South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has said she is sickened at news of an overnight assault carried out in the city centre which was reported to police at about 3.30am this morning. A man was injured in the attack which took place on Upper Arthur Street. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am sickened at […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Naomi Long has hailed news that 35 of the 50 staff who lost their jobs at Central Group Services last week have been offered alternative employment at another company in the vicinity. Positions have been created at Contract Services NI, who have taken on around 90% of the contracts previously at […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]