Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry has said revelations Sinn Fein ‘coached’ Jamie Bryson ahead of his evidence session to the Assembly on Nama has “cast real doubt” over the entire inquiry process. North Down MLA Dr Farry was speaking after newspaper allegations that the then Chair of Stormont’s Finance Committee, Daithi McKay, arranged a Sinn […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has said he hopes a new investment in a local dual carriageway will lead to increased road safety throughout the constituency. Mr Ford was speaking as Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard announced £160 million is to be invested in the A6 Randalstown to Castledawson Dualling Scheme. Work will begin in […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has secured assurances from the Minister of Infrastructure that the Drill Site at Woodburn is being restored to its former natural state. Mr Dickson had written Minister Chris Hazzard expressing the “strong desire” of his constituents to have the site, which was the focus of exploratory drilling earlier this […]
A local Council has supported an Alliance motion calling on laws surrounding dangerous dogs in Northern Ireland to be reviewed. Councillor Patrick Brown brought the motion earlier this week to Newry, Mourne and Down Council in the wake of the recent Hank the dog case. It called for the Council to put on record its […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn has hit out at those behind a pipe bomb attack on police in Londonderry. The device was thrown at a police patrol in the Lecky Road area of Derry overnight. No-one was injured but people in the nearby Charlotte Street were evacuated as a precaution. It is believed dissident republicans […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry has said we are now seeing the effects of the Brexit result after a major survey revealed more than two-thirds of local businesses are planning on revising their business plans due to the EU referendum. The Quarter 2 Economic Survey by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce said one in […]
Alliance Councillor Scott Wilson has repeated his call for a crossing to be installed on a major local road. The Bangor West representative called on Transport NI to create the crossing on the Belfast Road, stating the road was “extremely busy and dangerous to cross”. “Many residents from Silverstream, Elmwood, Shaftsbury and other nearby areas […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said it is vital recommendations are acted upon, after the body designed to oversee the protection of children was criticised for failing to deliver its main responsibility. The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) was slammed in a report led by Professor Alexis Jay, who headed an inquiry into […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has condemned the arson of an Orange hall in the north-west. Salterstown Orange Hall in Ballyronan was extensively damaged in the blaze, which was discovered around 4am today (Monday). A lodge banner, collarettes and musical instruments were destroyed. Mr Lunn said it was a “mindless sectarian attack”. “This is […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has said it is “disgraceful” that £6,000 of public money was used to move a children’s playground to facilitate a bonfire. The figure was revealed to Alliance Belfast City Councillors in relation to the Chobham Street bonfire, which recently gained notoriety when swings and a climbing frame were moved from the […]