Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson Stephen Farry, responding to the latest IRA statement denouncing individual ‘criminality’ activity, has challenged the organisation to address illegal actions for the benefit of the wider Republican Movement and said other parties should reserve judgement to the IMC. Dr Farry said: “While it is helpful that the IRA are prepared to […]
An Alliance delegation led by Party Leader David Ford has had discussions on issues surrounding parades with representatives from the Orange Order, Black Institution and Independent Orange Order. Also taking part were Deputy Leader Naomi Long, Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy and Larne Alderman John Mathews. Following the meeting, David Ford said: “Alliance was pleased to […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said the Taoiseach’s stated commitment to a “Shared Future” is welcome, but said the Governments and parties must meet such commitments with actions. David Ford stated: “Too often people talk grandly of a ‘Shared Future’ without a clear understanding of what is required to deliver one. “It is entirely inappropriate […]
Alliance Party Larne Town representative Elena Aceves-Cully has challenged Translink to engage directly with passengers frustrated by ongoing delays and restrictions on the Larne Line rail service. Mrs Aceves-Cully stated: “It seems to most passengers that Translink has shown no willingness to improve. Delays and breakdowns on the slam-door trains are getting worse, not better. […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said unfair rates rises are a product of services being provided on a sectarian basis in Northern Ireland. The East Belfast Assembly member stated: “People receiving their rates bills know that what they are being asked to pay is unfair. But let us not forget that the bulk […]
Alliance Party Vice Chair Michael Long has said people paying increased rates will be reminded of the costs of segregating public services and bureaucratic inefficiency – and re-stated the Alliance Party’s determination to drive rates down. The Castlereagh Councillor stated: “Right now, people are being hit with rates bills that are, in many cases, outrageously […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford MLA has welcomed the Government’s stated intention to hold an all-party meeting prior to the recall of the Assembly, along the lines of the Economic Forum advocated by Alliance some months ago. David Ford stated: “We are pleased that the parties will have the opportunity to come together to discuss […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and East Belfast Assembly Member Naomi Long has slammed an apparent burglary on a Belfast school in which sixteen classrooms were vandalised, saying that staff and children alike would be demoralised by having to find the time and resources to recover from the attack. Responding to the attack on Strandtown Primary School, […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said the Secretary of State must work with the Assembly parties on arrangements for the recall of the Assembly on 15 May – or risk the total collapse of the Assembly by the summer. David Ford stated: “I was surprised to hear over the weekend that Mr Hain intends […]
Recently I had the fortunate opportunity to go to Washington, DC for the St Patrick’s Day events. My Party Leader, David Ford, met my Commander-in-Chief several times. I didn’t, but some may consider my miss as my mercy. But we were there to work, not drown our shamrock. We arrived the weekend beforehand, and hit […]