Alliance Party Leader David Ford will today ask the Prime Minister and Taoiseach to put the same effort into the process that they put in eight years ago – or risk constant political stagnation in Northern Ireland. David Ford will say: “Nobody will forget the amount of time and effort put in by the Prime […]
Alliance Party South Belfast representative Allan Leonard has welcomed the Planning Service’s proposed freeze on the development of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs), to no more than 30% in any given area. He added that while this has come too late in some areas, it will ensure the residential character of other neighbourhoods. Allan Leonard […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy has said that all-party Agreement on today’s Business Committee to discuss the Review of Public Administration among those prepared to participate in Assembly debates must mean that the debate goes ahead – or the Secretary of State’s lack of sincerity with the current process will be exposed. The Strangford MLA […]
Newtownabbey Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has hit out at the “fascists” who were involved in the hijacking of a bus in the Glengormley area, describing them as having no support in the community. Cllr Campbell, who represents the Antrim Line area on Newtownabbey Borough Council, said: “Although the device left has been declared a hoax […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed his disgust at the Government’s failure to implement any action encouraging the use of renewable energy. He noted that absolutely nothing has been implemented since the Secretary of State’s announcement of a £59 million package last year, and hit out at officials’ failure to provide any information on […]
Alliance Strangford Assembly member Kieran McCarthy has said there is no need for consultation on free cross-border public transport for elderly people — the move should be implemented immediately. The Ards Alderman stated: “I do not know why the Minister is engaging in consultation on whether free travel for elderly people should be extended in […]
Alliance Assembly Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has said the Health Minister’s proposals to end trolley waits in hospitals must be implemented fully without delay. The Strangford MLA stated: “To allow ill people to await treatment is a hospital corridor is an assault to human dignity. This must end immediately. “The Minister is to be congratulated […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has challenged the Northern Ireland Office to reveal to him the financial details about him and the Alliance Party they hold. His call comes in the light of a leaked document concerning the financial cost to the DUP of the failure to restore devolution. David Ford stated: “I have submitted […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has said people must apply for Housing Benefit, because as of next year successful applications will also see a reduction in water charges. This linkage follows a successful campaign by Alliance Party collegues, let by Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy and Local Government Chief Whip Stewart Dickson. Cllr Lawther stated: “We […]
Alliance Carrickfergus Councillor Stewart Dickson has stated his disgust at the downgrading of Whiteabbey Hospital’s Accident and Emergency services, saying the move has a negative effect on the safety of patients in the whole East Antrim area. Cllr Dickson, his party’s Local Government Chief Whip, stated: “These Accident and Emergency services are absolutely crucial to […]