Alliance Ballymena representative Jayne Dunlop has said she is appalled by a firebomb attack on the residence of Eastern European workers in Ballymena. The former party Chair stated: “This disgusting incident yet again presents the town as a hate-filled, intolerant place. Yet again, Ballymena’s reputation is dragged through the gutter. “This is another example of […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed today’s action by the Assets Recovery Agency to seize significant property assets in the Manchester area. David Ford said: “For some time, unionist politicians have claimed that the ARA was only taking action against unionists, not republicans. It is clear from today’s news that a very significant operation has […]
Former Lord Mayor, Tom Ekin, after a meeting with Secretary of State, Peter Hain, said that the Secretary of State knows the costs of not having a ‘Shared Future’. Peter Hain has quoted Alliance’s own estimate that segregation costs Northern Ireland £1 billion annually. Councillor Ekin said: “What a criminal waste. Why are other parties […]
An Alliance delegation met the Secretary of State at Hillsborough yesterday evening and took the opportunity to highlight its concerns about proposed legislation allowing paramilitaries who are ‘on the run’ to return home. Alliance Leader David Ford, who led the delegation, said: “I remain concerned about the Government’s plans for dealing with the issue of […]
Geraldine Rice, Alliance Party Councillor in Castlereagh, has condemns the repeat attack on a house in Laurelgrove Dale, and has called for everyone to support the police in its investigation of this incident. Councillor Rice said: “Those who committed this petrol bomb attack are just sectarian thugs. Their recklessness with life and property is totally […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Naomi Long has condemned the murder of leading loyalist Jim Gray who has been shot dead in east Belfast. Councillor Long said, “I totally condemn what appears to be a paramilitary execution. Murder is wrong and, as a society, we need to be clear that it is always unacceptable for people […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford has said the Review of Public Administration must make the quality of services for all of Northern Ireland its number one priority. The South Antrim MLA stated: “Public discussion of the Review of Public Administration has focused too much on council numbers and boundaries, rather than the real issue, namely […]
The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland has appointed Allan Leonard to act as General Secretary, while Stephen Farry undertakes a temporary post at the United States Institute of Peace. Commenting upon his new post, Allan Leonard said: “This is an exciting new challenge for me. I welcome the opportunity to broaden my political skills beyond […]
Local Glengormley Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has condemned those who took part in loyalist protests near Carnmoney cemetery against a Catholic annual blessing ceremony. Councillor Campbell, a member of Newtownabbey Borough Council, said: “Although the first protest at Carnmoney cemetery was peaceful, it is grossly offensive and insulting to those seeking to remember their dead […]
Antrim Line Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has expressed his dismay at comments made by Newtownabbey Mayor William De Courcey about Carnmoney cemetery disturbances at the weekend in which he failed to condemn the protestors. Councillor Campbell said: “I am dismayed at the comments from the Mayor. This was an opportunity to demonstrate leadership. Major offence […]