Following calls by some Belfast councillors to close Connswater Community Centre, the Alliance Party has said the centre should be given a chance to prove its worth and fulfil its potential for the community. Cllr Laura McNamee is planning to arrange meetings with the East Belfast Mission and with Belfast City Council to discuss the […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has pointed to the publication of a draft budget by the Scottish Executive as an indication on how far Northern Ireland has fallen behind and has again highlighted the dangers from budget brinkmanship. Dr Stephen Farry MLA stated: “The announcement by the Scottish Executive by a draft Budget […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has today asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, to give consideration to Northern Ireland businesses and jobs that could be placed in jeopardy if the problems in the Irish economy and banking sector are not resolved. Naomi Long MP said: “So many people, businesses and […]
On the day that monthly figures were released showing an increase by 400 in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit here, Alliance Employment Spokesperson Chris Lyttle says this is extremely worrying given that Northern Ireland had the highest monthly rise out of all the regions of the UK. He said these figures demonstrated the […]
On the day that the Stormont Education Committee is discussing Early Years, Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said it’s essential government listens to stakeholders and gets the strategy right. Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn said: “Early Years is one of the key areas which, with adequate investment, could help save us a lot […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long and MLA Chris Lyttle have praised Palmerston Residents Association on being given Belfast City Council Brighter Belfast Environmental Awards 2010. Palmerston Residents Association received the Business & Community Partnership Award in conjunction with Translink for environmental improvements at Sydenham Train Station. Naomi Long MP said: “This is a very […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr Billy Webb has condemned those behind two incidents in which two men were shot. A man was shot three times in his house in Brompton Road in the Ardoyne area on Monday night, he is in a critical condition in hospital. Another man was shot twice in the legs in […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has signed parliamentary Early Day Motion number 403 that calls for the wild animal ban to finally be implemented. Naomi Long MP said: “I do not believe that it is appropriate for wild animals to be used to perform tricks in circuses and it is clear from the overwhelming […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed deep sadness at news of a fire at Boucher Retail Park. The fire was reported at around 4.20am this morning. Anna Lo MLA said: “This is a real tragedy. Given the fact that it is coming up to Christmas, a number of businesses could suffer at a […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has spoken in the Assembly today to back efforts to protect the quarry industry in Northern Ireland. There are real concerns over plans to end Northern Ireland’s 80% derogation regarding aggregates. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “The importance of the quarry and aggregates industry is very starkly illustrated by the […]