Ulster Unionist MLA and Policing Board Member Ross Hussey, has condemned those who sent bullets through the post to a number of elected representatives at Stormont.
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Hussey concerned at NIPSA Conference motion to free Marian Price
16 May 2013
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has expressed his concern at a motion due to come before the forthcoming NIPSA Annual Delegate Conference which demand the release of Marian Price.
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Omagh Branch of the Ulster Unionist Party holds AGM
14 May 2013
Ross Hussey MLA addressed the recent Omagh Branch AGM, criticising the Health Minister Edwin Poots over the closure of care homes and attacking the DUP/SF proposals on the Review of Public Administration
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Hussey welcomes Dublin Government apology and pardon for Second World War veterans
14 May 2013
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed the announcement that the Republic of Ireland is to finally pass legislation to grant pardons and apologies to the veterans and families of those men who left the Irish Army to enlist in the British Army and engage in the fight against fascism in World War II.
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Hussey raises dissident weaponry with Chief Constable
03 May 2013
Ulster Unionist MLA and Policing Board member, Ross Hussey, has raised the issue of recovery of dissident weaponry with the Chief Constable at the monthly public meeting of the Policing Board.
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Ulster Unionist office opens book of condolence for Baroness Margaret Thatcher
15 April 2013
The Ulster Unionist Party in West Tyrone has opened a book of condolence for Baroness Margaret Thatcher in the Omagh office of Ross Hussey MLA
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Hussey accuses those who removed "Welcome to Northern Ireland" sign of living in denial
05 April 2013
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has hit at out at the individuals responsible for removing a “Welcome to Northern Ireland” road sign outside Strabane.
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Hussey condemns latest attack on Police
15 March 2013
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member Ross Hussey has condemned this morning’s security alert in west Belfast I the wake of an attempted attack on New Barnsley Police Station via a mortar type device.
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European Day for Victims of Terrorism
14 March 2013
Ross Hussey MLA attended the European Day for Victims of Terrorism on Monday 11th March, which was commemorated in the Senate Chamber, Parliament Buildings.
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HUSSEY WELCOMES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR OMAGH
11 March 2013
West Tyrone UUP MLA Ross Hussey welcomed the news that funding is being released to support projects in the Omagh area
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Supporting Riverview Park, Omagh
11 March 2013
MLA for West Tyrone, Ross Hussey and Omagh Town Councillor Lesley Vennard have pledged support for the people of Riverview Park in seeking a revamp of the area.
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Hussey asks for assurances on Lisanelly educational campus
22 February 2013
Ross Hussey, MLA for West Tyrone, recently gave a speech in the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the proposed Lisanelly educational campus
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Omagh ratepayers will end up paying for something they don't want
18 February 2013
Ross Hussey, MLA for West Tyrone, has criticised the DUP-Sinn Fein lead Executive for failing to clarify how the Review of Public Administration (RPA) will be financed, with the significant possibility that ratepayers will be forced to pay for the merger of Omagh and Fermanagh District Councils.
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Hussey comments on 'stop and search' figures
18 February 2013
Ross Hussey, MLA for West Tyrone has commented on figures released from the PSNI showing that 36 out of 1,170 people stopped, searched and/or questioned in the Omagh district between April 2011 and March 2012 were arrested, 3 per cent overall.
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Hussey welcomes development at Omagh Showgrounds Retail Park
18 February 2013
West Tyrone MLA, Ross Hussey, has welcomed the news of investment in a new two-unit building close to the entrance of the Omagh Showgrounds Retail Park. The site is expected to incorporate two cafes, one of which has been confirmed as coffee shop chain Caffe Nero.
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Hussey expresses his shock and sadness at death of young policewoman in Londonderry
11 February 2013
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member, Ross Hussey MLA has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of a young policewoman in an incident in Londonderry early this morning.
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FEASIBILITY OF FREE SCHOOL TRANSPORT FOR ALL PUPILS
04 February 2013
Ross Hussey, MLA for West Tyrone, speaks on the issue of free school transport in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Hussey condemns murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe
28 January 2013
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member, Ross Hussey MLA has expressed his sympathies to the family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was murdered near Dundalk, Co. Louth on Friday night.
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Hussey comments on rates debt in Omagh area
25 January 2013
West Tyrone UUP MLA and member of the Public Accounts Committee, Ross Hussey, has commented on the figures released by the Department of Finance and Personnel that reveal there is £2.7 million owed in rates debt in the Omagh area.
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Hussey delighted by go-ahead for new Tyrone school builds
25 January 2013
West Tyrone UUP MLA, Ross Hussey, has welcomed the announcement from the Education Minister, that two schools in the West Tyrone area have been given the go-ahead for new school builds.
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Hussey condemns Strabane parcel bomb intended for Police Officer
18 January 2013
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has condemned those responsible for sending a parcel bomb to a Police Officer.
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Current mechanisms for dealing with the past operate in an imperfect and imbalanced manner which only serve to rewrite history - Hussey
24 January 2013
Ulster Unionist MLA, Ross Hussey has expressed concern at the methods currently employed to investigate the past following a statement by the Police Ombudsman, Michael Maguire, which confirmed that his Office will resume its investigations of historical matters.
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Hussey raises concerns over introduction of "bedroom tax" and supports call for a delay
11 January 2013
Ross Hussey, MLA for West Tyrone has said “I am happy to support the call made by The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) for a delay in the introduction of what is referred to as the bedroom tax.”
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Ross Hussey's Hopes and Aspirations for 2013
11 January 2013
The building of Arvalee School and movement on Lisanelly Education Campus are the top priorities in 2013 for Ross Hussey MLA for West Tyrone.
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Hussey hits out at false Gardai claims made by "Belfast Daily" website
08 January 2013
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member, Ross Hussey MLA has hit out at a website which made false claims that the PSNI had drafted in 200 Gardaí officers to help deal with rioting in Belfast.
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Hussey expresses condolences to family of Jason McGovern and appeals for people to assist the Police
04 January 2013
Ross Hussey, Ulster Unionist MLA for West Tyrone, has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of 19 year old Jason McGovern, after he was attacked during a night out in Omagh and he also appealed for people to help the Police with their enquiries.
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Ross Hussey condemns cowardly murder attempt on PSNI Officer
30 December 2013
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member, Ross Hussey MLA has expressed his revulsion at a cowardly attack on a PSNI Officer and his Family.
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Hussey condemns those who sent bullets through post to elected representatives
19 December 2012
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Hussey condemns attacks on Police and property
18 December 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA and Policing Board Member Ross Hussey has unreservedly condemned the attacks which have taken place on Police and property.
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Hussey comments on St Lucia
26 November 2012
West Tyrone MLA made a speech to the Assembly chamber during a debate on the St Lucia barracks in Omagh.
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PSNI needs secured funding to combat terrorism – Nesbitt
26 November 2012
Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, has highlighted the need for on-going funding to resource the PSNI’s anti-terrorism activity. Speaking after he led a delegation to meet the Chief Constable, which included Justice spokesperson, Tom Elliott MLA, and Policing Board member, Ross Hussey MLA, Mr Nesbitt said:
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Ross Hussey MLA - Constituency Profile
15 November 2012
Information on the work of Ulster Unionist MLA for West Tyrone, Ross Hussey.
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Hussey condemns latest attacks on Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall
15 November 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has condemned the attacks which have taken place on the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall over the last few days.
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Hussey tells South Tyrone Ulster Unionists, "No matter what label they use Republican terrorists are the same"
12 November 2012
West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey tells South Tyrone Ulster Unionists, ”No matter what label they use Republican terrorists are the same, attacks on prison officers, police, soldiers and others were just as wrong thirty years ago as they are today and those who voice support for Gerry McGeough early release are little different from the supporters of David Black’s barbaric murderers.”
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HUSSEY CONDEMNS MURDER OF PRISON OFFICER
02 November 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA for West Tyrone and Policing Board Member Ross Hussey has condemned without reservation the murder of Prison Officer David Black.
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OMAGH MAN WAITS NEARLY 30 MINUTES FOR A 999 AMBULANCE
29 October 2012
An Omagh man who collapsed at his home had to wait nearly half an hour for an emergency ambulance to respond to a 999 call.
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Horrors of Human Trafficking revealed at Newtownstewart meeting
27 October 2012
Attending the event, Ross Hussey MLA described human trafficking as an ‘increasing problem in our society’.
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Ulster Unionists support launch of Poppy Appeal
26 October 2012
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Assembly Team has given its support to the launch of the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal.
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Hussey condemns attack on Police
26 October 2012
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Policing Board spokesperson Ross Hussey has hit out at those responsible for a bomb attack on Police in Poleglass.
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Mike Nesbitt, UUP leader, visits West Tyrone
22 October 2012
The Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, spent a packed day in the West Tyrone constituency on Thursday last.
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Speech on the Disappeared
19 October 2012
Ross Hussey MLA recently gave a speech to the NI Assembly during a debate on the Disappeared.
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Hussey comments on Marie Stopes clinic
16 October 2012
Ross Hussey MLA expresses his views on the opening of the Marie Stopes Clinic in Belfast.
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Hussey pays tribute to Omagh True Blues as they celebrate their 10th anniversary
15 October 2012
West Tyrone MLA, Ross Hussey, has paid tribute to the Omagh True Blues Band on their 10th anniversary.
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Hussey urges public to consider and respond to the Health Minister's report
15 October 2012
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA has asked those with an interest in health matters to read the oral report presented by Health Minister Edwin Poots to the Assembly, and to consider the effects this report will have on the health service we have not only in West Tyrone but the wider Western Trust area.
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Hussey welcomes news that HMS Caroline is to remain in Belfast
12 October 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed today’s announcement that HMS Caroline is to be retained in Belfast.
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Hussey Welcomes Engagement with Chief Constable on PSNI use of Agency Staff
12 October 2012
Ulster Unionist representative on the Policing Board, Ross Hussey, has spoken following a Board meeting where the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) report on the PSNI’s use of Agency staff was discussed.
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Hussey asks questions of Chief Constable in relation to farm vandalism
12 October 2012
West Tyrone UUP MLA, Ross Hussey has tabled a number of questions to PSNI Chief Constable, Matt Baggott, in relation to the recent series of what he described as 'wanton farm vandalism' in the Omagh area.
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Hussey leads Ulster Unionist delegation to Parades Commission re Dungiven Hunger Strike event
08 October 2012
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey accompanied colleagues from both the Foyle and East Londonderry Constituencies to a meeting with the Parades Commission to express concerns in relation to the Hunger Strike Commemoration event which took place in Dungiven recently.
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HUSSEY WELCOMES ROYAL MAIL CHRISTMAS STAMP SCHEME
08 October 2012
West Tyrone UUP MLA, Ross Hussey, has welcomed the launch of the Royal Mail Christmas Stamp scheme.
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Omagh Branch of RUC GC Association attend National Police Memorial in York
05 October 2012
The Omagh Branch of the RUC GC Association attended the National Police Memorial service held in the York Minister, York on Sunday 30th September 2012.
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Hussey praises Police success in drugs seizures
05 October 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board representative Ross Hussey MLA has praised the Police for their recent successes in operations against drug dealers and welcomed an assurance from the Police that where mistakes are made with the wrong address targeted and Police entering by force in error, they will immediately ensure the property is restored.
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Hussey condemns North Belfast mortar device
05 October 2012
Ulster Unionist Party Policing Board member, Ross Hussey MLA has described the actions of those behind the bomb discovered in the Ardoyne area as “utterly reprehensible”.
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Hussey criticises Sinn Fein for attempting to block Scotts Mill development
04 October 2012
West Tyrone MLA, Ross Hussey, has criticised Sinn Fein for its attempts to block the application to develop the former Scotts Mill site in Omagh being approved during Monday night's planning committee meeting.
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Hussey condemns those behind Londonderry security alert
22 September 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board member Ross Hussey has condemned those responsible for Thursday night’s security alert in Londonderry.
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Ulster Unionists hit out at Sinn Fein comments re Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee
14 September 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has slammed comments by a Sinn Fein Councillor that Derry City Council should not receive a briefing from the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee which is urging the Council to appoint an Armed Forces advocate.
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Hussey welcomes Policing Board meeting with Chief Constable to discuss public disorder in North Belfast
10 September 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member Ross Hussey has met with the Chief Constable, Matt Baggot to discuss the issues arising from the current public disorder in North Belfast.
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Hussey condemns violence in North Belfast
06 September 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing spokesperson Ross Hussey MLA has condemned the actions of those involved in rioting and violence in North Belfast following a republican parade on Sunday.
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Elliott calls on FMdFM to support Fermanagh in light of rates imbalance from potential council merger
06 September 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott has called on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to support the people of Fermanagh in the face of a potentially huge rates hike if Fermanagh & Omagh Councils merge following the DUP/Sinn Fein decision regarding Council reorganisation as part of the Review of Public Administration.
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Hussey welcomes 'good news' for military veterans over Universal Credit regulations
06 September 2012
Ulster Unionist West Tyrone MLA, Ross Hussey, has welcomed news that military compensation payments, such as War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments, will not be considered as 'income' under the new Universal Credit benefit, which is due to be introduced early next year.
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Hussey shocked and saddened at fire at Arvalee Special School
03 September 2012
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has expressed his shock and sadness at the fire which broke out late on Friday night and caused extensive damage to Arvalee Special School in Omagh.
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Hussey condemns disgraceful attacks on Police in North Belfast
03 September 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board member Ross Hussey has condemned the disgraceful attacks which took place on Police officers in North Belfast on Sunday evening.
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Hussey condemns heartless thieves who stole child's charity cash
03 September 2012
Ulster Unionist West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has condemned the heartless thieves who broke into a house in Omagh and stole £1,000 which had been raised to help a three year old child suffering from cancer.
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Ulster Unionists welcome go-ahead for Policing Museum
24 August 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing spokesperson Ross Hussey has welcomed the news that the Government has finally agreed to provide funding to build a Police Museum, at Police Headquarters in Belfast.
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Hussey announces his successor on Omagh District Council
24 August 2012
Omagh District Council is set to welcome its first ever female Unionist councillor as Miss Lesley Vennard has been chosen to replace Ross Hussey MLA who formally resigned his council seat this week as part of his election commitment not to 'double job'
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Ross congratulates young people on A-level success
23 August 2012
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA and Omagh District Councillor Ross Hussey has congratulated the young people who have received their A-level exam results.
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Hussey remembers 14th Anniversary of Omagh Bomb
15 August 2012
Ulster Unionist West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has paused to remember the 14th anniversary of the 1998 Omagh bomb atrocity and re-stated his support for the families in their quest for justice.
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Hussey concerned as Omagh has highest unemployment increase
30 July 2012
Unemployment figures for June reveal that Omagh topped the poll for having the highest increase in claimants. West Tyrone MLA, Ross Hussey, described the latest figures as “saddening”.
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Hussey supports a shoebox appeal for the troops in Afghanistan
29 June 2012
The Ulster Unionist Party constituency office in Omagh wishes to thank everyone who has contributed to a shoe box appeal for servicemen and women in Afghanistan.
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Ulster Unionists support Armed Forces Day
29 June 2012
The Ulster Unionist Assembly Group has expressed its support for Armed Forces Day, which takes place this Saturday, 30th June.
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West Tyrone schools left out by Minister
29 June 2012
Ross Hussey MLA for West Tyrone has expressed his disappointment as it was revealed that no local schools are to ‘immediately’ benefit from a £173m spending plan.
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West Tyrone UUP mark Jubilee at Baronscourt
25 June 2012
The West Tyrone Constituency association of the Ulster Unionist Party held an enjoyable event to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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Copeland welcomes Irish Minister's pardon for Irish soldiers
18 June 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael Copeland has welcomed the announcement by the Republic of Ireland’s Justice Minister Alan Shatter in which he confirmed that the Irish Government will grant pardons and apologies to the veterans and families of those men who left the Irish Army to enlist in the British Army and engage in the fight against fascism in World War II.
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Ulster Unionists warn of potential for massive rate increases as a result of DUP/Sinn Fein Council proposals
18 June 2012
Ulster Unionist Environment spokesperson Tom Elliott has warned of the potential for massive rate hikes for many ratepayers if the DUP and Sinn Fein proposals for 11 local councils are implemented.
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Hussey backs moves for tougher sentences for those who murder Police Officers
14 June 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has called for tougher sentences for those who murder Police Officers. The West Tyrone MLA, who is also his Party’s representative on the Policing Board, called for sentencing to be brought into line with England following the sentencing of the murderers of Constable Stephen Carroll.
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Ulster Unionists call on Sinn Fein to take seats at Westminster or relinquish expenses.
13 June 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed Sinn Fein’s decision to end the process of dual mandates between Stormont and Westminster, but has called on the Party to either take their seats at Westminster or refuse to accept the allowances paid.
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Change of mindset needed to ensure people with autism are receiving the support they need
31 May 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA, Ross Hussey has said that there must be a change of mindset from the top down to ensure that people with autism are receiving the support they need.
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Eleven-council plan the wrong way to go
17 May 2012
West Tyrone MLA and Vice-Chairman of Omagh District Council, Ross Hussey comments on the latest news on the Review of Public Administration (RPA).
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Hussey expresses sympathy to families affected by news that Police retained body parts and tissue samples.
17 May 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board representative Ross Hussey has expressed his sympathy to the families of the 67 victims of suspicious or unexplained deaths whose body parts and tissue samples were retained by the Police without notifying relatives.
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Hussey hails RUC Part Time Officers generosity
17 May 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has hailed the generosity of former RUC Part-Time Officers who have donated over £7,000 to charity.
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Hussey welcomes decrease in the levels of recorded crime
11 May 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board member, Ross Hussey MLA has welcomed news that recorded crime has decreased during the last year. However, he did warn that the figures showed a number of areas were more work needed to be done.
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Hussey condemns Omagh Police Station alert
10 May 2012
West Tyrone Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has condemned those responsible for a hoax bomb alert at Omagh Police station on Monday night.
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Hussey welcomes Policing Board findings of increased confidence in the Police
10 May 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed the findings of a Policing Board survey that community confidence in the Police is on the increase.
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Hussey concerned that children with autism are not receiving the support they need
04 May 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA, Ross Hussey has called on the Ministers for Health and Education to work together to ensure that children with autism are receiving adequate support.
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Hussey welcomes Ombudsman's recommendation that Planning Service should pay compensation re Tyrone gold mine
04 May 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed the Northern Ireland Ombudsman’s recommendation that the Planning Service should pay a total of £30,000 compensation to three residents because of its failure to enforce Planning regulations at a gold mine in County Tyrone.
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Ulster Unionist MLA honoured to host Wounded Police & Families Association at Stormont
03 May 2012
The occasion was to launch a brochure produced by the Association, “Shared Memories” in which a number of former officers recounted their experiences and consequences of their service in this, the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
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UUP Leader to Open Young Unionist Meeting
30 April 2012
The recently elected new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mike Nesbitt will be in Omagh on Saturday 5th May to launch the West Tyrone branch of the Young Unionists.
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Hussey demands Sinn Fein remove IRA emblem from Omagh offices
25 April 2012
Ulster Unionist West Tyrone MLA has demanded Sinn Fein remove the symbol they have erected on the front of their offices in Omagh to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the killing of 8 IRA men in Loughgall on On 8th May 1987.
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Hussey extremely concerned at reports of children being given free drugs by dealers
18 April 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member Ross Hussey has expressed his concern at the reports that drug dealers in Coalisland are offering children and young people "crystal meth" free of charge in the attempt to get them addicted.
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Hussey condemns latest cowardly attack on Londonderry family home of Police officer
17 April 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has condemned last night’s incident in the Shantallow area of Londonderry in which a bomb was left under the car of the parents of a Police officer.
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Ross Hussey speaks on the Disappeared
16 April 2012
Ahead of a debate in the Assembly on the disappeared, Ross Hussey MLA writes in today's News Letter.
"The continuing fight of the families of the disappeared for information on the location of their loved ones remains is a poignant and sobering reminder of Northern Ireland's deeply troubled past.
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Hussey expresses concern at closure of labs at Tyrone County Hospital
13 April 2012
The laboratories at Tyrone County Hospital are set to close at the end of June and West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has expressed fears over the impact this decision will have on other health services provided locally.
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Hussey supports border chase corridor
13 April 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA and Policing Board member Ross Hussey has suggested there could be a corridor along the border for police to use during "hot pursuit" chases.
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Hussey comments on Lundy report into HET investigations
05 April 2012
West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has commented on the claims by a report from Dr Patricia Lundy of the University of Ulster that soldiers are given favourable treatment by the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) and that certain cases involving soldiers were not investigated properly.
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Hussey condemns Strabane shooting
05 April 2012
West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has condemned the shooting incident which took place in Strabane’s Ballycolman estate on Tuesday night in which a man was shot on the leg in front of his family.
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Hussey congratulates Michael Maguire on his appointment as the new Police Ombudsman
05 April 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board representative Ross Hussey MLA has congratulated Dr Michael Maguire on his appointment as the new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
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Hussey welcomes the creation of Policing and Community Safety Partnerships in Northern Ireland
05 April 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board member, Ross Hussey MLA has welcomed news that the Justice Minister has commenced the powers which will see the creation of Policing and Community Safety Partnerships in Northern Ireland.
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Hussey condemns Agriculture Minister for non-attendance at Omagh Show
30 March 2012
West Tyrone UUP MLA and Vice Chair of Omagh District Council, Ross Hussey has condemned the Agricultural Minister Michele O'Neil and her Department following their confirmation that they will not be represented at Omagh Show this year.
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Hussey welcomes publication of new Policing Plan
30 March 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has welcomed the publication of the new Policing Plan by the PSNI.
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Strabane and Omagh Abandoned by DUP and Sinn Fein
27 March 2012
Ulster Unionist Vice Chairman of Omagh District Council and West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has accused the DUP and Sinn Fein of abandoning Omagh and Strabane
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Update on rural police stations in the Omagh District Council area
27 March 2012
A RECOMMENDATION to retain the Beragh PSNI station while closing the one in Fintona is to be put before the Policing Board later this spring.
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Hussey appalled at name change suggestion for RUC Athletic Association
24 March 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member Ross Hussey has hit out at suggestions that the RUC Athletic Association should change its name.
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Hussey comments on Education Minister's tour of West Tyrone
20 March 2012
Ulster Unionist West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has commented on the recent visit to the Constituency by the Education Minister John O’Dowd in which a number of carefully selected schools were honoured with the Mnister’s presence.
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UUP initial response to Independent Financial Review Panel recommendations
20 March 2012
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliot MLA has released a statement in response to the Independent Financial Review Panel recommendations.
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Hussey comments on consultation re reform of Police Ombudsman's office
15 March 2012
Ulster Unionist West Tyrone MLA and Policing spokesperson, Ross Hussey has commented on the launch of a public consultation on reforms to the Office of the Police Ombudsman’s Office (OPONI) by Justice Minister David Ford.
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Hussey shocked at Smithwick revelations
15 March 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board member Ross Hussey has expressed his shock at evidence given to the Smithwick Tribunal in Dublin which indicates that no assistance was to be given to the RUC investigation into the murder of 18 soldiers at Warrenpoint because the Taoiseach regarded it as a “political crime.”
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Border poll would prove irrelevant
12 March 2012
Ulster Unionist Party leader has said that the call by Gerry Adams for a border poll to establish if the citizens of Northern Ireland wish to join the Republic of Ireland is futile.
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Hussey urges Chief Constable to make effective use of part time Policing element
12 March 2012
Ulster Unionist Policing Board Member Ross Hussey MLA has asked the Chief Constable to make effective use of the Part Time element of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
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Hussey critical of decision to remove children's dental services from Tyrone County Hospital
10 March 2012
West Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has criticised the decision to remove children's dental services from Tyrone County Hospital...
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Planned council merger bad for Omagh
10 March 2012
Cllr Ross Hussey MLA has warned that the proposed 11 council model under the Review of Public Administration, which would see the amalgamation of Omagh and Fermanagh councils, will sound the ‘death knell’ for Omagh.
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Flying the Flag to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
09 March 2012
The windows of Ross Hussey MLA's West Tyrone UUP constituency office have been transformed to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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Response to the Consultation on Shared Services
09 February 2012
Ross Hussey MLA responds to the Consultation on Shared Services...
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Students Meet Secretary of State
09 February 2012
Four students from Omagh Academy's 6th form politics class were recently given the opportunity to meet the Secretary of State the Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP...
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Visit to Dunmullan Primary School
26 January 2012
Ross recently took the opportunity to visit Dunmullan Primary School to hand deliver a written response to a young constituent...
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