Alliance Party Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA, has welcomed news that over 40,000 new voters have been added to the latest electoral register but he said that many of them are disillusioned with local politics and may not vote. He said that they are fed up with tribal timewasting and stagnation, but stated that their […]
Alliance Economy Spokesperson, Séan Neeson MLA, has welcomed Irish government’s National Development Plan which promised 800 million pounds of funding for projects in Northern Ireland. He also said that the British Government should be trying to cut corporation tax and provide a better peace dividend, as local people deserve more. The Irish Government’s National Development […]
Alliance Deputy Leader, Naomi Long MLA, has welcomed the broad thrust of Peter Hain’s announcement that Government has decided to adopt the findings of the Bain Review. However, she stressed that government also needed to accept those findings of the report which make clear that there is still much work to be done to provide […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has criticised the response of some DUP and UUP politicians to the Police Ombudsman’s report into collusion with the RUC and UVF. Dr Farry stated: “The response of several leading unionist politicians, from both the DUP and UUP, to the Ombudsman report into failings within the RUC in relation […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed the prospect of funding for Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland’s National Development Plan. The Irish government is expected to announce tomorrow that it will pledge 800 million pounds worth of funding for North-South co-operation. David Ford said: “I welcome the willingness of Irish Government to invest in […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed today’s Police Ombudsman’s report stating that he hopes it will give some comfort to the McCord family. He also stated that the concerns of people over incidents outlined in the report must be effectively addressed and the incidents examined in further detail. David Ford said: “I am glad that […]
Following news that police shot a pitbull type dog as it mauled a family pet in front of children in South Belfast, Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has again demanded that dangerous dogs law be strengthened urgently. Two years ago she called for the laws to be tightened but no action has been taken […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has paid tribute to US Special Envoy, Mitchell Reiss, who is stepping down at the end of this month, and looked forward to working with the new envoy, Paula Dobriansky. David Ford said: “Mitchell has made a very positive contribution over the past three years. He maintained a very firm […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has slammed Minister Paul Goggins for his lack of action over the Muckamore crisis. He was responding to the comments made by the Minister in an interview with BBC Newsline last night. David Ford demanded that Paul Goggins request a full public inquiry to ensure that the situation can be rectified […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed the introduction of Translink’s new rail timetable this week but expressed disappointment that the promised hourly service for Antrim and Mossley will not be delivered until later this year. David Ford said: “Since the introduction of the new C3K trains, there has been a significant increase in the number […]