Alliance Spokesperson Cllr Tom Campbell has expressed shock at the news that beach litter has increased by more than 90% since 1994 and has called for tougher penalties for those who litter or fly tip in these areas. The findings are part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch survey. Newtownabbey Councillor Tom Campbell said: “Many […]
On the eve of the Ulster Unionists ‘modernisation’ Council meeting, Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has called on them to show real leadership for once and end their link with the PUP. His comments come on the week that the High Court heard that the UVF allegedly stored the details of 100 people. He […]
Former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Tom Ekin, has demanded that the new Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie visit the Village area in her first week in office. He state that in the past expectations had been build up, and then the government failed to deliver and he said this must never happen again The Balmoral […]
Alliance Party Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has praised the staff who stopped Michael Stone from entering Parliament Buildings in November and congratulated them on being honoured for their bravery. Susan Porter and Peter Lachaundis’ actions were recognised at a ceremony at Stormont today. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am very glad that Susan and Peter […]
Alliance Spokesperson Cllr Tom Campbell has slammed the government blunder in calling the UDA and UVF voluntary organizations and he has demanded that the SDLP’s Minister Margaret Ritchie stop funding going to loyalist paramilitaries when she takes up her post on 8 May. The government mistake came within a note of minutes from a meeting […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo is organizing a event to mark Community Relations Week at the start of May. She has arranged an event for the evening of 4 May at the Shaftesbury Bowling Club, which will provide food and entertainment from other parts of the world. Alliance also plans to organise an event […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has called on local people to ensure they attend medical appointments because their failure to do so is having a devastating effect on the health service. His comments come on the day that John Dowdall published a report on missed health appointments and cancelled clinics. Kieran McCarthy MLA […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has welcomed the latest Review of Parading announced today by the Secretary of State, and the appointment of Lord Ashdown to lead the process. He stressed the importance of the interests of all sections of the community, not just the immediate protagonists, being taken into account. North Down […]
Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has strongly backed the “energy mortgage” proposals put forward by the Liberal Democrats. He stated that the plans should be implemented by the new Assembly to help alleviate fuel poverty locally. The Antrim Councillor said: “These proposals should be warmly welcomed by many in Northern Ireland where many people […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has today exposed the Rates Collection Agency on Radio Ulster’s Nolan Show as having given the public incorrect information over rates relief and caused financial hardship in many households. The Rates Collection Agency (RCA) published a leaflet called ‘Information about your rates bill’ which incorrectly informed local people that […]