Wednesday 27 April 2011
Originally from Aldergrove, Thomas is married to Thérèse and lives in Crumlin with their three young sons. Thomas has represented the people of South Antrim in the Assembly since he was first elected as an MLA in 2003 and again in 2007. He has also served on Antrim Borough Council since 1997. Thomas is committed to making both the Assembly and local Council work to deliver for you. more »
Tuesday 19 April 2011
SDLP Assembly candidate Thomas Burns has welcomed the Party’s latest economy paper, which has identified the potential to create thousands of jobs in a schools building scheme and urgently needed regional roads maintenance and construction. more »
Tuesday 5 April 2011
The decision by low cost airline easyJet to use Belfast International Airport as its base for a new direct link to Manchester has been described as a huge vote of confidence for Northern Ireland’s major airline hub. more »
Tuesday 5 April 2011
The voters of South Antrim have the perfect opportunity in next month’s elections to meet the challenge of building a fresh political start by returning a strong and totally focused SDLP team. more »
Tuesday 5 April 2011
SDLP South Antrim assembly candidate Thomas Burns met the Save Greystone Library Action Group on Wednesday, March 23, when they visited Stormont to argue against the closure of the facility. more »
Friday 1 April 2011
The decision to grant aid the development of a state of the art 4G pitch on behalf of Crumlin United Football Club has been welcomed by South Antrim assembly candidate Thomas Burns. more »
Friday 1 April 2011
The SDLP’s Thomas Burns has hit back at criticism from the TUV over development funding given to the Gaelic Athletic Association by the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure. more »
Monday 21 March 2011
SDLP South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns has welcomed the passing of the Autism Bill at Stormont on Tuesday and paid tribute to autism sufferers and their families who have campaigned long and hard to have their voice heard in changing government policy to ensure that autism is afforded the same provisions by all departments as it deserves. more »
Monday 21 March 2011
SDLP South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns has welcomed the opening of consultation on the future of tuition fees and has backed his party’s call for a cap at the current rate. more »
Tuesday 15 March 2011
A County Antrim based business has been congratulated by South Antrim MLA Thomas Burns, after it unveiled its latest groundbreaking work in medical care. more »
