A recent serious illness gave me the opportunity to reflect not on what I may or may not have achieved, but how much more I want to do, to serve all of my constituents. For the past 12 months, I’ve had the good fortune to serve as Deputy Mayor of Castlereagh Borough Council. I enjoyed […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has passed on condolences to the family of ex-Taoiseach Charles Haughey, who passed away today. He said Mr Haughey’s positive contribution to Irish politics must not be overlooked. David Ford stated: “On behalf of the Alliance Party, I pass on condolences to the Haughey family. “Charlie Haughey’s name has its negative […]
Alliance Belfast Councillor Máire Hendron has said an attack on a visiting Indian cricket team has brought shame on an entire community, and threatens to un-do hard work being carried out to make East Belfast a tourist attraction in its own right. The Pottinger representative stated: “This anti-social behaviour brings shame to us all, and […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has expressed her shock at a racist attack on a visiting Indian cricket team in the Albertbridge Road area. Naomi Long stated: “This is yet another low, as a racist attack on visitors to our city. Locals and visitors alike will be suitably alarmed. “This is another reminder of […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said the business and community sectors are doing what they can to tackle sectarianism – but the political sector is failing. Speaking on the BBC’s _Inside Politics_, David Ford stated: “What has happened at Stormont this week, combined with ongoing sectarian attacks across Northern Ireland, is evidence that the […]
The Alliance Party has welcomed the principle of the Government’s ‘PPS14’ strategy clarifying the planning process in rural areas, but has cautioned that important social issues affecting the countryside must still be addressed. Speaking as the party submitted its response to the Government’s consultation process, Party Leader David Ford stated: “We have strongly welcomed the […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Cllr Naomi Long has called for Roads Service and City Council to develop a proper maintenance strategy for the upkeep of Parkway, part of the Outer Ring, which is the main route from the George Best Belfast City Airport to East and South Belfast. The grassed areas and verges have finally […]
The Alliance Party’s youth wing has described Ulster Unionist attempts to sell their link up with representatives of active gangsters as “delusional”. Speaking prior to a meeting of the re-formed Queen’s University Alliance Society, Chair Cllr Ian James Parsley said: “The Alliance Party has a proud record of taking risks to try to move people […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has welcomed Children’s Commissioner proposals for safer school transport, and said obligatory seat belts on school buses travelling at over 30mph are essential. David Ford stated: “The proposals from the Children’s Commissioner are in line with Assembly Committee recommendations some years ago. “The Alliance Party has consistently urged implementation of […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said other parties are delaying any progress by refusing to take responsibility for their mandates. Speaking after the “Restoration Committee” failed once again even to agree a Chair, David Ford stated: “The largest parties are very good about talking about the size of their mandates, but they are not […]