Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has expressed his outrage after a second pipe bomb was found in Antrim. The device was found on a window-sill on Thursday morning in the Beechfield area of Antrim, it did not explode and was dealt with by the police. This follows a similar device that was found in the […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle is asking for clarity from the Office of First & deputy First Minister on funding for the Playzone Afterschools Project at the Ballymac Centre in the Lower Newtownards Road area following concerns that the project may be in jeopardy. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I have written to the Office […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has stated that he is sickened by those who left a device beside a house in the Fir Grove Lane area of Antrim on Wednesday morning. The device, believed to be a pipe bomb, did not explode. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “I am sickened and disgusted by these people who […]
Lagan Valley Alliance Chair Stephen Martin has called on the public to be increasingly vigilant concerning telephone scams. Stephen Martin stated: “We have had a number of complaints from local residents regarding telephone scams attempting to take advantages of people in the Lisburn area. “Residents must be vigilant against these scams. I have been particularly […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the Planning Appeals Commission’s announcement that it is unable to go ahead with the public inquiry into the proposed extension of Belfast City Airport runway until all relevant information is provided. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I welcome this action by the Planning Appeals Commission. The point of […]
Deborah Girvan, Strangford Alliance Party activist, has called on political parties to focus on the real issues which affect people’s lives in Northern Ireland rather than concentrating on developing tribal pacts. Responding to comments made by Simon Hamilton, DUP MLA, about building unionist unity between the DUP and UUP Deborah Girvan said, “Instead of focusing […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that government, employers and voluntary organisations must work together to maximise training and employment opportunities for young people. Her comments come following the publication of a report on behalf of the Prince’s Trust regarding the impact of generational unemployment on a young person’s opportunities for […]
Alliance Party Sustainability Spokesperson Alan Lawther has called on the relevant Executive Ministers to consider creating a Green New Deal to strengthen our economy and create jobs. Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther said: “I believe a Green New Deal is essential for Northern Ireland to fulfil its potential in terms of sustainability and renewable energy. We […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed his disgust at those behind a suspicious device that was found on the Sweep Road in Cookstown on Tuesday morning. It is believed that the device was found under the car of a civilian security worker. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am disgusted at those who have […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news of the creation of 50 graduate jobs at First Derivatives in Newry. The company provides software and consulting to the financial services sector. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The creation of these posts is very positive news for our economy. The fact that these are graduate jobs […]