Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned a shooting in North Belfast which left a 40-year-old man in hospital. The incident took place at the Wallasey Park area after 10pm on Wednesday night and left the victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “I am very concerned at the growing level […]
Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has said he was ‘saddened’ to learn of the death of ‘wonderful’ BBC broadcaster Gerry Anderson. The MLA for Strangford followed Gerry Anderson’s career over the years – from his involvement on the show-band-scene to his popular morning show on Radio Ulster. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “Gerry Anderson really was a […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to Ireland’s former Prime Minister Albert Reynolds, who passed away at the age of 81. David Ford MLA said: “History will record the important role Albert Reynolds played, along with John Major, in the early days of the peace process. “His background and contacts across the border helped […]
Alliance North Down Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the actions of the Police in rescuing three women from a house in Bangor who may have been trafficked into the country. Two men have been arrested. Cllr Andrew Muir said: “Human trafficking is a heinous and dreadful crime that is taking place on the streets of […]
Alliance Policing Board member, Chris Lyttle MLA, has condemned those who hijacked a lorry in Londonderry and forced the driver to take a suspicious device to Strand Road Police station. The lorry stopped on the Buncrana Road. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Those responsible for this attempted bomb attack have no regards for the lives of […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has expressed her concern at the length of time taken by the Police to respond to an alleged sexual assault of three girls in East Belfast on the 4thAugust. A man approached the young girls in the Abetta Parade area where the incident took place. It is understood that […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has paid tribute to former Environment Minister Sam Foster who has died at the age of 82. He served as Environment Minister in the Assembly between 1999 and 2002. He stood down at the 2003 election. David Ford MLA said: “Sam was committed to the restoration of devolution and played […]
Alliance Down Councillor, Patrick Clarke, has expressed his condolences following the death of a motorcyclist in a road accident outside Ballynahinch on Monday evening. The accident happened on the Downpatrick Road at the junction with Mossvale Road. Cllr Patrick Clarke said: “I am deeply saddened that this motorcyclist has lost his life on the road. […]
Alliance Policing Board member, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the actions of the Police to rescue 20 individuals who may have been victims of human trafficking. The 14 men and 6 women were rescued in two locations in County Armagh in the past few days. They were involved in the food production industry. Three men […]
Alliance Lisburn Councillor Brian Dornan has condemned those who threw paint over the Glenavy war memorial on Sunday night. This attack follows a similar attack on the Stoneyford war memorial and sectarian graffiti which was daubed on churches in Glenavy and Stoneyford. Cllr Brian Dornan said: “I would call for calm following the spate of […]