East Antrim Alliance MLA, Stewart Dickson, has expressed his disappointment that P&O Ferries is to end its Summer Larne to Troon service with immediate effect. Stewart Dickson said: “This is a disappointing development for Larne and its harbour, however I do recognise that P&O is simply responding to the economic conditions which make the route […]
Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has expressed his shock after six police officers were injured after collisions with a suspected stolen car. Police were investigating a burglary in the Jordanstown area when two of their vehicles were rammed by a car on Wednesday morning. Councillor Tom Campbell said: “The reckless behaviour of those behind this attack […]
Alliance Councillor Kellie Armstrong has welcomed news the Department for Regional Development is to take action to tackle on-going flooding problems on the Portaferry Road. The Strangford Assembly candidate said that while the move was ‘long overdue’, follow up action must be secured to ensure residents don’t have to again suffer the levels of flooding […]
Alliance leader David Ford recognised Peter Robinson’s commitment to the Northern Ireland political process on Monday, as the out-going First Minister officially left the position. He said: “When I first became involved in politics full time, as general secretary of the Alliance Party, Peter Robinson had already been a Member of Parliament for 10 years […]
Alliance Party Stephen Farry MLA and Minister has congratulated Arlene Foster on becoming the First Minister of Northern Ireland. He said: “Having known Arlene for many years, starting from our time at Queen’s University, I wish to take the opportunity to congratulate her on being confirmed as the new First Minister of Northern Ireland and […]
Alliance has said Ryanair’s expansion of its operations at Belfast International Airport could lead to a wider uplift in the local economy. The Irish airline today (Thursday) announced a new base at the airport, with flights beginning within months to London Gatwick and other destinations. Alliance Leader and South Antrim MLA David Ford said the […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said the Education Minister’s £33 million scheme to replace prematurely retiring teachers is potentially discriminatory, as it bars those who have qualified more than three years ago. Speaking after a meeting of the Education Committee today (Wednesday), Mr Lunn said while allowing older teachers to leave the profession […]
Belfast City Council’s decision to back an Alliance-led amendment that will see a civic reception for both the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland football teams was ‘the only logical decision’, Councillor Nuala McAllister has said. The Alliance Party’s deputy group leader was speaking after the motion passed, despite attempts by other Councillors to stir […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the surge in support for his campaign against the sale of Cairn Wood Forest with Petition calling for the Minister for Regional Development to halt the sale now receiving over 1,600 signatures. Commenting on the issue, Councillor Muir said: “I am delighted to receive such a strong […]
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Paula Bradshaw has offered her condolences following the death of a woman in a house fire in Belvoir. The body of the woman, believed to have been in her 50s, was found around 2pm today (Sunday) at the property in Archdale Drive. A post mortem will be carried out to determine […]