Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has responded to Peter Hain’s comments on today’s IMC report by noting that there are still gaps in the Republican acceptance of exclusively peaceful and democratic means. He added that people should judge the IMC report on its contents, rather than any spin. David Ford said: “While considerable advances have […]
The Alliance Party has called for Assembly parties to provide a united front on industrial rates increases. Party Enterprise spokesperson David Alderdice stated: “It is imperative that the economy play a much more central part in upcoming negotiations between the five main parties, and that we form a united front to get the best possible […]
Newtownabbey Deputy Mayor Lynn Frazer has commended parents for their hard work in ensuring Carnlough Integrated School remained in the village. This follows the North Eastern Education and Library Board’s decision this morning that the school should remain at its current site. The Alliance Party Councillor stated: “I know that campaigners put on a great […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Séan Neeson has said that the start of the new “Obel” building in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter must also be the start of the development of an area of international importance. Alderman Neeson, whose personal involvement secured the recent Government purchase of the SS Nomadic to assist the cultural heritage and tourism potential […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has said that Government money put aside to support development of renewable energy will need the full backing of Councils to be fully effective. The Antrim South East representative stated: “Provided this money is used wisely and is not merely a continuation of the old grant system, this news has […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford, has responded to comments by Irish Foreign Minister, Dermot Ahern, who made renewed distinctions between types of paramilitary activity, by again stressing that all and any paramilitary activity is a threat to democracy and the rule of law. David Ford said: “I am disappointed that Mr Ahern is trying to put […]
North Down Alliance Councillor David Alderdice has given a positive response to the Secretary of State’s announcement of a Comprehensive Spending Review. However, he called for it to be better linked to the Shared Future Action Plan. The Review, he claims, only makes sense in the context of a review of existing government policies and […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Eileen Bell has said the Alliance Party will back the Victims’ Commission’s remit for the rest of the year. She was speaking after an Alliance delegation, including Party Leader David Ford, met Victims Commissioner Bertha McDougall. Mrs Bell, also the party’s victims’ spokesperson, stated: “We enjoyed a productive meeting with the Victims’ […]
An Alliance Party delegation will meet Minister David Hanson this afternoon to present its ideas for reinvigorating the political process. The delegation will also call on Government to clarify its position on dealing with parties with paramilitary links. Party Leader David Ford stated: “We are meeting the Minister to present our ideas for moving the […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson David Alderdice has challenged the Government to explain how it feels reconciliation can be achieved without focusing on the economy. Responding to the Government’s welcome for the International Fund for Ireland’s change of direction away from economic development, the former Belfast Lord Mayor and current North Down Councillor stated: “The Government is […]