Neeson wants uncertainties on Larne line removed after report

East Antrim Alliance member Sean Neeson has welcomed the recent report on the future of the railway network in Northern Ireland. Mr Neeson said: “The new report is very positive about the future of the development of railways in Northern Ireland. While the future of the Larne line is still not guaranteed, at least it […]

New legislation must be not be undermined by school budgets: Bell

ALLIANCE Deputy Leader Eileen Bell MLA (North Down) has welcomed new legal protection that will remove discrimination against children with disabilities in schools and colleges. Mrs Bell said: “I very much welcome this positive move, which, while late, will ensure that many disabled children will now be educated in mainstream schools. I believe that this […]

MLA supports campaign to reduce number of stray dogs

Pledging her support for the “It’s Nicer to Neuter Campaign” run by charity Dogs Trust is East Belfast Alliance MLA, Cllr Naomi Long, pictured at Stormont with Ronnie Milsop, Dogs Trust NI Campaigns Manager and Caymen a neutered Doberman. The It’s Nicer to Neuter campaign aims to improve the huge stray dog problem in NI […]

McCarthy disappointed at Strangford marina refusal

Responding to the news that Plans for a £53m marina development on the shores of Strangford Lough have been turned down by NIO Minister Angela Smyth, Assembly member for Strangford, Alderman Kieran McCarthy stated: “This is hugely disappointing news for Strangford. After the loss of so many jobs in the constituency recently, people were very […]

After Cory, struggle for the truth continues: Bell

ALLIANCE Victims Spokesperson Eileen Bell has said that the Government needs to tread carefully if it intends to initiate any form of truth recovery process in Northern Ireland. Mrs Bell was speaking after the Prime Minister suggested that there “needs to be some way of trying to both allow people to express their grief, their […]

Cory report: Wider truth process is needed

Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, reacting to the Government’s response to the Cory Report by stressing the need to remember the needs of all the victims of violence, is calling upon the Government to urgently develop their plans for a wider process dealing with the issues of truth, reconciliation and justice. David Ford said: “Our […]

Alliance welcomes good news on rail network

ALLIANCE Spokesperson on Regional Development, Councillor Naomi Long MLA, has welcomed a new report that says Northern Ireland’s railway network could be expanded for just a few million pounds each year. Cllr Long stated: “This report is an encouragement for those who believe that our rail network has a vital role to play in Northern […]