Alliance condemns attack on O’Loan home

Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has condemned those behind an attack on the home of Dame Nuala and Declan O’Loan. Stephen Farry stated: “This was an utterly contemptible attack. Public representative and others who have served the community should be able to get on with their work and life free from fear and intimidation. […]

Alliance congratulates new chief constable on his appointment

Alliance Justice Spokesperson Dr Stephen Farry MLA has congratulated new PSNI chief constable Matt Baggott on his appointment and outlined some of the challenges he will face in the role. Dr Stephen Farry MLA said: “We want to congratulate Matt Baggott and wish him every success in his new role as PSNI chief constable. He […]

Ford congratulates South Antrim eateries on accolade

Alliance Leader David Ford has praised the five restaurants in his South Antrim constituency which have been included in 2009/2010 Taste of Ulster Guide. David Ford attended the launch of the Guide, and local establishments included are Ballyrobin Country House in Aldergrove, Barnabys in Ballyrobert, McGeown’s Bar and Restaurant in Glenavy, Oregano Restaurant in Ballyrobert […]

Neeson sadness at Newtownabbey job losses

Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has expressed deep sadness at news that a Newtownabbey engineering firm, Schlumberger, appears set to cut 69 jobs. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This is deeply worrying news and is devastating for both the staff affected and the wider community. “This is an extremely difficult day for the local economy […]

Ford says job cuts are blow but praises efforts to minimise losses

Alliance Leader David Ford has said that the loss of nearly 100 jobs at Wrightbus in Ballymena will be a blow to the community but he said the fact that the number of losses was expected to be over 200, and has been reduced to under 100 underlines the efforts made to minimise redundancies. The […]

UUP paper shows no leadership says Alliance

Alliance Party Finance and Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has responded to the UUP paper ‘Putting Things Right’ and the slammed the party for a lack of leadership and becoming a ‘Can’t Do’ party. Stephen Farry stated: “This paper shows up the lack of leadership on the part of the UUP. Rather than a ‘can do’ […]

Wilson needs to go further on civil service bonuses

Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson Stephen Farry has welcomed the announcement made by the Finance Minister in relation to this year’s bonuses for senior civil servants but stressed that the Executive needs to look at the wider context of senior civil service pay in Northern Ireland. Stephen Farry stated: “While the decision of the Finance Minister […]

Long says there must be no delay in spectator laws following clashes

Alliance Party Sports Spokesperson Cllr Michael Long has said that there must be no delays in implementing the proposed sports spectator laws following clashes at Coleraine station on Saturday evening. Alliance has called for such legislation for a number of years and wants to see the planned laws implemented as quickly as possible. Cllr Michael […]