Following the Regional Development Committee special meeting today, Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn who sits on the committee has expressed concern at events in relation to NI Water and has said that the Committee investigation is appropriate. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “These events are worrying and we need total clarity, firstly from the Minister, on exactly […]
Castlereagh East Alliance Councillor Judith Cochrane has condemned comments by former TUV candidate Ann Cooper supporting those sacked by HMRC for racially discriminating against minority ethnic people. Cllr Judith Cochrane said: “I am disgusted at Ann Cooper’s comments. They are nasty and are totally incorrect. We need to challenge urban myths about immigration and concentrate […]
A meeting organised by Alliance MLA Anna Lo with Environment Minister Edwin Poots and residents of Piney Hills in South Belfast has taken place today. Anna Lo said people are concerned about the area being overdeveloped and are worried about the cumulative effect of development on the area. Anna Lo MLA said: “It’s essential that […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Michael Long has expressed his disappointment at efforts by Castlereagh Borough Council to publish details of Councillors’ allowances and Council minutes. The Council has a policy to publish details of Councillors’ expenses on an annual basis on the Council’s website but the figures for 2009/10 do not appear to be yet available […]
On the day that A-Level results showed Northern Ireland students performed better than those in England and Wales, Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has praise students here on their excellent results. He also encouraged anyone unsure of their next step to use the careers services available to assist them in their choices. Trevor Lunn […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has condemned those behind four hoax security alerts in Belfast. The alerts took place on Ormeau Avenue, Ballygomartin Road, Tennant Street and the M1 at Broadway Roundabout. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am disgusted at the deeply irresponsible actions of those who try to cause disruption through hoax alerts. […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has commended Revenue and Customs for sacking seven staff for racially-motivated gross misconduct but expressed shock that this has happened in the first place. Anna Lo MLA said: “I want to commend Revenue and Customs’ swift action in dealing with racially motivated gross misconduct. It is however deeply shocking […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has condemned those behind a viable device which was left on the Ballynease Road in Bellaghy which was dealt with by the police and army on Tuesday. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am appalled that these people continue to leave devices that could kill or injure. We have already […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has called on politicians to come together to ensure that the Education and Skills Authority can be created. He said that agreement is needed urgently to ensure that there is no further delay in its creation in order to maximise savings which can be made in this area. Trevor […]
Castlereagh East Alliance Councillor Judith Cochrane has condemned an attack on a bus carrying German students in East Belfast which injured three teenagers. Two windows of the bus were smashed on the King’s Road in Tullycarnet at around 9.30pm last night. Cllr Judith Cochrane said: “I am appalled that someone would stoop so low as […]