Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has expressed serious concerns at the lack of action by Water Service and Road Service in the wake of repeated flooding incidents in many parts of East Belfast. Naomi Long MLA said: “Over the course of the last 2 to 3 years I have been in repeated contact with […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has condemned the attack on a youth group’s minibus on Wednesday night. The youth group from the Short Strand were playing a football match in Victoria Park in the East of the city while their minibus was attacked. None of the children aged 12-14, nor their leaders were injured […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has stated that the Ballyclare West relief project launched today by private developer KPL, is great news for South Antrim. The project that was unveiled today will provide new housing, community facilities and create a by-pass road. It is hoped by the developer that they will get planning permission […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has expressed his sadness at the death of veteran US Senator Ted Kennedy. David Ford MLA said: “I was saddened to hear of the death of Senator Kennedy. My thoughts are with his family at this time. “He was an iconic figure for progressive politics in the United States and […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and Community Relations Spokesperson Naomi Long MLA has welcomed the comments by outgoing Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde, that there needs to be more priority given to building a shared future, tackling segregation and better community relations. Naomi Long MLA said: “I am glad that Sir Hugh has chosen the issue of […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson David Ford MLA has expressed his concern at the decision to grant a planning application that may lead to a loosening of PPS21 that was put in place to stop a bungalow blight on the countryside. The planning application in Randalstown could open up loop holes as it is not close to […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has stated that the authorities must continue their vigilance against swine flu following the news that a woman in Northern Ireland has died from the disease. She was the first person who contracted swine flu to die in the country, after a soldier from Coleraine died in Surrey from the […]
On the day that A-Level results were announced, Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that tackling segregation would help release cash that could be used to reduce or remove university tuition fees. Currently £1 billion every year is spent on maintaining division in Northern Ireland. Anna Lo said: “We need to […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has congratulated students here on their A-Level results and said that these results show that standard of teaching across Northern Ireland is extremely high. Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo added that people should consider further education and vocational courses as well as looking at higher education options. […]
Carrickfergus Alliance Councillor Stewart Dickson has said Tall Ships festival has highlighted the need for more funding to be devoted to public transport. He said less should be spent on roads to ensure our bus and rail services can receive further funding. Cllr Stewart Dickson said: “The Tall Ships event was a massive success for […]