Alliance Policing Board member Trevor Lunn MLA has condemned those behind a bomb that was discovered in the Currynierin estate in Londonderry. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Those behind this bomb have nothing to offer our society. They do not care who is injured or killed by their activities. “The vast majority of people are opposed […]
Alliance East Belfast MP, Naomi Long, has expressed her sadness after Bombardier announced that 130 agency staff positions would be cut. Naomi Long MP said: “My thoughts go out to the staff who will be losing their jobs. This will be a stressful time for them and their families. This will be a blow to […]
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister held an urgent meeting with senior police officers in North Belfast today, following growing concerns social media acted as a catalyst for an illegal rave held in Cavehill Country Park on Saturday. Around 300 youths were discovered drinking in the Country Park late on Saturday night, with the incident the latest […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has responded to the announcement from the Health Minister that he will reintroduce prescription charges in order to fund greater access to specialist treatments and drugs not currently available in Northern Ireland. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I welcome the overdue action on this issue from the Health Minister and […]
Alliance East Belfast Councillor David Armitage has condemned those responsible for sectarian graffiti which was daubed on the front door of St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Willowfield. The graffiti appeared after a memorial on the Newtownards Road to two men who were killed by the IRA was vandalised. Cllr David Armitage said: “There can never […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has delivered key changes in how planning applications will be dealt with when powers are transferred to the new Council from the Environment Department in April. The local Council put an end to anonymous voting on planning issues, with Councillors unanimously agreeing to record decisions on all planning decisions. […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has said that the decision of the Executive to reinstate the premia payments to Stranmillis and St Mary’s has undermined their commitment to the economy. She raised the issue during Topical Questions to the Finance Minister in the Assembly on Monday. Anna Lo MLA said: “By reinstating […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has expressed her deep concerns that the Department of the Environment’s budget for 2015/16 does not add up. The Department of the Environment budget is based upon 500 staff (a third of all DoE staff) taking up the voluntary redundancy scheme, if they are to balance the books and […]
Alliance Belfast Councillor David Armitage has condemned an attack on a memorial in East Belfast dedicated to two people killed by the IRA. He said: “This act of unwanted vandalism is extremely disappointing and I condemn those who carried out this thuggish act. “This disrespectful attack will undoubtedly cause hurt to the family and friends […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has praised police in Carrickfergus after arrests were made following the discovery of suspected firearms in the town. The men – later charged with assault and disorderly behaviour – were arrested following an altercation in Minorca Place. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The PSNI officers in Carrickfergus acted quickly to […]