Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed a blanket ban on so-called legal highs that has come into force today. Mr Dickson was speaking as the ban came into effect across the UK. Such substances have caused the death of several locals over the past few years. Those who produce, distribute, sell and supply […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has helped launch the campaign to keep Northern Ireland as part of the European Union. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Stronger in Europe ‘town hall’-style event in Belfast today, Mr Ford brought his experience as Justice Minister to proceedings, saying a Brexit could see a major change made to cross-border law. […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long congratulated nurses across Belfast on receiving the freedom of the City. Belfast City Council is set to host a dinner in their honour, marking their decades of service. Councillor Michael Long said: “I’m delighted to see our hard working nurses receive the freedom of the city. “Generations of nurses have given […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said the Alliance Party relishes the challenge of holding the new Executive to account as part of Stormont’s opposition. He said: “The Alliance Party put forward five forward-thinking proposals that would have brought radical change for Northern Ireland. “Alliance was not prepared to compromise on what we believe are fundamental […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has condemned those behind threats to a number of schools in Northern Ireland. The MLA for East Belfast was speaking after Leadhill Primary School was among seven schools across Northern Ireland – including schools in Larne and Bangor – forced to evacuate on Tuesday morning. “It is incomprehensible how anyone could […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has said Northern Ireland Water must fulfil all commitments to end the pollution problems at Kinnegar Lagoons. NI Water had pledged to complete a £4.5 million scheme by Summer 2016, but have since confirmed the third and final phrase has encountered significant technical difficulties and is unlikely to be completed on […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has said North Down and Ards Council has a ‘key opportunity’ to permanently recognise Rory McIIroy’s success. Following his weekend win at the Irish Open. The second Northern Irish golfer to lift the title, Councillor Muir has previously pushed for his sporting achievements to be acknowledged in Holywood Town Centre. He […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she’s confident the new Department for Infrastructure has firm plans in place to keep the Strangford Ferry fully operational over the summer months. The MLA for Strangford raised the issue after concerns arose when it emerged the back-up vessel is currently out of service, leading to questions over how […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned a sectarian attack on two teenagers in the area. The boys, aged 13 and 14, were assaulted on the Ardoyne Road on Saturday (May 21). Police, who are treating the incident as a hate crime, said it was carried out by two unknown males. “I am sickened […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those behind a petrol bomb attack on a police car in Carrickfergus. The device was thrown at the vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning in the castlemara area of the town. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Those behind this reckless attack have nothing to offer our society and […]