Alliance Ballymena representative Jayne Dunlop has said a positive response to the idea of extending High Hedges legislation to Northern Ireland must be acted upon quickly to solve the problem of “nuisance hedges”. Ms Dunlop, a former Party Chair, stated: “The results of a public consultation on the issue of ‘nuisance hedges’ are clear — […]
Alliance Party Leader and South Antrim MLA David Ford has condemned a petrol bomb attack on a house in Alder Park in Antrim, describing it as intolerable. David Ford stated: “This is an appalling incident which has put people’s lives at risk, including those of three children. “Whatever hatred lies behind such an attack is […]
Alliance South Belfast representative Allan Leonard has said today’s launch of an anti-racism statement by the South Belfast Roundtable on Racism presents a challenge to everyone. The formal statement was made at an event in the offices of the Equality Commission recognizing Community Relations Week. Mr Leonard, the party’s acting General Secretary, said: “Today’s anti-racism […]
The Alliance Party Group on Castlereagh Council has led the way on Fair Trade status for Dundonald, aimed at securing a fair deal for third-world producers. Fair Trade Status would mean products sold in Dundonald’s shops and cafes would carry an independent consumer label guaranteeing that producers were paid a fair price for the product, […]
The Alliance Party has said there must be no delay in implementing the “Shared Future” proposals unveiled by Lord Rooker in Belfast today, and said they must form the foundation of Government policy in Northern Ireland with a local Executive or under direct rule. Party General Secretary, Stephen Farry stated: “The Alliance Party has long […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said the decision to close Mersey Street Primary School is unsettling for the community and something no one wanted to see. She said lessons must be learned from the way the closure was handled. The East Belfast MLA, who herself attended the school, stated: “This is a very sad […]
Alliance Sports Spokesperson Michael Long has challenged Lord Rooker to make the implementation of a Football Offences Act similar to England and Wales part of a triennial plan to promote a “Shared Future” and tackle segregation. The Castlereagh Councillor, who is the Party Vice Chair, stated: “Great strides have been made using a bottom-up approach […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and Education Spokesperson Naomi Long has said the Youth Life and Times Survey once again proves the need for action on prioritizing integrated education. The East Belfast Assembly member stated: “Yet again we have a report which indicates clearly the case for integration over segregation. Yet again, we suffer from Government inaction […]
Alliance Sports Spokesperson Michael Long has welcomed the announcement that a Football Offences Act will come to Northern Ireland, and said consultation must proceed without delay. The Castlereagh Councillor and Alliance Vice Chair stated: “It is pleasing that Alliance Party pressure has brought a positive outcome on a Football Offences Act for Northern Ireland. “The […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said the Government is now taking the case for tackling segregation seriously, but that actions must now match the rhetoric. Responding to the Secretary of State’s speech to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in Newry, David Ford stated: “There are real signs that the Government now fully understands […]