ALLIANCE Spokesperson on Regional Development, Councillor Naomi Long MLA, has welcomed a new report that says Northern Ireland’s railway network could be expanded for just a few million pounds each year. Cllr Long stated: “This report is an encouragement for those who believe that our rail network has a vital role to play in Northern […]
North Down Alliance Councillor and Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the sentencing today, at Bangor Magistrate’s Court, of four individuals, for terms of four to five months in prison, in relation to the possession of illegal paramilitary flags. Dr Farry stated: “These sentences are the first under the Terrorism Act (2000) for possessing […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Spokesperson on Equality Issues, Eileen Bell MLA has welcomed the news that proposed legislation on Civic Partnerships will extend to Northern Ireland. Mrs Bell responded favourably to the recent consultation exercise from the Department of Finance and Personnel – Office of Law Reform to see if it should apply to […]
ALLIANCE Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Investment Sean Neeson MLA has backed calls for Phoenix Natural Gas to postpone its proposed 20 percent price increase. Mr Neeson, former Vice Chair of the Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade and Investment committee, said: “Phoenix gas have a moral responsibility to respond to a demand from the General Consumer Council […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has reacted furiously to a UUP proposal that would effectively end Castlereagh Council’s Fair Trade policy. The UUP – backed by the DUP – wants councillors to bring their own beverages to Castlereagh Council instead of using Council-bought Fair Trade beverages, which guarantee coffee growers in the developing world a fair […]
ALLIANCE Deputy Leader and Victims Spokesperson Eileen Bell has met with senior officers from the Prison Officers’ Association. Speaking afterwards, Eileen Bell said: “Today’s letter bomb attacks on a prison and young offenders centre illustrate clearly why we cannot be complacent about the safety and security of prison officers and prisoners. “I had a useful […]
Alliance Arts Spokesperson, Yvonne Boyle, has called upon Government to break down the barriers preventing Northern Ireland from exploiting creativity and innovation Ms Boyle said: “Enterprise is curtailed here because of a suspicion of creativity and our risk-averse attitudes. Any strategy to develop a knowledge-based economy will need to address these and other barriers.” In […]
South Belfast Alliance Councillor Tom Ekin has criticised the Government for stalling over new legislation to deal with Hate Crimes, despite the PSNI’s revelation that racist incidents have surged by 60 percent in the last year, and homophobic attacks doubling. Councillor Ekin, who is also chairman of Belfast City Council’s Good Relations Committee, said: “These […]
It is my pleasure to be here today. It is most fitting that people from across the spectrum of our society are here today to pledge their support for a non-racist society in Northern Ireland. Is this not a microcosm, here in this room, of how we want Northern Ireland society to be — at […]
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to be here today. It is most fitting that people from across the spectrum of our society are here today to pledge their support for a non-racist society in Northern Ireland. Is this not a microcosm, here in this room, of how we want Northern Ireland society […]