Alliance Party Newcastle area Councillor Patrick Clarke has hailed the St. Patrick’s seven day programme festival of events which ran from 11th – 18th March in Downpatrick a resounding success and a tremendous tourism boost for Down District. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated: “As one of Ireland’s most ancient and historic towns Downpatrick is widely known […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those responsible for a mortar bomb device that was left near a police station on the Ballygomartin Road in Belfast. A number of homes and primary schools have been evacuated. A funeral was also disrupted. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Those responsible for this device have put lives […]
Alliance Lagan Valley Trevor Lunn MLA has welcomed the unveiling of the design plans for the redevelopment of the Maze site and the announcement that the DUP are giving their full support to it. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I welcome the news that the redevelopment of the Maze site has moved a step closer. Now […]
The Alliance Party are seeking applicants for the post of Policy Officer. The job description and person specification can be found here The application form can be found here Completed forms should be returned by email to: nuala.mcallister@party.niassembly.gov.uk or in writing to: Stewart Dickson MLA, Alliance Chief Whip, C/O Nuala McAllister Room 220, Parliament Buildings, […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the Prime Minister showing a strong commitment to a shared future for Northern Ireland but warned both the British and Irish Governments need to show leadership in helping our society reach that goal. Alliance MP Mrs Long was speaking after quizzing David Cameron during Prime Minister’s Questions today […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said the decision to reject the amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, that would have restricted the ability of a patient to elect where they avail of health services, is to be welcomed Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This amendment is not about the broader law on abortion. “This […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has expressed his sadness after a man was killed in a road traffic accident in the early hours of Monday. Only one car was involved in the accident on the Deer Park Road. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I was saddened to hear that another life has been lost on our […]
Alliance Councillor John Blair condemned outbreaks of violence in Glengormley tonight, reiterating the importance of town centres remaining shared spaces open to the whole community. The Newtownabbey Councillor was speaking after trouble flared across Glengormley earlier tonight, which saw the building that houses the office of Alliance Party Leader David Ford attacked. Councillor John Blair […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has criticised the continued statements from the DUP that are interfering in the judicial process. Both Sammy Wilson and Peter Robinson have refused to listen to senior judges who have said that politicians should not become involved in the judicial system. Stewart Dickson said: “The DUP have a major […]
Alliance Mid Ulster candidate Eric Bullick has welcomed the increase in the Alliance vote in the by-election. Eric received 487 votes which was up from 398 votes in the 2010 election. The Alliance vote increased by 23% on a reduced turnout. Eric Bullick said: “I would like to thank everybody who voted for me in […]