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Former Independent MLA for West Tyrone

Entered the Assembly on 26 November 2003 — General election

Left the Assembly on 24 March 2011 — Dissolved for election

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Recent appearances

• Northern Ireland Assembly: Executive Committee Business: Sunbeds Bill: Final Stage 1 Mar 2011

  I rise to welcome the Final Stage of the Sunbeds Bill and to repeat what Members have said. It has been a great example of working with the Department. The Bill is very important, and we have been very pleased about the way it has gone through Committee Stage and is now at Final Stage. It is a good example to the public that things can be done that will actually benefit the people of Northern...

• Northern Ireland Assembly: Executive Committee Business: Sunbeds Bill: Consideration Stage 8 Feb 2011

  As a member of the Health Committee, I reiterate what has been said: the Bill is a very good example of the Chairperson and members of the Committee, our clerical team, the departmental officials and the Minister all working together. It is good news. As has been mentioned, the legislation is as strong as any that probably will exist in Europe for protecting the skin of our population. In...

• Northern Ireland Assembly: Executive Committee Business: Safeguarding Board Bill: Consideration Stage 14 Dec 2010

  I, too, welcome the Bill. Our children are our most precious possessions, and we must send out a message from the Chamber that we will do all that we can to protect them. The Deputy Chairperson has said it all. I have felt all along that, as chair of the very important Safeguarding Board is a vital and extremely responsible position, we must make sure that the right person is chosen. I had my...

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