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Ulster Unionist MLA John McCallister has expressed his disgust at the news that a protected Bird of prey - a Red Kite has been poisoned in County Down.

Responding to comments made by Sinn Fein's John O'Dowd, UUP Education Committee Member John McCallister MLA, has said that Sinn Fein seems entirely unaware of how devolution works in the United Kingdom.

Ulster Unionist MLA for South Down, John McCallister, has expressed his wholehearted support for the first ever Armed Forces Day on June 27.

Ulster Unionist MLA John McCallister has congratulated his colleague Health Minister Michael McGimpsey for what he has described as "delivering and investing for the people of Northern Ireland.

John McCallister Ulster Unionist MLA for South Down has questioned Diane Dodd's credentials to serve as an MEP after the publication of the DUP's European manifesto.

Ulster Unionist MLA for South Down, John McCallister, has paid tribute to those who participated in the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, describing it as a "pivotal event in the history of Western Europe".

John McCallister says keep all unionist candidates in contention and make sure they are not eliminated - that way we get two elected

Speaking after Peter Robinson's comments about double-jobbing, South Down UUP MLA John McCallister said: "I welcome the fact that Peter Robinson has said that 'double-jobbing' DUP MPs and MLAS will be standing down before the next election. But he says that "only some" will be standing down. Which raises two questions-why only some and who are they?

South Down MLA John McCallister has expressed concern that the Agriculture Minister has "clearly given up on pursuing the Republic of Ireland for compensation following the dioxin scare".

Commenting on the recent news that a possible murder investigation was taking place in a house on the Drumdreenagh Road, Rathfriland, Local Ulster Unionist Party MLA John McCallister has said that he was "very concerned about the revelations".

Local Ulster Unionist Party MLAs have questioned Sinn Fein's position on the proposed Narrow Water Bridge following apparently conflicting statements.

John McCallister, Ulster Unionist MLA for South Down, has pressed the First and deputy First Minister to bring forward their strategy for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration, insisting that a framework within which Northern Ireland can move forward is essential.

South Down MLA John McCallister has given his backing to a Macmillan Cancer Support campaign to end cancer poverty.

South Down Ulster Unionist MLA John McCallister has described the theft of a Post Box from the Ardaragh Road, Rathfriland last week as disgraceful and deeply worrying.

Local Ulster Unionist Party MLA, John McCallister has described the latest job losses in Supervalu Kilkeel as "Another Massive Blow for the South Down Economy"

John McCallister MLA has expressed his deep concern for the residents of South Down after hearing about the devastating events that took place on Saturday evening. Mr McCallister is currently out of the country but has urged anyone needing help or advice to contact his constituency office.

South Down MLA John McCallister is proposing to introduce legislation as a Private Members' Bill, to the Assembly, which would provide improved legal protection in NI for persons who own caravans and mobile homes.

John McCallister MLA has welcomed the week of festivities, FOCUS, which will be taking place this week in Newcastle. The week long festival will culminate with the 12th July demonstration with many local District Lodges coming to the area.

John McCallister, UUP MLA for South Down and Member of the Assembly's Health Committee has expressed his support for the Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey's announcement of his intention to urgently develop an Action Plan for Autism Services across Northern Ireland.

South Down MLA John McCallister has voiced his delight at his UUP colleague and Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey's, recent announcement of major assistance for those seeking to claim concessionary fees at their local Further Education College.

UUP Regional Development Committee Member John McCallister MLA has gladly welcomed the Transport Minister's announcement that people in Northern Ireland, aged 60-64 will, for the first time, be able to travel on public transport free of charge from 1st October this year.

South Down UUP MLA John McCallister has welcomed the news that the Department of Agriculture is going to commence advance part payments for farmers involved in the Farm Management Nutrient Scheme, something the UUP has openly and steadily been campaigning for.

South Down Ulster Unionist MLA John McCallister has welcomed the Regional Development Minister's announcement of a £4.2million investment for the Banbridge and Rathfriland areas this year.

As the issue of child poverty took centre stage at Stormont today the Ulster Unionist Party voiced their concerns surrounding the issue.

Responding to comments made by Simon Hamilton, DUP MLA in yesterday's Newsletter saying that the 'DUP was in control and on top at Stormont' Ulster Unionist MLA John McCallister has been quick identify the failings and ongoing weaknesses of a party who claim to be in charge of their own affairs in Northern Ireland.