Alliance Spokesperson for Regional Development, Naomi Long MLA, has rejected the Government’s plans for water privatisation in its proposed legislation for water and sewerage services. Naomi Long also criticised the lack of independence for the proposed regulatory authority, as well as the copycat imposition of British legislation in Northern Ireland. The East Belfast Assembly Member […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has condemned the robbery of a postman at gunpoint in Crumlin in County Antrim. The robbery took place just before 9am today on the Ballynadrentagh Road in Crumlin. A Royal Mail employee was taken to hospital following the incident. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “I am disgusted by this robbery. It […]
Alliance Ards Alderman Kieran McCarthy MLA has said the move to defer a decision on the sale of coastal land must mean the end of the idea. Alderman McCarthy, the Party’s Chief Whip, stated: “This is an absolutely ridiculous proposal. “It is a despicable move because it is of paramount importance that the council retains […]
Alliance North Down Councillor Tony Hill has condemned those behind a fatal attack in Kilcooley last night. He said the attack was no way to make progress, and that it blemished the estate’s name yet again. The Bangor West representative stated: “I, like the vast majority of people in the area, am totally appalled by […]
Alliance Party Economy Spokesperson, Sean Neeson, has blasted segregation in Northern Ireland, stating that it costs £1 billion per year and is severely damaging our economy. Sean Neeson presented this and other information on improving our economy within the Alliance submission to the Preparation for Government Committee. The East Antrim Assembly member said: “Segregation here […]
Strangford Alliance Assembly Member, Kieran McCarthy, has expressed his shock that Northern Ireland’s beaches may lose blue flag status due to a lack of funding. Tidy Northern Ireland has announced that while cleanliness standards should not decrease, funding has been lost for the provision of a beach officer therefore beaches here may not be able […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford MLA, has written to both the Electoral Commission and the Chief Constable to complain about their failure to take any action against the publishers of a dirty tricks leaflet before the general election last year. The leaflet urged Alliance voters to instead vote for the Ulster Unionists. Alliance referred that […]
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has said the party welcomes moves towards a more efficient and futuristic public transport system – but cautioned the Government that there cannot be an English solution to a Northern Ireland problem. The Carrickfergus Councillor and Party Local Government Whip stated:”People will rightly be concerned that this looks like […]
Alliance Party Vice Chair Michael Long has said there is no excuse for employees not receiving the full minimum wage – and repeated his call for equalization of the figure received by young people. The Castlereagh Councillor stated: “There is no excuse at all for employees not being paid what they are due. This is […]
Strangford Alliance Assembly Member, Kieran McCarthy, has welcomed the support he had during last night’s public meeting in his bid to save key coastline and playground land from being sold to property developers by Ards Council. The public meeting took place in Portaferry last night and the room was full to capacity. The Council meets […]