Sectarian attacks show need for more action on community relations

Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy has said that news that police are treating a number of attacks in the Ballymena area as sectarian underlines why the Stormont Executive must take a more pro-active approach on community relations. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “These attacks are simply despicable and it’s deeply worrying that police are treating them […]

Alliance comments on police station closure plan

Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has given a broad endorsement to plans from the Chief Constable to rationalize the police estate. Stephen Farry stated: “It is critical that the limited resources available for policing are used most efficiently and effectively. “The priority must be directing resources to front line and visable policing in […]

Council backs animal aid charter

At its monthly Council meeting, Castlereagh Borough Council agreed to a proposal from Castlereagh Central Alliance Councillor Michael Long to be supportive of Animal Aid’s Compassionate Charter. The Charter is aimed at improving the environment and improving animal welfare. There are 8 aspects of the Charter including support for the use of cruelty-free toiletries and […]

Lo blasts QUB on club membership payment

Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has slammed Queen’s University for paying for Vice Chancellor Peter Gregson’s membership of a club in London. Anna Lo MLA said: “This payment raises serious questions. How during these tough financial times can such a payment be justified? “On one hand there is speculation of job cuts […]