Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Séan Neeson MLA has said that the further job losses at FG Wilson are a real blow for a number of areas. It appears that 260 permanent members of staff are going to be made redundant across their operations in Larne, Monkstown and Springvale. Séan Neeson MLA stated: “This news is a […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has said that the planned closure of the Marks and Spencer store in Newtownards will hit the town very hard. 37 jobs will be lost at the food shop. Mr McCarthy said that the relevant Stormont Ministers must respond by providing support for those affected and must also fast track […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Séan Neeson has called on the Stormont Executive to act more decisively this year to promote local entrepreneurship to help Northern Ireland weather the tough economic times ahead. Séan Neeson MLA said: “During difficult economic times like these we need to see radical thought from the Executive to protect the local […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has slammed those involved in a suspected arson at a block of flats in Lisburn last night. The fire at flats in Chapel Hill Mews broke out around 8pm yesterday. Three people were hurt in the incident. Trevor Lunn MLA stated: “This is deeply disturbing news. It’s very fortunate […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned an armed robbery in Dundrod on Monday afternoon. Three armed men entered a house in the Flowbog Road threatening a couple and their two young children before making off with three flat screen TVs, cash and the family’s car. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This robbery was a […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has slammed Environment Minister Sammy Wilson’s plan to stop funding the Road Safety Council, which could see the end of the organisation. Mr Lunn said the move could put the future of local road safety groups in real jeopardy. Trevor Lunn MLA stated: “Why is the Minister stopping funding […]
Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has thrown down the gauntlet to Environment Minister Sammy Wilson to make Northern Ireland a world leader on green issues. He stated that growing the green economy here presents an important way of protecting Northern Ireland’s economy in the current downturn. Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther said: “I want to […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has stated that the findings on pest infestations in hospitals show that the Stormont Executive must stop making cuts in important areas of the health service, like the number of cleaning staff they employ. Pest control experts were called out more than 800 times last year by health trusts in […]
In his New Year’s message, Alliance Leader David Ford has called for a full year of work from the Stormont Executive after last year’s damaging five-month stalemate. He said Ministers should also be making New Year’s resolutions on ending segregation and improving sustainability. David Ford said: “Last year, Northern Ireland had to suffer a sickening […]