Michael McGimpsey MLA

McGimpsey calls on Education Minister to tackle poor school attendance in Inner-South Belfast

Ulster Unionist Assembly Member for South Belfast, Michael McGimpsey, has called on the Education Minister John O’Dowd to take urgent action to address high levels of absenteeism among pupils from inner city communities in South Belfast. The issue came to light as a result of a question posed by party colleague, Roy Beggs to the … Continue reading »

McGimpsey calls for investment in Annadale Flats

This week I was successful in bringing an adjournment debate to the floor of the Northern Ireland Assembly on the need for the refurbishment of Annadale Flats. This is a community that lies on the edge of Belfast city center where generations of families have and continue to live in properties owned by the Northern … Continue reading »

McGimpsey calls on Queen’s to dispense with their plans for Sans Souci

Last Friday, I met with the Queen’s University Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof Tony Gallagher, to explain why I and local citizens are opposed to any planning application for a new development of student accommodation in Sans Souci. Put simply; the lifestyle of Sans Souci residents is not compatible with the lifestyle of students. Education is critical … Continue reading »

McGimpsey calls for accommodation at the new Ulster campus

I support and welcome the news that the University of Ulster is formally submitting a planning application for a £250m development, built around the existing campus in York Street. This new campus will house the 15,000 full-time and part-time students and staff who are already based at Jordanstown and Belfast. Education is critical to any … Continue reading »

McGimpsey says A&E waiting times are a huge disappointment

December was a huge disappointment all round, considering the aim is to treat 95 per cent of visitors in under four hours. Staff at the Royal are overwhelmed, and this is in light of a mild winter where there was no virulent strain of flu to noticeably push up numbers. These figures prove the City … Continue reading »

McGimpsey supports San Souci residents

Sans Souci residents deserve support in their opposition to the latest proposals by Queen’s. On 18 January, I attended a meeting with locals, and I have no hesitation in supporting them in their fight against Queen’s University. The proposal by Queen’s University to create halls of residence in Sans Souci is entirely inappropriate. Sans Souci … Continue reading »

Time to make Stormont work for you

I picked up a leaflet at Stormont produced by the Assembly Information Service entitled ‘Your Assembly; Working for you’ which got me thinking about the Assembly and its impact on society. On a daily basis I look around and see my colleagues taking part in debates, working on Committees and completing constituency casework and while … Continue reading »

Michael McGimpsey MLA

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Carjacking advice

McGimpsey sets the agenda on South Belfast primary schools

McGimpsey meets Kennedy over resident parking schemes

Open must now come home!

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanic

Health Minister’s statement to the Assembly on capital priorities

McGimpsey leads delegation against Hillsborough Road planning application

McGimpsey praises work of firefighters to control blaze

McGimpsey welcomes views on traffic proposals

Michael joins protest over spending cuts