Alliance Party Councillor for the Bangor Abbey area, Stephen Farry has condemned the brutal murder of a man in Castle Park (behind the Bangor Abbey) last night. Stephen Farry said: “This was a brutal murder of an innocent man walking home at night.” “This attack is going to spread considerable fear within the local community. […]
t is ironic that the pro-Agreement parties have spent longer arguing over implementation than they did negotiating the actual Agreement. None of the issues at stake are particularly intractable. All the parties seem to agree on the goals of decommissioning, police reform, security normalisation and the stability of the institutions – but the question is […]
It was almost inevitable that this General Election would be dominated by the issue of Agreement and it implementation. Over 71 percent have already said ‘Yes’ to a new beginning. No one can reverse that. Nevertheless, voters will no doubt want to use the election to pass their verdict on what has happened since then. […]
The focus of efforts to save the peace process has now shifted to the forthcoming ‘package’ from the two Governments. Primary attention is being given to overcoming the four outstanding issues on the implementation of the Agreement: decommissioning; police reform; security normalisation, and the stability of the institutions. However, in order to build genuine peace […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has condemned the riots in Portadown and Ardoyne and called for full community support for the police in policing such difficult situations. Dr Farry commented: “Alliance unreservedly condemns the rioters in Portadown and Ardoyne over the past two nights. It is disgraceful that so many police officers were injured, […]
In a meeting with new Security Minister, Jane Kennedy, an Alliance Party delegation has warned off the dangers that exist from low-intensity violence. The delegation consisted of Equality Spokesperson, Eileen Bell MLA and Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry. Speaking after the meeting, Eileen Bell commented: “Alliance expressed its relief that this year’s Drumcree has passed off […]
David Ford, Alliance spokesperson on Agriculture and Rural Development, has welcomed the statement by the Minister, Mrs Brid Rodgers, that she hopes shortly to start an enquiry into how Foot and Mouth Disease reached Northern Ireland. At the Assembly Agriculture Committee on Friday, David Ford asked the Minister if she intended to hold an investigation […]
Former North Down Alliance Candidate, Stephen Farry, has congratulated Lady Sylvia Hermon on her election as MP for North Down, and described her victory as a clear indication of support for the Good Friday Agreement. Stephen Farry said: “I have congratulated Lady Hermon on a stunning and historic victory in North Down.” “Through standing aside […]
Alliance Party Leader, Sean Neeson, reacting to the results of the General Election in Northern Ireland, has commented that the growing tribalism now poses an even greater threat to future peace and stability. Sean Neeson said: “The most alarming feature of these results is the growing polarisation on both sides of the community, evidenced by […]
Alliance Party leader Seàn Neeson has been invited to represent Northern Ireland on the UK Historic Ships Committee Seàn Neeson who has a huge interest in Maritime Heritage, says: “I am very honoured to be asked to represent Northern Ireland on this most prestigious committee which looks after the interests of historic vessels throughout the […]