Former Belfast Lord Mayor Tom Ekin has expressed exasperation on behalf of residents, shoppers and workers in South Belfast, due to a piecemeal approach to planning. The Alliance Councillor, who represents Balmoral, stated: “There seems to be no coordinated planning effort in this part of the city. People are wondering who on earth is in […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has responded to the release of a Government Bill and Paper on the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly by stressing that these issues cannot be divorced from issues of accountability and collectivity. Dr Farry stated: “We look forward to the eventual devolution of […]
East Belfast Assembly Member Naomi Long has publicly announced her intention to run for the position of Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party at the party’s Annual General Meeting this weekend. The 34-year-old Civil Engineer, who was elected to the Assembly representing East Belfast in 2003 and to Belfast City Council representing the Victoria area […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has warned against the danger of another Assembly quick fix, saying that the people of Northern Ireland simply will not tolerate another break down of the institutions. At a meeting with Northern Ireland Office Minister David Hanson, David Ford will say: “If the devolved institutions, in whatever form, break down […]
Alliance Assembly Member Naomi Long has condemned a paramilitary-style attack in East Belfast last night. Cllr Long, who also leads the Party Group on Belfast City Council, stated: “Yet again we awake to news of another attack, this time in Victoria Park. “How long must this sort of thing go on? Violence merely leads to […]
Alliance Energy spokesperson Séan Neeson MLA has welcomed Government proposals to lay the foundations for an all-Ireland electricity market. Alderman Neeson, who was Vice Chair of the Assembly’s Enterprise Committee, stated: “An all-Ireland electricity market is an example of precisely the sort of cross-border cooperation that brings practical results to the people, North and South, […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Eileen Bell has said vulnerable people feel helpless in their own homes – and too many politicians are failing to take responsibility for doing anything about it. The North Down MLA, who stands down as Deputy Leader on Saturday, stated: “Some politicians in all parties have taken this issue very seriously, and […]
North Down Alliance Councillor David Alderdice today said that Northern Ireland businesses are well aware that there has been no economic peace dividend. The former Belfast Lord Mayor stated that those calling for money saved on security to be spent elsewhere are talking about money that simply does not exist. Dr Alderdice stated: “Anyone working […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said that his party is the only Assembly party prepared to think and act seriously on cross-border cooperation. David Ford stated: “Cross-border cooperation is not about daft arguments over whether a meaningless Council motion or an irrelevant 24-page document is the best way to promote work on an all-island basis. […]
Young Alliance East Antrim representative Pete Milner has slammed Northern Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ parties for engaging in petty politics. He said the Alliance Party offers a better way that benefits all. Pete Milner stated: “Politicians are steadfastly refusing to deal with the issues that really affect people. It is the height of irresponsibility to suggest, […]