Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has condemned on-going violence in Ballymena in recent days. Speaking after a number of young people attacked police in the area, Patricia said as frustrations grow across the area, violence is never the answer. She added: “Anyone with a platform to make a difference must use it now, to stop the […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has welcomed news local firm Wrightbus is set receive £11.2 million to develop hydrogen-fuel technology. She said: “It is fantastic to see a local business at the cutting edge of new technology, which will lead to a greener, more sustainable future. “This is a significant economic boost to the area, […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has condemned those behind an arson attack on a flat in the town. The incident took place in the Drumtara area in the early hours of yesterday (Monday). Around 12:05am, the property was set alight. One man was inside at the time but was not injured. “It is extremely concerning […]
Speaking after her selection as candidate Councillor O’Lynn said: “This election will be one of the most important in recent years as it will help determine our relationship with the EU. “Alliance believes there is no such thing as a good Brexit and Northern Ireland’s best interests lie in staying in the EU. If elected, […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said the people of North Antrim have a few hours left to make their voices heard, before the recall petition against Ian Paisley closes. The three locations across the constituency will close at 5pm today, with counting taking place from midnight. If 10 per cent of eligible electors sign […]
Alliance North Antrim representative Patricia O’Lynn has said the people of the constituency can make a stand for transparent politics by signing the recall petition against Ian Paisley. Ms O’Lynn was speaking as the petition opened across three locations in the constituency – in Ballymoney, Ballymena and Ballycastle – until September 19. If 10 per […]
Alliance North Antrim representative Patricia O’Lynn has called on the people of the constituency to make their voices heard after the recall petition against Ian Paisley was opened. Three locations across North Antrim will be available from August 8 until September 19, following the suspension of Ian Paisley as an MP for 30 sitting days. […]
Alliance North Antrim representative Patricia O’Lynn has condemned an attack on an Orange hall in Rasharkin. The building, on Main Street in the town, was daubed with graffiti such as ‘IRA’, between 9pm and 11pm on Saturday (July 28). The hall has been targeted in the past. “This was nothing more than mindless sectarian vandalism […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has called for Ian Paisley MP to consider his position after he was told he was facing a 30-day suspension for breaching parliamentary rules. The House of Commons Committee on Standards found Mr Paisley lobbied against a UN resolution on Sri Lanka without disclosing two family holidays paid for by the […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed regret after Wrightbus warned up to 95 jobs could be lost at the company. The Ballymena manufacturer said it was the result of low levels of demand for their buses in the UK market. It follows 95 jobs being lost at Wrightbus in February. “The news of […]