• UUP MLA for South Down
• Entered the Assembly on 9 March 2007 — election
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Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Aggregates Mapping Programme (29 Apr 2008)

“I have been informed by my colleague that I have two minutes to make the winding-up speech. Therefore, I intend to take 10 minutes. I am pleased that the debate has proven to be such a crowd-puller. There are two Ministers in the Chamber, so it has been worthwhile. Luckily my team — Rathfriland Swifts — is not playing tonight. Mr Cobain opened the debate by laying out some of the...”

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Aggregates Mapping Programme (29 Apr 2008)

“I would be now that the Minister has so eloquently explained it. All Members accepted the importance of the quarrying industry to the economy. Mr Attwood mentioned that 11% of the total UK product comes from Northern Ireland. Given Northern Ireland’s size compared to the rest of the UK, that is a huge contribution. He then talked about local issues, including environmental damage and...”

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Aggregates Mapping Programme (29 Apr 2008)

“I know. We were told that the ugliest quarry in Ireland is near Dungiven; Mr Brolly is working hard to get that re-opened. [Laughter.] Rocks are essential to the economy. Mr Brolly mentioned the figure of £300 million, and he made the very serious point that the programme would provide employment in rural areas, many of which are areas of social need. Mr Brolly also asked why it takes...”

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