Alliance Party Assembly Member, Sean Neeson, will today welcome the SS Nomadic back to its city of origin. Mr Neeson, who played an important part in securing the return of the historically-significant vessel, will today attend a welcome home party in the Titanic Quarter to mark the Nomadic’s return to Belfast. The East Antrim Assembly […]
Alliance Party Coleraine representative, Yvonne Boyle, has called for the introduction of a residential parking scheme in the Coleraine area, to alleviate parking problems. This proposal was one of a number of plans submitted by the Alliance Party in their response to the consultation on houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) in the Triangle area. Yvonne […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip, Kieran McCarthy, welcomes the announcement of the creation of a Charities Commission in Northern Ireland, as it will curb fraudulent charity collectors. Social Development Minister, David Hanson, will today announce the creation of the Charities Commission. The Strangford Assembly Member said: “The Alliance Party has long campaigned for the introducing of […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor, Alan Lawther has demanded that the government introduce a tidal generator in Strangford Lough on a permanent basis after they announced that the generator would be set up only as part of a pilot scheme Cllr Lawther stated: “The installation of a tidal generator in Strangford Lough is a great idea. I […]
Newtownabbey Mayor, Lynn Frazer, has condemned last night’s attack on St Marys on the Hill Church and a nearby school on Carnmoney Road. The Alliance Party Councillor stated: “This type of behaviour is disgraceful and I condemn those involved in such incidents. Three children between the ages of eight and ten were arrested regarding the […]
Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has outlined his hope that the Draft Planning Policy Statement 5, which was launched by the government today, will help strengthen the retail economy of Northern Ireland. Cllr Ford MLA said: “I welcome the draft planning document as it will help safeguard the future of town and city centre shops. […]
North Antrim Alliance representative Jayne Dunlop has condemned the arson attack on Lavin Orange Hall, Jayne Dunlop said: “The destruction of Lavin Orange Hall is nothing more than mindless, sectarian vandalism. This is an attack both on culture and a local community and is an example of lack of tolerance of the traditions of others. […]
Ballymena Alliance representative Jayne Dunlop added her voice to those who condemned the flying of a flag referring to Michael McIlveen on top of Ahoghill’s bonfire. Jayne Dunlop said: “I was appalled to hear about this incident and find it very difficult to comprehend the mentality of whoever decided to put this reference to Michael […]
Alliance Chief Whip, Kieran McCarthy, has condemned an attack on a man during the Eleventh night bonfire in Portavogie. The Strangford Assembly Member stated: “I strongly condemn the attack on a man at a bonfire in Portavogie on 11 July. “This type of behaviour is absolutely unacceptable and totally abhorrent. We are moving towards a […]
Alliance Party Chair and Coleraine representative, Yvonne Boyle, has called on Planners to create a student village in the Triangle area to cut the problems created by anti-social behaviour. The creation of student villages is one of a number of proposals contained in the Alliance Party’s response to the consultation on houses of multiple occupancy […]