Alliance Party Leader David Ford has called for an end to simplistic discussion on the economy, and said that political leaders have to take responsibility for making tough decisions to enable fundamental economic change and create quality jobs. David Ford stated: “After the jobs blow we have suffered in Antrim, it is easy for politicians […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy expressed shock at the findings of a report which stated that nine out of ten nurses say they do not have enough time to check that hospital patients eat their food properly. The report, which was published today by Age Concern, suggested that this is the reason why six […]
Ballymena Alliance Representative Jayne Dunlop has slammed those that carried out a double petrol attack on a house at Dunfane Park in Ballymena in the early hours of this morning. Two adults and one child were in the house when the attack took place at 1am this morning Jayne Dunlop said: “I am absolutely appalled […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has condemned the government for only awarding one in three applicants with energy efficiency grants. Alan Lawther also rebuked Government for being unable to explain why two thirds of application had been turned down. The grant, which helps homeowners install green energy systems, was launched on 24 July, and to […]
Alliance Party Leader and South Antrim Assembly member David Ford has said the 205 job losses at the Daewoo video recorder manufacturing plant in Antrim are a severe blow for the town – and an alert that Northern Ireland cannot take jobs for granted. David Ford stated: “Clearly our first thoughts are with the families […]
Alliance Party Education Spokesperson Jayne Dunlop has said everyone must take responsibility for moving young people away from violence, after the latest in a series of petrol bomb attacks. Ms Dunlop, the party’s North Antrim representative, condemned the attack in the Parklands area of Ballymena, stating: “This was a very serious attack which could have […]
Alliance Party Strangford Assembly Member, Kieran McCarthy, has blasted benefit fraudsters for cheating the public out of money which could be spent on schools or hospitals. His comments come on the day that figures were announced showing that the number of people convicted of benefit fraud in Northern Ireland is at an all time high. […]
Ballymena Alliance Representative Jayne Dunlop has encouraged all local young people to become involved in youth forum in Ballymena. Her comments follows the news that the police will incorporate the views of the forum, which was set up after the murder of Michael McIlveen, in their next policing plan for Ballymena. Jayne Dunlop said: “I […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Naomi Long MLA, has expressed her disgust at two new death threats issued to Raymond McCord by the UVF. This is the second death threat he has received from the organisation in recent days. Mr McCord has actively campaigned for justice over the UVF’s murder of his son, Raymond McCord Jnr […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has demanded clarification from the Government about its commitment to restoring devolution by 24 November, after the Secretary of State refused to meet an all-party committee to discuss justice issues until 3 October. David Ford stated: “The refusal to discuss justice issues with the Assembly members who could be taking […]