Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has condemned an attack on the Parochial House in North Street in Newtownards, where windows were broken calling it a disgusting incident. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This vile act of vandalism is absolutely contemptible. People are appalled at thugs who try to create tensions where good relations exist. “Newtownards is […]
With the announcement on the back of their latest report, Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has recognised the critical role played by the organisation and emphasised that it exceeded the expectations that Alliance had when the party first proposed a ceasefire monitor in 2002. Stephen Farry stated: “I would pay tribute to the […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned a pipe bomb attack on police officers in the Shaw’s Road area of West Belfast as they responded to a robbery at a bookmakers. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This was a cowardly and vicious attack. I hope the officers injured in this incident make a swift recovery. “It is […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has condemned those who held a man hostage for around 24 hours. The man, in his 30s, was taken from his home in Kemmilhill Gardens in Randalstown and released in Armoy at around 1am on Friday. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “This must have been an absolutely terrifying ordeal for this […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has given a cautious welcome to the recent bathing water quality report and news which states that Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn Beaches meet European Standards. The Alliance Councillor is however critical of NI Water after Ballyholme Beach failed to meet the mandatory requirements for the EC’s Bathing Water Directive. […]
Former Ulster Unionist member Paula Bradshaw has today announced that she has joined the Alliance Party. Alliance Leader David Ford welcomed her to the party and said he is pleased she has found her natural political home. This announcement follows others like former SDLP Councillor Oran Keenan, SDLP member Andrew Muir and former Newtownabbey Ratepayers […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has condemned those behind a shooting at a house in the Beechmount Link area of West Belfast in the early hours of Thursday morning. Nobody was injured but damage was caused to a parked car. Cllr Billy Webb said: “I would condemn those behind this shooting. There is no justification for […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the news of the creation of 500 new jobs by Citigroup who are based in the Titanic Quarter. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This is good news for the local economy and for the whole of Northern Ireland. “It shows that Northern Ireland is viewed as a good […]
Alliance Environment Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed improvements in beach water standards here following news that 22 out of 24 beaches met the EU Bathing Water Directive but said government needs to ensure all beaches pass this test. He said it’s essential that our beaches are protected to boost tourism and local economies. Chris […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed his condolences to the family of child who died after they contracted swine flu last week. The child attended a special school for children with learning difficulties in Lurgan. A man was also diagnosed with swine flu last week Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I would like to […]