Young Alliance Chairperson Cllr Ian James Parsley has reacted to an Ulster Unionist review of its Assembly link-up to the PUP by saying that Young Unionists will be judged on whether or not they apply pressure to end the link. Cllr Parsley stated: “In response to the latest threats against a journalist by the organization […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy, has welcomed measures to cut dental waiting lists for people with learning difficulties, although he criticised the delay in dealing with the issue. The Eastern Health Board today announced that they had signed a contract with Causeway Hospital to help cut waiting lists, following a campaign by BBC Northern […]
Laganbank Alliance Party Representative, Allan Leonard, has slammed those that carried out a robbery on a bank security van at the Ulster Bank on the Ormeau Road this morning. A security guard was injured in the robbery which took place at 1100 BST today. Allan Leonard stated: “I strongly condemn this robbery and am appalled […]
Newtownabbey Alliance Councillor, Tom Campbell, has backed new legislation which will help eradicate illegal taxis in Northern Ireland. The legislation which was launched by David Cairns today will ensure that the public get a better deal and will boost lawful taxi drivers. Cllr Campbell said: “I strongly support the new legislation on taxis. The legislation […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford, has stated that the Ulster Unionists have bowed to pressure from decent people to break their grubby link to the PUP. His comments follow Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader, Danny Kennedy’s statement that they will review their links with the PUP. The South Antrim Assembly Member stated: “The Ulster Unionists are backtracking […]
Strangford Alliance Assembly Member, Kieran McCarthy, has hit out at DUP Ards Councillors’ plans to sell off stretches of coastline and other important public spaces to property developers. The Ards Councillor said: “The DUP Ards Councillors’ proposal to sell off important pieces of public land is an absolute disgrace. “The land which could go up […]
Dear Editor, In reply to DCAL Press Officer’s, Jill Herron, reaction to my criticism of Minister Maria Eagle’s position in regards to the funding of library services in Northern Ireland (9 August), the matter is not the increase in library expenditure since 1999. Rather, my and my party’s concern is the threat of closure of […]
Alliance Castlereagh Councillor Judith Cochrane has warned that the Culture Minister’s response to her on library closures offers no reassurance to those who wish to see library provision maintained. Cllr Cochrane, spokesperson for the party’s youth wing the issue, stated: “We are not at all reassured that the Minister for Culture has fully appreciated the […]
I was interested to hear of David Ervine’s call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. Given that an explosives find in Glencairn has raised concerns about UVF activity, and that a North Belfast man who was sent a bullet in the post, believes it came from the UVF, David Ervine should be trying to […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry, has slammed police for not carrying out a thorough investigation into the disappearance of IRA murder victim, Jean McConville, until 20 years after she went missing. The Police Ombudsman, Nuala O’Loan today announced that a complaint brought by two of Mrs McConville’s children was upheld. Dr Farry stated: […]