Alliance Party East Antrim MLA, Séan Neeson, has demanded joined-up government to ensure better decisions on planning are made. He is concerned that planning decisions are being made in Northern Ireland without regard for the impact on local services and infrastructure. Séan Neeson said: “We need joined -up government in Northern Ireland to ensure that […]
Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has enthusiastically welcomed the news that the Roads Service has promised to create a footpath from Parkgate down to the river. Councillor Lawther said: “David Ford and I are delighted that this scheme has finally been given the green light. It is one of the main issues that the people Templepatrick […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed his shock and disgust at the attack carried out by Michael Stone at Stormont today. David Ford praised the bravery of the doorkeepers at Parliament Buildings in averting the attack. David Ford stated: “I am absolutely disgusted by this incident. This act of cowardice illustrates the need for everyone […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Naomi Long has condemned todays events in the Assembly as a farce. Naomi Long’s comments come after the DUP failed to nominate First Minister. Naomi Long said: “Yesterday may have been the start of pantomime season everywhere else,but clearly in Stormont farce is still the order of the day. However, as […]
Newtownabbey Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell, has condemned those that placed a pipe bomb in a DIY store in Newtownabbey. The device was found early this morning and was defused. Tom Campbell praised the authorities for their courageous work in defusing the device. Tom Campbell said: “I am absolutely sickened by the thugs who plant such […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy has said the people must be in no doubt who is to blame as water charges are brought in – the four sectarian parties which failed to balance the books when devolution was last in operation, and which have failed to meet deadlines for a devolved settlement to put […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader has responded to Tony Blair’s move to bring in super-nannies to English estates to advise parents on how to deal with demanding youngsters by suggesting similar advice is required for his NIO Ministers dealing with demanding politicians in Northern Ireland. Naomi Long stated: “The Prime Minister is proposing bringing in ‘super-nannies’ […]
Newtownabbey Mayor Lynn Frazer has again stated that the restricted opening times at Whiteabbey Hospital are unacceptable, as they come into force this week meaning services will close at 5pm. She said politicians would continue to work to overturn the decision. Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster, the Alliance representative stated: “These restrictions at Whiteabbey do […]
Alliance Party Coleraine Representative Paddy McGowan has stated that Alliance Skerries by-election candidate Barney Fitzpatrick is getting great support from local people. Paddy McGowan said that the feeling of local people is that they want a candidate who is strong on justice and the rule of law, and Barney Fitzpatrick is that candidate. Barney Fitzpatrick […]
Alliance Vice Chair and Castlereagh Councillor Michael Long has warned of a potential quadruple rates whammy for ratepayers in parts of Castlereagh as a result of the proposed creation of the new super councils which will see the incorporation of large parts of Castlereagh into the new Belfast Council. Cllr. Long has highlighted that currently […]