Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther today welcomed the freeze in Northern Ireland Electricity charges for the next five years. He added, however, that more reduction should be made for those using electricity responsibly or, specifically, for those generating their own. Cllr Lawther stated: “This seems like a good balanced decision for customers and shareholders. Customers […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson has said that most people in Northern Ireland are beginning to see the political process as a farce. Speaking in the light of Denis Donaldson’s claims that he was a British Spy and that the so-called “Stormontgate” episode was an invention, Dr Farry stated: “I think frankly most people in Northern Ireland […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has called for a full judicial inquiry into the “Stormontgate” affair. He said that this was the only way to restore any public confidence in the political process. David Ford stated: “The Alliance Party does not call for a full judicial inquiry lightly, but this situation has now descended beyond […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stephen Farry has welcomed a report from the Human Rights Commission about “on-the-run” legislation currently passing through Westminster, saying that the Government cannot pick and choose on human right. Dr Farry stated: “The Human Rights Commission has agreed precisely with the Alliance Party on our three main points of opposition to the […]
Alliance Leader David Ford is calling on the Department of Regional Development to take action to improve local transport services and will also be meeting the head of Translink about rail services in County Antrim. David Ford said: “The Roads Service has announced very expensive plans to widen the M2 between Sandyknowes and Greencastle, even […]
Alliance Leader on Belfast City Council, Naomi Long MLA, has said that a report by human rights advisers to the Policing Board on police conduct during post-parade riots this summer proves Unionist attacks on the PSNI were totally unjustifiable. The East Belfast Assembly member stated: “This report clearly illustrates that Unionist attempts to blame the […]
Alliance Enterprise spokesperson David Alderdice has hailed annual business inquiry figures showing a 6.4% rise in gross value added by Northern Ireland businesses over the year. He said this proves there is strength within indigenous companies to create wealth given the right conditions. Cllr Alderdice stated: “These initial government estimates on the performance of local […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Eileen Bell has slammed the Government’s failure to ensure the future of the Rape Crisis Centre, saying its mandate is to ensure the Centre remains open. Mrs Bell, the Party’s equality spokesperson, stated: “I am absolutely disgusted that the funding has not been found to ensure the future of the Rape Crisis […]
Reacting to claims that the Government is planning to change legislation dealing with “on-the-runs”, Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said that the proposals would remain a perversion for as long as those who committed terrorist offences are treated favourably to innocent exiles from Northern Ireland. Speaking as Alliance Councillors in chambers across Northern Ireland […]
Alliance Enterprise spokesperson David Alderdice has welcomed another dip in Northern Ireland unemployment. The rate fell to 4.0% last month, bucking the overall UK trend. Northern Ireland’s figure compares favourably with the figure of 4.9% for Great Britain. Cllr Alderdice stated: “Clearly it is extremely significant that Northern Ireland now enjoys a record low in […]