Restored Assembly must transform Public Service Delivery - Nicholl
Addressing an election event organised by NICVA today, Ulster Unionist candidate for South Antrim, Cllr Stephen Nicholl, has said that – rather than manage the current system – public service delivery in Northern Ireland must be transformed and renewed by a restored Assembly.
Around 75 representatives from the community and voluntary sector were present at the event asking questions to the candidates.
Speaking after the event, Cllr Nicholl said: “It is a privilege to meet with representatives from organisations who make a difference to the lives of constituents in communities across Northern Ireland.
“It is self-evident that Direct Rule is incapable of addressing the key issues facing our society. It is important that we go into the Assembly not to manage the current system but to transform the services we deliver. We need a devolved administration to deal with these issues for all of us.”
He added: “The community and voluntary sector does essential work with some of our most deprived communities. The questions asked ranged from house affordability, environmental protection, educational opportunities and the anti-poverty strategy – illustrating the range of pressing social issues a devolved executive will have to address.
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