Alliance Party Chief Whip, Kieran McCarthy, has welcomed the launch of the Interdepartmental Group Report on Fuel Poverty, however, he believes more should be done by the government to combat poverty. The Strangford Assembly Member stated: “I welcome the findings of the Fuel Poverty Report and wish to praise the work completed by the Warm […]
Former Alliance Belfast Lord Mayor Tom Ekin has expressed his delight that he and his party colleagues in Belfast City Council have been able to ensure funding for next year’s St Patrick’s Day events. The Balmoral Councillor stated: “This year’s St Patrick’s Day was such a success in Belfast, which is a testament to the […]
Alliance Assembly Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has said Government plans to raise the age at which young people can buy cigarettes will make no difference to the case against smoking. The Strangford MLA stated: “There is no point in the Government just sniffing round the edges of the smoking debate. “The key is to educate […]
Alliance Assembly Social Development Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has said that the provision of mixed housing must become the norm for the Housing Executive, after it announced that housing would be provided specifically for people wishing to live in mixed areas. The Strangford MLA stated: “The Alliance Party has long held the view that the Housing […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford will today ask the Prime Minister and Taoiseach to put the same effort into the process that they put in eight years ago – or risk constant political stagnation in Northern Ireland. David Ford will say: “Nobody will forget the amount of time and effort put in by the Prime […]
Alliance Party South Belfast representative Allan Leonard has welcomed the Planning Service’s proposed freeze on the development of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs), to no more than 30% in any given area. He added that while this has come too late in some areas, it will ensure the residential character of other neighbourhoods. Allan Leonard […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy has said that all-party Agreement on today’s Business Committee to discuss the Review of Public Administration among those prepared to participate in Assembly debates must mean that the debate goes ahead – or the Secretary of State’s lack of sincerity with the current process will be exposed. The Strangford MLA […]
Newtownabbey Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has hit out at the “fascists” who were involved in the hijacking of a bus in the Glengormley area, describing them as having no support in the community. Cllr Campbell, who represents the Antrim Line area on Newtownabbey Borough Council, said: “Although the device left has been declared a hoax […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed his disgust at the Government’s failure to implement any action encouraging the use of renewable energy. He noted that absolutely nothing has been implemented since the Secretary of State’s announcement of a £59 million package last year, and hit out at officials’ failure to provide any information on […]
Alliance Strangford Assembly member Kieran McCarthy has said there is no need for consultation on free cross-border public transport for elderly people — the move should be implemented immediately. The Ards Alderman stated: “I do not know why the Minister is engaging in consultation on whether free travel for elderly people should be extended in […]