North Belfast UUP representative Julie-Anne Corr-Johnston said:

“The scenes in Rathcoole last night were a disgrace.  Those responsible may very well be anti-protocol but their actions are vehemently anti-community.

“We now have a serious situation where drivers are nervous about going to work and their families are worried for their safety.  I think it’s important that we hear from the Infrastructure Minister on what support is being offered to drivers in light of these incidents.  Those who are most dependent on public transport - people from working class communities, the elderly, school children and teens - now worry if they'll be targeted next.

"The protocol was a political decision, and the fallout can only be resolved through the political process."