Responding to the sinister disappearance of Alan McCullough, Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has called upon the Government to clarify the status of the UDA ceasefire. David Ford said: “There is substantial unease within the community at the sinister disappearance of Mr McCullough. The figure of suspicion is pointing at the UDA. “The UDA declared […]
North Down Alliance Councillor, Stephen Farry, has expressed the deep concerns and fears of the community in Holywood at the recent proliferation of LVF flags in the Loughview Estate. Stephen Farry said: “There is great unease and deep concern within Holywood and in particular the Loughview Estate at the recent proliferation of the LVF Flags. […]
Responding to the sinister disappearance of Alan McCullough, Alliance Party Leader, David Ford, has called upon the Government to clarify the status of the UDA ceasefire. David Ford said: “There is substantial unease within the community at the sinister disappearance of Mr McCullough. The figure of suspicion is pointing at the UDA. “The UDA declared […]
Reacting to the comments of Chief Constable, Hugh Orde, in today’s Newsletter, that 50:50 quotas do discriminate and restrict numbers of trainees that can be recruited, Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry, has claimed that this represents further evidence that the continued use of quotas is unsustainable. Dr Farry said: “The greatest challenge facing […]
Launching Alliance’s pre-manifesto document, the Party Leader, David Ford, said: “The political process may be grinding to a halt, but Alliance keeps on working. This document summarises the themes that Alliance sees as important for the Government of Northern Ireland. Mr Ford stated: “Today, we should have been taking stock, with the new Alliance Assembly […]
ALLIANCE councillor Kieran McCarthy has said a tiny percentage of a £134 million spending package for further education in Northern Ireland could save the East Down Institute’s Kircubbin facility. Education Minister Jane Kennedy launched the package of proposals – including £120 million for colleges – at the North Down and Ards Institute today. Alderman McCarthy […]
Condemning the overnight bomb attack on a house in Holywood, Eileen Bell said that she was relieved that occupants and neighbours had escaped serious injury. “Once again, I ask the question ‘When all sides in Northern Ireland are in favour of peace, who is actually perpetuating the increasing levels of violence? Why do peace-seeking people […]
Alliance Councillor, Susan O’Brien, has condemned last night’s pipebomb attack in Holywood, and expressed her concern at the recent upsurge of paramilitary activity in the North Down area. Susan O’Brien stated: “Our first thoughts must be with the victims of this violence. This was an horrific attack which could have caused death or serious injury. […]
PARAMILITARY violence will inevitably fill the vacuum if political talks do not get under way again soon, Alliance Councillor Geraldine Rice has said. Cllr Rice was speaking after it was revealed that were 54 shootings and 34 assaults up to the end of April. Loyalists carried out 32 of the shootings and 24 of the […]
ALLIANCE Leader David Ford has called for a plan of action from the Secretary of State and the Irish Foreign Minister after they meet today. Mr Ford also strongly criticised the British Government for failing to engage with the Northern Ireland parties after the Prime Minister postponed the Assembly elections. Speaking after an Alliance delegation […]