Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned two incidents of race-related crime in North Belfast. It has been reported windows were broken at homes at Glenrosa Link, around 2.30am on Thursday. Nuala McAllister said: “I completely condemn this latest hate-motivated crime in North Belfast. Everyone should have the right to live in their own home without […]
Despite the ‘deep crisis’ facing the power-sharing Executive, the Alliance Party remains dedicated to safeguarding Northern Ireland’s future by working within the Executive and with other Parties to secure lasting solutions to divisive issues. That was the message from East Belfast MP Naomi Long and Dr Stephen Farry – Employment and Learning Minister – as […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson and Councillor Noel Williams have expressed their sincere condolences after a woman died during a two-car crash in Carrickfergus on Wednesday evening. The woman in her fifties died at the scene of the accident, which occurred on the Belfast Road as she was turning right out of Castle Rocklands, […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has welcomed news that plastic bag use in Northern Ireland has fallen by almost 72% since a 5p levy was introduced last year. The announcement came from the Environment Minister who added the figure equated to a reduction of about 215 million bags. The MLA for South Belfast – and Chair […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has condemned on-going violence in East Belfast, adding action is needed to restore calm to the area. The MLA for East Belfast was speaking yet another night if violence which saw a car burnt out on Castlereagh Street and police officers attacked by petrol and paint bombs. Chris Lyttle MLA said: […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the Environment Department’s decision to grant planning permission for work set to tackle the ongoing sewage pollution and odour problems in the Kinnegar area, Holywood. A long-time advocate for the must-needed scheme to get under way, Councillor Muir was delighted when the planning application was given the […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has confirmed Kindertransport Farm in Millisle has secured listed status. The North Down Councillor said he was delighted with the move, after leading a long campaign to ensure the historic site was properly protected. Kindertransport Farm played an important part during the Second World War, giving much-needed shelter to Jewish refugee […]
North Belfast Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has criticised the alleged use of hate speech and the glorification of terrorism at the partly Council-funded Ardoyne Fleadh. A video circulating on social media shows a group, The Druids, apparently performing songs inciting hatred and glorifying terrorism. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “This type of inflammatory language only serves […]
Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned the latest paramilitary-style shooting in North Belfast. A 24-year-old man was shot in the legs close to the entrance of the Ardoyne Fleadh, a local community festival. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “I am absolutely disgusted to hear of this latest incident of gun crime in North Belfast. Not only was […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has condemned the use of a hoax device to hijack a second van in Londonderry on Thursday night. A delivery driver was stopped by two unknown men in the Creggan area of the City, when the hoax device was placed in the vehicle. The incident follows a similar scenario on […]