Philip McGuigan tables debate on Bushmills Education Centre

North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan has tabled a debate in Stormont on the proposed closure of the Bushmills Education Centre

Philip McGuigan tabled a debate in Stormont, regarding the proposed closure of Bushmills Education Centre.  The North Coast facility is one of four such sites across the province facing closure by the Education Authority.

"I am delighted that the Assembly business committee is allowing the debate on the issue of the proposed closure of the Bushmills centre." said Mr McGuigan "This is important for the staff that work in the centre, for the community of Bushmills, for the wider North Antrim community and for the pupils of schools and communities across North Antrim and across the North that use the centre."

Meanwhile a social media petition has been set up, garnering over 1,500 signatures so far.  Several schools and community groups have also come out in support of keeping the centre open.

Currently there is a 12 week public consultation in place, running until February.  The debate in Stormont is expected to take place next month.  Mr McGuigan added that  "It is important that the issues at the heart of the matter are heard at Stormont during the consultation period."