack of Street Nameplates throughout much of the Greenisland estate. Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed the news that approximately 20 new signs will be erected to assist visitors, ambulances and fire officers etc to locate homes in case of emergencies.
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Beggs brands TSN Education banding system discriminatory
04/03/05
East Antrim Ulster Unionist Roy Beggs MLA has branded the new Targeting Social Need banding system as being “ineffective and discriminatory”, and has echoed his Party’s call for it to be scraped.
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Beggs highlights Ulster Unionist ‘Campaign against criminality’
01/03/05
As investigations into Sinn Fein/IRA involvement in ongoing criminal activity continue, East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has highlighted the launch of the Ulster Unionist Party ‘Campaign against criminality’ leaflet, which outlines the party’s commitment to the people of Northern Ireland to be “tough on crime and tough on the proceeds of crime”.
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Beggs challenges Adams and McGuinness denials
22/02/05
East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA, Roy Beggs has questioned why the Sinn Fein leadership do not take legal action against the Republic of Ireland’s Government over allegations that senior Sinn Fein representatives are also members of the PIRA ‘Army Council’.
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Beggs welcomes WIMPS launch
18/02/05
Ulster Unionist MLA, Roy Beggs, attended the launch of the WIMPS website held in the Long Gallery, Stormont on St. Valentine’s Day. WIMPS or ‘Where Is My Public Servant?’ is a website designed by and for the use of young people. The purpose of the website is to encourage and allow young people to directly communicate with all their local and regional elected representatives and media outlets, and vice versa.
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Beggs welcomes Antiville roundabout
15/02/05
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who has been pressing the Roads Service to upgrade the junction at the bottom of the Linn Road, has welcomed the decision by Roads Service to upgrade the Linn Road/Mill Brae Junction by constructing a new roundabout.
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Beggs questions DUP’s unwarranted personalised attack
25/01/05
Roy Beggs MLA, Ulster Unionist Transport Spokesman has expressed his disappointment at the personalised attack on him (Larne Times 13th January) by the DUP over his attempt to minimise traffic disruption in East Antrim during the East Antrim railway line upgrade due later this year.
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BEGGS CALLS FOR THE NATIONALIST COMMUNITY TO WAKE UP
07/01/05
Roy Beggs, UUP MLA for East Antrim, has today called for the Nationalist Community to wake up to the political immorality of supporting a party, Sinn Fein, which is not committed to exclusively peaceful, lawful and democratic means.
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Beggs welcomes pedestrian crossing on Woodburn Road
22/12/04
Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA, who had lobbied the Roads Service to upgrade the pedestrian crossing on the Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus, has welcomed the installation of traffic lights to assist pedestrians crossing this busy road.
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Beggs calls for greater respect for neighbours
22/12/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA , has highlighted the relatively high occurrence of noise related complaints within the Carrickfergus Borough, and has called for each of us to have a greater respect for our neighbours and to restrict noise levels to avoid disrupting the lives of others.
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Decommissioning must be clear and transparent
16/12/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA, has restated his view that decommissioning should be clear and transparent in order for the Unionist Community to gain the necessary confidence that the Provisional IRA are serious about ending their Para-militarism.
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Beggs Welcomes Prospect of 120 New Jobs for Larne
16/12/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA, who had successfuly lobbied for funding for the new Larne FE Campus and the LEDCOM Development at Willowbank, has welcomed the announcement that ADI Ltd plan to establish the company's new European Business Centre at the LEDCOM site at Millbrook.
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Beggs welcomes publication of significant Area Plans
09/12/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA has welcomed the publication of the Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan and the draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan but has regretted that they are 2 years later than originally intended.
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Beggs calls for greater care at Bridewell development
07/12/04
Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA has complained to the Roads Service about the state of the footpaths adjacent to the Bridewell Drive Construction Site close to Sunnylands Post Office.
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Beggs calls for Housing Upgrade
20/10/04
East Antrim Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA has recently highlighted the poor condition of many communal areas within NIHE stock, and has urged the NIHE to upgrade these areas.
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Beggs welcomes official opening of Larne FE Campus
07/10/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, and former Member of the Employment and Learning Committee at Stormont has welcomed the official opening of the new Larne Campus as creating greater opportunities for everyone in the town.
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Beggs voices concern at the illegal selling of fireworks
06/10/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, has condemned the continuing illegal sale of fireworks to children and their subsequent misuse which is endangering the lives of children and tormenting the lives of many people, in particular the elderly and others who are vulnerable within our community.
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Beggs praises Sunnylands Youth Centre’s new Mural
06/10/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, who is Vice-Chairman of the Local Strategy Partnership that distributed the European Peace Funding to Sunnylands Cultural Mosaic Mural, has added his voice of congratulations to the young people and youth leaders involved in the success of the Cultural Mosaic at the Sunnylands Youth Club.
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Beggs welcomes introduction of ASBOs
31/08/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, has welcomed the introduction of the new Anti-Social Behaviour Order into Northern Ireland having previously responded favourably to the consultation process.
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Beggs concern over Post Office pension and benefits failure
26/08/04
East Antrim Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA, has expressed his concern over the serious failure experienced by the Post Office’s online benefits banking system on Tuesday, which left many vulnerable members of society unable to access funds that they qualified for and were expecting to receive. Roy Beggs MLA has written to the Social Security Agency requesting that they ensure an appropriate back up system is developed to protect customers from such failures in the future.
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Beggs calls for end of bed blocking
26/08/04
East Antrim Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed Minister Ian Pearson’s announcement of £12 million to tackle waiting lists and boost bed capacity in hospital services.
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Beggs congratulates local A-level students
26/08/04
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim Roy Beggs has welcomed the outstanding results achieved by A-level students in East Antrim and Northern Ireland as a whole.
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Beggs congratulates local A-level students
23/08/04
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim Roy Beggs has welcomed the outstanding results achieved by A-level students in East Antrim and Northern Ireland as a whole.
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Beggs responses to NIO announcement of New Water Company
17/08/04
UUP Spokesman for Regional Development Roy Beggs MLA this evening responded to the water reform announcement by Minister Spellar.
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Beggs calls on NIHE to explore possibilities for Antiville regeneration
27/07/04
Roy Beggs MLA has called for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to ensure that all possibilities were explored to assist with the regeneration of parts of Antiville.
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Beggs welcomes opening of section of A8 Dual Carriageway
27/07/04
Ulster Unionist MLA, Roy Beggs, has welcomed the official opening of the latest upgraded section of the A8 Larne to Belfast road, and has called for further overtaking opportunities between Ballynure and Larne.
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Beggs indicates support for funding of Belfast/Larne Railway
26/07/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA has responded to the latest consultation document on the future of Northern Ireland Railways by urging for continued funding for the entire Belfast/Larne Railway.
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Beggs condemns violent attacks in Carrick
26/07/04
Roy Beggs MLA has expressed his regret following the violence incidences that have occurred in Carrickfergus over the weekend
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Beggs welcomes General Consumer Council’s MLA Transport Challenge report
08/07/04
East Antrim Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA who took part in the General Consumer Council’s Transport Challenge and has welcomed the publication of the report which details generally positive experiences from the 17 MLAs who participated in the challenge. However, several areas for improvement where highlighted.
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Beggs progresses traffic calming for Prospect Heights
06/07/04
Roy Beggs MLA has progressed traffic calming measures following representation to Roads Service who have advised that they will be consulting the local community in the Autumn to determine the most appropriate traffic calming measures for Prospect Heights.
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BEGGS EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER CARRICKFERGUS CANCER RATES
24/06/04
Ulster Unionist MLA, Roy Beggs, has expressed concern over higher rates of cancer in the Carrickfergus area. Smoking is the main cause of these cancers and Roy Beggs has voiced his support for the decision to ban smoking from Carrickfergus Council buildings.
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BEGGS RAISES NORTH ROAD JUNCTION DELAYS
08/06/04
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs, has highlighted to the Roads Service the delays associated with the improvements to the North Road/ Marshallstown junction.
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CALL FOR TURN OUT IN THE EAST
08/06/04
Roy Beggs, MLA, has called for Unionist voters in the east of Northern Ireland to recognise that whether they vote or stay at home is likely to determine whether the Province is represented in Europe by two Unionist MEPs and a single nationalists/ republican MEP or two Nationalists/ Republican MEPs and a single Unionist MEP.
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Beggs welcomes progress at Roddensvale Project
11/05/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA who had lobbied for a new Roddensvale Special Care School Building, has welcomed the commencement of the building work for the new school.
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Beggs queries delays with North Road / Marshallstown Road junction
11/05/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA has expressed his concern to the Roads Services about the delay in the roads improvement at the junction of the North Road with the Marshallstown Road.
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DUP FAIR DEAL SEEMS A FARILY SIMILAR DEAL - MLA
11/05/04
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs says the DUP’s latest U-turn on North-South co-operation proves its promised fair deal “is a fairly similar deal” to what was implemented under the Belfast Agreement.
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Beggs Presses Minister for expanded East Antrim Rail Service
11/05/04
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist MLA, was this week part of a delegation lobbying the Minister for Regional Development, John Spellar MP, to maintain the entire Larne / Carrickfergus Railway and to opt for an expanded service as indicated by the recent Booz Allen Hamilton Strategic Review into Northern Ireland Railways.
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CASTLE ARTS & CRAFTS VENUE - BEGGS
11/05/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA has suggested that Carrickfergus Castle should be utilised more for Arts and Crafts events which would be beneficial to the local community and increase the tourist potential of the Borough and so enhance town centre businesses.
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BEGGS SAYS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ORDERS WILL HELP TACKLE LOCAL HOOLIGANISM
11/05/04
Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA, says the Government’s pledge that Anti-Social Behaviour Orders will be introduced to Northern Ireland by this summer is a major step in helping to tackle a scourge of modern day living.
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Beggs Congratulates Roads Service on Junction Improvements
11/05/04
Roy Beggs MLA who had highlighted the A8 accident black spots in the previous Assembly has congratulated the Roads Service on the Road Safety improvements that have been made at the busy Millbrook and Antiville junctions of the A8 Larne/Belfast Road.
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Beggs expresses concerns of proposed Post Office closures
23/03/04
Roy Beggs MLA has expressed his concern at the proposed Post Office closures in the East Antrim area as these changes would reduce the access of many vulnerable people in the community who are reliant on their local offices.
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Beggs Welcomes Assets Recovery Agency, Local Intervention
25/02/04
Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed the news that the Assets Recovery Agency has sought High Court orders to freeze the money in the accounts which it believes are the proceeds of crime.
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Beggs expresses concern at Eden Paramilitary mural
21/01/04
Roy Beggs MLA has expressed concern at the new paramilitary mural that has been erected on a wall beside the Entrance to Eden Primary School.
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Beggs Reflects on his Service as an MLA
08/11/03
With the current Assembly having come to the end of its term, Roy Beggs Jnr has been reflecting on what he considers to be the most significant achievements of the past 5 years.
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Concerns for future universal postal service
13/10/03
Ald Roy Beggs has successfully proposed that Carrickfergus Borough Council expresses concern to Postcomm the postal service regulator about the current proposals to grant a licence to another mail carrier
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Beggs Puts Disabled First
13/10/03
At a recent meeting Alderman Roy Beggs proposed to bring forward the timetable of the general use and access of council facilities for the disabled.
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Focus should remain on Republicans for acts of completion.(7.10.03)
13/10/03
Roy Beggs, UUP former Assembly Member has called on the various Unionist Parties to refrain from petty squabbling, and ensure that the focus of National and International attention remain firmly on Sinn Fein.
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Employers’ role in childcare crucial - Beggs
13/10/03
Speaking at the Employers for Childcare seminar at Stormont Roy Beggs underlined the UUP’s support for the work of the group in highlighting international best practice in the provision of affordable childcare facilities and in improving local childcare options for parents.
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Beggs welcomes Schrader expansion to Carrickfergus
02/10/03
Former Assembly member Roy Beggs has welcomed the Schrader Electronics expansion into Carrickfergus, which has been announced by the Antrim based Company
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Link between hard drugs find and spate of summer robberies in Carrickerfergus?
29/08/03
After a public meeting of the Carrickfergus District Policing Partnership Ulster Unionist representative, Ald. Roy Beggs Jnr. has queried if there was a connection between the recent hard drugs seizures within the borough and the spate of robberies in July.
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Work Complete Early on A2 Resurfacing
12/08/03
Ulster Unionist representative, Roy Beggs Jnr has congratulated the Department for Regional Development’s Roads Service and its contractors for the early completion of resurfacing work on the A2 Shore Road at Greenisland.
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Major Announcement for Industrial Development at Millbrook
07/08/03
Local Ulster Unionist representative Roy Beggs Junior, in welcoming the announcement of the new ‘Willowbank’ Business Park at Millbrook, has outlined the role he played in successfully lobbying government and the International Fund for Ireland to back the project.
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Drugs Bust -'Highly Significant'
07/08/03
Former Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has praised the PSNI for their seizure of drugs with a street value of £2M and subsequent arrests in Carrickfergus.
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Local Issues: Water, Roads, Education
02/07/03
Ulster Unionist representative Roy Beggs Jnr has commented on local developments in Water, Roads and Education.
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Restoration of Local Public Accounts Committee a Necessity
02/07/03
Ulster Unionist councillor Roy Beggs Jnr has expressed his continued frustration that the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is no longer in position to further investigate the accounts of government departments and other public bodies.
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Call for end to Unionist Factionalism
26/06/03
Speaking in the wake of the latest Ulster Unionist Council meeting, Assembly candidate Roy Beggs Jnr has called for in-fighting amongst Unionists to end, and the focus to be placed back onto the failures of republicans to commit to democracy.
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Roads Service Revises A2 Resurfacing plan
11/06/03
Ulster Unionist Alderman, Roy Beggs Jnr has received correspondence from DRD Roads Service regarding the re surfacing of the A2 in August in which proposals to close sections of the A2 have been revised.
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Joint Statement:Roy Beggs Jnr, Roy McCune & Ken Robinson
03/06/03
The East Antrim Ulster Unionist Assembly candidates have called for Prime Minister Tony Blair to intervene in the controversy over the future of the Home Battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment.
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Concern Expressed for Port of Larne Shipping Routes
29/05/03
East Antrim Ulster Unionist representative, Roy Beggs Jnr has said he has concerns about the long-term implications for the Port of Larne of the proposed acquisition of part of P&O’s Irish Sea ferry routes by its rival operator, Stena.
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Beggs calls for establishment of Community Safety Partnership
29/05/03
Ald Roy Beggs has called for the establishment of a community safety partnership in the Carrickfergus area.
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Flooding Issues Still Outstanding
29/05/03
Ald Roy Beggs has called for speedier flood response rather than delays between statuary agencies with responsibility.
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Beggs Comments on Water and Sewerage Services Consultation
20/05/03
Roy Beggs Jnr has stated his personal view that the Water Service should not be subject to 'unfettered privatisation.'
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Joint Statement From Ulster Unionist Team in East Antrim
16/05/03
The 3 selected Ulster Unionist candidates in East Antrim have said they are disappointed that the scheduled Assembly election has been postponed, and have placed the blame for the current hiatus in the political process firmly on republicans.
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Beggs Reflects on his Service as an MLA
30/04/03
With the current Assembly having come to the end of its term, Roy Beggs Jnr has been reflecting on what he considers to be the most significant achievements of the past 5 years.
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Beggs Suggest Relocation for Human Rights Chief
24/04/03
Commenting on the latest publication from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission advocating the end of the use of plastic baton rounds for riot control, East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has suggested that the Commission and its Chief Executive Professor Brice Dickson should re locate to Baghdad!
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Beggs Seeks Clarification on Future Role for Moyle Hospital
08/04/03
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has written to the Chief Executive of the Northern Health and Social Service Board (NHSSB) asking for clarification on proposals for the establishment of a Minor Injury Unit at the Moyle Hospital, Larne.
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Support for Fight Against Organised Crime
08/04/03
Roy Beggs Jnr, Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim has expressed his support for the joint efforts of the government agencies – including Customs, Assets Recovery Unit, and the police who are engaged in tackling organised crime.
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Roy Gets Aer Lingus to drop 'Rebel' Songs
25/03/03
Ulster Unionist Assembly member Roy Beggs Jnr has claimed victory in a row over pro terrorist songs being included in a trans Atlantic in-flight entertainment magazine.
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Beggs Uncovers Imbalance in Lottery fund payouts
14/03/03
East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has called for an Equality Impact Assessment on how National Lottery Funds are being distributed in Northern Ireland.
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Beggs Warns Government Over Domestic Water Rates
13/03/03
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has warned that ratepayers should not be made scapegoats for the Government’s gross under investment in Northern Ireland water and sewerage services down the years.
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Poor Take up of Warm Homes Scheme
11/03/03
Roy Beggs MLA has expressed his concern at the lack of take-up of the Warm Homes scheme within East Antrim and has urged local constituents in private accommodation, who are in receipt of certain benefits to use the EAGA free phone help line to determine if they are eligible.
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The Ball is in The Republicans' Court
07/03/03
Roy Beggs Jnr has stated that pressure must continue to be exerted on republicans to move to end all paramilitary activity, in the wake of the Hillsborough talks.
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East Antrim Deserves Better from Hospital Plan
07/03/03
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has criticised the Ministerial Announcement on Developing Better Services for failing to commit to improving hospital services to the East Antrim area.
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Roy Meets Homefirst Management
07/03/03
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr, has met with the Chief Executive of Homefirst Community Trust, Mr Christie Colhoun, and other senior staff to discuss community care health services in the East Antrim constituency.
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Beggs Condemns Petrol Bomb Attack
18/02/03
Roy Beggs MLA has condemned the petrol bomb attack on a family home and has called for the entire community to come together to isolate the extremists who have been responsible for the attack.
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Pressing for East AntrimTransport up-grade
12/02/03
East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr attending the major working conference on the Belfast Metropolitan Transport Plan on Monday 10th February at the Europa Hotel, has welcomed the many significant proposals which will assist East Antrim commuters and pressed for early improvements.
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Assets Recovery Agency-"Overdue, but Welcome."
04/02/03
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim Roy Beggs, has described the establishment of a new Agency dedicated to seizing the assets of criminal gangs and their overlords as “long overdue but very welcome”.
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Don't get Involved with Paramilitaries- Beggs plea to young people
22/01/03
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has warned young people of the dangers of getting involved with paramilitary organisations.
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Flooding at Magheramorne Highlighted
22/01/03
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has brought the problem of surface water lying on the A2 road at Magheramorne, near the entrance to the Blue Circle Complex to the attention of senior Roads Service management.
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Call for Permanent Ambulance Station in Carrickfergus
22/01/03
Commenting on improved ambulance response times since the establishment of a part time Ambulance Sub Station in Carrickfergus, local Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs jnr has renewed his call for a permanent, full time station to be set up to service the borough.
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Call for increased funding for Organised Crime Task Force
16/01/03
Roy Beggs MLA has called on the Secretary of State and the NIO to end their tolerance of the increasing number of Paramilitary style attacks from Loyalist and Republican groups and to increase funding for the Organised Crime Task Force.
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Call for Local Community to seek Community Relations funding
09/01/03
Roy Beggs MLA who is a member of Carrickfergus Borough Council and Carrickfergus Local Strategic Partnership Board has expressed disappointment at the poor success rate of Community Relations funding in the borough during the last financial year when only £1650 of a possible £2,638,549 was awarded to groups within the Carrickfergus Borough.
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Beggs Condemns 'Sectarian Headcount'
18/12/02
Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim, Roy Beggs Jnr has condemned press speculation from republican commentators about the religious breakdown of the 2001 census figures as ‘crude sectarian headcounting.’
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Start of A8 Junction Safety Work Welcomed
11/12/02
Ulster Unionist Assemblyman Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed the imminent commencement of work to the junction safety improvement schemes on the A8 dual carriageway at Millbrook and Antiville,near Larne.
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Beggs Blasts Bureaucracy
10/12/02
Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has received assurances from Northern Ireland Office Minister Ian Pearson MP that the costs associated with Departmental consultation exercises are to be reduced.
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Focus Should be on the Terrorists
10/12/02
East Antrim Ulster Unionist, Roy Beggs MLA has appealed to the DUP to end its campaign of personal abuse and attacks against fellow Unionists. He said that rather than jockeying for electorate advantage all democratic parties should be focussing their attention on the continued existence and activities of both republican and loyalist terrorists.
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End to paramilitarism is UUP's bottom line
10/12/02
Ulster Unionist Assemblyman Roy Beggs Jnr has said that the UUP must demand that the Northern Ireland Executive should be re constituted without Sinn Fein unless they cease all subversive activity.
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