South Douglas MHK Bill Malarkey has been given a job with the Department of Home Affairs.

The former Liberal Vannin member will take up his new political position and support the work of the Chief Minister's Drug and Alcohol Strategy.

His work includes promoting parental and community responsibility towards alcohol use and research into ways of controlling drinking among young people.

In Tynwald today Minister for Home Affairs Adrian Earnshaw welcomed the appointment (audio file attached):

(Picture: Adrian Earnshaw welcomes Bill Malarkey to the Department of Home Affairs).