Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has welcomed news that an inquiry will be held into the price of electricity for businesses and said that the prices are costing jobs in Northern Ireland. Seán Neeson MLA said: “The price of electricity here is costing Northern Ireland jobs. It is hurting our economy and means that […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said that the DUP and Sinn Fein need to calm down and take a constructive approach to ensure the effective devolution of policing and justice. David Ford said: “These parties are tying themselves in knots over the issue. They are doing themselves no favours and a calm approach would serve […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has welcomed the comments from the First Minister Peter Robinson that the Police Full Time Reserve is an operational matter for the Chief Constable. David Ford MLA said: “Peter Robinson’s statement this afternoon recognising the operational independence of the Chief Constable is very important. It makes it clear that Jeffery […]
The Ulster Unionists, SDLP, DUP and Alliance Party met again at Stormont today for talks on the post-primary transfer issue, and they released this statement: “Progress is being made at our talks, they are at a sensitive stage. It is not in our interests to disclose more information at this time. “We will continue to […]
On the day that it was announced that unemployment increased in the third quarter of this year, Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said the news shows clearly why Northern Ireland needs a green road to economic recovery strategy. He also slammed the Stormont Executive for its lack of an economic strategy for the […]
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Cllr Stewart Dickson has hit out at Minister Edwin Poots over his continued failure to impose a levy on plastic bags. Carrickfergus Councillor Stewart Dickson said: “Clearly, Northern Ireland is falling behind in the environmental protection stakes. “The Republic of Ireland led the way on the plastic bag levy – Wales […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has expressed deep concern news at news that around 120 jobs could be lost at Halifax’s Mortgage Operation team in Cromac Square near Belfast city centre. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This is a deeply worrying development for those Halifax workers who might be affected by this announcement. Coming as […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to latest report on the Northern Ireland economy from Ernst & Young, authored by Neil Gibson, which predicts a longer road to recovery and the potential for a ‘double-dip’ recession. Stephen Farry stated: “This is a sobering report for everyone involved in the Northern Ireland economy. […]
Strangford Alliance Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news that 93 jobs are to be created at Ards Shopping Centre saying that the opening of four new shops at the centre shows the retail potential the town has. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is brilliant news for Ards. The creation of 93 new jobs here will […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has hit out at Jeffrey Donaldson for his comments over the full-time reserve saying he should not be interfering in matter which the operational responsibility of the Chief Constable. David Ford said: “Matt Baggott, as Chief Constable has operational responsibility for policing Northern Ireland. He has carried out a review and […]